Barksdale AFB assesses community interest in restoration advisory board

The Department of the Air Force and Barksdale Air Force Base leaders are asking community members for input to determine if there is interest in establishing a local environmental Restoration Advisory Board (RAB).

Civil Engineer Squadron Fixes Flightline

Barksdale Air Force Base has had the same airfield concrete for over 35 years, but concrete does not last forever. It starts to deteriorate with water flow and heavy weight, two things Barksdale has in abundance. Louisiana faces heavy seasonal rains and one B-52 Stratofortress can weighs anywhere

Dirtboys pave the way for debris reduction

Fueling the Fire: Controlled burn strengthens local eco system

Natural resource technicians from the 2nd Civil Engineer Squadron ride to a staging area before conducting a controlled burn at Barksdale Air Force Base, La., Feb. 4, 2016. The staging area was created within stablished perimeters to provide technicians with quick mobilization options in case of