COMMENTARY: Containing the Cactus
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 clini... More
Airman 1st Class Oliver Zache, 96th Aircraft Maintenance
Airman 1st Class Oliver Zache, 96th Aircraft Maintenance Unit weapons load crew team member, operates an MJ-1 bomb lift into position during a weapons load competition at Barksdale Air Force Base, La., Jan. 8, ... More
A group of Airmen and civilians are briefed on the
A group of Airmen and civilians are briefed on the history of Vandenberg Air Force Base’s missile mission at the Space Museum on Vandenberg AFB, Calif, July 31, 2018. The missile mission dates back to the 1950s... More
U.S. Navy Adm. Cecil D. Haney, U.S. Strategic Command
U.S. Navy Adm. Cecil D. Haney, U.S. Strategic Command (USSTRATCOM) commander (right), provides remarks during an award ceremony honoring the 2nd Bomb Wing at Barksdale Air Force Base, La., March 21, 2016. Durin... More
A patched member from the Green Knights Motorcycle
A patched member from the Green Knights Motorcycle Club Chapter 75 attend a safety briefing, kicking off the fourth annual Cajun Rumble at Barksdale Air Force Base, La., Oct. 23, 2015. The first chapter of the ... More
Col. Nathan B. Mitchell, Air Force Global Strike Command
Col. Nathan B. Mitchell, Air Force Global Strike Command deputy inspector general, promotes to the rank of colonel at Barksdale Air Force Base, La., Jan. 25, 2019. Mitchell entered the Air Force in 1999 as a gr... More
Spectators watch the AT-6 Texans fly in formation during
Spectators watch the AT-6 Texans fly in formation during the Defenders of Liberty Air & Space Show at Barksdale Air Force Base, La., May 19, 2019. The airshow was first held in 1933 and is a full weekend of mil... More
Col. Matthew McDaniel, 2nd Operations Group commander,
Col. Matthew McDaniel, 2nd Operations Group commander, and Lt. Col. John Owens, incoming 11th Bomb Squadron commander, stand at the position of attention during an assumption of command ceremony at Barksdale Ai... More
Barksdale AFB hosts Defenders of Liberty Air & Space Show
Spectators gather at the Defenders of Liberty Air & Space Show to watch a B-52H Stratofortress flyover at Barksdale Air Force Base, La., May 18, 2019. The airshow was first held in 1933 and is a full weekend o... More
The 96th Bomb Squadron, from the 2nd Bomb Wing, taxis
The 96th Bomb Squadron, from the 2nd Bomb Wing, taxis down the runway at Barksdale Air Force Base, La. June 11, 2018. The 96th Bomb Squadron aircraft flew over Étain, France, where the first U.S. combat aerial ... More
Retired Col. Steven L. dePyssler, 2nd Missions Support
Retired Col. Steven L. dePyssler, 2nd Missions Support Group retiree affairs director, holds his birthday cake during his 100th birthday celebration at the Bossier City Civic Center, Bossier City, Louisiana, Ju... More
A living legend: Retired Col. dePyssler turns 100
Retired Col. Steven L. dePyssler, 2nd Missions Support Group retiree affairs director, holds his birthday cake during his 100th birthday celebration at the Bossier City Civic Center, Bossier City, Louisiana, Ju... More
An F-35A Lightning II sits ready on the flight line
An F-35A Lightning II sits ready on the flight line before the gates open for the Defenders of Liberty Air & Space Show at Barksdale Air Force Base, La., May 18, 2019. The airshow was first held in 1933 and is ... More
Spectators watch the F-35A Lightning II perform during
Spectators watch the F-35A Lightning II perform during the Defenders of Liberty Air & Space Show at Barksdale Air Force Base, La., May 18, 2019. The airshow was first held in 1933 and is a full weekend of mili... More
Capt. Patrick Howell, 96th Bomb Squadron instructor
Capt. Patrick Howell, 96th Bomb Squadron instructor radar navigator, and 1st Lt. Jordan Yarrington, 96th Bomb Squadron electronic warfare officer, exit the crew shuttle prior to a flight departure on Barksdale ... More
A P-51 Mustang and an F-35A Lightning II fly in formation
