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Oct. 22, 2021
Barksdale Airmen spark new idea for an adapting Air Force

Two Barksdale Airmen were selected as winners of the STRIKEWERX Spark Sprint (S3) innovation event on Friday, Oct. 15, at the STRIKEWERX Innovation Hub in Bossier City, Louisiana.
Oct. 14, 2021
2nd SFS considers drone options for heightened security

SUAD employment has been considered in the Air Force for many years as an alternate means for recon and surveying areas.
Oct. 14, 2021
Triad: Barksdale’s problem solvers

Barksdale is one of the larger Air Force installations in the United States, and the Barksdale Triad is responsible for maintaining, supplying, and coordinating construction across all of it’s 22,000 acres.
Oct. 13, 2021
2nd MXG’s best clash at WAMMO fest

WAMMO Fest is a competition intended to boost team spirit and provide Airmen an opportunity to display their skills.
Sept. 23, 2021
Team Barksdale promotes suicide awareness

Barksdale Airmen run at the Laps For Life event at Barksdale Air Force Base, Louisiana, Sep. 17, 2021.
Sept. 21, 2021
Forging the Air Force of tommorow

The Square One Systems Design team presented their prototype to the 2nd maintenance group to get feedback on it’s performance. While revisions are expected, the team made it clear that the MHU-TSX is a step towards an automated machine that could revolutionize aircraft maintenance Air Force wide.
Sept. 10, 2021
Barksdale works with Louisiana Department of Wildlife to control alligator population

Alligators are common in the marshes of Barksdale’s eastern reservation and biannual controlled hunts ensure that their population does not get out of control.
Aug. 31, 2021
2 MUNS equips Barksdale for the mission

Airmen in the munitions specialist career field are tasked with protecting, handling, storing, transporting, arming, disarming, and assembling both non-nuclear and nuclear munitions.
Aug. 18, 2021
96th Bomb Squadron accomplishes readiness exercise

Airmen of the 96th Bomb Squadron prepare for a readiness exercise at Barksdale Air Force Base, Louisiana, Aug. 18, 2021.
Aug. 2, 2021
Barksdale hosts back to school Q&A

Barksdale Air Force Base held a panel to address questions Barksdale AFB families had about the upcoming school year.