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  • 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
  • Senior Airman Colton McCall, 2nd Maintenance Squadron aircraft structural maintenance journeyman, fixes a drag chute door from a B-52 by fabricating a bracket for structural support Oct. 13 at Barksdale Air Force Base, La. McCall is an active-duty Airman working with reservists at the 307th Maintenance Squadron as part of the Total Force Integration Program. (U.S. Air Force photo/Airman 1st Class Andrea F. Liechti)(RELEASED)

    307th takes wingman concept up a notch

    Wingmanship, dedication and pride are just a few of the qualities shared by Airmen, both active and reserve, assigned to the 307th Maintenance Squadron here.The active-duty Airmen are part of a Total Force Integration. TFI is used to integrate active and reserve Airmen into a consolidated force to ensure the Barksdale mission is effectively and
  • An Exercise Evaluation Team member watches as Airmen from the 2nd Medical Group decontaminate a simulated victim as part of a major accident response exercise on Barksdale Air Force Base, La., Aug. 25. The MARE was used to provide feedback to wing leadership about emergency management capabilities. (U.S. Air Force photo/Senior Airman Chad Warren)(RELEASED)

    Barksdale EET helps keep the grade

    Trained to expect the unexpected and be prepared for the unknown, Barksdale Airmen are constantly having their skills tested through numerous base exercises.The job of testing their actual level of readiness belongs to Barksdale's Exercise Evaluation Team.Knowledgeable in an array of topics and specific career fields, the 182 EET members across the
  • Tech. Sgt. Uridisee Johnson, Command Post emergency action controller, prepares for a Major Accident Response Exercise Oct. 5 on Barksdale Air Force Base, La. Johnson is one of many Airmen who keep the commander informed on situations occurring base wide.(U.S. Air Force photo/Airman 1st Class Andrea F. Liechti)(RELEASED)

    Command Post takes charge

    The 2nd Bomb Wing Command Post provides continuous support to the bomber mission here. Airmen at the command post are the nerve center of all activity on base.A recent Major Accident Response Exercise offered a glimpse of how important the expertise of the command post Airmen is to the Barksdale mission. They were on their toes Oct. 5 as tornado

  • Wildfires

    Wild fires, wild land fires, forest fires and woodland fires are all common names associated with fires that are fueled by weather, wind and dry underbrush. These fires can uncontrollably burn acres of land and destroy everything in their path within minutes. According to www.nationalgeographic.com, "On average, more than 100,000 wildfires clear 4
  • Airman 1st Class Sean Minnis, 2nd Aircraft Maintenance Squadron crew chief, jumps to hit the ball while playing racquetball at the Barksdale Fitness Center Sept. 28 on Barksdale Air Force Base, La. Minnis is a new Airman and recently completed his First Term Airman Center training. (U.S. Air Force photo/Airman 1st Class Andrea F. Liechti)(RELEASED)

    A day in the life of a new Airman

    Compared to basic training and technical school, the operational side of the Air Force is a totally new experience for Airmen reporting to Barksdale for their first duty station.Airman Rebecca Hernandez, 2nd Logistics Readiness Squadron, is one of many new Airmen here. She arrived on base Aug. 20 and is enjoying the Air Force lifestyle thus far,
  • Each year the Air Force receives funding for defense related expenditures. At the end of the fiscal year, Sept. 30, the funding dispersed must be allocated and all accounts must be closed. (U.S. Air Force photo illustration/Airman 1st Class Micaiah Anthony)(RELEASED)

    Barksdale closes out fiscal year 2011

    At the beginning of each fiscal year, Oct. 1, the Air Force receives funding for defense related expenditures. But before that occurs, the previous year's funding must be spent or allocated, this time of year is known as the end of year closeout."The money comes from multiple sources," said Richard Compton, 2nd Contracting Squadron. "Some of the
  • Staff Sgt. Joe Cardiel, 52nd Expeditionary Flying training Squadron, Camp Speicher, Iraq, is an aircrew flight equipment specialist, deployed from El Paso, Texas. He is responsible for training Iraqi air force AFE specialists. He is deployed from the 2nd Operations Support Squadron at Barksdale Air Force Base, La. (U.S. Air Force photo/Staff Sgt. Mike Meares)

    Barksdale Airman trains Iraqi technicians, focuses on self improvement

    Deployments are what a person makes of them. Working long hours is expected, but sometimes it's what an individual does in their off time that sets them apart from their peers. Some choose to hit the gym hard, take self improvement courses, or work to further their education. At Combat Operating Base Speicher in Tikrit, Iraq, one aircrew flight
  • Senior Airman Jim McKibben, 2nd Logistics Readiness Squadron vehicle operator, checks the oil and transmission fluid levels on a truck in the vehicle yard by the vehicle operations facility on Barksdale Air Force Base, La., Sept. 15. Before and after driving any government vehicle a checklist is run to check for minor maintenance and safety issues. (U.S. Air Force photo/Senior Airman Kristin High)(RELEASED)

    Vehicle operations move Barksdale Airmen

    Crew chiefs are to aircraft what vehicle operators are to motor vehicles, and the 2nd Bomb Wing depends on their specialized knowledge to keep the vehicles on base up and running.Vehicle operators, assigned to the 2nd Logistics Readiness Squadron, support approximately 17 types of vehicles including: aircrew buses, sedans,
  • Staff Sgt. Sherman Smith, 2nd Security Forces Squadron, transfers ammunition from one equipment truck to another on Barksdale Air Force Base, La., Sept. 15. The 2 SFS is preparing to move to a new building with a more spacious armory. (U.S. Air Force photo/Airman 1st Class Benjamin Gonsier)(RELEASED)

    A day in the life of the NCO-in-charge of the Armory

    No Airman deploys unprepared-when they leave they do so with all the equipment necessary to do their job. This includes the piece of equipment that could save their lives one day; their weapon, and Barksdale's 2nd Security Forces Squadron armory makes sure every Airman has the basic necessities to protect themself while deployed. Staff Sgt. Sherman
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