• 2 MDG partners with local emergency responders

    The 2nd Medical Group partnered with local first responders during a mass casualty drill at the Shreveport Regional Airport Oct. 6, which provided training and an opportunity to interact with other emergency units.The drill scenario involved a passenger aircraft that suffered a main gear collapse

  • Operation Warmheart provides holiday help

    With the holiday season fast approaching, Operation Warmheart is beginning its push to raise money for Barksdale Airmen who may need a little extra help during the holidays. The charity fund is managed by the Barksdale First Sergeant Council and is meant to provide financial assistance to Barksdale

  • Deployed Barksdale Airman brings Southern cooking to Afghanistan

    Members of Forward Operating Base Lion didn't have to travel to the Deep South to enjoy an authentic Cajun meal; they just had to show up at their local dining facility where a Barksdale warrior was preparing a special treat.In a province in north-eastern Afghanistan, Tech. Sgt. Jeremy Louk, a

  • Local university donates rare training parts to Barksdale

    Shreveport Southern University recently donated rare B-52H parts to the 372nd Training Squadron here. The 372nd TRS will use the donated parts as training aids for aircraft maintenance training for Air Force Global Strike Command's B-52 Stratofortress crew chiefs. "These trainers are priceless to

  • Legal assistance Web site brings justice for all

    Receiving support for legal issues can be as easy as clicking a mouse button thanks to the Air Force Legal Assistance Web site that saves time and resources for active duty, reservists, retirees and dependents.The new site, https://aflegalassistance.law.af.mil/, is accessible from government and

  • Meeting at the River's Edge

    Barksdale Air Force Base's chapel team has created a program towards single Airmen living in the dorms, but is open to anyone. The River's Edge program offers a wide range of activities such as video game tournaments, a music room with various instruments, food and drinks, free wireless Internet and