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

Improved DFAC is apple of Airmen’s eyes

After eight months of renovations and improvements, the Red River Dining Facility reopened to all personnel Feb. 2.

2nd CES restores water in a pinch

Senior Airman Samuel Parker, left, and Airman 1st Class Ashmiru Sallu-Sam, 2nd Civil Engineer Squadron water and fuel systems Airmen, install a new pipe in the main water line system at Barksdale Air Force Base, La., Jan. 31, 2017. The water line was damaged while contractors were laying fiber optic

Crew chiefs are Buff’s best friend

Staff Sgt. Kaleb Sutter, 2nd Aircraft Maintenance Squadron crew chief, checks the interior of a B-52 Stratofortress at Barksdale Air Force Base, La., Jan. 31, 2017. He looks for any damage to the jet and any foreign object damage. (U.S. Air Force photo/Airman 1st Class Stuart Bright)