• Barksdale's 2nd Medical Group wins 29 awards

    Medical units from each Air Force Global Strike Command base nominates medical professionals, units, flights, teams and groups annually for MAJCOM - level awards for outstanding achievement.This year was the first ever AFGSC Medical Service award and the 2nd Medical Group set the bar by receiving 29

  • Base tour program aids in AF recruiting

    For high school students, a field trip is a day away from school - no classes, no work and few teachers. However, for students enrolled in Junior and Reserve Officer Training Courses a field trip may help them make a decision that could ultimately determine the course of their future.The Air Force

  • Barksdale cracks down on Spice use

    The dangers of a relatively new drug that quickly gained popularity has urged state legislatures, the Drug Enforcement Agency and the military to take action to make it illegal.Spice, a synthetic marijuana, is a mixture of herbs with hallucinogenic effects similar to marijuana. The quantity and

  • Barksdale AFB garners Air Force, MAJCOM safety awards

    Members of the 2nd Bomb Wing recently won Air Force-level and Air Force Global Strike Command safety awards.The 2 BW won the Flight Safety award and the Colombian trophy. These awards focus on flight safety, achievements and contributions performed by the squadron. Barksdale's 2nd Security Forces

  • Crew chief program motivates performance

    A select, highly-skilled group of Barksdale maintainers were recently recognized for their commitment to aircraft performance and equipment condition by being named dedicated crew chiefs.The recently re-established Dedicated Crew Chief Program has been an Air Force tradition for decades and gives