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  • Seeking the truth

    After the handcuffs are on and the arrests are made, a small group of law enforcement Airmen continue the search for the truth to ensure criminals are brought to justice.For the 2nd Security Forces Squadron investigations flight, apprehension is only the beginning.The flight is responsible for

  • Keeping Barksdale rolling

    The 2nd Logistics Readiness Squadron Vehicle Maintenance tire shop keeps the Barksdale mission rolling by performing tire maintenance the base needs to keep their vehicles moving."The Vehicle Maintenance tire shop is responsible for all of the tires on Barksdale," said Tech. Sgt. Vincent St.

  • Precision measurements for a precision aircraft

    A single office is solely responsible for maintaining the precision tools required to keep the B-52H Stratofortress flying its precision mission.The Precision Measurement Equipment Laboratory supports more than 7,500 items of test measurement and equipment used daily on the flightline and in

  • Let there be light

    Imagine going to work and there were no lights or power. How many jobs on Barksdale would be affected? If the dining facility had no power, they wouldn't be able to cook. The maintenance shops wouldn't be able to function correctly. Almost every aspect of Barksdale would be null if the lights never

  • Supporting the Force, Sustainment Flight

    Abraham Maslow, psychologist, wrote a paper titled "A Theory of Human Motivation". From that came Maslow's Hierarchy of Needs which was later simplified and made into a pyramid with the most important needs as the foundation. At the foundation of Maslow's pyramid you will find food, shelter and self

  • The verdict is in

    Throughout history, military members have been held to a high standard of good order and discipline. This is made possible in part by the legal system in place that ensures service members uphold these standards.From the outside, the military court system can seem intimidating due to its complexity.

  • Keeping the peace

    Far from the busy, crowded areas of Barksdale, a small group of Airmen is on watch 24/7 ensuring the safety and security of the 18,000 acres that make up the East Reservation.The 2nd Security Forces Squadron game wardens have the unique responsibility of securing the vast perimeter of the eastern

  • AGE of ages, Airmen that keep BUFFs Flying

    Day and night, rain or shine, the engines of the B-52H Stratofortress roar to life, and take to the skies.Airmen on the ground watch the fruits of their labor takeoff to deliver precision munitions across the globe. They are known as the Knuckle Busters.The 2nd Maintenance Squadron Aerospace Ground

  • Maintenance Production Superintendents conduct the maintenance orchestra

    With more than 1800 maintainers working to keep the B-52H Stratofortress flying, good maintenance leadership is a must, which is why the maintenance production superintendents from the 2nd Maintenance Group help coordinate the team of dedicated maintenance Airmen to repair potential problems that

  • Optometry: A clearer vision

    The 2nd Aerospace Medicine Squadron optometry clinic provides high quality, primary vision care and vision research to visually sustain combat capability in support of wartime readiness and the aerospace mission. The optometry clinic has a variety of tools to test different areas of the eye as well