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.

A B-52H Stratofortress takes off during vapor purge testing at Barksdale Air Force Base, La., April 16, 2024. During flight, sensors inside the jet continue to run and record as a chemical vapor simulant previously injected into the cabin begins to clear out from the aircraft. (U.S. Air Force Photo by Senior Airman Seth Watson)

May 02 2024

Next Generation Aircrew Protection Team completes vapor purge testing on B-52

Senior Airman Seth Watson

A B-52H Stratofortress takes off during vapor purge testing at Barksdale Air Force Base, La., April 16, 2024. During flight, sensors inside the jet continue to run and record as a chemical vapor simulant previously injected into the cabin begins to clear out from the aircraft. (U.S. Air Force Photo by Senior Airman Seth Watson)

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 Capt. Kevan Thomas, 49th Test and Evaluation Squadron pilot, starts the engines on a B-52H Stratofortress in preparation for vapor purge testing at Barksdale Air Force Base, La., April 16, 2024. Following engine start up, the Next Generation Aircrew Protection team begins injecting a chemical vapor stimulant into the cabin of the jet. (U.S. Air Force Photo by Senior Airman Seth Watson)

May 02 2024

Next Generation Aircrew Protection Team completes vapor purge testing on B-52

Senior Airman Seth Watson

Capt. Kevan Thomas, 49th Test and Evaluation Squadron pilot, starts the engines on a B-52H Stratofortress in preparation for vapor purge testing at Barksdale Air Force Base, La., April 16, 2024. Following engine start up, the Next Generation Aircrew Protection team begins injecting a chemical vapor stimulant into the cabin of the jet. (U.S. Air Force Photo by Senior Airman Seth Watson)

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 The Next Generation Aircrew Protection team inject a chemical vapor simulant into the cabin of a B-52H Stratofortress as part of vapor purge testing at Barksdale Air Force Base, La., April 16, 2024. Sensors inside the plane continuously measure the amount of simulant in the air which is then documented by the test team. (U.S. Air Force Photo by Senior Airman Seth Watson)

May 02 2024

Next Generation Aircrew Protection Team completes vapor purge testing on B-52

Senior Airman Seth Watson

The Next Generation Aircrew Protection team inject a chemical vapor simulant into the cabin of a B-52H Stratofortress as part of vapor purge testing at Barksdale Air Force Base, La., April 16, 2024. Sensors inside the plane continuously measure the amount of simulant in the air which is then documented by the test team. (U.S. Air Force Photo by Senior Airman Seth Watson)

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 Personnel from seven different organizations pose for a group photo prior to conducting vapor purge testing on a B-52H Stratofortress at Barksdale Air Force Base, La., April 16, 2024. Aircraft vapor purge testing provides critical information on how long it takes an aircraft to purge hazardous chemical vapor and replace it with toxicologically safe, breathable air. (U.S. Air Force Photo by Senior Airman Seth Watson)

May 02 2024

Next Generation Aircrew Protection Team completes vapor purge testing on B-52

Senior Airman Seth Watson

Personnel from seven different organizations pose for a group photo prior to conducting vapor purge testing on a B-52H Stratofortress at Barksdale Air Force Base, La., April 16, 2024. Aircraft vapor purge testing provides critical information on how long it takes an aircraft to purge hazardous chemical vapor and replace it with toxicologically safe, breathable air. (U.S. Air Force Photo by Senior Airman Seth Watson)

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 Senior Airman Justin Whitehead, 2nd Aircraft Maintenance Squadron crew chief, Capt. Joshua Benard, 20th Bomb Squadron radar navigator, and Capt. Stephen O’Donnell, 20th Bomb Squadron electron warfare navigator, prepare to load a drag chute into a B-52H Stratofortress after landing at Chennault International Airport, La., during exercise Bayou Vigilance April 12, 2024. This exercise was conducted with a focus on the safe and secure handling of assets and capabilities that comprise the nuclear triad. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Nicole Ledbetter)

Apr 17 2024

Barksdale conducts exercise Bayou Vigilance

SrA Nicole Ledbetter

Senior Airman Justin Whitehead, 2nd Aircraft Maintenance Squadron crew chief, Capt. Joshua Benard, 20th Bomb Squadron radar navigator, and Capt. Stephen O’Donnell, 20th Bomb Squadron electron warfare navigator, prepare to load a drag chute into a B-52H Stratofortress after landing at Chennault International Airport, La., during exercise Bayou Vigilance April 12, 2024. This exercise was conducted with a focus on the safe and secure handling of assets and capabilities that comprise the nuclear triad. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Nicole Ledbetter)

