Aug. 30, 2018

2nd FSS Airmen train with local professionals

BARKSDALE AIR FORCE BASE, La. — Four Airmen from the 2nd Force Support Squadron dining facility recently trained with professional chefs at Boomtown Casino and Hotel, in Bossier City, La. The four-week partnership program, focused specifically on furthering skills learned during Air Force technical school.

Aug. 29, 2018

Honor the fallen: A 24-hour vigil

BARKSDALE AIR FORCE BASE, La. — Hearts are racing, blood is pumping and the only sounds heard are the shuffling feet of runners and a single voice uttering, one by one , the names of those listed as prisoners of war and missing in action. This is the Honor the Fallen run, a vigil designed to remember and pay tribute to POW/MIA service members who are not here today. This year it’s scheduled to return to Barksdale Sept. 20 - 21.

Aug. 29, 2018

COMMENTARY: Tenacity

BARKSDALE AIR FORCE BASE, La. — “Often it is tenacity, not talent, that rules the day” Julia Cameron

Aug. 28, 2018

2nd SFS Airman to coach AFGSC DC18 team

BARKSDALE AIR FORCE BASE, La. — The Air Force Defender Challenge is making a comeback after a 14-year hiatus. The return is scheduled to run Sept. 10 - 14, 2018. This year, Air Force Global Strike Command’s team will be coached by Barksdale’s own Tech. Sgt. Krystoffer Miller, 2nd Security Forces Squadron future operations NCO in-charge.

Aug. 27, 2018

Cinderella, Prince Charming Project back at Barksdale

BARKSDALE AIR FORCE BASE, La. — The second year of the Cinderella and Prince Charming Project is underway collecting dresses and suits to help military spouses attend this year’s Air Force Ball.

Aug. 20, 2018

8th Air Force and J-GSOC welcomes new commander

BARKSDALE AIR FORCE, La. — Eighth Air Force received its 54th commander following a change of command ceremony at Barksdale Air Force Base, La., Aug. 20, 2018.

Aug. 16, 2018

Hijacking exercise tests 2nd BW

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Aug. 16, 2018

Chief Clapper retires after 26 years of service

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Aug. 15, 2018

COMMENTARY: Knowing yourself

BARKSDALE AIR FORCE BASE, La. — “Knowing yourself is the beginning of all wisdom” Aristotle

Aug. 9, 2018

COMMENTARY: Change is inevitable

BARKSDALE AIR FORCE BASE, La. — One thing that many of us struggle with is the inevitability of change. People dye their hair and get facelifts and cosmetic surgeries because they cannot accept the change of aging.