• 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

  • Trick or Treating: Inclement Weather

    In case of inclement weather occurring this Saturday during Halloween, the 2nd Force Support Squadron will be providing a safe place for kids to go trick or treating by hosting "Operation Trick or Treat", over at Hoban Hall. The times will be from 5:30 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. More details will be sent out

  • BSC and LAB celebrate a fruitful partnership

    The Louisiana Association of the Blind celebrated their 15-year partnership with the Base Supply Center at Barksdale Air Force Base, La., Oct. 27.The BSC provides Airmen with a convenient shopping location for deployment gear and other basic items such as office supplies."We supply Barksdale Airmen

  • Nov. 2, Update: Gate Closures

    Update Nov. 2.Beginning Nov. 3, the North Gate will be open from 6 a.m. to 5:30 p.m., daily. Bodcau Gate will remain closed.Other gates will continue to maintain normal operating hours but delays are possible.Gate Schedules:North Gate: 6 a.m. to 5:30 p.m.Bodcau Gate: Closed until further noticeWest

  • Chief Cody talks Air Force with AFGSC Airmen

    Chief Master Sgt. of the Air Force James A. Cody visited here Oct. 21-22. During his stay, the 2nd Bomb Wing Public Affairs office asked the chief some questions about various Air Force topics.While visiting the 2nd BW, host installation to Air Force Global Strike Command headquarters, Cody spoke of