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    People, Policy, Performance Readiness Mean U.S. Prepared to Fight

    With the number of non-deployable service members below the goal of 5% and an increase in mission-capable equipment, the Defense Secretary says the military is ready to fight tonight if need be.
  • Orange background with leaves and words October Enlisted Promotions

    307th Bomb Wing announces October enlisted promotions

    The 307th Bomb Wing is pleased to announce the following individuals have been promoted to the rank indicated effective Oct. 1, 2020.Senior Master Sgt. David WalkerSenior Master Sgt. Shaun
  • This graphic was created to inform the Barksdale community of changes to policy for the recycling center. As of Oct. 9, 2020, the Base Recycling Center will update their policy on what is accepted in the on base receptacles. (U.S. Air Force graphic by Senior Airman Lillian Miller)

    Recycle responsibly

    As of Oct. 9, 2020, the Base Recycling Center will update their policy on what is accepted in the on base receptacles.
  • Stack of books with overlaid words Tuition Assistance Update

    Reserve Citizen Airmen to keep full tuition assistance benefit

    Reductions to tuition assistance announced last week by the Department of the Air Force will not impact Reserve Citizen Airmen this fiscal year. The decrease in the military tuition assistance program (MilTA) from $4,500 to $3,750, affects only active-duty Airman. The $250 per semester hour and $166.66 per quarter hour allotment for Reserve Citizen Airmen will remain the same.
  • Photo of two bombers flying behind a tanker.

    Long Ranger Roundup: September in Photos

    September found the 307th Bomb Wing operating everywhere from Barksdale Air Force Base, Louisiana to the Arctic Circle. From teaching STARBASE students rocketry to launching B-1 Lancers on global
  • Photo of a B-1 Lancer pilot looking out of window.

    Going lean: 345th EBS wraps up Bomber Task Force Mission

    Go lean or go home. That was the strategy adopted by leadership of the 345th Expeditionary Bomb Squadron when the call went out in late July for B-1B Lancers to accomplish an emergent Bomber Task Force mission out of Eielson Air Force Base, Alaska. The unit, based at Dyess Air Force Base, Texas, took fewer than 60 Reserve and active-duty Airmen from the 307th Bomb Wing and 7th BW in support of the BTF.

  • Department of the Air Force releases new military tuition assistance approach for FY21

    Department of the Air Force officials announced a $3,750 military tuition assistance cap per fiscal year that will go into effect for college courses beginning Oct. 1.

  • Department of the Air Force makes additional updates to dress and appearance regulations

    Following the Department of the Air Force’s initial review, a diverse panel of Total Force Airmen completed a second review of Air Force grooming and appearance guidance in order to enhance inclusiveness while maintaining Department of the Air Force professional standards.
  • A photo of a B-1B Lancer assigned to the 345th Expeditionary Bomb Squadron flying over the Arctice Circle, Sept. 25, 2020

    B-1B Lancers cross Arctic Circle to train with Nordic allies

    The 345th Expeditionary Bomb Squadron, a total force integration unit comprised of Reserve Citizen Airmen from the 307th Bomb Wing and the 7th Bomb Wing, flew B-1B Lancers conducted training with the Norwegian air force, crossing the North Pole to accomplish the mission. It is the first time in recent memory the bomber has crossed directly over the North Pole.
  • Senior Airman Timothy Pierce and Senior Airman Paul Donahue, 20th Aircraft Maintenance Unit weapons load crew members, load munitions on a B-52H Stratofortress during a readiness exercise at Barksdale Air Force Base, La., Sept. 21, 2020.

    Exercise tests Barksdale’s readiness

    Barksdale executed an exercise to test the readiness of all sides of the 2nd Bomb Wing, Sept. 21 to 25, 2020.
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