It’s all mines

As he moved munitions around the bay unstrapping and re-strapping them to trailers, Airman 1st Class Elliot Broger, a conventional weapons maintainer assigned to the 2nd Munitions Squadron, knew that the job he was performing was fairly average for an ammo maintainer. But he also knew his mission

Change in the air at 307th Bomb Wing

Safely weathering the summer heat

During the summer months, the days seem long and hot because the Earth’s axis actually leans towards the sun throughout the months of June, July, August and September. Many people think summer begins after Memorial Day, but this year’s summer solstice occurred on June 21, at 5:07 a.m.  Summer is a

FEDVIP is coming: Get to know dental and vision plans today

The TRICARE Retiree Dental Program (TRDP) ends on Dec. 31, 2018. Beginning in 2019, dental and vision plans will be available through the Federal Employees Dental and Vision Insurance Program (FEDVIP). Now is a good time to become familiar with FEDVIP options.

From nothing to something – Cargo City takes shape

Construction is nearly complete on ‘Cargo City,’ a new operating location for U.S. and coalition forces to conduct aerial port operations in Kuwait. This aerial port will continue to serve as a major-military logistics point, and also functions as the largest aerial port of debarkation in the Middle

20th EBS Aid in Rescue off Coast of Guam

The B-52 is world-famous for its long-range capabilities, but during a routine flight near Guam June 25, 2018, crew members with the 20th Expeditionary Bomb Squadron (EBS), stationed at Barksdale Air Force Base (AFB), La., and deployed to Andersen AFB here were tasked with a unique situation: to

A symphony of freedom: 70th anniversary of The Berlin Airlift

In June of 1948, the United States Air Force, along with the air forces of Britain, France, Australia, New Zealand, and South Africa would undertake a humanitarian mission of a massive scale to bring aid to the city of Berlin.

U.S. Must Act Now to Maintain Military Technological Advantage, Vice Chairman Says

The U.S. must work to maintain its technological superiority over China and Russia as those countries do their best to offset American capabilities in the Western Pacific and Europe, Air Force Gen. Paul J. Selva said at a security conference in Washington.

Protect your career, know your vape juice

A rising concern with cannabidiol hemp oil, also known as CBD, has been brought to the attention of leadership at Barksdale. CBD is a substance that is being found in juice for vapes and electronic cigarettes.

Moore gives more

On a blistering hot day, Hal Moore stands under the wing of B-52 Stratofortress trying to avoid the scorching rays of the Louisiana sun bouncing off the flight line at Barksdale Air Force Base. As he tours the jet, Moore grins from ear to ear, knowing that the company he owns plays a vital role in