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July 11, 2024
Making a Stand: 307th Bomb Wing maintainer designs solution for 30-year-old problem

When Tech. Sgt. Jermey Vickers sees a problem, it’s hard to stop him from fixing it. This combination of perseverance and innovation led the 307th Maintenance Squadron B-52 mechanic to design the Engine Pod Stand, used for the first time during a B-52 Stratofortress Phase maintenance inspection at
June 21, 2024
307th Defenders complete Integrated Defense Leadership Course

Defenders from the 307th Security Forces Squadron participated in the Air Force Reserve Command’s Integrated Defense Leadership Course, hosted by the 910th Airlift Wing at Youngstown Air Reserve Station, Ohio, June 2-14, 2024.
June 13, 2024
Team Barksdale highlights interoperability, ACE concept during exercise

Airmen from the active-duty 2nd Bomb Wing and Air Force Reserve 307th Bomb Wing teamed up with Nebraska Air National Guardsmen and Army Reserve soldiers to practice remote refueling capabilities on a B-52 Stratofortress during the Quartermaster Liquid Logistics Exercise (QLLEX) June 6, 2024, at
May 14, 2024
Back in the BUFF: Innovative training effort brings B-52 veteran back into the cockpit

An innovative effort to improve training for B-52 Formal Training Unit students brought a former pilot on his first sortie in 28 years. The Formal Training Unit is led by the 93rd Bomb Squadron, an Air Force Reserve unit. They work in conjunction with active-duty partners in the 11th Bomb Squadron.
May 7, 2024
Blown away: 307th EOD holds first field day

“Want to blow stuff up?”That was the question Senior Master Sgt. Brock Flint, 307th Explosive Ordnance Disposal flight chief, posed to 307th Bomb Wing Airmen during the inaugural EOD for a Day Event at Barksdale Air Force Base, Louisiana, May 4, 2024.Flint organized the event to generate greater
May 1, 2024
May Enlisted Promotions

The 307th Bomb Wing is pleased to announce the following Airmen are promoted to the rank indicated, effective May 1, 2024. Chief Master Sgt. Troderick TrotterSenior MSgt. Erin ChitwoodMaster Sgt. Neil RichardsonMaster Sgt. Nicole WoodyMaster Sgt. Zachariah SmithMaster Sgt. Maritza PhillipsMaster
April 2, 2024
307th Bomb Wing Officer Earns Rare Spot at SWORD LOOK

One 307th Bomb Wing Airman has earned a coveted spot at an officer leadership course, but hundreds in his unit stand to gain from it.
March 28, 2024
STARBASE Louisiana holds first-ever Family STEM Night

The halls of the STARBASE Louisiana echoed with joyful shouts of "Whoa!" and "Cool!" as Barksdale parents and children took part in the inaugural Family Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math Night here last Tuesday.The event allowed Barksdale families to learn STEM principles together using
March 15, 2024
Perfect Triad: Local medical community provides innovative training for Barksdale Airmen

Maj. Aquila Haney knew her patient, Andrew, was dying.The 2nd Medical Group registered nurse could see it in his eyes. Shock was setting in.She could hear the staggered breathing as his chest filled with air from a bullet wound.“We’ve got you, Andrew,” Haney said to the patient, exuding calm and
March 13, 2024
Sharpening SOUTHERN EDGE: 343rd Bomb Squadron leads innovative TFI effort

SOUTHERN EDGE 24, and Air Force Reserve-led exercise, provided realistic training to enhance coordination between B-52 Stratofortress aircrews and special forces troops from the United States, the Netherlands, Canada, Australia, and the United Kingdom.

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