Woodshop offers classes to hobbyists

Senior Airman Natalie Kennon and Airman 1st Class Justice Fisher, 2nd Munitions Squadron commander support staff, hold up their finished cutting boards at the wood shop at Barksdale Air Force Base, La., July 22, 2016. The Wood Shop offers professional instruction on all aspects of woodworking for

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

A firefighter from the 2nd Civil Engineers Squadron uses a spreader tool during an accident victim extraction exercise at Barksdale Air Force Base, La., July 7, 2016. The spreader tool was used in multiple roles such as creating hinge access points or generating pressure needed to snap 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

Airmen from the 2nd Civil Engineer Squadron Pavement and Heavy Equipment Flight inspect equipment before starting road construction at the Exchange at Barksdale Air Force Base, La., July 5, 2016. The construction project is scheduled to be complete by July 13. (U.S. Air Force photo/Airman 1st Class

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.