Barksdale EMS Policy/ Commitment Statement
1. Air Force Global Strike Command, activated August 7, 2009, is headquartered at Barksdale Air Force Base, Louisiana, in the Shreveport-Bossier City community. AFGSC is responsible for the nation’s three intercontinental ballistic missile wings, the E-4B National Airborne Operations Center, the nation’s entire bomber force, to include B-52, B-1 and B-2 wings, the B21 Raider program, the LGM-35A Sentinel program, the USQ-225 Air Force Nuclear Command, Control and Communications (NC3) systems, the UH-1N and MH-139A helicopters, and operational and maintenance support to organizations across the nuclear enterprise. Our professionals are assigned to two Numbered Air Forces, 11 active duty, Air National Guard, and Air Force Reserve wings; and the Joint Global Strike Operations Center.
As the Air Component, we provide strategic deterrence, nuclear and conventional global strike capability, and combat support to USSTRATCOM and other geographic combatant commands. We enable the command and control (C2) of fielded forces for USSTRATCOM through all phases of conflict and continually demonstrate that capability to our allies and adversaries.
2. At Barksdale Air Force Base, protecting the environment is one of our highest priorities and will be a major factor in decision-making. We are dedicated to continual improvement of our processes to prevent and reduce waste generation. We are committed to reducing pollution at the source of generation and compliance with local, state, federal environmental laws, and other requirements through our focus on aspects that can significantly impact the environment. We are dedicated to protecting the local waterways from accidental releases of petroleum oil and lubricants (POLs). The framework for setting and reviewing environmental objectives and targets includes considering significant environmental aspects and other factors most important to the base and surrounding areas. Annually, the Environmental, Safety and Occupational Health Council will review all objectives and targets to verify progress.
In all our activities, we will strive to:
a. Promote the conservation and sustainable use of natural and manmade materials.
b. Prevent environmental waste and pollution on BAFB and the surrounding local areas.
c. Continuously improve the EMS on BAFB to comply with all relevant laws, regulations, Executive Orders, DoD and Air Force policies.
d. Build environmental information into all levels of management to ensure environmental compliance.
e. Achieve continual improvements in environmental performance and maintain compliance with all federal, state, and local regulations.
f. Work in partnership with all stakeholders to promote good stewardship with base personnel, contractors, the community, and regulatory agencies.
3. This policy will be made available to the public and the point of contact for this program is Mr. Forest Rogers 2 CES/CEI, 456-5256.