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. Air Force Airman Janorris Sejour, 2nd Security Forces Squadron patrolman, wears the red man training suit to teach children about defensive tactics training

Aug 06 2025

Building relationships behind the badge

Senior Airman Hailey Farrell

U.S. Air Force Airman Janorris Sejour, 2nd Security Forces Squadron patrolman, wears the red man training suit to teach children about defensive tactics training during National Night Out at Barksdale Air Force Base, Louisiana, Aug. 4, 2025. Airmen in the 2nd SFS and other first responder units came together during National Night Out to build and strengthen bonds with the community through demonstrations, activities and food. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Hailey Farrell)

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 U.S. Air Force Senior Airman Richard Stiller, 2nd Security Forces Squadron combat arms training and maintenance instructor, demonstrates how to disassemble a weapon

Aug 06 2025

Building relationships behind the badge

Senior Airman Hailey Farrell

U.S. Air Force Senior Airman Richard Stiller, 2nd Security Forces Squadron combat arms training and maintenance instructor, demonstrates how to disassemble a weapon during National Night Out at Barksdale Air Force Base, Louisiana, Aug. 4, 2025. Airmen in 2nd Security Forces Squadron CATM talked about their job with members of the neighborhood, fostering a more engaged community. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Hailey Farrell)

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 U.S. Air Force Senior Airman Richard Stiller, 2nd Security Forces Squadron combat arms training and maintenance instructor, explains how CATM oversees weapons maintenance and repair

Aug 06 2025

Building relationships behind the badge

Senior Airman Hailey Farrell

U.S. Air Force Senior Airman Richard Stiller, 2nd Security Forces Squadron combat arms training and maintenance instructor, explains how CATM oversees weapons maintenance and repair during National Night Out at Barksdale Air Force Base, Louisiana, Aug. 4, 2025. Airmen in 2nd Security Forces Squadron CATM spoke with members of the neighborhood about what they do and performed demonstrations for a more connected community. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Hailey Farrell)

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 U.S. Air Force Senior Airman Anthony Cruz, 2nd Security Forces Squadron counter-small unmanned aircraft systems training noncommissioned officer in charge, operates a counter-small unmanned aircraft system

Aug 06 2025

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Senior Airman Hailey Farrell

U.S. Air Force Senior Airman Anthony Cruz, 2nd Security Forces Squadron counter-small unmanned aircraft systems training noncommissioned officer in charge, operates a counter-small unmanned aircraft system during National Night Out at Barksdale Air Force Base, Louisiana, Aug. 4, 2025. Cruz demonstrated how the C-sUAS is used to protect Barksdale’s airspace. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Hailey Farrell)

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 U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Cody Wilson, 2nd Security Forces Squadron military working dog handler and Staff Sgt. Brandon Calwile, 2nd SFS MWD trainer, perform a controlled aggression demonstration

Aug 06 2025

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Senior Airman Hailey Farrell

U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Cody Wilson, 2nd Security Forces Squadron military working dog handler and Staff Sgt. Brandon Calwile, 2nd SFS MWD trainer, perform a controlled aggression demonstration during National Night Out at Barksdale Air Force Base, Louisiana, Aug. 4, 2025. Airmen gave attendees the opportunity to get an up close look into the K-9 unit and ask questions about how they operate. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Hailey Farrell)

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 U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Christian Alston, 2nd Security Forces Squadron military working dog handler, explains how military working dogs are trained

Aug 06 2025

Building relationships behind the badge

Senior Airman Hailey Farrell

U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Christian Alston, 2nd Security Forces Squadron military working dog handler, explains how military working dogs are trained during National Night Out at Barksdale Air Force Base, Louisiana, Aug. 4, 2025. Attendees had the chance to watch the K-9 unit in action and ask questions directly to the handlers. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Hailey Farrell)

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 U.S. Air Force Airman Janorris Sejour, 2nd Security Forces Squadron patrolman, wears the red man training suit to teach children about defensive tactics training

Aug 06 2025

Building relationships behind the badge

Senior Airman Hailey Farrell

U.S. Air Force Airman Janorris Sejour, 2nd Security Forces Squadron patrolman, wears the red man training suit to teach children about defensive tactics training during National Night Out at Barksdale Air Force Base, Louisiana, Aug. 4, 2025. Airmen in the 2nd SFS and other first responder units came together during National Night Out to build and strengthen bonds with the community through demonstrations, activities and food. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Hailey Farrell)

