• Cable dawgs fetch the line

    The 2d Communications Squadron plays a vital role in daily communications that impact all of Barksdale Air Force Base. Without this squadron and its Airmen, there would be no telephone systems or computer Internet access. "Without cable, there is no communication," said Staff Sgt. Aron Lewers, 2d

  • North and South B-52s team up to demonstrate readiness, integration

    The 2d Bomb Wing successfully completed their first joint Nuclear Operational Readiness Exercise Oct. 21 to 28 with their counterparts at the 5th Bomb Wing, Minot AFB., N.D. The NORE involved multiple B-52Hs and a team of maintainers, aircraft specialists, weapons loaders, aircrew, life support

  • Judo instructors give back

    The base Kodokan Judo class teaches students self defense with the help of enthusiastic instructors. Ten years ago, Col. Mark Duffield, director of 8th Air Force standard and evaluation division, decided to give back to the art of Kodokan Judo by teaching classes at the fitness center on base .

  • Natural Resources Office stays on track with safety

    The base Natural Resources Office is reminding hunters to obtain the right credentials and adhere to all safety measures during the hunting season. According to Mark Gates, wildlife biologist, there are a few things a hunter can do to ensure safety, beginning with clothing. While camouflage can

  • 20th EBS Lightning mission hones maritime, aircrew capabilities

    Bombers from Barksdale Air Force Base, La., deployed here as part of the 20th Expeditionary Bomb Squadron participated in a POLAR Lightning exercise this week exhibiting their ability to fulfill non-traditional mission requirements. This POLAR mission focused on using B-52 Stratofortresses to locate

  • Chief Makes Tracks at AF Marathon

    A booming voice yells "runners take your mark," a pistol fires into the air and the 2nd Bomb Wing command chief starts running with what was estimated to be more than 9,000 other participants to commence the 12th annual Air Force Marathon. With this event being his 18th marathon, Chief Master Sgt.

  • Kick the habit

    The Health and Wellness Center offers smoking cessation programs to base members who want to kick the habit. The first is the American Lung Association call line program is for those who want counseling and medication. The second is Fresh Start, the American Cancer Society's quit smoking program, a

  • Weekly 'guard-b-cue,' for TDY members grows into mentoring fellowship

    It began as a simple cookout - a way for TDY National Guard and Reserve personnel at Barksdale to get together and share some food and fellowship while they were away from home. Now, more than a year later, what has become known as the Wednesday night "guard-b-que" has grown into a weekly tradition

  • Barksdale Youth Center now on Combined Federal Campaign list

    Airmen who contribute to the Combined Federal Campaign this year now have the option to see the benefits first hand with the addition of a local organization to the list. Barksdale's Youth Center has been approved to receive funds donated through the CFC for the first time in two years. "By donating

  • CFC donors: America’s Wingmen

    The 2008 Combined Federal Campaign has started, giving Barksdale Airmen a chance to donate to their charitable cause of choice. During the annual campaign, which runs until November 3, federal employees and servicemembers are asked to do their part in helping charitable organizations with either a