• Retired CMSAF Gaylor speaks to Barksdale Airmen about life, career

    Barksdale Airmen were given a unique perspective about the life and career of the fifth Chief Master Sergeant of the Air Force, Robert Gaylor, who visited here Jan. 21.Chief Gaylor came to Barksdale, home of Air Force Global Strike Command, to be the guest speaker at the Chief's Recognition

  • AFRC offers educational opportunities for military dependents

    The cost of higher education can be daunting; however, there are numerous scholarships and grants available to military dependents. Stephanie Reyes, chief of Airman and Family Readiness Center at Barksdale, home of Air Force Global Strike Command, discussed the similarities and differences between

  • New commander pledges 'best leadership, guidance' possible

    To The Men and Women of Air Force Global Strike Command,It is my honor to serve as your commander and continue the important work of this command. It was humbling to take the reins from Global Strike's first commander, Lt. Gen. Klotz. The Air Force loses a wealth of experience and dedicated

  • New drug poses danger

    A new drug -- commonly marketed as "bath salts" or "plant food" -- has gained popularity in the local area and Barksdale's leaders are remaining vigilant against its use and distribution.The Barksdale Office of Special Investigations is supporting Louisiana Gov. Bobby Jindal's recently announced

  • AFGSC award winners announced

    Winners of the Air Force Global Strike Command 2010 Information Dominance and General John P. Jumper Excellence in Warfighting Integration Awards were recently announced.These annual awards recognize department of the Air Force military members, both officers and enlisted, civilian employees, teams,

  • Global Strike Commander: ‘Together as a Team’

    Just one day after taking command of Air Force Global Strike Command, Lt. Gen. Jim Kowalski met with Airmen of the 2nd Bomb Wing to discuss the way ahead for the command.The new commander assured the audience of more than 1,500 at historic Hoban hall that as the command moves forward into the next

  • ADC represents Airmen of all ranks

    The Area Defense Counsel office located on Barksdale Air Force Base, La., home of Air Force Global Strike Command provides various free legal services to all active- duty members in proceedings under the Uniform Code of Military Justice and adverse administrative actions. The ADC is not attached to

  • Barksdale, winter wonderland

    Due to the intense heat of northwest Louisiana summers, many Barksdale Airmen may find it hard to believe the area is capable of producing freezing rain and even on a rare occasion, snow. In fact, Barksdale, birthplace of Air Force Global Strike Command, experienced 15 winter weather events, such as