July 11, 2024 Making a Stand: 307th Bomb Wing maintainer designs solution for 30-year-old problem When Tech. Sgt. Jermey Vickers sees a problem, it’s hard to stop him from fixing it. This combination of perseverance and innovation led the 307th Maintenance Squadron B-52 mechanic to design the Engine Pod Stand, used for the first time during a B-52 Stratofortress Phase maintenance inspection at
June 13, 2024 Team Barksdale highlights interoperability, ACE concept during exercise Airmen from the active-duty 2nd Bomb Wing and Air Force Reserve 307th Bomb Wing teamed up with Nebraska Air National Guardsmen and Army Reserve soldiers to practice remote refueling capabilities on a B-52 Stratofortress during the Quartermaster Liquid Logistics Exercise (QLLEX) June 6, 2024, at
May 14, 2024 Back in the BUFF: Innovative training effort brings B-52 veteran back into the cockpit An innovative effort to improve training for B-52 Formal Training Unit students brought a former pilot on his first sortie in 28 years. The Formal Training Unit is led by the 93rd Bomb Squadron, an Air Force Reserve unit. They work in conjunction with active-duty partners in the 11th Bomb Squadron.
April 2, 2024 307th Bomb Wing Officer Earns Rare Spot at SWORD LOOK One 307th Bomb Wing Airman has earned a coveted spot at an officer leadership course, but hundreds in his unit stand to gain from it.
March 15, 2024 Perfect Triad: Local medical community provides innovative training for Barksdale Airmen Maj. Aquila Haney knew her patient, Andrew, was dying.The 2nd Medical Group registered nurse could see it in his eyes. Shock was setting in.She could hear the staggered breathing as his chest filled with air from a bullet wound.“We’ve got you, Andrew,” Haney said to the patient, exuding calm and
March 13, 2024 Sharpening SOUTHERN EDGE: 343rd Bomb Squadron leads innovative TFI effort SOUTHERN EDGE 24, and Air Force Reserve-led exercise, provided realistic training to enhance coordination between B-52 Stratofortress aircrews and special forces troops from the United States, the Netherlands, Canada, Australia, and the United Kingdom.
Feb. 6, 2024 307th LRS excels in Operation Gator Bite Exercise The 307th Logistics Readiness Squadron put their training to the test here, during Operation Gator Bite Feb. 3. Thirty-two Airmen from six flights throughout the 307th LRS showcased their ability to execute and respond to mission essential tasks during a simulated wartime environment exercise. Under
June 20, 2023 307th CES Helps Iowa Educators Touch the Future Iowa is known for vast corn fields and small towns, but if you look closely, in the middle of all that lies a state-of-the-art STEM center that could revolutionize how students learn.Members of the 307th Bomb Wing Civil Engineer Squadron traveled to Woodbine,Iowa, to partner with the Department of
June 6, 2023 AFRC leadership visits 307th Bomb Wing; stress accountability and readiness Lt. Gen. John Healy, chief of the Air Force Reserve and commander of Air Force Reserve Command, and AFRC Command Chief Master Sgt. Israel Nunez toured the 307th Bomb Wing here from June 1-4.
May 9, 2023 A Trophy Team: 307th Bomb Wing Maintainers take home AFRC Honors Senior Master Sgt. Jonathan Rider always seems to be smiling.Maybe it’s because he gets to supervise the 707th Maintenance Squadron’s Load Crew #1 here. The group, consisting of Master Sgt. Ruey Cooper, II, Tech. Sgt. Jerome Gooden, Tech. Sgt. Uriel Vargas and Staff Sgt. Erin Williamson recently