A P-51 Mustang and an F-35A Lightning II fly in formation during the Defenders of Liberty Air & Space Show at Barksdale Air Force Base, La., May 19, 2019. The airshow was first held in 1933 and is a full weeken... More
Col. Michael Miller, 2nd Bomb Wing commander, speaks
Col. Michael Miller, 2nd Bomb Wing commander, speaks to the crowd on the history of Women’s Equality Day at the Global Power Museum at Barksdale Air Force Base, La., Aug. 24, 2018. Women’s Equality Day is obser... More
A spectator watches the U.S. Army Special Operations
A spectator watches the U.S. Army Special Operations Command Black Daggers Parachute Demonstration Team perform during the Defenders of Liberty Air & Space Show at Barksdale Air Force Base, La., May 19, 2019. ... More
Spectators wave to a MC-130J Commando II during the
Spectators wave to a MC-130J Commando II during the Defenders of Liberty Air & Space Show at Barksdale Air Force Base, La., May 19, 2019. The airshow was first held in 1933 and is a full weekend of military and... More
Spectators drive into Barksdale Air Force Base to attend
Spectators drive into Barksdale Air Force Base to attend the 2019 Defenders of Liberty Air & Space Show at Barksdale Air Force Base, La., May 18, 2019. The airshow was first held in 1933 and is a full weekend ... More
Spectators enjoy the Defenders of Liberty Air & Space
Spectators enjoy the Defenders of Liberty Air & Space Show at Barksdale Air Force Base, La., May 18, 2019. The airshow was first held in 1933 and is a full weekend of military and civilian aircraft and perform... More
Women in Combat, US Air Force Photo
The ban on women in combat was lifted Jan. 23, 2013. Though 99 percent of the careers offered in the Air Force are open to women, the decision will open more than 230,000 jobs across all branches of the militar... More
Lt. Gen. William Lord, chief of warfighting integration
Lt. Gen. William Lord, chief of warfighting integration and chief information officer, Office of the Secretary of the Air Force, speaks to members of Team Barksdale during a Cyberspace Operations and Support Co... More
Lt. Col. John Martin a pilot with the 28th Bomb Wing
Lt. Col. John Martin a pilot with the 28th Bomb Wing Ellsworth Air Force Base, S.D., shows Secretary of Defense Leon E. Panetta the bomb bay of a B-1B Lancer on Barksdale Air Force Base, La., Feb. 17, 2012. The... More
Secretary of Defense Leon E. Panetta addresses Air
Secretary of Defense Leon E. Panetta addresses Air Force airmen during a visit to Barksdale Air Force Base, La., Feb. 17, 2012. The secretary hosted an All-Call with more than 300 airmen to thank them for their... More
Col. Tim Fay, 2nd Bomb Wing commander, speaks to Team
Col. Tim Fay, 2nd Bomb Wing commander, speaks to Team Barksdale members during a safety briefing at Chapel 2 on Barksdale Air Force Base, La., March 30, 2012. According to Air Force Instruction 91-207 U.S. Air ... More
Col. Robert Gass, 8th Air Force vice commander, shakes
Col. Robert Gass, 8th Air Force vice commander, shakes Michelle Obama's hand on Barksdale Air Force Base, La., April 12, 2012. The first lady visited the local area to celebrate the first anniversary of the Joi... More
Thunderbirds pilot Capt. Michael Fisher and Elizabeth
Thunderbirds pilot Capt. Michael Fisher and Elizabeth Vance, Cope Middle School 7th grade science teacher, wave goodbye before taking off on Barksdale Air Force Base, La., April 21. Vance, who received the titl... More
Barksdale airmen salute Col. Tim Fay, 2nd Bomb Wing
Barksdale airmen salute Col. Tim Fay, 2nd Bomb Wing commander, as he returns from his "fini" flight on Barksdale Air Force Base, La., May 9, 2012. Airmen from different units across the base came out to be a pa... More
U.S. Marine Corps Sgt. Maj. Bryan Battaglia, senior
U.S. Marine Corps Sgt. Maj. Bryan Battaglia, senior enlisted adviser to the chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, listens to Staff Sgt. Matthew Dennis, 2nd Aircraft Maintenance Squadron, as he briefs about the... More
