• Barksdale EOD team helps local community stay safe

    Barksdale's Explosive Ordnance Disposal team responded to a real-world scenario in Robline, La., Jan. 16.Natchitoches Parish Fire Department Number 7 requested EOD assistance in disposing of a 12 inch by 5 inch mortar found at a local residence. EOD is responsible for a region extending a 100-mile

  • Barksdale's tax office opens doors for 2010

    Base tax center volunteers are now available to assist Barksdale personnel with filing their 2009 tax return.The 2d Bomb Wing tax center is located in the Trailer Building No. T4561, located at the corner of Twining and Douhet Drives, west of the commissary and dental clinic. Hours of operation are

  • AFSO21 team identifies ways to reduce launch, recovery times

    An Air Force Smart Operations 21-led rapid improvement event team of 2d Bomb Wing operators and maintainers recently identified ways to reduce the time it takes to launch and recover B-52s to produce more sorties.The goal of the weeklong brainstorming session was to improve the process by reducing

  • NSI officials deem 2d Bomb Wing on target

    The 2d Bomb Wing proficiently completed a no-notice Nuclear Surety Inspection Jan. 13 and has proven once again that Barksdale is "on target."An NSI is designed to evaluate a unit's ability to execute nuclear operations in a safe, secure and reliable manner. Since Jan. 6, Air Force officials

  • COMACC visits Barksdale

    The commander of Air Combat Command, General William M. Fraser III, visited Barksdale this week--just one of his many stops throughout ACC. The purpose of General Fraser's visit was to complete his personal review of future Air Force Global Strike Command bases to ensure that they are ready for the

  • Film brings BRATS together

    Barksdale Airman and families had the opportunity Jan. 13, to watch the first documentary about growing up military. BRATS: Our Journey Home is a 90-minute film directed by Donna Musil. The film was narrated by award winning song writer Kris Kristofferson, who also used his own music as the

  • Veteran Fire Chief hangs up helmet

    In 1960, Dwight D. Eisenhower was President of the United States, the Pittsburgh Pirates beat the New York Yankees in the 57th World Series, Elvis Presley was discharged from the U.S. Army, the first non-stick cookware went on sale at Macy's and Robert Vires enlisted into the Air Force. Mr. Vires'

  • Fitness center receives New Year's make-over

    The Barksdale Fitness Center began a $680,000 construction project Jan. 4, for facility improvements. During the two-phase construction project, improvements will be made to: the parent and child area, the male distinguished visitor locker room, the reception desk and administration offices. A

  • AAFES sweepstakes offers shoppers opportunity to 'Go Country'

    The Army & Air Force Exchange Service and Dr. Pepper have teamed up to offer a boot-scootin', star-studded weekend getaway for one lucky shopper or a chance to win one of ten acoustic guitars. The Dr. Pepper Academy of Country Music (ACM) sweepstakes features a grand prize of a trip for two to Las

  • 20th Bomb Squadron becomes angels to veterans

    Members of the 20th Bomb Squadron have been giving back to the local community by volunteering their weekends to restore a local veteran's home for two years.A Shreveport non-profit organization, Woody's Home for Veteran's, provides a home for veteran's suffering with chronic mental health