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Jan. 16, 2016
“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
Jan. 14, 2016
Desert Storm: 2nd Bomb Wing leads the air war

In the early morning of January 16, 1991, the 2nd Bomb Wing deployed seven B-52G Stratofortresses crews to Iraq in a single, secret mission that would mark the beginning of Operation Desert Storm.
Jan. 14, 2016
Bread trucks to flower trucks: Barksdale receives 96 new rides

Over the next three years, 2nd Logistics Readiness Squadron Vehicle Management is receiving 96 new vehicles, which will result in every unit of Team Barksdale receiving a new ride.
Jan. 13, 2016
New direct access clinic streams physical therapy

To ensure patients receive quality treatment in a timely manner, the 2nd Medical Operation Squadron physical therapy clinic recently rolled out a program offering more accessible care.
Jan. 13, 2016
Bombs Away: weapons load competition hits the target

The 20th Aircraft Maintenance Unit Viper 3 load team works together to complete a general weapons knowledge test prior to the fourth quarter weapons load competition at Barksdale Air Force Base, La., Jan. 7, 2016. The Viper 3 crew competed against the best crew from the 96th Aircraft Maintenance
Jan. 13, 2016
Better with age: 30-yr service invaluable to MXS flight

In 1985, a young Airman 1st Class Joseph Welebob reported to Barksdale’s 2nd Maintenance Squadron Accessories Flight for his first day of work. He was both nervous and excited as he began his career.
Jan. 7, 2016
Side effects of missing your medical appointment

Missing a medical appointment means medical staff isn’t able to do what they’ve been trained to do: help people.
Jan. 7, 2016
2nd MDOS operates within the golden hour

An ambulance speeds past, flashing its lights hoping that medical personnel on board can meet the deadline of the golden hour.
Jan. 7, 2016
K-9s sniff out trouble

Vvelma, 2nd Security Forces Squadron military working dog, waits for a command from her handler during bite training at Barksdale Air Force Base, La., Dec. 21, 2015. Military working dogs must learn the basic building blocks of obedience before moving on in training. When a dog’s adrenaline kicks
Dec. 30, 2015
Man on the street: New Year’s resolutions

1st Lt. Ryan Critchfield, 2nd Logistics and Readiness Squadron deployment and distribution flight commander said, “My resolution for this upcoming year is to spend more time with my wife and son and to attend church as a family more often.”(U.S. Air Force photo/Airman 1st Class Mozer O. Da Cunha)