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.

This graphic was created to announce the activation of the 20th and 96th Bomber Generation Squadrons on Sept. 10, 2024 at Barksdale Air Force Base, La. (U.S. Air Force graphic by Senior Airman Seth Watson)

Sep 10 2024

Barksdale enhances combat readiness with new Bomber Generation Squadrons

Senior Airman Seth Watson

This graphic was created to announce the activation of the 20th and 96th Bomber Generation Squadrons on Sept. 10, 2024 at Barksdale Air Force Base, La. (U.S. Air Force graphic by Senior Airman Seth Watson)

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 MSgt Dion Smith, loading standardization crew chief from the 2nd Maintenance Group, briefs Curtis "50 Cent" Jackson on the weapons employed by the B-52H Stratofortress during a tour at Barksdale Air Force Base, La., July 18, 2024.

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Senior Airman Nia Jacobs

MSgt Dion Smith, loading standardization crew chief from the 2nd Maintenance Group, briefs Curtis "50 Cent" Jackson on the weapons employed by the B-52H Stratofortress during a tour at Barksdale Air Force Base, La., July 18, 2024. During the tour, 50 Cent learned about the B-52 mission and met with Airmen from the 2nd Bomb Wing. (U.S. Air Force Photo by SrA Nia Jacobs)

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 Airmen and guests attend a ribbon-cutting ceremony for the new 2nd Communications Squadron consolidated facility at Barksdale Air Force Base, Aug. 28, 2024. The new communications building marks a significant upgrade for the squadron, replacing old, deteriorating structures with a modern facility. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Aaron Hill)

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Airman 1st Class Aaron Hill

Airmen and guests attend a ribbon-cutting ceremony for the new 2nd Communications Squadron consolidated facility at Barksdale Air Force Base, Aug. 28, 2024. The new communications building marks a significant upgrade for the squadron, replacing old, deteriorating structures with a modern facility. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Aaron Hill)

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 Col. Michael Maginness, 2nd Bomb Wing commander, gives remarks during the 2nd Communications Building ribbon-cutting ceremony at Barksdale Air Force Base, Aug. 28, 2024. The new 2nd CS building will allow Barksdale to press into the next century of communication warfare. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Aaron Hill)

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Airman 1st Class Aaron Hill

Col. Michael Maginness, 2nd Bomb Wing commander, gives remarks during the 2nd Communications Building ribbon-cutting ceremony at Barksdale Air Force Base, Aug. 28, 2024. The new 2nd CS building will allow Barksdale to press into the next century of communication warfare. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Aaron Hill)

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 Col. Michael Maginness, 2nd Bomb Wing commander, Eric Barkley, President of Barksdale Forward, Lt. Col. Jennifer Jones, 2nd Communications Squadron commander, and Chief Master Sgt. Sylvetris Hlongwane, 2nd BW command chief, partake in the cutting of the ribbon at the ribbon-cutting ceremony for the new 2nd Communications Squadron consolidated facility at Barksdale Air Force Base, Aug. 28, 2024. Ribbon cuttings are ceremonies that inaugurate the opening of a new building or business. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Aaron Hill)

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Airman 1st Class Aaron Hill

Col. Michael Maginness, 2nd Bomb Wing commander, Eric Barkley, President of Barksdale Forward, Lt. Col. Jennifer Jones, 2nd Communications Squadron commander, and Chief Master Sgt. Sylvetris Hlongwane, 2nd BW command chief, partake in the cutting of the ribbon at the ribbon-cutting ceremony for the new 2nd Communications Squadron consolidated facility at Barksdale Air Force Base, Aug. 28, 2024. Ribbon cuttings are ceremonies that inaugurate the opening of a new building or business. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Aaron Hill)

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 Lt. Col. Jennifer Jones, 2nd Communications Squadron commander, gives her remarks at the ribbon-cutting ceremony for the new 2nd CS consolidated facility at Barksdale Air Force Base, Aug. 28, 2024. The grand opening of the new facility is a milestone that represents a new chapter for all of team Barksdale. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Aaron Hill)

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Airman 1st Class Aaron Hill

Lt. Col. Jennifer Jones, 2nd Communications Squadron commander, gives her remarks at the ribbon-cutting ceremony for the new 2nd CS consolidated facility at Barksdale Air Force Base, Aug. 28, 2024. The grand opening of the new facility is a milestone that represents a new chapter for all of team Barksdale. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Aaron Hill)

