The Bossier Chamber Military Relations Committee partnered with the Military Affairs Council and the Barksdale Spouses Club to spread a little holiday cheer on BAFB.
Barksdale Game Wardens help protect and conserve over 15,000 acres on the east side of base. The job they do not only benefits the base now, but for years to come.
Whether the airmen and canine’s from the 2nd Security Forces Squadron Military Working Dog unit on Barksdale are safeguarding the installation or deploying downrange, they work side-by-side to defend and protect.
“We really only have one planet to call home," said Kate Hasapes, Barksdale’s Environmental Program Manager. "It's important for us to make sure we are doing a good job of keeping everyone in the community safe , keeping the base in their regulatory requirements, and making sure our environment is happy and healthy.”
With this change of command, Gen. Cotton became the sixth commander of Air Force Global Strike Command and the first Black man to lead the Air Force’s nuclear arsenal.
Compared to the U.S. population, both deployed and non-deployed Veterans had a higher risk of suicide. The Armed Services Arts Partnership, or ASAP, is a non-profit organization working to bring that number down through comedy and other artistic endeavors that build confidence and a sense of community.
Her biggest takeaway from her service was recognizing her contributions helped pave the way for women currently in the military, including her own family.
"“One of the most important things I learned was to rely on other people,” Clark said. “I know it’s hard for some people to rely on others. I also learned you have to be able to rely on yourself and your training."
Sergeant Chris Alford currently works at the Bossier Parish Sheriff’s Office, primarily in recruitment. He’s been with BPSO for the last 8 years, but before that he served in the U.S. Marine Corps.
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.
