• Barksdale Airman receives Purple Heart

    A vehicle operator dispatcher deployed from here to the 586th Expeditionary Logistics Readiness Squadron received a Purple Heart after sustaining injuries from an improvised explosive device. According to a command post report, Staff Sgt. Thomas Knudsen sustained a compound fracture to his lower

  • Barksdale hosts E4 team to begin model energy base initiative

    One is hot, one is cold; one is Air Mobility Command and one is Air Combat Command - but McGuire AFB, N.J., and Barks-dale have one important similarity: they were both chosen as model bases for an energy initiative. Members of the Energy Efficiency Expert Evaluation team visited base this week to

  • 2d SFS members celebrate National Police Week on base

    The 2d Security Forces Squadron held retreat May 17 in honor of National Police Week. The purpose of this event was to honor all fallen police and peace officers throughout the country and military members abroad every year within the week of May 15, according to Staff Sgt. Kathleen Currey, police

  • Anthrax program now underway

    The Anthrax Vaccine Immunization Program is under way at Barksdale and soon Airmen will gain protection from a lethal threat. The Deputy Secretary of Defense reinstated the program for active duty personnel, emergency essential civilians and mission essential contractors assigned to the Korean

  • Saving energy on base

    Barksdale members are encouraged to take measures to reduce energy consumption, due to an executive order to meet a budget. Barksdale's annual utility budgets include $3.4 million for electric, $1 million for natural gas and $200,000 for water. Funding is only provided for 95 percent of the budget,

  • BUFF Family Ties

    Few aircraft have the service life to have had multiple family members support its airframe - not many except the BUFF. One local major has the privilege to serve as the third generation in his family to be associated with the mighty B-52 in 60 years. The family ties between Maj. Adam Price, 11th

  • 8th AF dedicates new memorial

    A new memorial flag pole was dedicated here April 19 in honor of 8th Air Force Airmen and their service to their country. Lt. Gen. Robert Elder, 8th AF commander, dedicated the new flag pole located at the northwest corner of the 8th AF building grounds. It recognizes the service of past, current

  • Almost out the door Base prepares for upcoming deployments

    Team Barksdale is preparing more than 200 base members from nine units for their upcoming deployment. Members are working to ensure their certification and documentation in their professional and personal matters are complete before they leave later this month, according to 2d Lt. Nicholas Lee, the

  • Use common sense when riding bikes on base

    Bicycling is a great way to get around Barksdale whether it be for business or pleasure. However, there are some inherent risks to operating a bike on the streets. To help you get the most out of your rides, in the safest manner possible, here are some tips to follow: Ride right -- Ride as close to

  • Law Day teaches children about legal process

    Judge Advocates from Barksdale gave legal advice to an unusual audience Tuesday. Members of the 2d Bomb Wing Legal office visited the students of Green Acres Middle School in Bossier City during Law Day. Law Day is a nation-wide program sponsored by the American Bar Association, a professional