• Barksdale Airmen donate blood: help relieve critical demand

    Blood supply in the local area is at a critical low, and Barksdale Airmen are stepping up to offset the demand."I try to donate at least quarterly because it is important to keep our blood banks full," said Staff Sgt. Travis Tewes, 2nd Civil Engineer Squadron. "It gives me a sense of gratification

  • Do not pass on getting your new I.D.

    The 2nd Security Forces Squadron is implementing a mass re-issue of restricted area badges for Air Force Global Strike Command personnel at Barksdale Air Force Base, La.Restricted area badges are critical items to the base, and indicate areas where Airmen are authorized to enter. Nearly 5 percent of

  • Barksdale food operations team leads command

    The 2nd Force Support Squadron food operations team received the Air Force Global Strike Command 2011 John L. Hennessy Food Service Award Dec. 21, 2010.The award, which recognizes dining facilities and their staff for excellent food service and quality, is named for John L. Hennessy, a hotel and

  • Air Force launches new travel card program

    The Air Force is currently in the process of converting from the traditional government travel card to the controlled spend account card.The Air Force has partnered with Citi Bank to expand of the controlled spend account program throughout the Air Force.Barksdale, home of Air Force Global Strike

  • Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Day – A Day On, Not a Day Off

    The third Monday of January is a federal holiday honoring of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.'s birthday. This year marks the 25th anniversary of the holiday. The theme is "Remember! Celebrate! Act!" The observance was enacted by Congress in 1986 to commemorate Dr. King's commitment and struggle for

  • AFE: Ensuring Aircrew Safety

    Aircrews spend hours of planning, preparation and training to fly their missions, but sometimes missions don't work out as expected. That's why the 2nd Operational Support Squadron's Aircrew Flight Equipment shop plays a key part for aircrews - helping them prepare for the unexpected.The Barksdale