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June 28, 2017
Off the phone or off the road

Almost everyone has seen a driver distracted by a cell phone, but often don't realize that when you are the one distracted, that driver is you.
June 26, 2017
Airmen donate blood at the 2017 LifeShare Blood Drive

Team Barksdale members wait to donate blood at the 2017 LifeShare Blood Drive at Hoban Hall on Barksdale Air Force Base, La., June 16, 2017. More than 50 donors participated, giving at least a pint of blood each. (U.S. Air Force Photo/Airman 1st Class Sydney Bennett)
June 20, 2017
Air Force Global Strike Challenge kicks off at Barksdale

Four Airmen assigned to the 2nd Munitions Cruise Missile Maintenance Flight took part in the first event of the Air Force Global Strike Challenge at Barksdale Air Force Base, Louisiana, June 12, 2017.
June 20, 2017
Media, DV events showcase AFGSC historic strategic bomber operations in EUCOM

Local media outlets and military leaders from the U.S., the Royal Air Force and European allied nations came here June 12 to view history in the making. Lt. Gen. Richard Clark, 3rd Air Force and 17th Expeditionary Air Force commander, was on hand to host the visiting officials and to address
June 13, 2017
Military Affairs Council Announces 2017 Scholarship Winners

The Military Affairs Council will present scholarships to 20 Airmen at the Barksdale Club, June 20, 2017.The MAC awards $1,000 scholarships to 20 deserving Airmen each year.The council started this program in light of the tuition assistance hiatus. After seeing the burden that the hiatus placed on
June 8, 2017
B-52 Stratofortresses execute Saber Strike 17 missions

RAF FAIRFORD, U.K.— Three B-52H Stratofortresses and Airmen from U.S. Air Force Global Strike Command began conducting missions in support of Saber Strike 17 at Royal Air Force Fairford, United Kingdom, June 5, 2017.
June 7, 2017
TMO receives and ships cargo

Airman Kylee Boice, 2nd Logistics Readiness Squadron Traffic Management Office receiving technician, spots Staff Sgt. Wesley Ramsey, 2nd LRS TMO NCOIC receiving, in offloading a B-52 cowling from a commercial flatbed trailer at Barksdale Air Force Base, La., June 6, 2017. Most shipments TMO receives
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.