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 The 2nd Communications Squadron consolidated facility held a ribbon-cutting ceremony to mark the opening of the new location at Barksdale Air Force Base, Aug. 28, 2024. The new building is equipped to handle the increased demands and growing personnel numbers, providing a robust infrastructure to support future operations. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Aaron Hill)

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Airman 1st Class Aaron Hill

The 2nd Communications Squadron consolidated facility held a ribbon-cutting ceremony to mark the opening of the new location at Barksdale Air Force Base, Aug. 28, 2024. The new building is equipped to handle the increased demands and growing personnel numbers, providing a robust infrastructure to support future operations. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Aaron Hill)

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 Airmen from the emergency management support team scan each other for radioactive contamination during exercise Bayou Guarantee at Barksdale Air Force Base, La., August 14, 2024. During exercise Bayou Guarantee, participants are tasked with responding to a simulated major incident on or off base involving Department of Defense assets. (U.S. Air Force Photo by Senior Airman Seth Watson)

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Senior Airman Seth Watson

Airmen from the emergency management support team scan each other for radioactive contamination during exercise Bayou Guarantee at Barksdale Air Force Base, La., August 14, 2024. During exercise Bayou Guarantee, participants are tasked with responding to a simulated major incident on or off base involving Department of Defense assets. (U.S. Air Force Photo by Senior Airman Seth Watson)

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 Airman 1st Class Ruban Ortiz from the emergency management support team sets up a radiation survey meter during exercise Bayou Guarantee at Barksdale Air Force Base, La., August 14, 2024. Radiation survey meters allow operators to check for radioactive contamination and ambient radiation in the environment, personnel and equipment. (U.S. Air Force Photo by Senior Airman Seth Watson)

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Senior Airman Seth Watson

Airman 1st Class Ruban Ortiz from the emergency management support team sets up a radiation survey meter during exercise Bayou Guarantee at Barksdale Air Force Base, La., August 14, 2024. Radiation survey meters allow operators to check for radioactive contamination and ambient radiation in the environment, personnel and equipment. (U.S. Air Force Photo by Senior Airman Seth Watson)

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 Bioenvironmental engineering specialists issue electronic personal dosimeters to the emergency management support team during exercise Bayou Guarantee at Barksdale Air Force Base, La., August 14, 2024. Exercise Bayou Guarantee provides an opportunity for Airmen to practice and simulate their response to major incidents involving Department of Defense assets that could occur on or near Barksdale Air Force Base. (U.S. Air Force Photo by Senior Airman Seth Watson)

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Senior Airman Seth Watson

Bioenvironmental engineering specialists issue electronic personal dosimeters to the emergency management support team during exercise Bayou Guarantee at Barksdale Air Force Base, La., August 14, 2024. Exercise Bayou Guarantee provides an opportunity for Airmen to practice and simulate their response to major incidents involving Department of Defense assets that could occur on or near Barksdale Air Force Base. (U.S. Air Force Photo by Senior Airman Seth Watson)

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 Bioenvironmental engineering specialists give an electronic personal dosimeter briefing during exercise Bayou Guarantee at Barksdale Air Force Base, La., August 14, 2024. EPDs give responders immediate feedback about any potential radiation they may be exposed to. (U.S. Air Force Photo by Senior Airman Seth Watson)

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Senior Airman Seth Watson

Bioenvironmental engineering specialists give an electronic personal dosimeter briefing during exercise Bayou Guarantee at Barksdale Air Force Base, La., August 14, 2024. EPDs give responders immediate feedback about any potential radiation they may be exposed to. (U.S. Air Force Photo by Senior Airman Seth Watson)

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 An Australian Air Force KC-30A Multi-Role Tanker Transport arrives at Barksdale Air Force Base, Louisiana, June 21, 2024. The jet arrived after refueling a B-52 Stratofortress as part of a training mission to get U.S. Airmen certified on the tanker. The effort highlighted interoperability between the two services and helped solidify the B-52’s role in assuring allies in the Pacific region. (U.S. Air Force by Senior Master Sgt. Ted Daigle)

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Senior Master Sgt. Theodore Daig

