• Barksdale Reservists benefit from wartime honeymoon

    Traditionally speaking, the first few months of a marriage can set the tone for a lifetime. For two area reservists deployed to Kirkuk Regional Air Base, Iraq, spending their honeymoon in a war zone has proven to be building blocks for a future together. When Senior Airman Nickole Daigle Rhodes was

  • Rockin' Rodeo off-limits order rescinded

    After reviewing the findings of the Armed Forces Disciplinary Control Board, the 2d Bomb Wing Commander, Col. Robert Wheeler, has rescinded the order placing Rockin Rodeo, 1003 Gould Drive, Bossier City LA, off limits to military personnel. Effective immediately, all military personnel assigned to

  • Important Notice! West Gate construction and closure

    The West gate will be under construction today through Dec. 21. The West gate will be closed to outbound traffic from 6:30 to 8:30 a.m. Dec. 9-21. All West gate traffic after 8:30 a.m. will be re-routed during this time frame to allow one inbound lane and one outbound lane. Drivers should use an

  • CSAF visits Barksdale

    Base leadership welcomed Air Force Chief of Staff Gen. Norton Schwartz, and his wife, Suzie, to Barksdale Nov. 25. During his visit, General Schwartz was briefed about the Eighth Air Force, met with Barksdale community leaders and visited several squadrons to familiarize himself with the Airmen and

  • Base officials release new off-limits list

    The following establishments are off limits and out of bounds for all military personnel assigned to Barksdale AFB: Pipes Emporium at 1304 Centenary, Shreveport, La., and Kokopellis at 630 Commerce St., Shreveport, La. Military personnel are prohibited from entering the above off-limits

  • Barksdale officials complete Nuclear Surety Inspection

    Officials of the 2nd Bomb Wing here completed the first no-notice Nuclear Surety Inspection in mid-November, the first inspection without prior warning conducted in more than 15 years according to Air Combat Command officials. More than 45 experienced inspectors extensively evaluated the wing from

  • Remains of B-52 aircrew laid to rest at Arlington

    The remains of six B-52 Stratofortress aircrew members killed when their aircraft crashed off the northwest coast of Guam July 21 were laid to rest in a ceremony held Nov. 14 at Arlington National Cemetery. Dozens of family members, friends and Airmen gathered at the graveside to bury Col. George T.

  • Benefit held for veterans

    More than 500 individuals attended the Veterans for Veterans event Nov. 8 at the Overton Brooks Veterans Affairs Hospital in Shreveport, La. This year marked the fourth year of the event. Each year, the event raises money and awareness for the disabled veterans. In the past three years, Veterans for

  • Barksdale congratulates newest Air Force leaders

    Congratulations to Airman Leadership School Class 09-1 award winners and graduates: John L. Levitow Award Winner: Senior Airman Gary Borden, 2d Munitions Squadron Academic Achievement Award Winner: Senior Airman Joseph Dorroh, 2d Communications Squadron Leadership Award Winner: Staff Sgt. Zachary

  • Base officials release new off-limits list

    The following establishments are off limits and out of bounds for all military personnel assigned to Barksdale AFB: Rockin Rodeo, 1003 Gould Dr., Bossier City, La., Pipes Emporium at 1304 Centenary, Shreveport, La., and Kokopellis at 630 Commerce St., Shreveport, La. Military personnel are