Remembering the fallen

917th Wing’s command welcomes new Airmen

Senior staff of 917th Wing at Barksdale Air Force Base, La., added several new items to the agenda of in-coming Airmen, including a base tour and breakfast with the commanding officer, in order to welcome them to the unit. After in-processing on Sunday, November 8, the new arrivals started their

917th Wing to participate in Santas in Blues

The 917th Wing at Barksdale Air Force Base, La., plans to participate in Barksdale's Santas in Blues program this year, which is a base-sponsored program designed to bring Christmas to underprivileged foster children in the Caddo, Bossier, Webster and De Soto parishes. The 2nd Bomb Wing's top three,

917th Wing's Airman in the Spotlight

917th Airman builds warriors from ground up

YRRP: Supporting those who gave for us

The 917th Wing from Barksdale Air Force Base, La., hosted a Yellow Ribbon Reintegration Program event at the Shepherd's Pasture Conference Center in Jefferson, Texas, from November 20 - 22, 2009. The program is designed to provide support and outreach for military members and families preparing to,

47th Fighter Squadron celebrates Thanksgiving

917th Wing's Airman in the Spotlight

Yellow Ribbon Reintegration Program: Supporting those who gave for us

Deployment is a word usually accompanied by feelings of uneasiness and worry, especially for the family members of Air Force personnel scheduled to leave. However, it's not an experience belonging solely to military members. A tour of duty affects everyone around the airman.Family and friends also

Global Strike hosts protocol workshop at 917th Wing

Air Force Global Strike Command hosted a five-day protocol workshop in the 917th Wing auditorium on Barksdale Air Force Base, La., from November 9, 2009 through November 13, 2009 in order to teach active duty, reserve and civilian personnel who work on Barksdale proper protocol procedures.The