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.

The Next Big Thing? Barksdale Training Next edges toward the future

Maj. Mark Budgeon developed Barksdale Training Next as a comprehensive training system to help individualize instruction for B-52 students while helping instructors improve training through data gathering and analysis.

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

Community College of the Air Force reveals plans for new degree program

The new Associate of Applied Science in Military Technology and Applied Sciences Management  degree is a flexible alternative for enlisted personnel serving in Air Force specialties lacking enough formal skills training to meet current degree program requirements, said Dr. Hank Dasinger, the dean of

Air Force announces 12 Outstanding Airmen of 2020

An Air Force selection board at the Air Force’s Personnel Center considered 36 nominees who represented major commands, direct reporting units, field operating agencies and Headquarters Air Force.

Air Force Recruiter Running to Educate Others

JOINT BASE SAN ANTONIO-RANDOLPH, Texas – An Air Force recruiter has devised an innovative way to educate his fellow recruiters about recruiting squadron locations around the world.Tech. Sgt. Jason Beaucage, assigned to the 341st Recruiting Squadron as the San Antonio Military Entrance Processing

307th Bomb Wing hosts new 8th Air Force commander