The 2nd Bomb Wing conducts the primary mission of Barksdale

Air Force Base, La., with three squadrons of B-52H Stratofortress bombers - the 11th Bomb Squadron, which is the training

squadron, the 20th Bomb Squadron and the 96th Bomb Squadron.

Together they ensure the 2nd Bomb Wing provides flexible, responsive, global combat capability, autonomously or in concert with other forces, and trains all

Air Force Global Strike Command and Air Force Reserve B-52 crews.

The Deuce provides our nation with strategic deterrence capabilities and devastating global combat air power-- anytime, anywhere.

U.S. Air Force Master Sgt. Jasmine Tanner, Military and Family Readiness Center readiness noncommissioned officer in charge, gives a post-deployment brief to Barksdale Airmen at Barksdale Air Force Base, Louisiana, Aug. 6, 2025. Post-deployment briefings offer Airmen the opportunity to learn how to better reintegrate themselves, and resources to help them manage their finances and mental health. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Aaron Hill)

Aug 13 2025

Beyond the Homecoming: How the MFRC helps Airmen thrive after Deployment

Airman 1st Class Aaron Hill

U.S. Air Force Master Sgt. Jasmine Tanner, Military and Family Readiness Center readiness noncommissioned officer in charge, gives a post-deployment brief to Barksdale Airmen at Barksdale Air Force Base, Louisiana, Aug. 6, 2025. Post-deployment briefings offer Airmen the opportunity to learn how to better reintegrate themselves, and resources to help them manage their finances and mental health. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Aaron Hill)

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 U.S. Air Force Airmen with the 2nd Bomb Wing attend a financial planning class offered by the Military and Family Readiness Center at Barksdale Air Force Base, Louisiana, Aug. 7, 2025. Financial advice is one of the many services Airmen can receive from the Military and Family Readiness Center. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Aaron Hill)

Aug 13 2025

Beyond the Homecoming: How the MFRC helps Airmen thrive after Deployment

Airman 1st Class Aaron Hill

U.S. Air Force Airmen with the 2nd Bomb Wing attend a financial planning class offered by the Military and Family Readiness Center at Barksdale Air Force Base, Louisiana, Aug. 7, 2025. Financial advice is one of the many services Airmen can receive from the Military and Family Readiness Center. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Aaron Hill)

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 U.S. Air Force Master Sgt. Jasmine Tanner, Military and Family Readiness Center readiness noncommissioned officer in charge, gives a post deployment brief to Barksdale Airmen at Barksdale Air Force Base, Louisiana, Aug. 6, 2025. Post deployment briefs bring together resources from different agencies to help Airmen reintegrate from deployment. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Aaron Hill)

Aug 13 2025

Beyond the Homecoming: How the MFRC helps Airmen thrive after Deployment

Airman 1st Class Aaron Hill

U.S. Air Force Master Sgt. Jasmine Tanner, Military and Family Readiness Center readiness noncommissioned officer in charge, gives a post deployment brief to Barksdale Airmen at Barksdale Air Force Base, Louisiana, Aug. 6, 2025. Post deployment briefs bring together resources from different agencies to help Airmen reintegrate from deployment. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Aaron Hill)

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 U.S. Air Force Senior Airman Jordan Bradley, 2nd Force Support Squadron commander support staff technician, briefs Barksdale Airmen during a post-deployment brief at Barksdale Air Force Base, Louisiana, Aug. 6, 2025. Post-deployment briefing give Airmen the necessary points of contact they need to help handle reintegration after deployment. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Aaron Hill)

Aug 13 2025

Beyond the Homecoming: How the MFRC helps Airmen thrive after Deployment

Airman 1st Class Aaron Hill

U.S. Air Force Senior Airman Jordan Bradley, 2nd Force Support Squadron commander support staff technician, briefs Barksdale Airmen during a post-deployment brief at Barksdale Air Force Base, Louisiana, Aug. 6, 2025. Post-deployment briefing give Airmen the necessary points of contact they need to help handle reintegration after deployment. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Aaron Hill)

