UPCOMING EVENTS

The United States Air Force Air Demonstration Squadron “Thunderbirds” perform in the 2021 Barksdale Defenders of Liberty Air & Space Show at Barksdale Air Force Base, Louisiana, May 7, 2021. Serving as the U.S. Air Force's "Ambassadors in Blue", the Thunderbirds showcase the high level of skill, professionalism, teamwork, discipline and dedication inherent in the men and women of the Air Force. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Jacob B. Wrightsman)

PUBLIC AFFAIRS SUPPORT

Airman 1st Class Jarrett Scott, 9th Aircraft Maintenance Unit crew chief, prepares to move a 3k trailer into position for removing a F-101 engine from a B-1B Lancer at Barksdale Air Force Base, Louisiana, July 7, 2021.

NEW ARRIVALS

Capt. Fernando Abreu Perez, 96th Bomb Squadron aircraft commander, performs pre-flight checks on a B-52H Stratofortress before takeoff during a readiness exercise at Barksdale Air Force Base, Louisiana, Aug. 18, 2021.

Team Barksdale photos

The Square One Systems Design team presented their prototype in order to receive feedback on its performance. 210914-F-NI018-1295

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A B-52H Stratofortress takes off from Barksdale Air Force Base, Louisiana, Oct. 21, 2021. Maintenance teams, aircrew, and Airmen across the 2nd Bomb Wing participated in a readiness exercise to showcase nuclear combat capability. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Christopher Tam) 211021-F-OS776-1080

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The 2CONS, 2nd Civil Engineering Squadron and 2nd Comptroller Squadron are known together as the Triad. Triad: Barksdale's problem solvers

Triad: Barksdale's problem solvers

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A Barksdale Airman blows away dead leaves during a campus clean-up at Barksdale Air Force Base, Louisiana, June 12, 2021. Dorm residents and senior leadership worked together to clean the Barksdale campus. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class William Pugh) Barksdale hosts campus clean-up

Barksdale hosts campus clean-up

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The firefighters start by pushing the ground fire out of the way then extinguish the fire from the source. Barksdale, Shreveport firefighters join forces

Barksdale, Shreveport firefighters join forces

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Spectators watch as the Shockwave Jet Truck performs a demonstration at the 2021 Defenders of Liberty Air & Space Show at Barksdale Air Force Base, Louisiana, May 9, 2021. The Barksdale Air Force Base Air & Space Show allows Shreveport-Bossier City to showcase the home of the B-52H Stratofortress, grant access to tour the military installation, view military and aerobatic performers, and support the recruiting arm of our armed forces. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class William Pugh) 210509-F-NI018-1034

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Rob Holland, MXS-RH pilot, performs an aerial maneuver during the Twilight Show at Barksdale Air Force Base, La., May 17, 2019. Rob Holland

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Master Sgt. Perry Link, 2nd Civil Engineer Squadron engineering flight superintendent, provides cover for Airman 1st Class Kelly Hollis III, 2nd CES heating, ventilation, and air conditioning journeyman, during an individual movement techniques and unidentified explosive ordnance portion of a training exercise at Barksdale Air Force Base, Louisiana, May 20, 2021. Training operational skills such as land navigation, weapons assembly and individual movement techniques, the 2nd CES intensified the readiness of it’s engineers, allowing the unit to better adapt to changes in the national security environment and compete in the dynamic future of warfighting. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Jacob B. Wrightsman) 210520-F-LC363-1421

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Airman 1st Class Aaron J. Vind, 2nd Aircraft Maintenance Squadron weapons load crew member, works on munitions during Combat Hammer at Barksdale Air Force Base, La., March 10, 2021. Combat Hammer was a week-long evaluation of the wing’s capacity to generate, load and employ conventional weapons on target. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Jacob B. Wrightsman) 210310-F-LC363-1450

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Airman 1st Class Jarrett Scott, 9th Aircraft Maintenance Unit crew chief, prepares to move a 3k trailer into position for removing a F-101 engine from a B-1B Lancer at Barksdale Air Force Base, Louisiana, July 7, 2021. 210708-F-LK801-1105

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In order to present the Air Force with highly effective global airpower, Barksdale maintainers and air crews work to keep the B-52s mission ready. 211026-F-NI018-1189

