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  • SHREVEPORT, La. - Members of the Air Force practice fireworks safety outside Barksdale Air Force Base prior to the Fourth of July. Remember to give your Airmen a safety briefing prior to the holiday weekend. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Joanna M. Kresge)

    Celebrate Independence Day safely

    In America, the Fourth of July is synonymous with barbeques, parades and fireworks. Yet for thousands of people every year, this time of celebration ends up disastrous. "Fireworks have an inherently high risk of fire and injury," said Staff Sgt. Jason Layfield, 2d Civil Engineer Squadron fire inspector. "In 2005, there were an estimated 2,500
  • Lt. Col. Lane Humphreys takes command of the 49th Test and Evaluation Squadron at Barksdale Air Force Base, La., June 13.

    49th TES gets new commander

    Lt. Col. Lane Humphreys took command of the 49th Test and Evaluation Squadron here June 13. Colonel Humphreys succeeded Lt. Col. Kelly A. Lawson, after a formal ceremony in Hanger One. Lt. Col. Humphreys had previously served as director of operations for the 49th TES. He has also served as chief, Aircraft Strike Branch, Strike Planning Division in
  • BARKSDALE AIR FORCE BASE, La. -- Head lifeguard Valerie Jacob, 2d Force Support Squadron, instructs fellow lifeguards on CPR procedures. The lifeguards on Barksdale support two pools ensuring the safety of patrons. Traditionally Barksdale's lifeguard positions were filled by local area college and high school students but this year there are two active-duty Airmen training and serving with their civilian counterparts. The need for active-duty lifeguards has increased because several forward deployed locations have pools, Jun. 11, 2008. (U.S. Air Force photo by TSgt Laura K. Smith) (released)

    Squadron lifeguards prepare for swimming season

  • BARKSDALE AIR FORCE BASE, La. -- Members of the Shreveport and Bossier Police Department participate in the Motorcycle Safety Fair here on June 18. The fair was held to promote motorcycle safety during the 101 critical days of summer. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Brittany Y. Bateman)

    Situational awareness is key in safe motorcycle riding

    Throughout the 101 critical days of summer, many Airmen will experience the adventure and excitement of riding motorcycles. However, the risks of riding make it one of the most dangerous ways to travel. So, before putting the key in the ignition, motorcyclists should consider the risks before heading out on the open road. "It's important for riders
  • BARKSDALE AIR FORCE BASE, La. - Xavier, 13, son of Staff Sgt Donovan Pemberton reflects on his numerous works of art while holding his Art Break trophy in his family's game room. Xavier earned top middle school award at Art Break where he competed against all middle schools in Bossier and Caddo Parishes. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Joanna M. Kresge)

    Thirteen year old recognized as break-out artist

    He asked his father, "Can you draw me a helicopter?" When Staff Sgt. Donovan Pemberton, 2d Munitions Squadron, was asked this question by his then five-year-old son, Xavier, he didn't realize it was the beginning of the young boy's passion for art. "He drew a lot of cars and planes, but he always had trouble with helicopters," Sergeant Pemberton
  • Maintainers from the 2nd Bomb Wing at Barksdale Air Force Base, La., work on a B-52 Stratofortress bomber on the flightline at Andersen AFB, Guam. The bomber's presence there enhances regional security, demonstrates U.S. commitment to the Pacific region and provides integrated training opportunities for deployed Airmen. (U.S. Air Force photo/Staff Sgt. Vanessa Valentine)

    B-52 presence demonstrates global strike capabilities

    Personnel and B-52 Stratofortress bombers from Barksdale Air Force Base, La., continue to provide a bomber presence here, helping maintain stability and provide security in the Asia-Pacific region. Fellow Barksdale AFB Airmen from the 20th Expeditionary Bomb Squadron will now replace the aircraft, aircrew, support and maintenance members of the
  • Fathers Day

    A father's day story

    "Mommy's away at work, she'll be home soon," he reassuringly tells his daughter, hoping to alleviate her pain. For now, Senior Airman Michael Parrott focuses all of his efforts on playing the role of mother and father. Airman Parrott is raising his two children while his wife, Taquoya, is deployed. "Being a single parent is hard work, it's a full
  • BARKSDALE AIR FORCE BASE, La. - Airman Jesse Conley of 2d Operational Support Squadron repacks a parachute, June 11. Members of Life Support and Survival Equipment recently merged to form one unit called Aircrew Flight Equipment. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Joanna M. Kresge)

    Newly formed unit stays mission focused

  • PANJSHIR PROVINCE, Afghanistan - Master Sgt. Timothy Godwin, Panjshir Provincial Reconstruction Team maintenance NCO-in-charge, loads rice onto a truck as Sergeant 1st Class Michael Granville spots him. The rice was delivered to 320 local Afghan families who live in the remote village of Dara. The PRT's primary mission is to rebuild Afghanistan and promote U.S. and Afghan relationships. Sergeant Godwin is deployed from the 2nd Logistic Readiness Squadron, Barksdale Air Force Base, La., and Sergeant Granville is deployed from the 451st Civil Affairs Battalion, Pasadena Texas. (U.S. Air Force photo by Master Sgt. Demetrius Lester)

    Barksdale NCO Aids Afghanistan Mission

  • BARKSDALE AIR FORCE BASE, La. - Colonel Robert Wheeler, 2d Bomb Wing commander, runs a 5K through historical housing during a wing sports day held here May 22. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Trina Jeanjacques)

    Wing Promotes Fit to Fight with Sports Day

    Members of the 2d Bomb Wing took a break from their normal duties May 22 to participate in a base wide sports day. The activity was designed to improve team work and promote the Air Force's Fight to Fight mission. The sports day consisted of a variety of team sports that took place at many of Barksdale's Services facilities. More than 450 Airmen
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