HAP House and BOSC celebrate together

The Barksdale Officer's Spouses Club hosted a holiday party for the clients of Handicapped Are Producers House at the HAP House facility Dec. 11.The HAP House is a non-profit organization that provides mentally and physically handicapped persons the chance to socialize and work for a living in a

Barksdale earns 'satisfactory' on Conventional Operational Readiness Inspection

Months of continuous preparation, long hours and intense exercises paid off as the 2d Bomb Wing completed its Conventional Operational Readiness Inspection Dec. 13 with an overall grade of 'satisfactory.' The Air Combat Command Inspector General Office conducted the CORI to test the Mighty Deuces'

CORI challenges PT leaders

CORI: Airmen work around clock to regenerate aircraft

NCOs Support Mission of MNC-I Senior Leaders

An Airman and Soldier assist Multi-National Corps - Iraq senior leaders in their mission to help Iraq's civilian authorities and military forces efficiently protect their country.Air Force Tech. Sgt. Jeffrey Kidwell, administration noncommissioned officer to the deputy commanding general for Iraqi

Barksdale hosts Charter Chief golden anniversary

The 2nd Bomb Wing hosted a golden anniversary celebration to honor some true Air Force pioneers Dec. 1.Exactly 50 years ago on Dec. 1, 1959, 625 Airmen were promoted and pinned as the first-ever Chief Master Sergeants. Called the Charter Chiefs, these Airmen secured their place in history as the

Barksdale Captain Illustrates life as a Crew Dog

Throughout history military comics have provided a brief escape from the day-to-day stressors of military life. Searching the Internet, you can find comedic topics ranging from combat scenarios, base inspections, the daily mission, and even comics about military home life. Most of the writers are

Paying it forward: AAFES employee goes where you go

For some, six months in a war zone is plenty, but for one Army and Air Force Exchange Service employee here it wasn't enough and she's getting ready to go back for more.Darlene Downing, an AAFES supervisor at the base exchange, just returned from a 14-month deployment in Afghanistan that spanned two

CORI: Final preparations

Base exceeds CFC goal

The 2009 Combined Federal Campaign wrapped up on Barksdale Oct. 27 with $223,894 donated to worldwide charities and non-profit organizations which was 103 percent of its goal. Maj. Walter Gibbins, 2d Civil Engineer Squadron and base CFC coordinator, credits the success of the drive to the unit