Oct. 16, 2018

DAVA brings awareness to domestic violence

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Oct. 15, 2018

2 MUNs Airmen keep safety on target

BARKSDALE AIR FORE BASE, La. — When a bomb hits a target, it must first go through a long process of safe transportation and close observation. Airmen from the 2nd Munitions Squadron system flight munitions control are there for the entirety of a munitions life cycle.

Oct. 3, 2018

Operation Hero 2018: Here to Serve

BARKSDALE AIR FORCE BASE, La. — The 2nd Force Support Squadron kicked off another year of Operation Hero Sept. 30, 2018 at the Senior Airman Bryan Bell Fitness Center.

Oct. 3, 2018

National Night Out

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Sept. 21, 2018

Dress fit for a princess

BARKSDALE AIR FORCE BASE, La — The 2nd Force Support Squadron collected dresses and suits for the Cinderella and Prince Charming Project at the Airmen and Family Readiness Center to help military spouses prepare to attend this year’s Air Force Ball.

Sept. 18, 2018

COMMENTARY: Looking back, moving forward

BARKSDALE AIR FORCE BASE, La. — At times, being the youngest branch in America’s military can make our history seem less significant when compared to the Army, Navy and Marines. Older branches have a heritage different from ours. They might be strong and deep-rooted, but we are young and ground-breaking.

Sept. 18, 2018

Managing a Hurricane Evacuation

BARKSDALE AIR FORCE BASE, La. — Bombers, fighters and refuelers filled the flight line as they seek refuge from force of nature named Hurricane Florence. After the all-clear from their home bases, they departed just as organized as they arrived.

Sept. 13, 2018

Barksdale supports HUREVAC

BARKSDALE AIR FORCE BASE, La. — For the fourth consecutive year, Team Barksdale provided refuge to Airmen and aircraft seeking shelter from potential hurricane damage. More than 200 personnel and 60 aircraft, including KC-135 Stratotankers and F-15E Strike Eagles, from Seymour Johnson Air Force Base, North Carolina, arrived here from Sept. 11-12, 2018.

Sept. 6, 2018

2nd EOD works hard, wins first place

BARKSDALE AIR FORCE BASE, La. — The 2nd Explosive Ordinance Disposal team won the first ever Air Force Global Strike Command EOD Team of the Year competition at Ellsworth Air Force Base, N.D., Aug. 17, 2018. Seven teams consisting of three Airmen represented bases across AFGSC. These teams completed 10 different events during the competition, including running dismount missions, rendering safe improvised-explosive devices and rendering safe both U.S. and foreign chemical munitions.

Aug. 16, 2018

Chief Clapper retires after 26 years of service

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