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  • Photo of two Airmen exchanging 307th Maintenance Group guidon.

    Long Ranger Roundup: August in photos

    August started normally for the 307th Bomb Wing’s Reserve Citizen Airmen. They trained through three unit training assemblies and multiple annual tours. That pace changed suddenly Aug. 26 when
  • A B-52 sits on the flight line at Barksdale.

    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
  • Photo of Col David Anderson looking on in an audience.

    Long Ranger Resilience: When a door closes, a window opens

    Col. David Anderson's military career was almost ended before it even got started. But a resiliency mindset and can-do attitude allowed him to overcome those challenges.
  • Graphic of B-52 with words August Enlisted Promotions surrounded by Air Force enlisted insignia

    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
  • Guard graphic illustration shown Aug.6, 2020, is intended to be used in conjunction with the Stripes for Exceptional Performers news story

    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.
  • Airman gives a speech in front of a power point presentation.

    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.
  • An Airman practices with a virtual reality trainer.

    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 in-air refueling with the new KC-46 46 Pegasus.
  • Art graphic with fireworks and words July Enlisted Promotions over Air Force enlisted rank insignia.

    307th Bomb Wing announces July enlisted promotions

    The 307th Bomb Wing is pleased to announce the following individuals have been promoted to the rank indicated effective July 1, 2020.Chief Master Sgt. Byron MortensonMaster Sgt. Jonathan RiderMaster
  • An Airman practices with a virtual reality trainer.

    Revolutionizing Aircrew training through virtual reality

    A new virtual reality trainer is one step closer to potentially transforming the way B-52 Stratofortress student pilots train for combat. The Virtual Reality Procedures Trainer, released during a milestone demonstration of its capabilities July 7 at StrikeWerx in Bossier City, Louisiana, may even change the entire Air Force bomber community’s approach to training.
  • Photo of Airman being fit for helmet.

    Long Ranger Roundup: June in photos

    The 307th Bomb Wing got off to a busy start, welcoming back most of its Reserve Citizen Airmen through two unit training assemblies. The Airmen worked to complete the mission while observing social distancing guidelines, adjusting to the conditions created by the COVID-19 pandemic. From Barksdale Air Force Base to across the Pacific Ocean, they donned masks and kept their distance while managing to keep 18 B-52's mission ready and flying.
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