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March 18, 2022
Vehicle and boat maintenance in Barksdale housing and dorms

Spring is in the air! As the weather warms up and you are itching to do more outdoor activities, you may have to do some maintenance on your car, boat, atv, or other recreational vehicle before heading out into the wilds. While it is best to do these maintenance activities at the Auto Hobby Shop on
Feb. 23, 2022
Barksdale fights fire with fire

Since January, Barksdale has been conducting prescribed burns to control invasive vegetation and preserve natural wildlife.
Feb. 17, 2022
Barksdale first to implement largest upgrade to Air Force NC3 ‘in more than 30 years’

Air Force Global Strike Command is modernizing older infrastructure by implementing the largest upgrade to its Nuclear Command, Control and Communication systems in more than 30 years.
Feb. 14, 2022
2nd SFS, local agencies unite K-9 training

The 2nd SFS Airmen joined forces with local police and their working dogs to detect narcotics in a training exercise.
Jan. 24, 2022
Executing mission, fostering innovation, making history: Barksdale’s first ACE exercise

Conducting the bomber ACE operations provided an opportunity for Barksdale Air Force Base, Louisiana, to apply and practice strategic maneuvers designed to operate not just at U.S. and ally military installations, but nearly any austere airfield worldwide.
Dec. 29, 2021
Barksdale fire-fighters maintain mission safety

Fire protection Airmen are responsible for coordinating pre-incident plans, maintaining fire-fighting equipment, training Air Force personnel in fire prevention and controlling and extinguishing fires.
Dec. 20, 2021
Barksdale, community honor fallen veterans

Barksdale Airmen, local community leaders and retired veterans gather at Green Wood Cemetery for the National Wreaths Across America Ceremony in Bossier City, Louisiana, Dec. 19, 2021.
Nov. 12, 2021
2AMXS maintains mission excellence during Global Thunder 22

Senior Airman Joe Dorsey and Airman 1st Class Noah Maurer, both 2nd Aircraft Maintenance Squadron crew chiefs, perform pre-flight checks on a B-52H Stratofortress during Global Thunder 22 at Barksdale Air Force Base, Louisiana, Nov. 2, 2021.
Nov. 5, 2021
Barksdale Airmen excel in medical readiness exercise

Exercises like these ensure the readiness and capability of Air Force personnel.
Oct. 25, 2021
Barksdale Airmen conduct readiness exercise

Barksdale Airmen conduct readiness exercise.