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 Mike Tucci, Military and Family Readiness Center personal financial counselor, gives Barksdale Airmen a post-deployment briefing at Barksdale Air Force Base, Louisiana, Aug. 6, 2025. Financial advice is one of the many services Airmen can receive from the Military and Family Readiness Center. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Aaron Hill)

Aug 13 2025

Beyond the Homecoming: How the MFRC helps Airmen thrive after Deployment

Airman 1st Class Aaron Hill

Mike Tucci, Military and Family Readiness Center personal financial counselor, gives Barksdale Airmen a post-deployment briefing at Barksdale Air Force Base, Louisiana, Aug. 6, 2025. Financial advice is one of the many services Airmen can receive from the Military and Family Readiness Center. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Aaron Hill)

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 U.S. Air Force Airman Janorris Sejour, 2nd Security Forces Squadron patrolman, wears the red man training suit to teach children about defensive tactics training

Aug 06 2025

Building relationships behind the badge

Senior Airman Hailey Farrell

U.S. Air Force Airman Janorris Sejour, 2nd Security Forces Squadron patrolman, wears the red man training suit to teach children about defensive tactics training during National Night Out at Barksdale Air Force Base, Louisiana, Aug. 4, 2025. Airmen in the 2nd SFS and other first responder units came together during National Night Out to build and strengthen bonds with the community through demonstrations, activities and food. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Hailey Farrell)

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 U.S. Air Force Senior Airman Richard Stiller, 2nd Security Forces Squadron combat arms training and maintenance instructor, demonstrates how to disassemble a weapon

Aug 06 2025

Building relationships behind the badge

Senior Airman Hailey Farrell

U.S. Air Force Senior Airman Richard Stiller, 2nd Security Forces Squadron combat arms training and maintenance instructor, demonstrates how to disassemble a weapon during National Night Out at Barksdale Air Force Base, Louisiana, Aug. 4, 2025. Airmen in 2nd Security Forces Squadron CATM talked about their job with members of the neighborhood, fostering a more engaged community. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Hailey Farrell)

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 U.S. Air Force Senior Airman Richard Stiller, 2nd Security Forces Squadron combat arms training and maintenance instructor, explains how CATM oversees weapons maintenance and repair

Aug 06 2025

Building relationships behind the badge

Senior Airman Hailey Farrell

U.S. Air Force Senior Airman Richard Stiller, 2nd Security Forces Squadron combat arms training and maintenance instructor, explains how CATM oversees weapons maintenance and repair during National Night Out at Barksdale Air Force Base, Louisiana, Aug. 4, 2025. Airmen in 2nd Security Forces Squadron CATM spoke with members of the neighborhood about what they do and performed demonstrations for a more connected community. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Hailey Farrell)

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 U.S. Air Force Senior Airman Anthony Cruz, 2nd Security Forces Squadron counter-small unmanned aircraft systems training noncommissioned officer in charge, operates a counter-small unmanned aircraft system

Aug 06 2025

Building relationships behind the badge

Senior Airman Hailey Farrell

U.S. Air Force Senior Airman Anthony Cruz, 2nd Security Forces Squadron counter-small unmanned aircraft systems training noncommissioned officer in charge, operates a counter-small unmanned aircraft system during National Night Out at Barksdale Air Force Base, Louisiana, Aug. 4, 2025. Cruz demonstrated how the C-sUAS is used to protect Barksdale’s airspace. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Hailey Farrell)

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 U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Cody Wilson, 2nd Security Forces Squadron military working dog handler and Staff Sgt. Brandon Calwile, 2nd SFS MWD trainer, perform a controlled aggression demonstration

Aug 06 2025

Building relationships behind the badge

Senior Airman Hailey Farrell

U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Cody Wilson, 2nd Security Forces Squadron military working dog handler and Staff Sgt. Brandon Calwile, 2nd SFS MWD trainer, perform a controlled aggression demonstration during National Night Out at Barksdale Air Force Base, Louisiana, Aug. 4, 2025. Airmen gave attendees the opportunity to get an up close look into the K-9 unit and ask questions about how they operate. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Hailey Farrell)

