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  • Members of Team Barksdale pay for and receive food on Barksdale Air Force Base, La. Nov. 4. Every first Friday of the month, Airmen and their families gather at Hanger II here to enjoy food, music and esprit de corps. (U.S. Air Force photo/Airman 1st Class Benjamin Gonsier)(RELEASED)

    Fantastic First Friday Festivities

    Every first Friday of the month, Airmen and their families gather at Hanger II here to enjoy food, music and esprit de corps.The Airmen of the 2nd Force Support Squadron introduced the First Friday events to Team Barksdale at the beginning of 2011."We host large scale events, such as the Crawfish, Blues and Barbecue festivals quarterly, that are

  • A day in the life of a HAWC rep

    Hit the ground running. That's what health and wellness center representatives here do every single day. It's their job to keep Airmen and their families informed about ways to get healthy and fit so they can accomplish the mission at Barksdale."One of the most important steps to accomplishing the mission is meeting Air Force fitness expectations,"
  • Airman 1st Class Ryan Beck, 2nd Comptroller Squadron customer service, places trash into a garbage bag behind the Hercules dorm Nov. 2 on Barksdale Air Force Base, La. He was chosen as part of the bay-orderly program to clean up the areas around the Airmen's dorms. (U.S. Air Force photo/Airman 1st Class Andrea F. Liechti)(RELEASED)

    A day in the life of bay-orderly Airmen

    Picking up trash and cleaning laundry rooms isn't a job everyone looks forward to, but someone has to do it. Those who pick up the responsibilities here are easily identified by fluorescent safety vests and blue latex gloves.In an effort to keep the dorm areas sparkling, dorm management works with the squadrons and flights on base to organize a

  • GAS GAS GAS

    More than 40 Barksdale Airmen receive gas mask fit tests every Thurs. from 8 a.m. to 11 a.m. at the Bio-Environmental Engineering building on base. All gas mask fit tests are mandatory for both in-processing and deploying Airmen to ensure they are properly prepared in case of a chemical disaster or attack.These tests are performed by the 2nd
  • Tech. Sgt. Christian Davis, 2nd Aircraft Maintenance Squadron, drives a tow truck on the flight-line on Barksdale Air Force Base, La., Oct. 25. The tow truck was brought to a hangar where a B-52H Stratofortress was waiting to be moved for maintenance. (U.S. Air Force photo/Airman 1st Class Micaiah Anthony)(RELEASED)

    Crew chiefs make it happen

    Before a B-52H Stratofortress can take off, the aircraft has to be inspected, checked and repaired. Though it may not sound like much, ensuring every part of a 40 ft. tall 159 ft. long aircraft with a wingspan of 185 ft. is no easy task. "It takes a special kind of person with a lot of patience to perform the maintenance we do out here on a daily
  • Air Force Sergeants Association members pose for a photo after an AFSA picnic at Cullen Park on Barksdale Air Force Base, La., Oct. 8. Approximately 80 families came to enjoy the festivities. AFSA hosts a variety of activities for members and their families. (Courtesy Photo)(RELEASED)

    AFSA takes care of Airmen

    The Air Force Sergeants Association has been fighting for enlisted rights for more than 50 years. From an Airman basic to a chief master sergeant, AFSA is the voice in front of Congress for all enlisted personnel.According to the Barksdale AFSA website, it was risky to enlist in the military during the middle part of the 20th century, because

  • Legal guides Airmen through will creation

    Life is full of surprises and curveballs can come your way at any moment. The legal assistance office here is ready to help Airmen and their families prepare as best they can to deal with those surprises. Capt. Anna Magazinnik, 2nd Bomb Wing chief of legal assistance, oversees the will process for interested parties on base. A will is a legal
  • Alejandro Vega, education services counselor, leads a commissioning briefing at the education center Oct. 19 on Barksdale Air Force Base, La. Vega holds the 45-minute briefing every first and third Wednesday for enlisted Airmen looking to advance in their careers through a commissioning program. (U.S. Air Force photo/Airman 1st Class Andrea F. Liechti)(RELEASED)

    Barksdale Airmen discover educational opportunities

    Hundreds of Barksdale Airmen gather in classrooms on-base, off-base and on-line during their free-time to take advantage of the numerous education benefits available to them through the Air Force.Taking classes to earn associates, bachelors and masters degrees from various educational institutions are a few of the educational opportunities
  • Tech. Sgt. Michael Garrett, 26th Operational Weather Squadron weather forecaster, analyzes charts on the ops floor on Barksdale Air Force Base, La., Oct. 13. The 26 OWS is responsible for forecasting weather and issuing warnings for the entire southeast United States. (U.S. Air Force photo/Senior Airman Chad Warren)(RELEASED)

    Come rain or shine

    Sitting in a chair surrounded by four computer monitors, Senior Airman Gary Graeff studies endless charts and maps of the southeast United States. The color-coded maps with seemingly random markings mean nothing to most people, but he sees everything he needs to perform a critical mission here at Barksdale. Part scientist and part psychic, Graeff

  • Do you have a plan?

    Severe weather here in the Ark-La-Tex ranges from dangerous thunderstorms with tornadoes, hail and lightning to freezing rain and ice storms, to the existing drought plaguing the region. Should the weather in the area turn dangerous, it is important to have a family readiness plan in order to stay safe and protect your loved ones. "A family
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