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  • 307th Bomb Wing bombers return to Barksdale

    Nine B-52 Stratofortress bombers assigned to the 307th Bomb Wing returned to Barksdale Air Force Base, Louisiana on Aug. 28 after leaving the base to avoid Hurricane Laura.The jets left the base earlier in the week, seeking a haven from the storm at various military installations in Texas, according

  • Marco, Laura prove Hurricane Hunters up to taskings

    The Air Force Reserve 53rd Weather Reconnaissance Squadron Hurricane Hunters had a busy week flying missions into Tropical Storm Marco and Hurricane Laura from Keesler Air Force Base, Miss., and from the Charleston International Airport, S.C. Aug. 20 through today.

  • August enlisted promotions

    The 307th Bomb Wing is pleased to announce the following individuals have been promoted to the rank indicated effective Aug. 1, 2020.Senior Master Sgt. Matthew RanshawSenior Master Sgt. Robert TuckerMaster Sgt. Timothy BurnsideMaster Sgt. Jason FrugeMaster Sgt. Kenberlee LawsonMaster Sgt. Johnathon

  • Staying safe and healthy all summer

    As the summer months wind down, leadership at all levels advocate for the continued health and safety of our Airmen and Space Professionals on and off duty. The Air and Space Forces top five leaders continued the conversation with a recently released memorandum encouraging vigilance in combatting

  • Take it SLO: 307th Bomb Wing offers free gun locks

    The Air Force continues to grapple with the problem of suicide in its ranks.  In 2019 alone, 137 active-duty, Guard, Reserve, and civilian Airmen attempted suicide, a 33 percent increase from the year prior.The Air Force recently launched a new initiative called Safes or Locks Outside the home (SLO)

  • 307th Mission Support Group gains new commander

    Col. Barry Crane assumed command of the 307th Mission Support Group (MSG) during a ceremony here Aug. 8, 2020.Crane challenged the Reserve Citizen Airmen present at the ceremony to focus on developing resilient leaders within the 307th MSG.“It is crucial that every airman begins to think of

  • Stripes for Exceptional Performers

    “This program is designed for the best of the best. Individuals are competing against top-performers, and imagine sitting in front of all the command chiefs across the state. That’s intense,” said Chief Master Sgt. Charles Wiley, command chief of the 171st ARW.

  • Long Ranger Roundup: July in photos

    Summer temperatures in Barksdale regular hit the upper 90's this month, but the Reserve Citizen Airmen of the 307th donned their masks and got to work. They engaged in total force integration efforts, like the active-shooter exercise held here. They also took part in the launching test munitions and