Airman 1st Class Michael Romanyak, 2nd Maintenance
Airman 1st Class Michael Romanyak, 2nd Maintenance Squadron, starts his dirt bike at a track in Mansfield, La., July 1, 2012. Romanyak enjoys riding and racing dirt bikes on the weekend to unwind from a long we... More
Members of Team Barksdale speak with Gen. Lt. Anatoliy
Members of Team Barksdale speak with Gen. Lt. Anatoliy Dmitriyevick Zhikharyev, Russian Long Range Aviation and Delegation commander, inside the control tower on Barksdale Air Force Base, La., July 11. Zhikhary... More
Senior Airmen Benjamin Cooper (left) and Beau Potter,
Senior Airmen Benjamin Cooper (left) and Beau Potter, 2nd Aircraft Maintenance Squadron electronic warfare journeymen, unload chaff from a B-52H Stratofortess on Barksdale Air Force Base, La., July 11, 2012. On... More
Maj. Gen. Everett Thomas, Air Force Global Strike Command
Maj. Gen. Everett Thomas, Air Force Global Strike Command vice commander, greets Gen. Lt. Anatoliy Dmitriyevick Zhikharyev, Russian Long Range Aviation and Delegation commander, outside the Eubank Conference Ce... More
Capt. Shane Praiswater, 20th Bomb Squadron pilot, checks
Capt. Shane Praiswater, 20th Bomb Squadron pilot, checks the instruments of a B-52H Stratofortress bomber on Barksdale Air Force Base, La., Aug. 15, 2012. Aircrews from Barksdale participated in Exercise Combat... More
Providence, RI, native's past inspires Air Force excellence
Airman 1st Class Tamba Benjamin-Pabie, 2nd Comptroller Squadron financial services technician, fled war-torn Liberia, eventually making his way to America. He became an airman to complete his education and help... More
HAWC to begin new fitness programs
Staff Sgt. Derrick Savoy, Fitness Assessment Cell NCO in charge, watches the clock as Airman 1st Class Michael Canady, 2nd Security Forces Squadron personnelist, does pushups for one minute on Barksdale Air For... More
Proper car seat installation can save lives
Katrina Pagan, a military spouse, correctly installs a car seat on Barksdale Air Force Base, La., Dec. 18, 2013. Car seats that are properly installed can reduce the risk of injury in the event of an automobile... More
Col. Thaddeus Phillips, 2nd Dental Squadron commander,
Col. Thaddeus Phillips, 2nd Dental Squadron commander, presents Lt. Col. William Tucker, Advanced Education in Dentistry Course graduate, a certificate of completion on Barksdale Air Force Base, La., July 25, 2... More
Capt. Jerry Rivers, 20th Bomb Squadron pilot, fills
Capt. Jerry Rivers, 20th Bomb Squadron pilot, fills a pre-flight checklist during a Minimal Interval Takeoff on Barksdale Air Force Base, La., Aug. 14, 2014. A MITO launches multiple aircraft within a short per... More
U.S. Air Force Band of the West Brass in Blue members
U.S. Air Force Band of the West Brass in Blue members perform at the Northwest Louisiana War Veterans Home, La., Aug. 25, 2014. The Band of the West performed different styles of music, from classical and count... More
National Suicide Prevention and Awareness month begins
Staff. Sgt. Troy Kiel, 2nd Munitions Squadron munitions storage supervisor, talks to Airman 1st Class Billy Wiltsie, 2nd Munitions Squadron munitions storage crewmember, about counseling services available on B... More
National Suicide Prevention and Awareness month begins
Staff. Sgt. Troy Kiel, 2nd Munitions Squadron munitions storage supervisor, talks to Airman 1st Class Billy Wiltsie, 2nd Munitions Squadron munitions storage crewmember, about counseling services available on B... More
Staff Sgt. Jezrell Zimmerman, 2nd Security Forces Squadron
Staff Sgt. Jezrell Zimmerman, 2nd Security Forces Squadron confinement supervisor, lays out ammunition for training on Fort Polk, La., Sept. 3, 2014. Airmen from the 2nd SFS practiced for the 2014 Global Strike... More
No water, no fuel, no gas, no problem!
