• Adapt and overcome: the Desmond Awadzi story

    For Staff Sgt. Desmond K. Awadzi, adapt and overcome is not merely a token phrase; it's a way of life.As the eldest child in a working Ghanaian family, he was expected to help provide for the family and his three younger siblings."It wasn't easy for me growing up as the oldest child," said Awadzi,

  • “A Day in the Life of a Leader”

    The Barksdale Total Force Development Council hosted a theatrical play "A Day in the Life of a Leader" Nov. 13 to support Col. Kristin Goodwin's, 2nd Bomb Wing commander, 2015 initiative "The Year of the Leader." The theatrical play was designed to demonstrate healthy ways to cope with stressors

  • New face of customer service: Exchange gets upgraded

    The Barksdale Exchange is getting a facelift in the form of a six-month remodel which is scheduled to conclude February, 2016."The purpose of this project is to give back to the people of the base," said Michael Cross, Aarene Contracting project superintendent, who is overseeing the complete

  • Bounty Hunters: Wounded Warriors claim their prize

    Barksdale's 4th Annual Wounded Warrior Hunt took place on the East Side Reservation here Nov. 6 - 8.Barksdale's Wounded Warrior Foundation, partnered with the Explosive Ordnance Disposal Warrior Foundation, hosted a weekend hunting trip for seven wounded service members to promote rehabilitation,

  • Optometry clinic opens doors to Active Duty dependents, and diabetics

    Recently, the 2nd Medical Group Optometry clinic opened its appointment book to dependents and diabetics, to provide better eye care to Barksdale families.The Optometry Clinic provides active duty military and their families with total vision care by performing eye exams and vision tests,

  • Vehicle maintenance: the driving force behind Barksdale's mission

    Airmen have many jobs ranging from simple to complex. Oftentimes, they rely on vehicles to help accomplish the mission. The 2nd Logistic Readiness Squadron vehicle maintainers keep these crucial vehicles repaired and ready to serve Team Barksdale.Vehicle maintainers must know how to work on all