Hot Shot visits Barksdale

Walking the line

47th FS hosts Turkey Shoot

The 47th Fighter Squadron on Barksdale Air Force Base, La., kicked off their annual squadron Turkey Shoot, a flying competition to evaluate the ability of A-10 Thunderbolt II pilots attached to the unit Jan. 7 through Jan. 9. The aerial competition, which evaluated the tactical guile and bomb

917th Wing earns Air Force Outstanding Unit Award

The 917th Wing, Barksdale Air Force Base, La., under the command of Col. Edmund D. Walker, received the Air Force Outstanding Unit Award for 2009 on Dec. 29, for their achievements and contributions as an Air Force unit. The AFOUA is awarded by the Secretary of the Air Force, currently Mr. Michael

Claiborne contractors get up close and personal

One Stop Shop: A look into the 917th one shop at a time

In the present age of technology and fast-paced communications, the era of paper, pencil and ink is far behind us.A good day in the office does not begin without the smooth and successful startup of a computer. This statement rings true on the grounds of Barksdale Air Force Base, La., home to the

917th Wing guards against H1N1

917th Wing chills on Barksdale

Air Force Teen Aviation Camp accepting applications

Air Force Services is currently accepting applications for their six-day Air Force Teen Aviation Camp, which is scheduled to kick off at the Air Force Academy in Colorado Springs, Colo., June 5.Along with having an interest in aviation, leadership and the AFA, the applicants planning to take part in

45th Fighter Squadron rejoins A-10 community