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June 7, 2017
BALTOPS 2017 Kicks Off

Exercise BALTIC OPERATIONS (BALTOPS) is underway in the Baltic Sea region until 16 June. Air, maritime, and ground assets from several NATO Allies and Partner Nations are involved in the live training event that started from Szczecin, Poland and finishes in Kiel, Germany.
June 6, 2017
Col. Neuman and Chief Clapper out and about at 2nd Civil Engineer Squadron Pest Management

Col. Ty. Neuman, 2nd Bomb Wing commander, is greeted by the staff of the 2nd Civil Engineer Squadron Pest Management office on Barksdale Air Force Base, La., May 24, 2017. Pest management specializes in controlling and killing the population of rodents, insects, and other pests on base. (U.S. Air
June 6, 2017
Barksdale Global Power Museum: more than just history

Step back in time, experience an exciting journey through the past and discover the dynamic history of strategic bombardment at the home of the 2nd Bomb Wing, 8th Air Force and Air Force Global Strike Command.
June 5, 2017
From the Swamp to the Mountains: Barksdale first sergeants deploy in force in support of Bagram Airmen

Five first sergeants from Barksdale Air Force Base, Louisiana, deployed to Bagram Airfield, Afghanistan, to support the Airmen of the 455th Air Expeditionary Wing.
June 5, 2017
From the Swamp to the Mountains: Barksdale first sergeants deploy in force in support of Bagram Airmen

Five first sergeants from Barksdale Air Force Base, Louisiana, deployed to Bagram Airfield, Afghanistan, to support the Airmen of the 455th Air Expeditionary Wing.
May 24, 2017
SR-71 gets a lift

A static SR-71 Blackbird is being lifted at Barksdale Air Force Base, La., May 23, 2017. The purpose of the lift was to install supports underneath the landing gears to relieve pressure from the tires. (U.S. Air Force photo/Airman 1st Class Stuart Bright)
May 24, 2017
Honoring a Hero: Aviator Receives Medal Six Decades Overdue

An elderly man entertains guests from his chair, which is surrounded by medical equipment. Moments later, a familiar shade of blue walks through his front door, causing him to rise and greet the newcomer. The newcomer picks up the elderly man’s military service coat, the same as his own and places
May 18, 2017
Falling head over heels for safety

Airman Stephanie Snuffy, a new electrical technician fresh from technical training school, is impatiently waiting for her supervisor to finish using a ladder so she can borrow it and replace one last burned-out fluorescent bulb in the office across the hall. After waiting several minutes, she runs
May 10, 2017
DOD Announces 2017 Commander in Chief's Annual Award for Installation Excellence Winners

Team Barksdale officially won the 2017 Commander in Chief's Annual Award for Installation Excellence for the Air Force May 8, 2017.
May 6, 2017
2017 Defenders of Liberty Air Show Photo Album

The U.S. Navy Blue Angels take off into the wild, blue yonder and headline the 2017 Defenders of Liberty Air Show