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 Senior Airman Justin Whitehead, 2nd Aircraft Maintenance Squadron crew chief, Capt. Joshua Benard, 20th Bomb Squadron radar navigator, and Capt. Stephen O’Donnell, 20th Bomb Squadron electron warfare navigator, line up stairs to a B-52H Stratofortress as they prepare to load a drag chute at Chennault International Airport, La., April 12, 2024. This was part of exercise Bayou Vigilance, which is held to enhance safety, security, and reliability of the bomber leg of the U.S. nuclear triad. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Nicole Ledbetter)

Apr 17 2024

Barksdale conducts exercise Bayou Vigilance

SrA Nicole Ledbetter

Senior Airman Justin Whitehead, 2nd Aircraft Maintenance Squadron crew chief, Capt. Joshua Benard, 20th Bomb Squadron radar navigator, and Capt. Stephen O’Donnell, 20th Bomb Squadron electron warfare navigator, line up stairs to a B-52H Stratofortress as they prepare to load a drag chute at Chennault International Airport, La., April 12, 2024. This was part of exercise Bayou Vigilance, which is held to enhance safety, security, and reliability of the bomber leg of the U.S. nuclear triad. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Nicole Ledbetter)

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 A B-52H Stratofortress assigned to the 96th Bomb Squadron, Barksdale Air Force Base, La. taxis at Chennault International Airport, La., as part of exercise Bayou Vigilance April 12, 2024. Exercise Bayou Vigilance is held to assure our Allies and partners that we are ready to execute nuclear operations and global strike anytime, anywhere, to deter, and if necessary, respond to a strategic attack. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Nicole Ledbetter)

Apr 17 2024

Barksdale conducts exercise Bayou Vigilance

SrA Nicole Ledbetter

A B-52H Stratofortress assigned to the 96th Bomb Squadron, Barksdale Air Force Base, La. taxis at Chennault International Airport, La., as part of exercise Bayou Vigilance April 12, 2024. Exercise Bayou Vigilance is held to assure our Allies and partners that we are ready to execute nuclear operations and global strike anytime, anywhere, to deter, and if necessary, respond to a strategic attack. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Nicole Ledbetter)

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 A B-52H Stratofortress assigned to the 96th Bomb Squadron, Barksdale Air Force Base, La. lands at Chennault International Airport, La., as part of exercise Bayou Vigilance April 12, 2024. Exercises like this enable aircrew to maintain high readiness and proficiency while validating the always-ready, global strike capability. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Nicole Ledbetter)

Apr 17 2024

Barksdale conducts exercise Bayou Vigilance

SrA Nicole Ledbetter

A B-52H Stratofortress assigned to the 96th Bomb Squadron, Barksdale Air Force Base, La. lands at Chennault International Airport, La., as part of exercise Bayou Vigilance April 12, 2024. Exercises like this enable aircrew to maintain high readiness and proficiency while validating the always-ready, global strike capability. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Nicole Ledbetter)

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 Conference attendees pose for a group photo inside a hangar, with a B-52 in the background.

Apr 17 2024

Continuing a New START: AFGSC hosts internal workshop on US arms control treaty

Airman 1st Class Rhea Beil

Air Force Global Strike Command hosted a workshop at Barksdale Air Force Base, La. centered around the command’s continued implementation of the New START Treaty, April 3, 2024. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Rhea Beil)

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 Joseph Henson, a lineman with Million Air, marshals a B-52H Stratofortress assigned to 96th Bomb Squadron, Barksdale Air Force Base, La. at Chennault International Airport, La., as part of exercise Bayou Vigilance April 12, 2024.

Apr 15 2024

Barksdale conducts exercise Bayou Vigilance

SrA Nicole Ledbetter

Joseph Henson, a lineman with Million Air, marshals a B-52H Stratofortress assigned to 96th Bomb Squadron, Barksdale Air Force Base, La. at Chennault International Airport, La., as part of exercise Bayou Vigilance April 12, 2024. This exercise allowed aircrew to test their readiness operations and training by working with local partners at an unfamiliar airfield. (Air Force photo by Senior Airman Nicole Ledbetter)

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 Patriot Day

Apr 15 2024

Patriot Day

Staff Sgt. Haley N. Blevins

An Airman and a Guardian render a salute during the singing of the National Anthem at the 9/11 Patriot Day ceremony held at Buckley Space Force Base, Colo., Sept. 11, 2023. During the ceremony, members from Buckley SFB honored the lives of those lost and the courage and bravery of the first responders who tirelessly worked to save lives. (U.S. Space Force photo by Staff Sgt. Haley N. Blevins)

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 B-52H Stratofortresses receive maintenance during exercise Bayou Vigilance on April 3, 2024 at Barksdale Air Force Base, La.

