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  • Volunteering: Making it your own

    Volunteering: Making it your own

    A drunken tragedy is possibly averted because a safe ride home is only a phone call away, a neglected dog is given a second chance in a new home and a struggling family won't have to go to bed hungry tonight; but what do these moments all have in common? The commonality between them is that some Airmen stepped up to transform a harrowing story into one of hope through volunteering. However, assisting others is not the only element that can come out of volunteering.
  • Col. David J. Hornyak takes command of the Standoff Munitions Application Center

    SMAC receives new commander

  • Senior Master Sgt. Michael R. Kumiyama, 2nd Aircraft Maintenance Squadron aerospace ground equipment flight chief, speaks to Airmen during a Knuckle Buster Academy class at Barksdale Air Force Base, La., June 17, 2020. The Knuckle Buster Academy is a class that is held every week and is used to develop Airmen as well as educate them on various Air Force programs. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Jacob B. Wrightsman)

    Knuckle Buster Academy: 2nd MXS holds developmental course to better Airmen

    The 2nd Bomb Wing vision is to be the best: best at the mission, best at taking care of Airmen, best at taking care of families. To better accomplish this vision, the 2nd Maintenance Squadron has started a new professional development program that is open to all 2nd Maintenance Group Airmen and civilian employees.
  • Janice Jones, 2nd Bomb Wing chief of protocol, preps tape to be used as a placeholder during practice of the 96th Bomb Squadron change of command ceremony at Barksdale Air Force Base, La., May 28, 2020. The protocol mission involves keeping leadership informed of where they’re needed for official and social events. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Taylor Hunter)

    Following Protocol: Planning with Conviction

    If you've ever attended or had to pull together an event on Barksdale, you may have had an encounter with Janice Jones, 2nd Bomb Wing chief of protocol, or her team.
  • A B-52H Stratofortress deployed from Barksdale Air Force Base, La., arrives at Eielson Air Force Base, Alaska, to conduct Bomber Task Force operations, June 14, 2020. Strategic bomber missions demonstrate the credibility of our forces to address a diverse and uncertain security environment. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Lillian Miller)

    B-52s deploy to Alaska, demonstrate global agility

    U.S. Air Force B-52H Stratofortress bombers returned to the Indo-Pacific region June 14 to conduct bomber task force operations out of Eielson Air Force Base, Alaska.
  • Maj. Gen. Mark Weatherington takes command of The Mighty Eighth and J-GSOC

    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.
  • A sign shows the way to the 2nd Medical Group public health unit at Barksdale Air Force Base, La, May 29, 2020. (U.S. Air Force graphic by Airman 1st Class Jacob B. Wrightsman)

    Public Health on the front lines of the invisible enemy

    It’s often said that adversity does not build character, it reveals it. Throughout the undeniable adversity the world has faced during the COVID-19 pandemic, the character of the Airmen of the 2nd Medical Group public health unit has shown through.
  • Lt. Col. Rachel A. Webber, 2nd Operational Medical Readiness Squadron periodontist, stands in a dental suite with her personal protective equipment at Barksdale Air Force Base, La., May 26, 2020. All dentists and dental technicians working on or around patients will be wearing fitted face masks, hair coverings and gowns as part of the dental clinics safety procedures. (U.S. Air Force photo by 2nd Lt. Aileen Lauer)

    Dental Clinic Reopens in a Phased Approach

    The 2nd Operational Medical Readiness Squadron is preparing to reopen on June 1, 2020 at Barksdale Air Force Base, La. after not being fully operational since mid-March due to COVID-19.
  • Staff Sergeant LeWillie Neal, 2nd Force Support Squadron NCO in charge of outbound assignments, multitasks while virtually helping an Airman outprocess at Barksdale Air Force Base, La., May 21, 2020. Members of the outbound assignments team are able to complete their workload while practicing social distancing via teleworking. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Christina Rios)

    FSS: Ensuring a Successful PCS

    In response to COVID-19, the Department of Defense issued a stop movement order, effective March 13, 2020. In compliance with this guidance, the Air Force implemented travel restrictions for all service members, to include those with an upcoming permanent change of station.
  • Airman 1st Class David S. Kyambadde, 2nd Operations Support Squadron aircrew flight equipment maintainer, operates a sewing machine to sew face masks at Barksdale Air Force Base, La., April 16, 2020. All Airmen of the 2nd OSS AFE shop learned to sew as part of their technical training to repair aircrew equipment including parachutes, flight suits and other various equipment. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Jacob B. Wrightsman)

    AFE face-off with COVID by making masks

    As Barksdale’s health protection measures increased in response to COVID-19, face masks are now required to be worn inside the base exchange, commissary and other base facilities. With Airmen being restricted to shop only on base, the need for face masks has increased.
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