News - Tag USAF

June 30, 2020
2nd BW opens River’s Edge Welcome Center

The 2nd Bomb Wing opened a new welcome center for all incoming Barksdale Airmen and their families June 29, 2020.
June 12, 2020
Weatherington takes command of ‘The Mighty Eighth’ and J-GSOC

Maj. Gen. Mark Weatherington takes command of the J-GSOC and 8th Air Force, June 12, 2020.
May 5, 2020
Assembling a Flyover

The men and women of Barksdale showed their appreciation to healthcare workers of Louisiana by performing a flyover of New Orleans and Baton Rouge, May 1, 2020.
April 30, 2020
Barksdale AFB B-52 bombers, Louisiana ANG F-15s to fly over New Orleans and Baton Rouge: saluting COVID-19 essential workers

Barksdale Air Force Base and Louisiana Air National Guard pilots are scheduled to fly over medical facilities in New Orleans and Baton Rouge May 1, 2020, to honor and express gratitude for all medical and healthcare professionals, essential employees and volunteers in the fight against COVID-19 as
March 24, 2020
No break in communication: 2nd CS keeps Barksdale connected

For many members of Team Barksdale, working from home is business as usual and it's all thanks to the 2nd Communications Squadron enabling Airmen to stay connected so their contribution to the mission can continue.
Feb. 28, 2020
The wild side of Barksdale

Driving through the luscious tree tunnel entrance of the main gate, one might think this is the best part of Barksdale, but there is a whole world hidden in the background.
Feb. 13, 2020
February is Children’s Dental Health Month

“Why should I take my child to the dentist if they are going to eventually lose their baby teeth?” This is a common question that many parents have. If a child is not in pain and does not have their permanent teeth, there are still many reasons for children to see the dentist by the recommended age
Feb. 6, 2020
NBA HOF’er Karl Malone visits Barksdale

NBA Hall of Famer and Louisiana native, Karl Malone, toured Barksdale during a visit to the base Feb. 5-6, 2020.A two time NBA MVP, 14-time NBA all-star and second ranked all time point scorer, Malone spent time with Airmen, toured facilities and even took a ride in a B-52H Stratofortress.
Nov. 25, 2019
Barksdale and Minot: Epitome of Interoperability

Two B-52H Stratofortresses from Barksdale and two B-52s from Minot Air Force Base, North Dakota, teamed up for an exercise Nov. 21, 2019.
Nov. 25, 2019
Once an Airman, always an Airman: retired B-52 crew chief reunites with aircraft

When an Airman takes off their uniform for the final time, the values, experiences and memories don’t just disappear, they are imbedded within them for life. Those memories were entirely evident in the eyes of retired Staff Sgt. Mark James, former Barksdale B-52H Stratofortress crew chief, who was