Dec. 19, 2018 COMMENTARY: When the holidays are hard “When life is hard, the holidays can be harder” - Unknown It is a known fact that holidays are hard for some people. Perhaps this year brought some hard experiences into your sphere.
Dec. 17, 2018 AFE sleigh the mission It’s that time of year when Santa needs to don his notorious red hat as he prepares to fly world wide. Just as Santa needs his hat, the pilots need their helmets.
Dec. 12, 2018 COMMENTARY: Giving It is the season of giving and receiving, although I suspect most people around the country are focused on receiving.
Dec. 10, 2018 Kindness creates Diamond Sharp Airman Leaders from the community, squadron and bomb wing congratulated the Airman who had just won the Diamond Sharp Award for the month of November thanks to a small act of kindness.
Nov. 29, 2018 Barksdale updates handgun policy Barksdale’s policy on personal firearms has been updated to provide flexibility in the storage and transportation of these weapons while on base.
Nov. 21, 2018 2nd MUNS Armament: improving lethality The 2nd Munitions Squadron armament flight not only maintains the equipment to drop conventional and nuclear bombs, but also continuously keeps Air Force Global Strike up to date on bomb-dropping mechanisms, a job that brings pride to these Airmen.
Nov. 20, 2018 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
Nov. 9, 2018 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.
Nov. 8, 2018 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.
Oct. 30, 2018 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.