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  • This digital art piece was created as a digital portrait for Senior Airman Maxwell Lehmann, computer systems programmer for the Kessel Run Program at Hanscom Air Force Base, Mass. Lehmann was originally a specialist for the 2nd Contracting Squadron at Barksdale and has recently been converted to a computer systems programmer. (U.S. Air Force graphic by Airman 1st Class Lillian Miller)

    Airman designs his career

    Men and women have many reasons for enlisting in the United States Air Force, from school to patriotism.
  • Best with what they’ve got: Protecting the firefighters

    Best with what they’ve got: Protecting the firefighters

    A firefighter is not only able to do their job due to rigorous amounts of training, but because of specialized Personal Protective Equipment that safeguards them from the harmful situations they willfully enter to save the lives of others. For the 2nd Civil Engineer Squadron fire department, the preservation, inspection and distribution of the base’s entire collection of life-saving equipment is managed by three Airmen.
  • Best with what they’ve got: Weapons vault adjustment saves 100 man-hours

    Best with what they’ve got: Weapons vault adjustment saves 100 man-hours

    The 2nd Logistics Readiness Squadron weapons vault houses more than 1,000 weapons and 14,000 weapon accessories that are set aside for Airmen during specific taskings such as deployments. Roughly nine months ago, the team tasked with oversight of the vault spearheaded a transformation to the long-term storage facility that has saved more than 100 man-hours in the past year.

  • Dumping has consequences: Spring recycling guidance

    Every year as the weather warms up, people get in the cleaning mode. Garages and attics are emptied to make room for new items and since the base containers are in the way to work, some people use them to dump their unwanted items.
  • U.S. Air Force firefighters from the 2nd Civil Engineering Squadron and firefighters from the Shreveport Fire Department put out a fire during a live fire training exercise March 21, 2019, at Barksdale Air Force Base, Louisiana. The interior of the training aircraft is designed to test firefighters with simulated cargo and cockpit fires. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman Jacob B. Wrightsman)

    2nd Civil Engineer Squadron conducts joint fire training with Shreveport Fire Department

    When a B-52 Stratofortress soars overhead, visions of American air power and global strike lethality scurry into the mind, but rarely is there any thought of what happens if disaster struck and a B-52 suddenly became engulfed in flames. Fortunately, the 2nd Civil Engineer Squadron Fire Department in conjunction with the Shreveport Fire Department practice joint live fire training to prepare for these kinds of emergencies.

  • Increasing Barksdale’s lethality affects gate hours

    Barksdale gate hours will change to support security forces increasing its lethality by focusing on training and readiness.
  • Trouble tickets, service requests: What’s the deal?

    Trouble tickets, service requests: What’s the deal?

    When a computer crashes or a phone won’t connect, the 2nd Communications Squadron gets contacted. When a light won’t turn on or there’s a hole in the ceiling, the 2nd Civil Engineer Squadron gets the call. A commonality between these two scenarios is a work order process - to the 2nd CS they are known as trouble tickets and to the 2nd CES they are called service requests.
  • A&FRC shows appreciation to local allies

    A&FRC shows appreciation to local allies

    Barksdale’s Airman and Family Readiness Center hosted its Annual Holiday Open House on Dec. 7, 2018. The event was designed to show gratitude toward A&FRC community partners for their support throughout the year.
  • You’re not alone: Part one

    You’re not alone: Part one

    Domestic abuse is a serious issue many men, women and children face. Because it impacts so many different people, it’s important to know that no one needs to fight this battle alone. Reaching out to available resources can be the difference between overcoming violence and it overcoming an individual.
  • Airmen muster up the strength

    Airmen muster up the strength

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