News

Nov. 24, 2025
Adopt an Airman builds lasting bonds for new Airmen

From the moment Airmen begin their career in the military, they face a rapidly changing and complex environment that can feel unfamiliar. For the Airmen who are away from home, often for the first time, these changes can make adjusting to their first assignment even harder.
Nov. 21, 2025
First stop as Chief of Staff of the Air Force: AFGSC

Air Force Chief of Staff Gen. Ken Wilsbach & his wife, Mrs. Wilsbach, visited AFGSC, Nov. 19, for immersions into the command’s mission & modernization programs. This initial immersion, Wilsbach’s 1st official base visit as CSAF, underscored the command's pivotal role in the nation’s security.
Nov. 20, 2025
2nd Bomb Wing Establishes Certified Calibration Lab to Enhance Nuclear Response Capability

Barksdale Air Force Base is on track to establish a certified calibration lab for Ludlum radiation meters, making it the only base in Air Force Global Strike Command with this capability and one of two across the Department of War.
Sept. 9, 2025
Barksdale leadership runs first SNCO preparation course

Last week, the 2nd Bomb Wing hosted its first senior noncommissioned officer preparation course aimed at equipping the next wave of new SNCOs to help them shift into a new level of leadership.
Aug. 27, 2025
An Airman comes home: From homelessness to the American Dream

Where someone begins in life doesn't always determine where they will go. For one Airman, a childhood marked by hardship became the foundation for strength, and ultimately, led him from homelessness to military service and U.S. citizenship.
Aug. 20, 2025
Military and community, building partnerships that last

Serving the nation is vital, and so is serving the community. That’s why Barksdale Air Force Base partners with local leaders through the Honorary Commander program, pairing them with commanders from units within the 2nd Bomb Wing to bridge the military-civilian gap and build lasting relationships.
Aug. 13, 2025
Beyond the Homecoming: How the MFRC helps Airmen thrive after Deployment

Returning from a deployment is often imagined as a joyful reunion, but the reality can be far more complex. For many Airmen, the shift from the operational mindset back to family life brings unexpected challenges.
Aug. 6, 2025
Building relationships behind the badge

At Barksdale Air Force Base, the dedicated Airmen of the 2nd Security Forces Squadron and other first responder units came together during a neighborhood event to build and strengthen bonds with the community they serve and protect.
July 28, 2025
Bossier City Native Takes Command of 2nd Bomb Wing

A Northwest Louisiana native became the commander of the Air Force's largest bomb wing during a ceremony today.
July 22, 2025
From the Frontlines to the Flightline: 96th BS Celebrates 107 Years by Honoring Heroic Leader

The 96th Bomb Squadron celebrated on July 18, in anticipation of the 107th anniversary of their first combat bombardment, with a ceremony honoring its heritage and operational legacy. During the event, the unit officially dedicated the Summersett Auditorium to a former World War I squadron