Aircraft 0049 retires from service

An Airmen carries a chock for Aircraft 0049 at Barksdale Air Force Base, La., Feb. 28, 2017. The aircraft will be disassembled then transported to Davis Monthan AFB, as a part source for the flying fleet. (U.S. Air Force photo/Airman 1st Class Stuart Bright)

First leg of Lt. Dan Band tour: Barksdale

Gary Sinise and the Lt. Dan Band performed a concert at Barksdale Air Force Base on March 3, 2017.The Lt. Dan Band, named after Sinise’s character in the movie “Forrest Gump,” travels to military installations to raise morale for service members and their families.

A 10,000 Hour Love Affair

Love has a funny way of creeping up on a person. Just ask Lt. Col. Steven R. Smith, 93rd Bomb Squadron flight instructor. Yesterday, Smith exceeded the 10,000 hour mark in the B-52 Stratofortress, a jet he now loves.  Smith’s deep affection for the bomber has led him to a long and successful career

2LRS Key Spouses renovate program through innovation

Key Spouses from the 2nd Logistics Readiness Squadron incorporate the squadron’s slogan of “LRS: Nothing But The Best” by applying innovative ideas to better assist Airmen and their families.

All Systems Go: Barksdale maintainers hone aircraft quick regeneration skills

The mid-afternoon Louisiana sun beams down, heating up the flight line. Cautiously, the Airmen observe the sky; as the giant approaches, the Airmen prepare their gear. Tires hit the runway, smoke billows and with the tug of a lever a drag chute deploys. The Airmen begin their work like a pit-crew,

Barksdale Airmen welcome 18th CMSAF

The 18th and newest Chief Master Sergeant of the Air Force, Kaleth O. Wright, visited Barksdale Air Force Base, Louisiana, Feb. 22 to discuss the future of the Air Force’s enlisted force and receive feedback from the Airmen who serve at headquarters Air Force Global Strike Command and 8th Air Force

Maintenance Airmen hone skills in crash simulation

Air pressure valves are used to control and monitor the pressure in air lifts under a B-52 Stratofortress at Barksdale Air Force Base, La., Feb. 16, 2017. Three Airmen monitoring each of system had to communicate via radio to ensure the lifts remained balanced between each wing. (U.S. Air Force

Barksdale Air Force Base Youth Center participates in Regional Autonomous Robotics Circuit

Members of the Barksdale Air Force Base Youth Center robotics team prepare their robot to participate in the first round of the Regional Autonomous Robotics Circuit in Bossier City, La., Feb. 11, 2017. The youth center registered both an elementary and middle school team to compete in this year’s

Barksdale participates in Combat Hammer

A B-52 Stratofortress takes off for Combat Hammer at Barksdale Air Force Base, La., Feb. 8, 2017. Combat Hammer is an Air-to-Ground Weapon System Evaluation Program which evaluates the accuracy, precision and effectiveness of munitions employment. (U.S. Air Force photo/Airman 1st Class Stuart

8 AF celebrates 75 years