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  • Strengthening community ties through innovation

    Strengthening community ties through innovation

    “Innovation is the hallmark of the United States Air Force,” said Secretary of the Air Force Heather Wilson, during a 2017 Air Force Association conference. “From time to time it is important to refresh our science and technology strategy, to step back from the programs and problems of today and project 10 or 20 years into the future.” In May 2018, the 2nd Bomb Wing hosted a Spark Tank event, developed to provide Airmen a platform to share their potentially ground-breaking ideas that they have developed in hopes of receiving funding for their concepts and supporting the same values Wilson explained.
  • Airman 1st Class Lillian Miller holds a cactus at Barksdale Air Force Base, La., Nov. 9, 2018. The cactus symbolizes Miller’s anxiety which was subdued with the help of the 2nd Medical Group Mental Health clinic. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Tessa Corrick)

    COMMENTARY: Containing the Cactus

    The cactus inside of my brain twists and tangles my thoughts as the spikes rip through my skin and contaminate my mind. The cactus is my anxiety.
  • One piece of the maintenance puzzle: the crucial role of E & E

    One piece of the maintenance puzzle: the crucial role of E & E

    When the B-52 Stratofortress flies, it reaches well over 10,000 feet, soaring through an atmosphere with diminished oxygen levels and deadly atmospheric conditions.
  • A gremlin pokes out from behind the tail of a B-52 Stratofortress at Barksdale Air Force Base, La., Oct. 30, 2018. Gremlins are creatures that destroy aircrafts to make more work for crew chiefs. (U.S. Air Force graphic by Airman 1st Class Sydney Campbell)

    Tales of terrible tails

    Over the years, the B-52 Stratofortress has endured damage from many different types of threats. Things like hostile fire, foreign object debris, and more. But none stand up to the terrible…ferocious…small…gremlins.
  • Barksdale aircrew prepare for a weather brief at Barksdale Air Force Base La., Oct. 10, 2018. The 2nd Operations Support Squadron weather flight briefed approximately 1,200 crews throughout 2017 on the forecast and the impact it would have on their flight. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Lillian Miller)

    Wardens of Weather

    The 2nd Operations Support Squadron weather flight tracks all weather conditions to inform the base about weather related safety precautions to take when it’s necessary.
  • Education: a key to success

    Education: a key to success

    Through tuition assistance, a benefit all Airmen are afforded, up to $4,500 a year in tuition costs can be covered. The first step to receiving this benefit is visiting the education center. Barksdale’s Training and Education Center offers information on various programs and services that are available to Airmen.
  • Herschel Walker tackles mental health

    Herschel Walker tackles mental health

    His presence could be felt as soon as he stepped into the conference room in the 2nd Medical Group. His smile was ear to ear as he greeted everyone, being sure to shake their hands. As he signed autographs and posed for photographs, Herschel Walker began football talk. The former running back from the University of Georgia and NFL gave his insight about the past weekend’s games and what he thinks of the season to come.
  • Airmen muster up the strength

    Airmen muster up the strength

  • DAVA brings awareness to domestic violence

    DAVA brings awareness to domestic violence

  • 2 MUNs Airmen keep safety on target

    2nd MUNS Airmen keep safety on target

    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.
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