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. Airmen, assigned to the 2nd Maintenance Squadron, roll a B-52 Stratofortress towbar prototype into position during a demonstration at Barksdale Air Force Base, Louisiana, Sept. 10, 2024. The demonstration included assembly, transport and towing capabilities of the new prototype. If adopted, the new towbar could reduce readiness and mobility requirement problems inherent in current Agile Combat Employment efforts. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Master Sgt. Ted Daigle)
U.S. Airmen, assigned to the 307th Maintenance Squadron, and a U.S. Air Force civilian employees assemble a B-52 Stratofortress towbar prototype during a demonstration of its capabilities at Barksdale Air Force Base, Louisiana, Sept. 10, 2024. The new prototype was created in response to a request for a towbar that can meet the speed and readiness requirements inherent in Agile Combat Employment efforts. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Master Sgt. Ted Daigle)
From left, a U.S. Airman from the 307th Maintenance Squadron and a U.S. Air Force civilian employee assemble a B-52 Stratofortress towbar prototype at Barksdale Air Force Base, Louisiana, Sept. 10, 2024. The individuals working on the towbar helped demonstrate the prototype’s capabilities, which include reduced assembly time and a smaller footprint than the current towbar. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Master Sgt. Ted Daigle)
U.S. Airmen, Air Force Global Strike Command officials, and visitors from Louisiana Tech University gather around a new B-52 Stratofortress towbar prototype prior to a demonstration of its capabilities at Barksdale Air Force Base, Louisiana, Sept. 10, 2024. The prototype, an AFGSC initiative, was designed in a collaboration between Louisiana Tech engineering students, and AFGSC’s innovation arm called STRIKEWERX. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Master Sgt. Ted Daigle)
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)

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