• Operation Warmheart receives large donation

    Operation Warmheart (OWH) is an organization developed to help Airmen in need of emergency financial assistance.Organized by Barksdale’s First Sergeant Council, the program has already been able to give Airmen more than $4,000 in the last 12 months.

  • You’re not alone: Part one

    Domestic abuse is a serious issue many men, women and children face. Because it impacts so many different people, it’s important to know that no one needs to fight this battle alone. Reaching out to available resources can be the difference between overcoming violence and it overcoming an

  • Wardens of Weather

    The 2nd Operations Support Squadron weather flight tracks all weather conditions to inform the base about weather related safety precautions to take when it’s necessary.

  • New pharmacy kiosks eliminates physical lines

    Both the Main and Satellite pharmacies have received new kiosk system’s called Q-Flow to help eliminate the need for patients to physically stand in line while waiting for their prescriptions.

  • Education: a key to success

    Through tuition assistance, a benefit all Airmen are afforded, up to $4,500 a year in tuition costs can be covered. The first step to receiving this benefit is visiting the education center.Barksdale’s Training and Education Center offers information on various programs and services that are

  • EFMP hosts dinner with Sparky

    The Exceptional Family Members Program hosted a Dinner with Sparky the Fire Dog for EFMP families at the Barksdale Airman and Family Readiness Center Oct. 12, 2018.EFMP was created in the early 1980s to help military families with special needs.

  • AFGSC Commander visits 2nd Bomb Wing

    Gen. Timothy Ray, Air Force Global Strike Command commander, addresses a question posed by an Airman during a commander’s call at Barksdale Air Force Base, Louisiana, Oct. 17, 2018. Ray spoke about the expectations for the command culture and climate. He also covered his focus areas of exhibiting

  • Herschel Walker tackles mental health

    His presence could be felt as soon as he stepped into the conference room in the 2nd Medical Group. His smile was ear to ear as he greeted everyone, being sure to shake their hands.As he signed autographs and posed for photographs, Herschel Walker began football talk. The former running back from

  • COMMENTARY - Aquaman

    “True happiness is found along a middle road. There lies the balance and the harmony with reason and emotion not at war, but hand in hand” - Aquaman