• A matter of life and death

    In fiscal year 2009, the families of 47 Airmen answered their doors to find commanders, first sergeants and chaplains dressed in service dress, informing them they would no longer see their loved ones alive. These Airmen didn't die on the front lines of the battlefield. They died in friendly

  • A&FRC helps military save

    Barksdale's Airman & Family Readiness Center hosted its 2010 Military Saves Week Feb. 22 through 28. Throughout the week the A&FRC promoted financial readiness among servicemembers and their families by encouraging them to effectively manage or eliminate their debt and start saving for the future.

  • Barksdale Airmen practice operational capability

    Barksdale Airman participated in a Nuclear Operational Readiness Exercise Feb. 22.The exercise tested the wing's operations planning and ability to generate a large number of B-52 Stratofortresses to support the global strike mission. "This NORE allows our Airmen deployed to Minot Air Force Base,

  • Extreme Makeover: Barksdale Edition

    With Air Force Global Strike Command and total force integration, with the 2d Bomb Wing and 917th, comes several renovation and construction projects on Barksdale.More than 50 percent of Barksdale facilities are on the National Historic Register. While these facilities have a great deal of

  • Shot in the dark

    The 2d Security Forces Squadron's Emergency Services Team took a day to refresh their tactical training skills at Doctors Hospital in downtown Shreveport Feb 18. The specialized team trains together regularly to help keep continuity within the squad. EST commander, 1st Lt. Daniel Minnocci, said the

  • Local craftsman carves impression on Barksdale

    On any given day, Barksdale Airmen see his work in their shops and in businesses throughout the base - a plaque on the wall of a co-worker, the awards board in the hallway of a squadron or a trophy case outside the commander's office. Most Airmen don't think twice about these sightings or the hours

  • Money talks to Barksdale Airmen

    Barksdale Airmen will have the opportunity to listen to Peter Bielagus, Young America's Financial Coach, from 1-3 p.m. Feb. 25 at Hoban Hall.The speech is mandatory for all active- duty Airmen ages 18 to 26 and other base personnel are highly encouraged to attend. Mr. Bielagus travels the country

  • Packing up and shipping out

    The 2d Force Support Squadron equipment rental now offers packing and shipping services for Barksdale Airmen. Equipment rental offers both Postal Service and United Parcel Service deliver a variety of convenient shipping options on base. "Not only do we accept UPS packages, but if customers don't

  • Barksdale Airman named Tuskegee Airman of the Week

    Airman 1st Class Allison Boehm of the 332nd Air Expeditionary Wing Public Affairs office is the 332nd Air Expeditionary Wing's Tuskegee Airman of the Week for Jan. 24-30, 2010. "Airman Boehm is a highly motivated individual and has excelled in the workplace," said Brig. Gen. Craig Franklin, 332nd