Airman Jeremiah Cottinghan, 2nd Civil Engineer Squadron Water and Fuel Systems Maintenance, flushes a hydrant on Barksdale Air Force Base, La., Sept. 26, 2014. Flushing the system helps prevent corrosion caused... More
Tech. Sgt. Gregory Clark, Air Force Global Strike Command
Tech. Sgt. Gregory Clark, Air Force Global Strike Command voice and data specialist, runs with Operation Hero participants during a mock physical fitness test on Barksdale Air Force Base, La., Sept. 27, 2014. D... More
Staff Sgt. Walter Hoffman, 2nd Maintenance Squadron
Staff Sgt. Walter Hoffman, 2nd Maintenance Squadron phase inspection technician, participates in the hotel pack carry challenge during the 2014 fire muster on Barksdale Air Force Base, La., Oct. 9, 2014. Hotel ... More
NDI keeps B-52s mission capable
Staff Sgt. Joshua Martinez, 2nd Maintenance Squadron assistant NCO in-charge of nondestructive inspections, inspects a part using a magnetic particle machine on Barksdale Air Force Base, La., Oct. 15, 2014. The... More
Air Force Tops in Blue performs live for Airmen and
Air Force Tops in Blue performs live for Airmen and their families on Barksdale Air Force Base, La., Oct. 16, 2014. Tops in Blue is celebrating its 60th anniversary of performing for Airmen and their families. ... More
Retired military working dog Marco and Senior Airmen
Retired military working dog Marco and Senior Airmen Travis Hansen, 2nd Security Forces military working dog handler, pose for a photo at Barksdale Air Force Base, La., Aug. 24, 2017. Marco and Hansen have been... More
The Source keeps Airmen Fueled to fight
Airman 1st Class Carlton Eugene, 11th Aircraft Maintenance Unit weapons technician, picks up his lunch on Barksdale Air Force Base, La., Sept. 26, 2014. The Source’s new and innovative system aims to provide fl... More
Airman 1st Class Sage Taylor, 2nd Security Forces Squadron
Airman 1st Class Sage Taylor, 2nd Security Forces Squadron installation patrolman, searches a simulated suspect during an active shooter exercise on Barksdale Air Force Base, La., Oct. 26, 2014. Searches are pe... More
Airman 1st Class Emily Jacques, 2nd Security Forces
Airman 1st Class Emily Jacques, 2nd Security Forces Squadron installation entry controller, subdues a simulated suspect during an exercise on Barksdale Air Force Base, La., Oct. 27, 2014. As part of the exercis... More
Tech. Sgt. Shawn Jamison, 2nd Civil Engineer Squadron
Tech. Sgt. Shawn Jamison, 2nd Civil Engineer Squadron installation emergency manager, sets up a command and control center during an exercise on Barksdale Air Force Base, La., Oct. 29, 2014. Command and control... More
NCOA changes curriculum and eligibility requirements
Tech. Sgt. Nicholous Banks, 2nd Security Forces Squadron flight chief briefs attendants on changes to the Non-Commissioned officer academy on Barksdale Air Force Base, La., Sept. 26, 2014. Banks, a recent NCOA ... More
Airmen from the 2nd Security Forces Squadron pose for
Airmen from the 2nd Security Forces Squadron pose for a photo on Barksdale Air Force Base, La., Nov. 5, 2014. The team returned home after a six-month of deployment to Bagram Airfield, Afghanistan where they ma... More
The 91st Missile Wing from Minot Air Force Base, N.D.,
The 91st Missile Wing from Minot Air Force Base, N.D., celebrates after winning the Blanchard Trophy for best ICBM wing in the Air Force at the 2014 Global Strike Challenge score posting hosted at Barksdale Air... More
Lt. Gen. James Kowalski, deputy commander of U.S. Strategic
Lt. Gen. James Kowalski, deputy commander of U.S. Strategic Command, addresses a crowd of Global Strike Challenge 2014 competitors and symposium attendees at Bossier Civic Center, Bossier City, La., Nov. 5. Kow... More
Airmen 1st Class Charles Simpson and Zachary Palmer,
