• 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

  • Barksdale congratulates newest Air Force leaders

    Congratulations to Airman Leadership School Class 10-3 award winners and graduates. John L. Levitow Award Winner:Senior Airman Christal Kimmel, 2d Communications SquadronAcademic Achievement Award Winner:Senior Airman Roy Ballentine, 2d Maintenance SquadronCommandant's Award Winner:Staff Sgt.

  • Not your father’s Air Force deployment training

    The traditional 90- or 180-day temporary duty assignment may seem a world away for Airmen attending today's Provincial Reconstruction Team pre-deployment training at Camp Atterbury, Ind.Many PRT Panjshir Airmen have been in the Air Force for more than 10 years and can see a clear difference between

  • Love is in the air with latest AAFES sweepstakes

    Paul Winston, a recognized leader in the bridal jewelry market, and the Army & Air Force Exchange Service will have military shoppers saying "I do" with the "Valentine/Paul Winston Sweepstakes." Now through Feb. 14, military shoppers visiting their BX/PX can register to win one of five 14k white

  • Barksdale maintainers receive annual awards

    Base leadership and more than 800 Barksdale members attended the 2009 Maintenance Professional of the Year awards banquet Jan. 29.Several Airmen were recognized as nominees within 21 categories, each displaying "characteristics of the attributes required for the award," according to Senior Master