Flyover in Shreveport-Bossier of Barksdale's B-52 bomber to honor healthcare workers
The 2nd Bomb Wing will be honoring local healthcare workers with a very special flyover on Friday. B-52 bomb…
Lessons learned from Laser-Guided Bomb Unit testing at Barksdale AFB
Laser-Guided Bomb Units, commonly referred to as LGB’s, were dropped from the bomb bay of a B-52 Stratofortress …
Military working dogs to get a new roof over their heads
If you were asked where the US Army Corps of Engineers Omaha District was building a new kennel for military w…
IN PICTURES: Air Force Strategic A5 director of plans and policy John Varilek becomes a colonel
It was a big day for John Varilek as he became an Air Force colonel at Barksdale Air Force base on Monday, July 2…
Family members are on a mission 75 years later to recover the remains of hero Air Force "Long Rangers" on small Pacific island
Editor’s Note: Ted Mikita is leading a group of private citizens on a mission to recover the remains of several fa…
Barksdale remembers Tech Sgt. Perry Bailey, Jr. with memorial run in his honor
The men and women of Barksdale Air Force Base's 2nd Medical Group were devastated to lose a beloved friend,…
Only known U.S. veteran to serve in four wars — WWII, Korea, Indochina, Vietnam — is a local legend who just turned 100
Col. Steven L. dePyssler is believed to be the only American to serve in four wars, which were World War II, th…
Barksdale AFB's B-52 Stratofortress is a huge draw at famous British Airshow
A B-52 Stratofortress from Bossier Parish's Barksdale Air Force Base was a big draw at a major airshow in t…
IN PICTURES: Retirement send-off of Chief Master Sgt. Quintus E. Woods
Thirty years of faithful service was honored with the retirement of a man who has the respect of Barksdale Air Fo…
Ark-La-Tex Air Force officer who helped encourage inclusion receives major award
Implementing ideas and concepts that help foster inclusion are not easy, but one local officer has had success …
Governor will celebrate 100 year birthday of Retired Barksdale colonel at 300-person, sold-out Bossier Civic Center bash
Retired Air Force Col. Steve dePyssler turns 100 years old on Sunday! On Friday, July 19, there is a sold-ou…
Barksdale commander addresses recent rash of murders involving Airmen and base family members
A shocking number of murders has affected the lives of Barksdale Air Force Base in just over a year. Below is…
The retirement of Col. Jason Childs in 18 pictures: Barksdale's Air Force Global Strike Command deputy director
The deputy director of logistics and engineering of the Air Force Global Strike Command at Bossier Parish's B…
