Feb. 22, 2022 Brown modifies Action Orders to lock in gains, accelerate change Air Force Chief of Staff Gen. CQ Brown, Jr., has issued modifications to the “Action Orders” driving Accelerate Change or Lose, the conceptual, philosophical “why” for what the Air Force of the future must become.
Feb. 22, 2022 B-52 Aircrew integrates with JTACS during Bomber Task Force The 96th Expeditionary Bomb Squadron aircrew integrated with Joint Terminal Attack Controllers from the 1st Air Support Operations Group in the areas surrounding Andersen Air Force Base, Guam, as part of the Bomber Task Force deployment in the Indo-Pacific region.
Feb. 17, 2022 Barksdale first to implement largest upgrade to Air Force NC3 ‘in more than 30 years’ Air Force Global Strike Command is modernizing older infrastructure by implementing the largest upgrade to its Nuclear Command, Control and Communication systems in more than 30 years.
Feb. 14, 2022 2nd SFS, local agencies unite K-9 training The 2nd SFS Airmen joined forces with local police and their working dogs to detect narcotics in a training exercise.
Feb. 3, 2022 Ensuring global deterrence through dusk operations To maintain mission readiness, Barksdale is capable of dispatching B-52s at any hour.
Feb. 1, 2022 Celebrating the Mighty Eighth Air Force: 80 years of warfighting history On February 1, 1942, the heritage, honors and lineage of the “Mighty Eighth” sprung to life. The Eighth Air Force’s story began during World War II and continues today with a charge to conduct indefinite strategic deterrence anytime, anywhere in order to safeguard the United States of America.
Jan. 24, 2022 Executing mission, fostering innovation, making history: Barksdale’s first ACE exercise Conducting the bomber ACE operations provided an opportunity for Barksdale Air Force Base, Louisiana, to apply and practice strategic maneuvers designed to operate not just at U.S. and ally military installations, but nearly any austere airfield worldwide.
Dec. 29, 2021 Barksdale fire-fighters maintain mission safety Fire protection Airmen are responsible for coordinating pre-incident plans, maintaining fire-fighting equipment, training Air Force personnel in fire prevention and controlling and extinguishing fires.
Dec. 20, 2021 Barksdale, community honor fallen veterans Barksdale Airmen, local community leaders and retired veterans gather at Green Wood Cemetery for the National Wreaths Across America Ceremony in Bossier City, Louisiana, Dec. 19, 2021.