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  • Earthworms and Air Force produce university researcher

    Think earthworms aren’t important?  Don’t tell that to Master Sgt. Michael Guderyon.  The slimy, little earth-dwellers, along with some help from the Air Force Reserve, literally changed the trajectory of his life. Growing up in the small town of Mamou, Louisiana, Guderyon lacked ambition, direction

  • Center of Influence

    U.S. Air Force Airmen assigned to the 343rd Bomb Squadron give students from Pineville High School and members of the 307th Bomb Wing’s Development and Training Flight an up-close look at the B-52H Stratofortress during a Center of Influence Tour at Barksdale Air Force Base, Louisiana, March 3,

  • Lightning fast

    BARKSDALE AFB, La. - The crew of B-52 Stratofortress 60-051 was on final approach Dec. 19, 2017 to Barksdale Air Force Base, La. when they heard an odd sound, like a thud, coming from outside the jet.  All systems remained normal and the crew had no trouble maintaining control of the aircraft,

  • 2017: The year in photos

    Tech. Sgt. Matt Gerrits, 307th Aircraft Maintenance Squadron armament systems specialist, prepares to load a guided bomb unit-12, at Barksdale Air Force Base, La., Feb. 1, 2017. The GBU-12 utilizes a Mk82 500-pound general purpose warhead with a computer control group at the front end and an airfoil

  • 307th Bomb Wing Maintainers Step Into the Breach

    When Air Force Global Strike Command needed new Conventional Rotary Launchers prepped for the B-52 Stratofortress inventory this year, they only had to look in their own backyard for help. The CRL is a complex, new weapons platform, but Reserve Citizen Airmen of the 307th Maintenance Squadron

  • Gator Fest 2017

    U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Joshua Colley is awarded the 2017 Community Service Award during the annual Gatorfest Awards Ceremony on Oct. 14, 2017, Barksdale Air Force Base, La. Colley is assigned to the 2nd Maintenance Squadron and was recognized for his outstanding professionalism and dedication in

  • Air Force Chief of Staff Pays Visit

    Air Force Chief of Staff Gen. David Goldfein greets Col. Robert VanHoy II, 307th Bomb Wing commander, during his visit to the 93rd Bomb Squadron at Barksdale Air Force Base, La., Oct. 17, 2017. Goldfein spoke with B-52 Stratofortress formal training unit instructors of the 93rd, 11th and 343rd Bomb

  • Maintenance ARTs Wanted

    A shortage of maintenance ARTS in the 307th has created a great opportunity for prospective job seekers.