• Celebrating the 26th anniversary of Secret Squirrel

    Glasses, engraved with the names of each Operation Secret Squirrel crewmember, sit on display at the Barksdale Global Power museum on Barksdale Air Force Base, La., Jan. 17, 2017. Jan. 16, 1991, seven B-52G Stratofortresses from Barksdale took off heading toward Iraqi targets, launched 35

  • Self-improvement through education

    The Air Force is a full-time job, but this doesn’t mean Airmen should give up on their educational dreams. One of the many ways Airmen can improve themselves this year is by continuing their education.

  • Rock Solid Warrior: Staff Sgt. Brett Wiseman

    This week's Rock Solid Warrior is Staff Sgt. Brett Wiseman, a 386th Expeditionary Communications Squadron cyber transport systems supervisor, deployed from the 2nd Communications Squadron, Barksdale Air Force Base, La.WHY DID YOU JOIN?To serve my country and make a positive difference in the

  • Gas mask inserts recycled DoD wide

    When Tech. Sgt. Anthony Vara received an email about a Department of Defense wide shortage of M50 gas mask inserts, he took initiative right away.

  • Barksdale Bombers take ice

    Donald Killian, Barksdale Bombers defenseman, has played hockey all of his life. When he came to Barksdale and realized there was no team, he decided to change that.As of last year, Airmen now have the opportunity to play hockey for the Barksdale Bombers hockey team.

  • Jump start your New Year’s resolution with the A&FRC

    When the new year comes around, it’s tradition to make a new year’s resolution, an opportunity for individuals to promise to better themselves. A good starting point for anyone to make resolutions is the Airman and Family Readiness Center, which offers free classes to Airmen and their families.

  • 2nd CES pest removes ferral dogs from base

    BARKSDALE AIR FORCE BASE, La. – Barksdale is a Base known for its wildlife and opportunities for Airmen to experience the outdoors. However, because of the wildlife, precautions must be taken to protect the base, personal property and people.

  • Mail room keeps you posted

    During the holidays, Barksdale’s Postal Service Center is booming with activity. On average, over 200 packages are delivered a day to the center, and employees are responsible for manually accounting for each one.