Crowds gather to view static displays and aerial demonstrations on the flight line during the Defenders of Liberty Air & Space Show at Barksdale Air Force Base, La., May 19, 2019. The two-day event included various static displays and the Canadian Forces Snowbirds 431st Air Demonstration Squadron, U.S. Army Black Daggers and other aerial performances.
04.19.2019 | Story by <a href="/portfolio/1580694/jacob-wrightsman">Airman Jacob Wrightsman</a>
American bombardment has played a significant role in nearly every major American conflict since it’s conception in World War I, and in order to meet today’s challenges, the Air Force has evolved it’s way of training and deploying bombing capabilities.
Continuing the evolution of training, Airmen from Barksdale in conjunction with the 501st Combat Support Squadron showcased the newest installment of training in the advancement of the...
April is sexually transmitted disease awareness month. According to the annual 2017 statistics reported by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), chlamydia, gonorrhea and syphilis are the most common diseases in the United States.
04.15.2019 | Story by <a href="/portfolio/1469033/tessa-corrick">Airman 1st Class Tessa Corrick</a>
More than 450 personnel and six B-52 Stratofortresses from Barksdale Air Force Base, Louisiana, returned home following a short-term deployment to RAF Fairford, England, in support of U.S. Strategic Command’s Bomber Task Force in Europe, April 11, 2019.
The BTF deployment enabled theater integration and training with joint partners, allied nations and other U.S. Air Force units, to further enhance bomber interoperability in the theater.
04.12.2019 | Story by <a href="/portfolio/1580694/jacob-wrightsman">Airman Jacob Wrightsman</a>
Joining the United States Air Force is not just a day job, it can be a significant way of life, it’s a commitment to a tradition, and a legacy
of honor that has been built upon the backs and lives of thousands of Airmen that have come before.
Bridging that gap between generations of American Airmen is what the Barksdale Global Power Museum does every day by bringing history to life.
04.09.2019 | Story by <a href="/portfolio/1580694/jacob-wrightsman">Airman Jacob Wrightsman</a>
The Comprehensive Airman Fitness initiative, ensures Airmen are fit to fight by focusing on the four pillars of fitness: physical, social, mental and spiritual. In the Air Force, there are a multitude of resources Airmen can exploit to improve each of their pillars of fitness.
When it comes to spiritual fitness, chaplains are the backbone, providing for Airmen of all faiths and beliefs while balancing their duty to country and personal faith.