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A Barksdale Airman pressure washes one of the dorm buildings during a campus clean-up at Barksdale Air Force Base, Louisiana, June 12, 2021. The clean-up efforts provided dorm residents the opportunity to learn from and connect with their senior leadership. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class William Pugh) Barksdale hosts campus clean-up

Barksdale hosts campus clean-up

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A lone, broken tree stands aflame in the aftermath of a controlled burn at Barksdale Air Force Base, Louisiana, Jan. 28, 2022. 220128-F-LK801-1139

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To maintain mission readiness, Barksdale is capable of dispatching B-52s at any hour. Ensuring global deterrence through dusk operations

Ensuring global deterrence through dusk operations

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Police dogs are trained to recognize numerous controlled substances, making them a valuable asset to law enforcement agencies. 220128-F-NI018-1171

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The 76th Expeditionary Depot Maintenance team travelled from Tinker Air Force Base, Oklahoma to help transport the B-1 from the flightline to the museum. 2 BW adds B-1B Lancer to museum static displays

2 BW adds B-1B Lancer to museum static displays

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To maintain mission readiness, Barksdale is capable of dispatching B-52s at any hour. Ensuring global deterrence through dusk operations

Ensuring global deterrence through dusk operations

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The ceremony gave remembrance to the 2,977 people who lost their lives during the 2001 terrorist attacks 210910-F-OT290-1030

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The missiles were scheduled to be used during the weapons systems evaluation program live fire demonstration at the end of August 2021 in Utah. 2nd MXS prepares missiles for WSEP demo

2nd MXS prepares missiles for WSEP demo

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Col. Mark Dmytryszyn, 2nd Bomb Wing commander, puts on a bomb suit with the help of Senior Airman Janie Roberts, 2nd Civil Engineer Squadron explosive ordnance disposal technician, at Barksdale Air Force Base, Louisiana, Aug. 9, 2021. Dmytryszyn visited the EOD unit to further familiarize himself with the unit's mission and to understand the needs of the Airmen. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Jacob B. Wrightsman) 2nd BW commander trains with EOD

2nd BW commander trains with EOD

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Exercises like these ensure the readiness and capability of Air Force personnel. 211029-F-NI018-1205

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Melcolm Crutchfield, U.S. Fish and Wildlife seasonal firefighter, surveys the area during a controlled burn at Barksdale Air Force Base, Louisiana, Jan. 28, 2022. 220128-F-LK801-1139

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On July 12, 2021, Oliver and McClure pulled off the road after witnessing a Cadillac Escalade blow a tire and flip over five times on I-20. They saved the lives of a family of four. 210809-F-OT290-1006

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The ACE concept focuses on responsiveness, rapid deployment, versatility and maneuverability, aimed to create an expanse of new strategic options and reduce the risk to Air Force personnel. 220112-F-NI018-1243

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The competition winner will be announced in April 2022. The winner of this competition will move to the next level of becoming the Load Crew of the Year. Load Crew of the Year competition kicks off

Load Crew of the Year competition kicks off

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A father carries his son down the flightline at the 2021 Defenders of Liberty Air & Space Show at Barksdale Air Force Base, Louisiana, May 9, 2021. Barksdale Air Force Base premiered its first ever drive-in show to enforce social-distancing standards. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Christina Graves) 210509-F-GE882-077

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The 20th BS and 96th BS competed to see who would move on to the next level of the competition. The winner will be announced at the Maintenance Performer of the Year ceremony in April 2022. Load Crew of the Year competition kicks off

Load Crew of the Year competition kicks off

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Ten squadrons across the base coordinated the eight hour move. 2 BW adds B-1B Lancer to museum static displays

2 BW adds B-1B Lancer to museum static displays

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Little brown skink – taken by Sarah Sullivan (2020) BAFB Be a good neighbor. Help keep the bayous clean for wildlife!

Be a good neighbor. Help keep the bayous clean for wildlife!

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Nell Calloway, president of the Chennault Museum, adds a commemorative plaque to the new community book exchange box at Barksdale Air Force Base, June 8, 2021. Calloway is the granddaughter of Lt. Gen. Claire Chennault, to whom the book exchange box is dedicated. 210608-F-NI018-1087

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The B-1B Lancer has remained an iconic symbol of American airpower for nearly 40 years with the first production B-1 taking flight in 1984. 2 BW adds B-1B Lancer to museum static displays

2 BW adds B-1B Lancer to museum static displays

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