Airmen 1st Class Charles Simpson and Zachary Palmer, 2nd Security Forces Squadron installation patrolmen, practice a pistol disarmament scenario on Barksdale Air Force Base, La., Nov. 6, 2014. Airmen practice t... More
Airmen from Barksdale Air Force Base participate in
Airmen from Barksdale Air Force Base participate in the 2014 Veterans Day parade at Shreveport, La., Nov. 9, 2014. Veterans Day is a national holiday held on Nov. 11 to honor military members past and present. ... More
Out of the prying pan. Tips for a safe Thanksgiving
Thanksgiving brings families and friends together to share a meal, conversation and laughter, but it also comes with an increased risk of fires. One tip to eliminate a flame is to cover the pan, putting out the... More
Airman 1st Class Carmina Vazquez, 2nd Maintenance Squadron
Airman 1st Class Carmina Vazquez, 2nd Maintenance Squadron aerospace propulsion apprentice, replaces a B-52H Stratofortress starter exit seal on Barksdale Air Force Base, La., Nov. 24, 2014. The starter exit se... More
DMBA-based supplements pulled from base shelves
Workout stimulants containing DMBA also known as AMP citrate, Pentergy, and others have been pulled out from shelves at Exchange and GNC stores on military installations due to a lack of reliable, scientific sa... More
Homer Hogues, a Tuskegee Airman, listens to a briefing
Homer Hogues, a Tuskegee Airman, listens to a briefing given by B-52H Stratofortress aviators and maintainers during a visit to Barksdale Air Force Base, La., Dec. 27, 2014. Hogues visited Barksdale to meet wit... More
Chief Master Sgt. Keith L. Spears, Air Force Global
Chief Master Sgt. Keith L. Spears, Air Force Global Strike Command combat aircraft sustainment team superintendent, retires from the U.S. Air Force at Barksdale Air Force Base, La., Jan. 25, 2019. Spears joined... More
An A-10 Thunderbolt II prepare to takeoff on Barksdale
An A-10 Thunderbolt II prepare to takeoff on Barksdale Air Force Base, La., Jan. 14, 2015. A-10 units from Moody Air Force base prepare for take-off for a join unit exercise conducted by green flag east. (U.S.... More
Barksdale Express grand reopening
George McNamara, Express general manager, Renwick Dwight Scott, Barksdale Express store manager, and Col. Michael Miller, 2nd Bomb Wing commander, attend the grand reopening of the Barksdale Express at Barksdal... More
Col. Sara Custer, 2nd Mission Support Group commander;
Col. Sara Custer, 2nd Mission Support Group commander; and Judy Williams, Bossier City sheriff, attend the Barksdale Express grand reopening at Barksdale Air Force Base, La., March 5, 2019. The Express has comp... More
Barksdale Express grand reopening
Team Barksdale joins together with the local community to celebrate the Barksdale Express grand reopening at Barksdale Air Force Base, La., March 5, 2019. The Express has completed renovating its space to bette... More
2nd Bomb Wing supports continuous bomber presence mission
Maj. William Fish, 96th Bomb Squadron, hugs his daughter on Barksdale Air Force Base, La., March 6, 2015, after returning from a deployment from Andersen Air Force Base, Guam. Fish spent six months deployed to ... More
Tech. Sgt. Anjelica Kaylor, NCO in charge of Career
Tech. Sgt. Anjelica Kaylor, NCO in charge of Career Development, sings the National Anthem during the Eighth Air Force Change of Command ceremony on Barksdale Air Force Base, La., April 17, 2015. The Eighth Air... More
Second Civil Engineer Squadron firefighters respond
Second Civil Engineer Squadron firefighters respond to an aircraft crash simulation for the Massive Accident Response Exercise at Barksdale Air Force Base, La., April 30, 2019. The MARE is conducted for the Def... More
A spectator enjoys the high flying performance of the