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 U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Christian Alston, 2nd Security Forces Squadron military working dog handler, explains how military working dogs are trained

Aug 06 2025

Building relationships behind the badge

Senior Airman Hailey Farrell

U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Christian Alston, 2nd Security Forces Squadron military working dog handler, explains how military working dogs are trained during National Night Out at Barksdale Air Force Base, Louisiana, Aug. 4, 2025. Attendees had the chance to watch the K-9 unit in action and ask questions directly to the handlers. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Hailey Farrell)

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 U.S. Air Force Airman Janorris Sejour, 2nd Security Forces Squadron patrolman, wears the red man training suit to teach children about defensive tactics training

Aug 06 2025

Building relationships behind the badge

Senior Airman Hailey Farrell

U.S. Air Force Airman Janorris Sejour, 2nd Security Forces Squadron patrolman, wears the red man training suit to teach children about defensive tactics training during National Night Out at Barksdale Air Force Base, Louisiana, Aug. 4, 2025. Airmen in the 2nd SFS and other first responder units came together during National Night Out to build and strengthen bonds with the community through demonstrations, activities and food. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Hailey Farrell)

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U.S. Air Force Master Sgt. Jasmine Tanner, Military and Family Readiness Center readiness noncommissioned officer in charge, gives a post-deployment brief to Barksdale Airmen at Barksdale Air Force Base, Louisiana, Aug. 6, 2025. Post-deployment briefings offer Airmen the opportunity to learn how to better reintegrate themselves, and resources to help them manage their finances and mental health. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Aaron Hill) U.S. Air Force Airmen with the 2nd Bomb Wing attend a financial planning class offered by the Military and Family Readiness Center at Barksdale Air Force Base, Louisiana, Aug. 7, 2025. Financial advice is one of the many services Airmen can receive from the Military and Family Readiness Center. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Aaron Hill) U.S. Air Force Master Sgt. Jasmine Tanner, Military and Family Readiness Center readiness noncommissioned officer in charge, gives a post deployment brief to Barksdale Airmen at Barksdale Air Force Base, Louisiana, Aug. 6, 2025. Post deployment briefs bring together resources from different agencies to help Airmen reintegrate from deployment. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Aaron Hill) U.S. Air Force Senior Airman Jordan Bradley, 2nd Force Support Squadron commander support staff technician, briefs Barksdale Airmen during a post-deployment brief at Barksdale Air Force Base, Louisiana, Aug. 6, 2025. Post-deployment briefing give Airmen the necessary points of contact they need to help handle reintegration after deployment. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Aaron Hill) Mike Tucci, Military and Family Readiness Center personal financial counselor, gives Barksdale Airmen a post-deployment briefing at Barksdale Air Force Base, Louisiana, Aug. 6, 2025. Financial advice is one of the many services Airmen can receive from the Military and Family Readiness Center. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Aaron Hill) U.S. Air Force Airman Janorris Sejour, 2nd Security Forces Squadron patrolman, wears the red man training suit to teach children about defensive tactics training U.S. Air Force Senior Airman Richard Stiller, 2nd Security Forces Squadron combat arms training and maintenance instructor, demonstrates how to disassemble a weapon U.S. Air Force Senior Airman Richard Stiller, 2nd Security Forces Squadron combat arms training and maintenance instructor, explains how CATM oversees weapons maintenance and repair U.S. Air Force Senior Airman Anthony Cruz, 2nd Security Forces Squadron counter-small unmanned aircraft systems training noncommissioned officer in charge, operates a counter-small unmanned aircraft system U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Cody Wilson, 2nd Security Forces Squadron military working dog handler and Staff Sgt. Brandon Calwile, 2nd SFS MWD trainer, perform a controlled aggression demonstration U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Christian Alston, 2nd Security Forces Squadron military working dog handler, explains how military working dogs are trained U.S. Air Force Airman Janorris Sejour, 2nd Security Forces Squadron patrolman, wears the red man training suit to teach children about defensive tactics training

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