To better prepare for any situation, the 2nd Security Forces Squadron trains using MILO: a virtual simulator that puts you through different scenarios.
Before overseeing over 300 buses, bus operators and making sure nearly 14,000 students make it safely to and from Bossier Parish schools, retired Lt. Col. David Hadden served in the United States Air Force.
Thursday afternoon kicks off a month of festivities on Barksdale; there will be a proclamation ceremony, parade and resource fair for all CDC, YC and FCC families.
They are the first bomb squadron to be selected for this prestigious honor, which recognizes outstanding support to the USSTRATCOM mission of strategic deterrence.
He credits Grambling State University prepared Coward for success in his various military occupations, from when he was a logistics officer, where he organized the first deployment and distribution flight to now, as the director of inspections, organizing readiness exercises.
"Best decision I made in my life," Johnson said. "I’ve been able to do all types of humanitarian projects in Africa and Japan. To be able to touch so many lives was the best part of service for me, as well as being able to protect my family here at home.”
Overton Brooks VA Hospital states Williams has several accolades and has been merited awards including the Navy and Marine Achievement Medal, National Defense Service Medal, and the Global War on Terrorism Service Medal.
The world will be watching on Super Bowl Sunday when a trio of Air Force bombers going nearly 300 mph fly over at Raymond James Stadium in Tampa, Florida in a pregame tradition unlike any other
Lt. Col. Kathryn Shaw, the 2nd Operational Medical Readiness Squadron commander, said Barksdale is following the Department of Defense’s plan to distribute and administer the vaccines.
Many of us love to watch military homecoming videos, especially those surprising family members around the holidays. A unique program at Barksdale Air Force Base makes that possible for Airmen stationed there.
“I want people to know about how women served and what we did and where we were and the significant contributions that we’ve made to the freedom of this country"
Meet Maj. Ellen Williams, Capt. Alice Moore, 2nd Lt. Kaylee Lima, Capt. Courtney Bradburry, Capt. Sherry Meadows, Capt. Tia Robles and Capt. Emonna Kelly.
“It’s a really unique experience," Arnold said. "We will be deploying later this year, so we get to represent your nation on a worldwide scale as a fighting arms unit. You also get to be the helping hands in your community whenever someone needs something. It’s an amazing opportunity.”
As Hurricane Laura barreled towards Louisiana, airmen with the 26th Operational Weather Squadron were hard at work to ensure around-the-clock forecasts, flight weather briefings and weather advisories, watches and warnings.
This summer Barksdale Air Force Base welcomed back Colonel Mark Dmytryszyn to serve as the newest 2nd Bomb Wing commander and the 64th commander to lead the base.
“It feels good because it just kind of confirms you are giving back to your country that has done so much for you,” Tucker said. “You get to launch these B-52′s to go out and whether they are flying out or are on training missions, you are serving your country in a good way.”
Corporal Ryan Buttenob spent 6 years serving our country in the Air Force and he continues to serve his community with the Bossier Parish Sheriff’s Office.
