• Calibration fascination: PMEL’s role in the fight

    The 2nd Maintenance Squadron precision measurement equipment laboratory plays an important role in helping Airmen fulfill the mission of the B-52 Stratofortress by providing maintenance and calibration to instruments used not only on the flight line, but across the base.PMEL is the office everyone

  • Operation Hero 2018: Here to Serve

    The 2nd Force Support Squadron kicked off another year of Operation Hero Sept. 30, 2018 at the Senior Airman Bryan Bell Fitness Center.

  • EOD shoots with local sheriffs

    Members of the 2nd Explosive Ordnance Disposal team trained with the Bossier Parish Sheriff Department (BPSD) in Benton, La. Sept. 27, 2018.The joint event kept EOD up to training standards while promoting teamwork and a continuing partnership between Barksdale and local law enforcement.

  • Recycling and dumping: know the difference

    According to the Environmental Protection Agency, recycling reduces the amount of waste sent to landfills, conserves natural resources and increases economic security, among many other benefits. However if items are disposed of incorrectly, those benefits can quickly be compromised and cause

  • COMMENTARY: The Flash

    “Life is locomotion. If you’re not moving you’re not living. But there comes a time when you’ve got to stop running away from things and you’ve got to start running towards something. You’ve got to forge ahead”. - The Flash

  • DFAC offers new menu options for Airmen

    The Red River Dining Facility released new menu options throughout this month, designed around Airmen’s health concerns and wants.“We are trying to keep everything fresh and exciting for our Airmen,” said Greg Marciw, Sedexo executive chef at the Red River Dining Facility. “Our most popular station

  • Dress fit for a princess

    The 2nd Force Support Squadron collected dresses and suits for the Cinderella and Prince Charming Project at the Airmen and Family Readiness Center to help military spouses prepare to attend this year’s Air Force Ball.