A spectator enjoys the high flying performance of the Blue Angels during the 2015 Defenders of Liberty Airshow on Barksdale Air Force Base, Louisiana, May 3. The mission of the Blue Angels is to showcase the pr... More
2nd CONS Airman develops innovative accountability system
Airman Maxwell Lehmann, 2nd Contracting Squadron specialist, poses for a portrait at Barksdale Air Force Base, La., March 13, 2018. Lehmann originally started developing his data management system, AmnManager, ... More
U.S. Air Force technical and staff sergeants from Air
U.S. Air Force technical and staff sergeants from Air Force Global Strike Command attend the Striker Stripe conference on Barksdale Air Force Base, Louisiana, May 27. Striker Stripe is a three-day leadership co... More
Capt. Derek Williams, Air Force Global Strike Command
Capt. Derek Williams, Air Force Global Strike Command chief of bomber programs and operations, talks with AFGSC NCOs about the Force Improvement Program during the Striker Stripe Conference on Barksdale Air For... More
John Carpenter, World War II veteran, poses for a photo
John Carpenter, World War II veteran, poses for a photo in his home in Shreveport, La., June 3, 2015. As a logistics soldier during World War II, Carpenter participated in D-Day and Battle of the Bulge. (U.S. A... More
Members of Team Barksdale swim and play in the pool
Members of Team Barksdale swim and play in the pool during the annual Pool Bash on Barksdale Air Force Base, La., June 12, 2015. The event was held to celebrate the opening of the pool for the summer season. (U... More
Senior Master Sgt. LaToya Edwards, 2nd Munitions Squadron
Senior Master Sgt. LaToya Edwards, 2nd Munitions Squadron first sergeant, talks to Airmen during the Year of the Leader Seminar on Barksdale Air Force Base, La., June 17, 2015. The goal of the seminar was to de... More
2nd Munitions Squadron change of command
Maj. James Hendrickson assumes command of the 2nd Munitions Squadron from Col. David Foote, 2nd Maintenance Group commander, during a change of command ceremony on Barksdale Air Force Base, La., June 23, 2015. ... More
Capt. Eric Bow, 2nd Operations Support Squadron OSK
Capt. Eric Bow, 2nd Operations Support Squadron OSK flight commander, briefs aircrew members at the STEP desk on Barksdale Air Force Base, La., June 30, 2015. During the briefing, aircrew members are briefed on... More
2nd Contracting Squadron Change of Command
Maj. Jennifer McGee assumes command of the 2nd Contracting Squadron from Col. Craig Harding, 2nd Mission Support Group commander, during a change of command ceremony on Barksdale Air Force Base, La., June 30, 2... More
Tech. Sgt. Charles McAllister, 2nd Operations Support
Tech. Sgt. Charles McAllister, 2nd Operations Support Squadron NCO in charge of systems and mobility readiness, right, loads equipment into an ICU-60 container while Senior Airman Emily Boudreaux, 2nd OSS syste... More
Airmen from the 2nd Aircraft Maintenance Squadron prepare
Airmen from the 2nd Aircraft Maintenance Squadron prepare to load two CBU-103s on a B-52 Stratofortress inside the weapons load training facility during a Load Crew of the Quarter competition at Barksdale Air F... More
Louisiana State Sen. Barrow Peacock presents Col. Kristin
Louisiana State Sen. Barrow Peacock presents Col. Kristin Goodwin, 2nd Bomb Wing commander, and 2nd BW leadership with a resolution at Barksdale Air Force Base, La., July 13, 2015. The resolution, written by Pe... More
A child waits for his father at Shreveport Regional
A child waits for his father at Shreveport Regional Airport, Shreveport, La., July 13, 2015. Members of the 2nd Security Forces Squadron returned home after a six-month long deployment to Saudi Arabia in suppor... More
