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.

Medics perform CPR on simulated patient
defibrillator used for training
defibrillator used for training
Medics treat a simulated patient
CMSgt Booth posing for bio photo
Photo of CMSgt Huey Watson
Aaron R. Fisher poses for his official portrait.
An Airman assigned to the 5th Civil Engineer Squadron plows snow on the flight line during the Exercise Prairie Vigilance/Bayou Vigilance 24-2 (PV/BV) at Minot Air Force Base, North Dakota, Jan. 7, 2024. Exercises such as PV/BV enhance skills such as resilience, competitiveness, innovation and process improvement. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Alyssa Bankston)
Members of Team Minot load a Air-Launched Cruise Missiles onto a B-52H Stratofortress during operation Prarie/Bayou Vigilance 24-2 at Minot Air Force Base, North Dakota Dec. 6, 2024. As routine training missions, the vigilance series ehances the safety, security, and reliability of the bomber leg of the U.S. nuclear triad. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Luis Gomez)
Defenders from the 5th Security Forces Squadron sweep of the flight line during a purge in support of Exercise Prairie Vigilance/Bayou Vigilance 24-2 at Minot Air Force Base, North Dakota, Jan. 5, 2024. A “purge” consists of a team of defenders sweeping the flightline for any hazardous material and securing the area. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Alexander Nottingham)
Two Airmen assigned to the 5th Maintenance Group move hazard cones during Exercise Prairie Vigilance/Bayou Vigilance (PV/BV) 24-2 at Minot Air Force Base, North Dakota, Jan. 5, 2024. Exercises such as PV/BV ensure Team Minot Airmen stay proficient in a variety of key operational skills. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Evan Lichtenhan)
Robot Dog standing waiting for next command

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