Apr 15 2024

Barksdale conducts exercise Bayou Vigilance

Airman 1st Class Laiken King

B-52H Stratofortresses receive maintenance during exercise Bayou Vigilance on April 3, 2024 at Barksdale Air Force Base, La. The Vigilance series exercises promote resilience, innovation, competitiveness and process improvement, all talents required to address today’s complex challenges. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Laiken King)

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A B-52H Stratofortress takes off during vapor purge testing at Barksdale Air Force Base, La., April 16, 2024. During flight, sensors inside the jet continue to run and record as a chemical vapor simulant previously injected into the cabin begins to clear out from the aircraft. (U.S. Air Force Photo by Senior Airman Seth Watson) Capt. Kevan Thomas, 49th Test and Evaluation Squadron pilot, starts the engines on a B-52H Stratofortress in preparation for vapor purge testing at Barksdale Air Force Base, La., April 16, 2024. Following engine start up, the Next Generation Aircrew Protection team begins injecting a chemical vapor stimulant into the cabin of the jet. (U.S. Air Force Photo by Senior Airman Seth Watson) The Next Generation Aircrew Protection team inject a chemical vapor simulant into the cabin of a B-52H Stratofortress as part of vapor purge testing at Barksdale Air Force Base, La., April 16, 2024. Sensors inside the plane continuously measure the amount of simulant in the air which is then documented by the test team. (U.S. Air Force Photo by Senior Airman Seth Watson) Personnel from seven different organizations pose for a group photo prior to conducting vapor purge testing on a B-52H Stratofortress at Barksdale Air Force Base, La., April 16, 2024. Aircraft vapor purge testing provides critical information on how long it takes an aircraft to purge hazardous chemical vapor and replace it with toxicologically safe, breathable air. (U.S. Air Force Photo by Senior Airman Seth Watson) Senior Airman Justin Whitehead, 2nd Aircraft Maintenance Squadron crew chief, Capt. Joshua Benard, 20th Bomb Squadron radar navigator, and Capt. Stephen O’Donnell, 20th Bomb Squadron electron warfare navigator, prepare to load a drag chute into a B-52H Stratofortress after landing at Chennault International Airport, La., during exercise Bayou Vigilance April 12, 2024. This exercise was conducted with a focus on the safe and secure handling of assets and capabilities that comprise the nuclear triad. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Nicole Ledbetter) Senior Airman Justin Whitehead, 2nd Aircraft Maintenance Squadron crew chief, Capt. Joshua Benard, 20th Bomb Squadron radar navigator, and Capt. Stephen O’Donnell, 20th Bomb Squadron electron warfare navigator, line up stairs to a B-52H Stratofortress as they prepare to load a drag chute at Chennault International Airport, La., April 12, 2024. This was part of exercise Bayou Vigilance, which is held to enhance safety, security, and reliability of the bomber leg of the U.S. nuclear triad. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Nicole Ledbetter) A B-52H Stratofortress assigned to the 96th Bomb Squadron, Barksdale Air Force Base, La. taxis at Chennault International Airport, La., as part of exercise Bayou Vigilance April 12, 2024. Exercise Bayou Vigilance is held to assure our Allies and partners that we are ready to execute nuclear operations and global strike anytime, anywhere, to deter, and if necessary, respond to a strategic attack. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Nicole Ledbetter) A B-52H Stratofortress assigned to the 96th Bomb Squadron, Barksdale Air Force Base, La. lands at Chennault International Airport, La., as part of exercise Bayou Vigilance April 12, 2024. Exercises like this enable aircrew to maintain high readiness and proficiency while validating the always-ready, global strike capability. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Nicole Ledbetter) Conference attendees pose for a group photo inside a hangar, with a B-52 in the background. Joseph Henson, a lineman with Million Air, marshals a B-52H Stratofortress assigned to 96th Bomb Squadron, Barksdale Air Force Base, La. at Chennault International Airport, La., as part of exercise Bayou Vigilance April 12, 2024. Patriot Day B-52H Stratofortresses receive maintenance during exercise Bayou Vigilance on April 3, 2024 at Barksdale Air Force Base, La.

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