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  • MINOT AIR FORCE BASE, N.D. -- Construction crew members tear down an old dormitory building here July 27. In a continued effort to improve the quality of life for Minot Airmen, the Air Force has put forth a plan to either replace or remodel existing dormitories on base. The demolition of this dorm helped to make room for newer living quarters for incoming Airmen. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Michael J. Veloz)

    New dorms improve Airmen morale, enhance Eighth Air Force mission

    Across the Eighth Air Force, renovation and construction products for quality of life improvements to dormitories for single Airmen at Whiteman Air Force Base, Mo., Minot AFB, N.D., and Barksdale AFB, La., are currently underway."Quality of life is an on-going project of the Air Force community," said Chief Master Sgt. Brian Hornback, Eighth Air
  • Staff Sgt. Daniel Santell and Staff Sgt. Jose Baez-Sauri, members of the 2d Aircraft Maintenance Squadron weapons load crew, direct a trainer cruise missile into place for load on a B-52H Stratofortress during the weapons load portion of the Global Strike Challenge Aug. 17. More than 400 Airmen from 2d Bomb Wing and B-52 Stratofortress were able to compete in this year?s challenge. (U.S. Air Force photo/Senior Airman Amber Ashcraft) (RELEASED)

    Maintenance Airmen compete in Global Strike Challenge

    Approximately 20 of Barksdale Air Force Base's finest maintenance Airmen competed in the first Global Strike Challenge Aug. 17 to 18.Months of training prepared Barksdale competitors to compete against more than 400 bomber-crew Airmen from: Minot Air Force Base, N.D.; Whiteman Air Force Base, Mo.; Dyess Air Force Base, Texas; and Ellsworth Air
  • BARKSDALE AIR FORCE BASE, La. -- Capt. Ryan Allen, 20th Bomb Squadron radar navigator, does a pre-flight check on a weapon during the Bucc Smoke competition Aug. 3. The 20th BS weapons and tactics, scheduling and training flights have worked closely to plan, schedule and design the tactical objectives for the competition. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Brittany Y. Bateman)(RELEASED)

    Barksdale's Buccaneers compete to participate in Global Strike Challenge

    Barksdale Air Force Base's 20th Bomb Squadron "Buccaneers" recently competed in the second annual Bucc Smoke competition from Aug. 3 to 6 to determine the key players who will compete in the Air Force Global Strike Command Challenge in November.The competition allowed the aircrew to not only take part in extra training but employ like they
  • A B-52 Stratofortress receives fuel from a KC-135 Stratotanker in support of exercise Rim of the Pacific July 10, 2010, over the Pacific Ocean. RIMPAC is a biennial, multinational exercise designed to strengthen regional partnerships and improve interoperability. The B-52 is from the 20th Bomb Squadron at Barksdale Air Force Base, La., and the KC-135 is assigned to the 465th Air Refueling Squadron at Tinker Air Force Base, Okla. (U.S. Air Force photo/Staff Sgt. Kamaile O. Long)

    'Mighty Eighth' delivers global combat power

    Global Strike Command aircrews flew more than a dozen B-52 Stratofortress combat training missions recently with forces from 14 partner nations as part of the 2010 Rim of the Pacific exercise, commonly known as RIMPAC.B-52 Stratofortress aircrews and maintainers from the 20th Bomb Squadron here and the 23rd Bomb Squadron at Minot AFB, N.D.,
  • BARKSDALE AIR FORCE BASE, La. -- Airmen from the 2d Operational Support Squadron, prepare to repack a drag-chute July 29. A drag-chute is an extra-large parachute for the aircraft that B-52 pilots deploy during landing to slow the aircraft's momentum. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Brittany Y. Bateman)(RELEASED)

    Barksdale Airmen ensure pilot safety

    Airmen from the 2nd Operational Support Squadron repack a B-52 Stratofortress drag-chute July 29. A drag-chute is an extra-large parachute B-52 Stratofortress pilots deploy during landing to slow the B-52 Stratofortress' momentum.
  • BURLINGTON, Iowa -- A member of the Air Force Cycling Team completes the final day of the 2009 Registers Annual Great Bike Ride Across Iowa. The RAGBRAI is a seven-day Iowan tradition that began more than 35 years ago when two staff members of the Des Moines Register rode their bicycles across their home state. Starting on Iowa's western edge, the RAGBRAI's route changes each year through plains and rolling hills. During that time the Air Force Cycling Team has participated in 16 RAGBRAIs.

    Barksdale cyclists go the distance

    Members of the Barksdale Air Force Base Cycling Team peddled across the state of Iowa during the Registers Annual Great Bicycle Ride Across Iowa July 25 through 31. The RAGBRAI is a seven-day Iowan tradition that began more than 35 years ago when two staff members of the Des Moines Register rode their bicycles across their home state. Starting on
  • FARNBOROUGH, United Kingdom -- A B-52H Stratofortress from the 5th Bomb Wing, Minot Air Force Base, N.D., performs a flyover at the 2010 Farnborough International Air Show July 22. The aircraft was one of 11 U.S. military assets either on static display or performing aerial demonstrations for approximately 285,000 spectators at the week-long event. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Heather M. Norris)

    Warbirds wow at U.K. airshow

  • BARKSDALE AIR FORCE BASE, La. -- Col. Timothy Fay (right), accepts the 2d Bomb Wing guidon from Maj. Gen. Floyd Carpenter, Eighth Air Force commander, to signify his assumption of command during the wing change-of-command ceremony July 19. The passing of command is one deeply rooted in military tradition, dating back to the Norman Conquest of England. It serves as a visible means of handing the reins of command to the new commander. As the unit flag or guidon is exchanged, it represents the responsibility associated with the unit being surrendered and accepted. Colonel Fay took over command from Colonel Steven Basham. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Chad Warren)(RELEASED)

    Barksdale, 2nd Bomb Wing welcomes new commander

    Col. Timothy Fay assumed command of the 2nd Bomb Wing from Col. Steven Basham in an change-of-command ceremony at Hoban Hal July 19.Maj. Gen. Floyd L. Carpenter, 8th Air Force commander, presided over the ceremony."It is an honor to be back serving for the mighty deuce and the war-fighting Airmen here," said Colonel Fay. Colonel Fay started his
  • A U.S. Air Force B-52 Stratofortress based out of Barksdale Air Force Base, La., participates at the Royal International Air Tattoo July 17, 2010, at RAF Fairford, United Kingdom. RIAT is held annually and boast itself as "the world's largest military airshow." (U.S. Air Force photo/Chief Master Sgt. Greg Wade)

    Barksdale participates at RIAT

  • BARKSDALE AIR FORCE BASE, La. – Maj. Gen. Floyd Carpenter (left), Eighth Air Force commander, and his wife Melissa stand with Lt. Gen. Edgar S. Harris, Jr., former Eighth Air Force commander, and his wife Mary Katherine on the porch of the newly dedicated distinguished visitors Harris House, July 14. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Alexandra M. Boutte) (RELEASED)

    Barksdale dedicates house in honor of General Harris

    Barksdale Air Force Base officially dedicated one if its historical houses located on Shreveport Road in the name of retired Lt. Gen. Edgar S. Harris Jr., former Eighth Air Force commander, July 14.When visitors walk up the stairs to the house, they will be greeted by a plaque honoring General Harris. The house will also have a canvas of General
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