An Australian Air Force KC-30A Multi-Role Tanker Transport arrives at Barksdale Air Force Base, Louisiana, June 21, 2024. The jet arrived after refueling a B-52 Stratofortress as part of a training mission to get U.S. Airmen certified on the tanker. The effort highlighted interoperability between the two services and helped solidify the B-52’s role in assuring allies in the Pacific region. (U.S. Air Force by Senior Master Sgt. Ted Daigle)

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This graphic was created to announce the activation of the 20th and 96th Bomber Generation Squadrons on Sept. 10, 2024 at Barksdale Air Force Base, La. (U.S. Air Force graphic by Senior Airman Seth Watson) MSgt Dion Smith, loading standardization crew chief from the 2nd Maintenance Group, briefs Curtis "50 Cent" Jackson on the weapons employed by the B-52H Stratofortress during a tour at Barksdale Air Force Base, La., July 18, 2024. Airmen and guests attend a ribbon-cutting ceremony for the new 2nd Communications Squadron consolidated facility at Barksdale Air Force Base, Aug. 28, 2024. The new communications building marks a significant upgrade for the squadron, replacing old, deteriorating structures with a modern facility. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Aaron Hill) Col. Michael Maginness, 2nd Bomb Wing commander, gives remarks during the 2nd Communications Building ribbon-cutting ceremony at Barksdale Air Force Base, Aug. 28, 2024. The new 2nd CS building will allow Barksdale to press into the next century of communication warfare. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Aaron Hill) Col. Michael Maginness, 2nd Bomb Wing commander, Eric Barkley, President of Barksdale Forward, Lt. Col. Jennifer Jones, 2nd Communications Squadron commander, and Chief Master Sgt. Sylvetris Hlongwane, 2nd BW command chief, partake in the cutting of the ribbon at the ribbon-cutting ceremony for the new 2nd Communications Squadron consolidated facility at Barksdale Air Force Base, Aug. 28, 2024. Ribbon cuttings are ceremonies that inaugurate the opening of a new building or business. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Aaron Hill) Lt. Col. Jennifer Jones, 2nd Communications Squadron commander, gives her remarks at the ribbon-cutting ceremony for the new 2nd CS consolidated facility at Barksdale Air Force Base, Aug. 28, 2024. The grand opening of the new facility is a milestone that represents a new chapter for all of team Barksdale. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Aaron Hill) The 2nd Communications Squadron consolidated facility held a ribbon-cutting ceremony to mark the opening of the new location at Barksdale Air Force Base, Aug. 28, 2024. The new building is equipped to handle the increased demands and growing personnel numbers, providing a robust infrastructure to support future operations. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Aaron Hill) Airmen from the emergency management support team scan each other for radioactive contamination during exercise Bayou Guarantee at Barksdale Air Force Base, La., August 14, 2024. During exercise Bayou Guarantee, participants are tasked with responding to a simulated major incident on or off base involving Department of Defense assets. (U.S. Air Force Photo by Senior Airman Seth Watson) Airman 1st Class Ruban Ortiz from the emergency management support team sets up a radiation survey meter during exercise Bayou Guarantee at Barksdale Air Force Base, La., August 14, 2024. Radiation survey meters allow operators to check for radioactive contamination and ambient radiation in the environment, personnel and equipment. (U.S. Air Force Photo by Senior Airman Seth Watson) Bioenvironmental engineering specialists issue electronic personal dosimeters to the emergency management support team during exercise Bayou Guarantee at Barksdale Air Force Base, La., August 14, 2024. Exercise Bayou Guarantee provides an opportunity for Airmen to practice and simulate their response to major incidents involving Department of Defense assets that could occur on or near Barksdale Air Force Base. (U.S. Air Force Photo by Senior Airman Seth Watson) Bioenvironmental engineering specialists give an electronic personal dosimeter briefing during exercise Bayou Guarantee at Barksdale Air Force Base, La., August 14, 2024. EPDs give responders immediate feedback about any potential radiation they may be exposed to. (U.S. Air Force Photo by Senior Airman Seth Watson) An Australian Air Force KC-30A Multi-Role Tanker Transport arrives at Barksdale Air Force Base, Louisiana, June 21, 2024. The jet arrived after refueling a B-52 Stratofortress as part of a training mission to get U.S. Airmen certified on the tanker. The effort highlighted interoperability between the two services and helped solidify the B-52’s role in assuring allies in the Pacific region. (U.S. Air Force by Senior Master Sgt. Ted Daigle)

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