Spending a day in his mother's shadow

Local ministers witness Wing mission

Approximately 20 members of area clergy from various denominations attended the Wing's annual clergy day Friday, February 2. After lunch and a Chaplain's briefing presented by Wing Chaplain (Maj.) Ralph Deval and his staff at the Barksdale Club, clergy toured the 8th Air Force Museum and the outdoor

A cut above: B-52 pilot completes AF Weapons School

Set apart from his crew members, Capt. Maury Kent, 93rd Bomb Squadron, now wears the coveted patch with a bull's eye in the cross hairs, signifying his graduation from U.S. Air Force Weapons School. Having completed the course in December, Captain Kent is one of only eight to have completed the

Mud and guts: WG member saves girl's life

It's a story of a Good Samaritan, one who is "ready to provide aid to people in distress without hesitation." Like the character in the Bible parable, Wing B-52 Crew Chief Ben Bogues jumped to rescue a complete stranger in trouble recently while on an organized four-wheeler ride in Jacksonville,

Kudos to Wing Recruiting

Here comes Santa Claus: WG donates presents to needy children

On Thursday, Dec. 21, Airmen and civilian personnel from Barksdale AFB, La., brightened the lives of several hundred children at the Bossier Civic Center. The event--Santas-in-Blues--serves to brighten the hearts of needy children throughout the Shreveport-Barksdale area each year when base

Honoring Veterans: Barksdale motorcycle enthusiasts ride in their honor

The rumble of over 300 motorcycles could be heard as Barksdale riders, including 15 917th Wing reservists, joined fellow motorcycle enthusiasts for the Veterans for Veterans Bike Event Saturday, Nov. 11 in Shreveport-Bossier, La. The ride, which has raised nearly $8,000 in proceeds so far, took

Sounds of freedom: 307 RHS member sing's Nation's theme at sporting event

The stadium was filled with people. Silence filled the room. Hats were removed, heads were bowed, and hands were placed carefully over hearts. In this somber moment, one voice rang out, the voice of 2001 alumnus Cindy Karch. It was the scene at the Tyler Junior College basketball game on Veteran's

"Seniors" stomp "Juniors" in SFS football match-up

A touchdown pass to Kentrill Rhodes in the last seconds of the game was not enough to shield the "young and inexperienced" from a 22-36 loss against the "older, more experienced." It was a battle of wits, playing ability and sheer stamina when 917th Security Forces Squadron technical sergeants and

917th Wing welcomes new commander