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Oct. 11, 2019
Gen. Ray tours 2nd BW, fosters competition culture in Airmen

Gen. Tim Ray, Air Force Global Strike Command commander, toured the 2nd Bomb Wing during an official visit Oct. 8. Although AFGSC is headquartered at Barksdale, this was Ray’s first official visit since taking command in August 2018. Ray’s wife, Rhonda, also took time to tour the base and interact
Oct. 2, 2019
Air Force Wounded Warrior Program ambassador visits Barksdale

Retired Chief Master Sgt. Neil C. Jones, Air Force Wounded Warrior (AFW2) Program ambassador, visited Barksdale to share his story of struggle and resilience Sept. 27, 2019.As a former explosive ordnance disposal technician who has endured divorce, serving his country as a single father, and the
Sept. 25, 2019
AFGSC holds Integrated Resilience Training Symposium at Barksdale

Air Force Global Strike Command held the first Integrated Resilience Training Symposium at Barksdale Air Force Base, Louisiana, Sept. 18-19 2019.
Sept. 24, 2019
Air power from the tower

A proficient and highly functional air traffic control tower is a cornerstone to the ever ready fleet of B-52H Stratofortresses here at Barksdale, but the cornerstone of the air traffic control tower is the cohesion of the Airmen who work atop the tower.
Sept. 24, 2019
Air Force Chaplain Corps new vision to help more Airmen

Airmen may be engaging with their chaplains more often in the upcoming months, as the Air Force Chaplain Corps institutes a new vision for base chaplains.
Sept. 17, 2019
Barksdale hosts AFGSC Striker Stripe

Air Force Global Strike Command hosted the annual Striker Stripe leadership development conference at Barksdale Air Force Base, Louisiana, Sept. 9-13, 2019.
July 1, 2019
Outdoor Rec: activities for summer

Barksdale’s outdoor recreation staff holds many options for Airmen and families seeking adventure on and off base, just in time for the summer.
June 6, 2019
Love of flying: a rare reunion for pilot couple

The Barksdale Defenders of Liberty Air and Space Show, brought together over 80,000 families and spectators from the Ark-La-Tex region May 18 and 19, 2019 to witness a full weekend of military and civilian aircraft performances and displays. For one Air Force family, a trip to the air show held more
May 20, 2019
Barksdale AFB hosts Defenders of Liberty Air and Space Show

The 2019 Defenders of Liberty Air and Space Show was held at Barksdale May 18 and 19, 2019. The airshow was first held in 1933 and is a full weekend of military civilian aircraft and performances and displays.
April 19, 2019
Public Health Wants to Arm You with Facts during Sexually Transmitted Disease (STD) Awareness Month

April is sexually transmitted disease awareness month. According to the annual 2017 statistics reported by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), chlamydia, gonorrhea and syphilis are the most common diseases in the United States.