• 2016 Squadron Changes of Command

    During the permanent change of station season at Barksdale, 19 changes of command took place over the summer months, to include turnover in 13 squadrons and three groups, including the wing itself.

  • Military Working Dogs: Bad to the Bone

    Rico, 2nd Security Forces Squadron military working dog, conducts a perimeter patrol at Barksdale Air Force Base, La., July 19, 2016. Rico and his handler Senior Airman Brandon McCarty from the 2nd Security Forces Squadron have worked together as a team for over one year. Handlers train and work

  • The unsung hero of the base

    With nearly 41,000 books and resources, the Barksdale Air Force Base Library is here for the convenience of service members and their families.

  • Military children SOAR to new heights

    Eleven Louisiana schools will be served in Project Supporting Opportunities for Achievement and Resilience to support more than 6,700 kids during the next school year, 1,200 which are military children.

  • A 360° Global Air Power Series Trailer

    Barksdale's Global Power Museum is going 360°! Here is a teaser of what's to come, see and learn all about the history around you! VR users, click the cardboard option for virtual reality mode. (For full 360° effect view on a mobile devices or up-to-date web browsers)

  • A glimpse into the future: upcoming officers meet present Airmen

    Being able to take a look into your future and meet significant individuals in your life years before your paths are intended to cross would be an interesting opportunity that could pay dividends and prepare you for your future. Half a dozen visitors to Barksdale Air Force Base, Louisiana, just

  • Storytellers provide hope amid life’s greatest challenges

    Tech. Sgt. Robin Samolinski, Air Force Global Strike Command spectrum manager, speaks to Airmen during a Storytellers event at Barksdale Air Force Base, La., July 26, 2016. Samolinski spoke of struggles she’s dealt with throughout her life and how she’s utilized the support of base helping agencies.

  • Barksdale rallies to save sgts' son

    Barksdale members sign up to donate blood during the Life Share blood drive at Barksdale Air Force Base, La., July 25, 2016. The blood drive was held on behalf of Tech. Sgt. Javon Lee’s son, Micah Johnson, who was diagnosed with severe aplastic anemia, a blood disease. (U.S. Air Force photo/Airman