Woodshop offers classes to hobbyists

Tommy Brooks, 2nd Force Support Squadron community services flight chief, cuts pieces of wood to make a cutting board at Barksdale Air Force Base, La., July 19, 2016. The wood shop makes and sells unique keepsakes, shadow boxes and recognition boards. (U.S. Air Force photo/Airman Alexis C. Frost)

Cable Dawgs super charge Youth Center

Senior Airman Aaron Griffin, foreground, and Tech. Sgt. John Hines, 2nd Communications Squadron cable and antenna maintenance, pull a fiber optic cable through an underground manhole system at Barksdale Air Force Base, La., July 12, 2016. The 2nd CS was upgrading the youth center from its copper

Going old school

In today’s world, the word innovation often brings to mind thoughts of high-tech equipment made from shiny metal and carbon fiber components.

Col. Halfhill takes command of 2nd MSG

Col. DeDe Halfhill accepts command of the 2nd Mission Support Group from Col. Ty Neuman, 2nd Bomb Wing commander, during a change of command ceremony at Barksdale Air Force Base, La., July 19, 2016. Halfhill comes to the position after serving as director of Public Affairs for Air Mobility Command

20th, 96th AMUs compete for bragging rights

Staff Sgt. Charlie Mathis, 20th Aircraft Maintenance Unit Crew Viper 7 crew member, prepares the conventional rotary launcher for loading at Barksdale Air Force Base, La., July 8, 2016. One crew from the 20th AMU and one crew from the 96th AMU compete for being deemed “Top Weapons Load Crew for the

Col. Schendzielos takes command of the 2nd OG

Shredding vehicles, saving lives: Firefighters practice victim extraction skills

Airman 1st Class Nicolas Rose, 2nd Civil Engineer Squadron firefighter, looks for access points during an accident victim extraction exercise at Barksdale Air Force Base, La., July 7, 2016. Access points were identified to remove the rear hatch allowing access to victims in the back of the vehicle.

AFGSC selects Barksdale pilot for distinguished Pathfinder internship

Elevating an Air Force career to the next level can be accomplished in many ways. For one successful Barksdale Airman, the path to future success just got even brighter.Air Force Global Strike Command has selected Capt. Shane Praiswater, 2nd Operations Support Squadron wing weapons officer, for its

Potholes begone: 2nd CES at your service

Airman 1st Class Alex Gromley, 2nd Civil Engineer Squadron Pavement and Construction Equipment apprentice, begins road construction at the Exchange at Barksdale Air Force Base, La., July 5, 2016. Potholes are a safety hazard to pedestrians and drivers. The Airmen ensure to repair all potholes in a

AADD: saving lives

Airmen at times run into a situation where they have had to much to drink and cannot find a safe ride home.