2nd Operations Group 

MISSION: “Develop and provide combat-ready B-52 aircrew in support of nuclear deterrence and global operations SAFE…SECURE…EFFECTIVE…to support the President of the United States and Combatant Commanders.”

VISION: “American Airmen with special trust and responsibility for the most powerful weapons in our Nation’s arsenal…an elite, highly disciplined team.”

Priorities: Mission, Airmen, Pride

 

Achievements:

 

  • Commander in Chief Installation Excellence Certificate of Recognition
  • Brigadier General Castle Award/Fairchild Trophy
  • AFGSC Aviation Resource Management (ARM) Award
  • AFGSC General Jumper Award for Excellence in Integration Warfighting
  • AFGSC Chief of Safety Aircrew Distinction Award

(Current as of September 2018)

 

 

2nd Operations Support Squadron 

MISSION: “A diverse organization maximizing the B-52's combat and training capabilities to support worldwide operations at a moment's notice.”

PRIORITIES: Maintain Focus on excellence, Improve warfighting support, Foster a mentor/leadership environment

 

ACHIEVEMENTS

  • AFGSC Jumper Electronic Weapons Award
  • AFGSC ISR Unit of the Year
  • AFGSC Best OSS Crew
  • 2017 CINC Installation Excellence Award
  • Brigadier General Castle Award/Fairchild Trophy
  • DoD National Military Intelligence Foundation Award

(Current as of September 2018)

 

 

 

11th Bomb Squadron 

 

MISSION: Provide frontline units with the highest quality B-52 aviators capable of maintaining the highest standards of conduct and performance required to assume the nation’s special trust and responsibility for the world’s most powerful weapons.

VISION: A TFE team of elite, highly disciplined professionals who grow and develop the world’s best Airmen who are expertly prepared to assume the special trust and responsibility for the world’s most powerful weapons and worthy to carry on our historic heritage.

PRIORITIES: Lead People: Take care of families, Develop great work environment/relationships, Grow great decision makers

Execute FTU Mission: Teamwork – TFE, shops, officer, and enlisted, disciplined professionalism 

Pride, Ownership, Heritage: Teach the B-52 history and heritage, On/off duty relationships and events

(Current as of September 2018)

 

 

20th Bomb Squadron 

 MISSION: “We stand ready to fly and fight because the world is our AOR. When called upon, we’ll accept nothing less than victory.”

          VISION: “American Airmen with special trust and responsibility for the most powerful weapons in our Nation’s arsenal…an elite, highly disciplined team…a model command.”

 

 

96th Bomb Squadron 

MISSION: "Provide worldwide combat capability with a force of B-52 aircraft, aircrews, and operations personnel supporting JCS nuclear and conventional taskings, capable of projecting B-52 global firepower at a moment’s notice, anytime, anywhere. First to Bomb!"

VISION: "The Red Devils – A team of preeminent war fighters, first in defense for America."

 

 

  • Welcome to the BUFF

    Nearly 30 Airmen sit in a small auditorium, all wearing in green flight suits. Most of them are quiet, waiting for something to happen. They are surrounded by white walls, covered in pictures of aircraft, symbols of old military units and Honor Boards. Suddenly a loud voice yells “Room, tench hut!”

  • Air power from the tower

    A proficient and highly functional air traffic control tower is a cornerstone to the ever ready fleet of B-52H Stratofortresses here at Barksdale, but the cornerstone of the air traffic control tower is the cohesion of the Airmen who work atop the tower.

  • 96th BS remembers the flight around the world

    Over twenty five years ago, Aug 1, 1994, the 96th Bomb Squadron flew a mission that took two B-52H Stratofortresses around the world.The mission had the two bombers, Storm 1 and Storm 2, hit a target in the Middle East and return to Barksdale by circling the earth, proving that the B-52 can hit any

  • Aircrew flight equipment: The right equipment for a global mission

    Airmen with the 2nd Operations Support Squadron aircrew flight equipment flight line section work around the clock to revise, equip and maintain modules designed to bring aircrew back home in case of survival situation. Survival modules are a self-sustaining lifeline designed provide the aircrew

  • Love of flying: a rare reunion for pilot couple

    The Barksdale Defenders of Liberty Air and Space Show, brought together over 80,000 families and spectators from the Ark-La-Tex region May 18 and 19, 2019 to witness a full weekend of military and civilian aircraft performances and displays. For one Air Force family, a trip to the air show held more

  • Barksdale Airmen return home

    Airmen from the 96th Bomb Squadron and the 2nd Maintenance Squadron returned after a six-month deployment to Anderson Air Force Base, Guam in support of U.S. Pacific Command’s Continuous Bomber Presence.

  • Managing a Hurricane Evacuation

    Bombers, fighters and refuelers filled the flight line as they seek refuge from force of nature named Hurricane Florence. After the all-clear from their home bases, they departed just as organized as they arrived.