• Wing and a prayer

    In a long overdue award ceremony Feb. 2 an American hero was presented the Army's Distinguished Service Cross for leading a formation of B-24s on an extremely dangerous mission during World War II. Then-Capt. Walter T. Holmes, operations officer for the 68th Bombardment Squadron, 44th Bombardment

  • The French connection: France's general visits Barksdale

    French Lt. Gen. Gilles Desclaux, France's commander in chief of air defense and air operations, visited Barksdale January 25 to 28 on behalf of the 8th Air Force Commander Lt. Gen. Robert J. Elder, to discuss ongoing operations and to fly in a B-52. "France as a country is considering participating

  • ACC commander visits Barksdale

    Gen. John D. W. Corley, Air Combat Command commander, paid a visit to Barksdale Air Force Base Jan. 26 and 27. Senior leadership from Barksdale's 8th Air Force, 2d Bomb Wing and 917th Wing greeted their commanding officer before he set out to tour the base and meet with Airmen. Gen. Corley's

  • Barksdale force support brings fun to Airmen’s doorstep

    While the base may seem like an all work, no play environment, Barksdale personnel should know that one of the nicest playgrounds is in their own backyard. Airmen need not to leave base for a lively weekend and have more than 30 on-base activities to keep Airmen entertained. "Outdoor recreation is

  • Dorm renovations improve Barksdale Airmen’s quality of life

    Four base dormitories are being renovated and upgraded in order to improve the safety and quality of life for Barksdale's Airmen in unaccompanied housing. The first move into upgraded housing is scheduled for February. Renovations include newly painted walls and ceilings, new carpet and furniture,

  • Royal Air Force returns to Barksdale

    More than 160 Royal Air Force members arrived Jan. 12 to participate in a joint, international exercise; Green Flag East. Green Flag is a series of pre-deployment exercises for units that perform close-air support and precision-guided munitions delivery. These exercises are held both here and Fort

  • Barksdale prepares for readiness inspection

    Barksdale's phase one conventional operational readiness exercise wrapped up Jan. 14. The three-day long exercise's objective was to accomplish the movement of more than 900 Barksdale personnel and over 10 tons of equipment in preparation for the upcoming inspection. "This was a test of our

  • Barksdale congratulates January promotees

    To Staff Sergeant: Johann Barco Robert Causey Gustavo Cousse Kregg Edwards Robin Gibson Desiree Jackson Robert Kern Adam Madrid Larry Mattson Rachel Morones Marshall Nall Michael Norton James Pye Francisco Riveraruiz Kristopher Rowan Paul Simmons Sumira Smith Michele Street Christopher Supanchick

  • 917th Wing sets Buff Smoke on fire – takes four of the top five awards

    The 917th Wing took top honors at the five day Buff Smoke competition held here at Barksdale Air Force Base, La., from Dec. 1 to 4 with an awards ceremony held Dec. 5. Buff Smoke is a competition hosted by 2d Bomb Wing and is designed to help B-52 aircrews, crew chiefs, load crews, and maintainers

  • Airmen hustle for ham

    As the Christmas season approaches, the fitness center found a healthy way to celebrate the holiday. The Ham Haul, which has been held for the past seven years, proves to be one of the most popular 5Ks at Barksdale. "We are expecting more than 600 runners; it's going to be cold out," said James