• 8th Air Force observes 74th anniversary

    An Air Force command, once led by generals Ira Eaker and Jimmy Doolittle, has participated in combat operations from World War II to Operation Enduring Freedom.

  • Weapons load crews face-off in annual championship finals

    Senior Airman Brandon Barber, 96th Aircraft Maintenance Unit weapons load crew team member, grabs a grease gun during the weapons load finals at Barksdale Air Force Base, La., Jan. 21, 2016. Before the competition begins, the team must ensure that the grease guns are loaded with as much grease as

  • One sample at a time: Lab technicians keep Barksdale healthy

    Senior Airman Josef Ansorge, 2nd Medical Support Squadron laboratory technician, removes a blood sample from a complete blood count analyzer at Barksdale Air Force Base, La., Jan. 26, 2016. Complete blood count analyzers detect abnormalities in blood samples, and if specimens are flagged by the

  • B-52 veteran talks Desert Storm campaign

    “Pilot, we have a lock-on,” the B-52 Stratofortress electronic warfare officer called out in surprise.Capt. Jim Bowles, a B-52 Stratofortress instructor pilot, gritted his teeth, looked downward and sure enough, an SA-6 surface-to-air missile had been launched in his direction.For most, being shot

  • Barksdale Civilian Personnel Office to host town hall

    The Barksdale Civilian Personnel Office is hosting a town hall at the BUFF event center, Feb. 1, to discuss the Employee Assistance Program. The EAP is a worksite-based consultative service that addresses personal problems that may adversely affect job performance, health or personal well-being. It

  • High Octane: POL fuels the fight

    In a world fueled by fossil fuels, Airmen from the 2nd Logistic Readiness Squadron petroleum, oils and lubricants distribution flight function as the heart of Barksdale AFB pumping the blood needed to accomplish the mission.

  • Auto Hobby Center: motor medics

    Tom Hunnicutt, 2nd Force Support Squadron automotive mechanic, cleans his hands with a shop rag at the Auto Hobby Center, Barksdale Air Force Base, La., Jan. 13, 2016. Hunnicutt served in Air Force vehicle maintenance for 20 years and has worked for the center for six years.(U.S. Air Force photo by

  • Team Barksdale contemplates Service Before Self in light of MLK’s life

    Master Sgt. Edner Francois, African American Heritage Committee member, welcomes guests to the Martin Luther King Jr. commemorative worship service at Barksdale Air Force Base, La., Jan. 14, 2016. This year’s theme, Called to Serve, highlighted King’s commitment to serving his community. This event

  • “Secret Squirrel” crewmembers reunite 25 years later

    Twenty-five years after Operation Senior Surprise, aka “Secret Squirrel”, the aircrew members that kicked off Operation Desert Storm reunited on Barksdale Air Force Base, La. on Jan. 15, 2016. One of the B-52 Stratofortress bombers stationed at Barksdale is displaying the “Secret Squirrel” patch to