• Air Force Global Strike Command gains three bomber bases

    Air Force Global Strike Command assumed responsibility for all long-range, nuclear-capable bombers Monday as its commander commemorated the occasion by visiting each unit, in three different states, on the same day."We're a new command, a command for the 21st Century," said Lt. Gen. Frank G. Klotz,

  • Barksdale Sergeant completes final mission

    Although his memory lives in infamy with-in the hearts and minds of those who knew him, Staff Sgt. Brian Spinks, a former heating, ventilation, air-conditioning and refrigeration craftsman with the 2d Civil Engineer Squadron, has completed his final mission. Family and friends packed the pews at

  • Air Force Global Strike Command officials assume B-52, B-2 mission

    Air Force Global Strike Command officials here assumed responsibility for the Air Force's nuclear-capable bomber force Feb. 1. This action completes the step-by-step transfer of all Air Force long-range, nuclear-capable assets to the Air Force's newest major command. The nation's intercontinental

  • Aircrew ramps up with Green Flag

    In a combined effort between the operations and maintenance team, more than 100 Airmen from the 336th Fighter Squadron, also known as the "Rockets," arrived here, Jan.15, from Seymour Johnson Air Force Base, N.C., to participate in Green Flag East.Green Flag East is Air Combat Command's premier

  • Airman in Spotlight

    NAME: Brian EasomRANK: Senior AirmanSQUADRON: 2d Aerospace Medicine SquadronJOB TITLE: Public Health TechnicianHOMETOWN: Warner Robins, Ga.WHY DID YOU JOIN THE MILITARY?I joined the military to experience the world outside of my hometown and I knew that by joining the military, I would be serving my

  • Handle with care

    The National Rifle Association's most recent report states there were 30,896 firearm- related deaths in the United States per year.There are several safety measures one can take to prevent weapon misuse within the home - beginning with proper storage.Residents living in base housing are allowed to

  • Deadline approaches for 2010 scholarships for Military Children Program

    The Feb. 17 deadline for students to apply for the 2010 Scholarships for Military Children Program is fast approaching. All students interested and eligible to apply are encouraged to gather their materials and submit their applications as soon as possible. One of the materials needed includes an

  • Suicide prevention: A team effort

    According to the National Mental Information Center Web site, every day 14 people between the ages of 15 and 24 commit suicide -- approximately one every 100 minutes. "In the first 19 days of this year our command lost two Airmen to suicide, four Airmen attempted suicide or had suicidal ideations

  • Operation: Ditch clean-up

    On Jan. 22 the sun was high in the sky, temperature hovered around 60 degrees and a slight breeze rustled through the trees. Looking out across the base, one would think it was spring rather than the middle of winter. On this unseasonably warm, sunny day more than 400 Airmen left behind their daily

  • Barksdale celebrates MLK Day

    The Barksdale African American Heritage Committee hosted a Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. commemorative service and breakfast Jan.15 in the Chapel 2 Annex.More than 40 individuals participated in the event as an opportunity to remember the work and life of Dr. King.The day started off with a