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 U.S. Air Force Airman 1st Class Daveika Hall, 2nd Medical Group medic, teaches children how to perform first aid

Aug 06 2025

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Senior Airman Hailey Farrell

U.S. Air Force Airman 1st Class Daveika Hall, 2nd Medical Group medic, teaches children how to perform first aid during National Night Out at Barksdale Air Force Base, Louisiana, Aug. 4, 2025. Residents in the neighborhood got a closer look at the jobs that first responders perform with demonstrations ranging from the fire department to the K-9 unit. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Hailey Farrell)

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 U.S. Air Force Col. Chris G. Cain, 2nd Bomb Wing commander, gives opening remarks for National Night Out

Aug 06 2025

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Senior Airman Hailey Farrell

U.S. Air Force Col. Chris G. Cain, 2nd Bomb Wing commander, gives opening remarks for National Night Out at Barksdale Air Force Base, Louisiana, Aug. 4, 2025. Law enforcement officers and other first responders engaged with the community during National Night Out, with demonstrations, games and food to build relationships that foster a stronger and safer neighborhood. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Hailey Farrell)

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 2nd Bomb Wing Change of Command

Jul 28 2025

2nd Bomb Wing Change of Command

Tech. Sgt. Codie Trimble

U.S. Air Force Maj. Gen. Jason R. Armagost, Eighth Air Force and Joint-Global Strike Operations Center commander, passes the guidon to Col. Christopher Cain, 2nd Bomb Wing commander, July 28, 2025, on Barksdale Air Force Base, Louisiana. As commander, Cain is responsible for providing B-52H combat aircraft, crews and associated support to conduct global conventional or nuclear operations. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Codie Trimble)

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 2nd Bomb Wing Change of Command

Jul 28 2025

2nd Bomb Wing Change of Command

Tech. Sgt. Codie Trimble

U.S. Air Force Maj. Gen. Jason R. Armagost, Eighth Air Force and Joint-Global Strike Operations Center commander, addresses the crowd during the 2nd Bomb Wing Change of Command on Barksdale Air Force Base, Louisiana, July 28, 2025. Cain, a master navigator with over 2,800 flying hours and 300 combat hours, has spent over 20 years in the Air Force and assumes command of the world’s largest bomb wing. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Codie Trimble)

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 2nd Bomb Wing Change of Command

Jul 28 2025

2nd Bomb Wing Change of Command

Tech. Sgt. Codie Trimble

U.S. Air Force Col. Christopher Cain’s name is unveiled on the 2nd Bomb Wing flagship “Spirit of Shreveport Bossier”, after assuming command of the 2nd Bomb Wing, on Barksdale Air Force Base, Louisiana, July 28, 2025. The renaming of the flagship marks the start of a new commander leading a unit. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Codie Trimble)

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U.S. Air Force Airman Janorris Sejour, 2nd Security Forces Squadron patrolman, wears the red man training suit to teach children about defensive tactics training U.S. Air Force Senior Airman Richard Stiller, 2nd Security Forces Squadron combat arms training and maintenance instructor, demonstrates how to disassemble a weapon U.S. Air Force Senior Airman Richard Stiller, 2nd Security Forces Squadron combat arms training and maintenance instructor, explains how CATM oversees weapons maintenance and repair U.S. Air Force Senior Airman Anthony Cruz, 2nd Security Forces Squadron counter-small unmanned aircraft systems training noncommissioned officer in charge, operates a counter-small unmanned aircraft system U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Cody Wilson, 2nd Security Forces Squadron military working dog handler and Staff Sgt. Brandon Calwile, 2nd SFS MWD trainer, perform a controlled aggression demonstration U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Christian Alston, 2nd Security Forces Squadron military working dog handler, explains how military working dogs are trained U.S. Air Force Airman Janorris Sejour, 2nd Security Forces Squadron patrolman, wears the red man training suit to teach children about defensive tactics training U.S. Air Force Airman 1st Class Daveika Hall, 2nd Medical Group medic, teaches children how to perform first aid U.S. Air Force Col. Chris G. Cain, 2nd Bomb Wing commander, gives opening remarks for National Night Out 2nd Bomb Wing Change of Command 2nd Bomb Wing Change of Command 2nd Bomb Wing Change of Command

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