Senior Airman Troy Adams and Airman 1st Class Quintez
Senior Airman Troy Adams and Airman 1st Class Quintez Henry Guard, Barksdale Honor Guardsmen, shine their shoes prior to a detail on Barksdale Air Force Base, La., July 17, 2015. Barksdale’s Honor Guardsmen up... More
Maj. Gen. Michael Fortney, Air Force Global Strike
Maj. Gen. Michael Fortney, Air Force Global Strike Command vice commander, leads Airmen in a salute to their new commander, Gen. Robin Rand, at Barksdale Air Force Base, La., July 28, 2015. Rand is AFGSC’s four... More
Current and future senior NCOs participate in the First
Current and future senior NCOs participate in the First Sergeant Symposium held at Barksdale Air Force Base, La., July 29, 2015. The symposium provided candidates with information such as what is expected from ... More
A B-52 Stratofortress releases a drag chute during
A B-52 Stratofortress releases a drag chute during a landing at Barksdale Air Force Base, La., Aug. 1, 2015. The B-52 bomber fleet provides decision makers the ability to rapidly project military and deliver de... More
The Barksdale Global Power Museum’s J-model B-24 Liberator
The Barksdale Global Power Museum’s J-model B-24 Liberator is one of the last in the world that was built at the Ford Motor Company’s Willow Run manufacturing complex in Michigan. It was recently painted in a d... More
Protect your career, know your vape juice
Airmen are strongly recommended to do their research and be aware of what is in their vape juice and electronic cigarette oil. Cannabidiol hemp oil, also known as CBD, has been found inside different juice and ... More
Warrior Huddle Day showcases mission, Airmen with B-52 display
Warrior Huddle Day Participants tour the B-52 Stratofortress at Barksdale Air Force Base, La., Aug. 14, 2015. Warrior Huddle Day grants DoD ID holders and their guests the opportunity to learn first-hand from f... More
Aircraft structural Maintenance craftsmen Staff Sgt.
Aircraft structural Maintenance craftsmen Staff Sgt. Montez Lee, 2nd Maintenance Squadron, and Staff Sgt. Garfield Ervin, 307th Maintenance Squadron, remove a skin patch of a B-52 Stratofortress wing flap at Ba... More
A child waits for his father to return home at Barksdale
A child waits for his father to return home at Barksdale Air Force Base, La., Aug. 24, 2015. Airmen deployed to Guam in support of the Continuous Bomber Presence in the Pacific, a standing Air Force Global Stri... More
Intercontinental ballistic missile maintainers, operators
Intercontinental ballistic missile maintainers, operators and security forces Airmen attending the Higher Headquarters Professional Development Tour, pose for a photo at Barksdale Air Force Base, La., Sept. 29,... More
Retired U.S. Army Maj. Jesse Stewart speaks with Airmen
Retired U.S. Army Maj. Jesse Stewart speaks with Airmen about resiliency at Barksdale Air Force Base, La., Sept. 10, 2015. Stewart led his men through numerous large-scale operations, raids, helicopter assaults... More
Senior Airman Kenneth Burdick, 2nd Security Forces
Senior Airman Kenneth Burdick, 2nd Security Forces Squadron installation patrolman, fires an M9 pistol in preparation for the 2015 Global Strike Challenge at Fort Polk, La., Sept. 11. Security Forces Airmen sho... More
2CES water and fuel systems maintenance shop
Tech. Sgt. Jonathan Crandell, 2nd Civil Engineer Squadron water and fuels system maintenance craftsman and Michael Scott, 2nd Civil Engineer Squadron, water and fuels utilized an aerial drone to provide accurat... More
Capt. Amy Watson and 1st Lt. Bryant Curdy
Capt. Amy Watson, 96rd Bomb Squadron weapons system officer, and 1st Lt. Bryant Curdy, 20th Bomb Squadron navigator, suggested increasing study capabilities by using casual/duty crew students to extend operatin... More