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  • Barksdale Airmen act as extras in Battle: Los Angeles movie

    Second Bomb Wing, Eighth Air Force and Air Force Global Strike Command Airmen had the opportunity to see themselves on the big screen March 5, during the premiere of "Battle: Los Angeles" at the Boardwalk Regal Theater in Bossier City, La.Airmen were given the opportunity to play as extras and as

  • Chief Roy: Global Strike is a mission we can't forget

    More than 1,400 Barksdale Airmen attending an All Call here got to hear the Air Force's highest-ranking enlisted Airman discuss the future of the Air Force, education, training issues, professional military education and resiliency.Chief Master Sgt. of the Air Force James Roy visited here March 8

  • CSAF visits Whiteman AFB, addresses changes

    Air Force Chief of Staff Gen. Norton Schwartz visited here March 8 to meet with Airmen and local civic leaders, and review the capabilities and readiness of this Air Force Global Strike Command base.During an all-call with total force Airmen and civilians, the general said the men and women of

  • 'Mighty Eighth' names 2010's Outstanding Airmen of the Year

    In a gala event held at the Eldorado Resort and Casino in Shreveport, La., on March 3, the Eighth Air Force announced their Outstanding Airmen of the Year for 2010 in seven categories including: Airman, Non-Commissioned Officer, Senior Non-Commissioned Officer, First Sergeant, Company Grade Officer,

  • 23rd BS pilot receives Bronze Star

    He and his team provided more than 3,000 hours of scheduled aircraft coverage for ground troops, which ensured the safe recovery of more than 600 improvised explosive devices before they were used against ground troops. He wrote and published a seven page intermediate airspace command and control

  • Eighth Air Force headquarters announces its annual award winners

    The Eighth Air Force Headquarters announced its annual award winners for 2010.The awards recognize Airmen and civilians in the headquarters who have excelled at their work and have made outstanding contributions to the local community over the past year.Below is the list of the awards and

  • Eighth Air Force selects 2010 maintenance, operations award winners

    The "Mighty Eighth" will honor two more of its best during the Eighth Air Force Outstanding Airmen of the Year ceremony at the Eldorado Resort and Casino in Shreveport, La., on March 3.Capt. Wilburn Poe Jr, of the 509th Bomb Wing, Whiteman Air Force Base, Mo., will receive the Eighth Air Force

  • 'Mighty Eighth' celebrates Outstanding Airmen of the Year

    The 28 finalists who represent the best of the best in the 'Mighty Eighth' will be recognize during the Eighth Air Force's Outstanding Airmen of the Year banquet held at the Eldorado Resort and Casino in Shreveport, La., March 3 at 6 p.m. During the banquet, one Airman from each of seven categories

  • Thousands to pour in for Minot AFB facelift

    During the January Minot Military Affairs Committee luncheon, more than 50 Air Force Global Strike Command and Team Minot Airmen, along with members of the local City of Minot community gathered to hear about the military construction program here.Lt. Col. Matthew Jefson, 5th Civil Engineer Squadron

  • Barksdale participates in Exercise Red Flag

    B-52H Stratofortresses from the 96th Bomb Squadron, Barksdale Air Force Base, La., particpated in Exercise Red Flag at Nellis AFB, Nev., Feb. 2. The purpose of Exercise Red Flag is to train pilots from the U.S., NATO and other allied countries for realistic combat scenarios. This includes the use of