Historic 343rd Bomb Squadron reactivates at Barksdale

August Unit Training Assembly weekend events

343rd Bomb Squadron reactivates at Barksdale

Lt. Col. Jeffrey A. Stogsdill will take the reins of what can be described as a historical War Wagon when he assumes command of the 343rd Bomb Squadron during reactivation and assumption of command ceremonies in Hoban Hall at Barksdale Air Force Base, La., Sunday, July 11, 2010.The United States Air

Waist not, FAIL

What 917th Airmen have been preparing for has finally made its way to Barksdale. The new Physical Fitness Test standards begin with the July Unit Training Assembly weekend and will now take place twice a year.Not only are there minimum standards that have to be met at each phase of the physical

Stop and smell the roses

AFRC Styx it to Troops

In less than two weeks, the Air Force Reserve Command is scheduled to present a Tour for the Troops concert at the CenturyTel Arena, Bossier City, La. The concert, scheduled for July 4, 2010, will begin at 6:00 p.m., and features the legendary rock band, Styx.To celebrate Independence Day and honor

Macaulay marks 5,000

Barksdale welcomes the next generation

Presentation is everything

Former 917 WG Commander immortalized in Italian skies

Although he is now retired, former 917th Wing Commander Brig. Gen. Jack Ihle's name can still be seen on an A-10 Thunderbolt flying in the skies over Europe. The names of General Ihle, Master Sgt. Erick Munson and Technical Sgt. Alex Wilkins now adorn the fuselage of a remote controlled aircraft