• Airmen spare time during a special event

    More than 150 special needs athletes participated in Barksdale's second annual bowling tournament at the 16-lane base bowling center Jan. 28 and 29.After transferring to Barksdale three years ago, Master Sgt. Neil Heerdink, 2d Force Support Squadron, Barksdale's Airman Leadership School commandant

  • Reading can be fun for grown-ups too

    The Barksdale Library hosts their sixth annual free-to-read adult reading program from now until Feb. 28. The program is an incentive program for ages 16 and older to encourage reading. Participants can sign up at the circulation desk. At the end of the program four winners will receive $50 gift

  • A child’s smile goes a long way

    A child's captivating smile begins with the help of family members, educators, pediatricians and dental professionals. February has been recognized as National Children's Dental Health Month and serves as a time to educate the community to help maintain the quality of a child's smile. The American

  • 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