A Baton Rouge native, who was serving in the US Marine Corps when he was killed during Operation Desert Storm in 1990, will be honored on Memorial Day during a ceremony.
This year, two participants are representing Shreveport’s Overton Brooks Veterans Hospital, which is a stark difference in numbers from previous years.
Being healthy, losing weight, and making better choices are goals that sound familiar to most. But for one couple, those goals ended up being life-changing.
While it can seem time consuming and tedious, making sure these chutes are ready to go ensures that the aircrew can safely eject and make it back home.
These missiles were flown as part of the strike package for Operation Senior Surprise “Secret Squirrel” on Jan 16, 1991. This was the first use of conventional cruise missiles in war time, and the event remained classified until Jan 16, 1992.
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.