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.

Maintenance Airmen from the 20th Expeditionary Bomb Squadron stand together in front of a B-52H Stratofortress during Bomber Task Force 25-1 Dec. 4, 2024, at RAF Fairford, England.

Apr 01 2025

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Senior Airman Mary Bowers

Maintenance Airmen from the 20th Expeditionary Bomb Squadron stand together in front of a B-52H Stratofortress during Bomber Task Force 25-1 Dec. 4, 2024, at RAF Fairford, England. Maintainers play a vital role in Bomber Task Force 25-1, ensuring aircraft are safe and ready to execute the mission. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Mary Bowers)

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 A KC-135 Stratotanker from the 155th Air Refueling Wing refuels a B-52 Stratofortress May 3, 2017 at the 155th Air Refueling Wing, Lincoln, Nebraska.

Mar 21 2025

B-52 and KC-135 Air to Air Refueling Pass

Airman 1st Class Jamie Titus

A KC-135 Stratotanker from the 155th Air Refueling Wing refuels a B-52 Stratofortress May 3, 2017 at the 155th Air Refueling Wing, Lincoln, Nebraska. (U.S. Air Force photo taken by Airman 1st Class Jamie Titus/ Released)

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 The “Quick Silver” P-51D Mustang piloted by Scott “Scooter” Yoak flies over the Gulf of Mexico during the 2024 Gulf Coast Salute Air Show at Panama City Beach, Florida, May 4.

Mar 21 2025

Scooter Yoak P-15D Mustang

Staff Sgt. Stefan Alvarez

The “Quick Silver” P-51D Mustang piloted by Scott “Scooter” Yoak flies over the Gulf of Mexico during the 2024 Gulf Coast Salute Air Show at Panama City Beach, Florida, May 4. The Mission of the Quick Silver Flight Team is to honor and pay tribute to the thousands of veterans that have sacrificed their lives for the freedom and security of others. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Stefan Alvarez)

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 2025 Defenders of Liberty Air Show

Mar 17 2025

2025 Defenders of Liberty Air Show

2nd Bomb Wing Public Affairs

The Defenders of Liberty Air Show returns to Barksdale Air Force Base, March 29-30, 2025, for a weekend of action-packed, family-friendly fun!

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 “Doc” the B-29 Superfortress bomber takes off June 14, 2019, at Springfield-Branson National Airport in Springfield, Mo.

Feb 10 2025

B-29 "Doc"

Tech. Sgt. Robert Jennings

“Doc” the B-29 Superfortress bomber takes off June 14, 2019, at Springfield-Branson National Airport in Springfield, Mo. “Doc” is one of only two airworthy B-29s in the world. (US Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Bob Jennings)

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 A Douglas C-47 Skytrain aircraft “That’s All, Brother” flies over France in support of the 80th Anniversary of D-Day, June 4, 2024. “

Feb 10 2025

C-47 "That's All, Brother"

Senior Airman Alvaro Villagomez

A Douglas C-47 Skytrain aircraft “That’s All, Brother” flies over France in support of the 80th Anniversary of D-Day, June 4, 2024. “That's All, Brother” led the formation of 800 others from which approximately 13,000 U.S. paratroopers jumped on D-Day, June 6, 1944. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Alvaro Villagomez)

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 The B-25 known as “Show Me” performs a flyby of the crowd with bomb bay doors open during the Sioux Falls Airshow at Joe Foss Field, Sioux Falls, South Dakota on July 30, 2023.

Feb 10 2025

B-25 "Show Me"

Tech. Sgt. Jordan M. Hohenstein

The B-25 known as “Show Me” performs a flyby of the crowd with bomb bay doors open during the Sioux Falls Airshow at Joe Foss Field, Sioux Falls, South Dakota on July 30, 2023. This aircraft joined the Commemorative Air Force in 1982 as a living history aircraft and one of the few elite bombers of the Ghost Squadron. (U.S. Air National Guard photo by Tech. Sgt. Jordan M. Hohenstein)

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 Kevin Coleman

Feb 06 2025

Kevin Coleman

Courtesy Post

Kevin Coleman

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 U.S. Air Force Senior Airman William Farrell, 2nd Bomb Wing Safety Office safety apprentice, conducts a walk through safety inspection of the aircraft metals technology shop at Barksdale Air Force Base, La., Dec. 9, 2024.

Feb 06 2025

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Senior Airman Hailey Farrell

U.S. Air Force Senior Airman William Farrell, 2nd Bomb Wing Safety Office safety apprentice, conducts a walk through safety inspection of the aircraft metals technology shop at Barksdale Air Force Base, La., Dec. 9, 2024. Conducting inspections is just one way the safety office proves to be an integral part of accomplishing the mission of the 2nd Bomb Wing, providing strategic deterrence, global strike and combat support. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Hailey Farrell)

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 U.S. Air Force Tech. Sgt. William Huff, 2nd Maintenance Squadron aircraft metals technology noncommissioned officer in charge, goes through his shop’s safety programs with Senior Airman William Farrell, 2nd Bomb Wing Safety Office safety apprentice at Barksdale Air Force Base, La., Dec. 9, 2024.

Feb 06 2025

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Senior Airman Hailey Farrell

U.S. Air Force Tech. Sgt. William Huff, 2nd Maintenance Squadron aircraft metals technology noncommissioned officer in charge, goes through his shop’s safety programs with Senior Airman William Farrell, 2nd Bomb Wing Safety Office safety apprentice at Barksdale Air Force Base, La., Dec. 9, 2024. When the safety office visits a shop for an inspection they go through their safety programs and conduct a walk through of the facility to ensure that the shop is complying with safety regulations. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Hailey Farrell)

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 U.S. Air Force Tech. Sgt. Donovan Evans, 2nd Bomb Wing Safety installation safety noncommissioned officer in charge, walks through the aircraft metals technology shop with Airman 1st Class Chistopher Brewer, 2nd Maintenance Squadron aircraft metals technology journeyman at Barksdale Air Force Base, La., Dec. 9, 2024.

Feb 06 2025

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Senior Airman Hailey Farrell

U.S. Air Force Tech. Sgt. Donovan Evans, 2nd Bomb Wing Safety installation safety noncommissioned officer in charge, walks through the aircraft metals technology shop with Airman 1st Class Chistopher Brewer, 2nd Maintenance Squadron aircraft metals technology journeyman at Barksdale Air Force Base, La., Dec. 9, 2024. The safety office is responsible for conducting workplace inspections to identify risks and prevent mishaps. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Hailey Farrell)

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 U.S. Air Force Tech. Sgt. Donovan Evans, 2nd Bomb Wing Safety installation safety noncommissioned officer in charge, walks through the aircraft metals technology shop with Airman 1st Class Chistopher Brewer, 2nd Maintenance Squadron aircraft metals technology journeyman at Barksdale Air Force Base, La., Dec. 9, 2024.

Feb 06 2025

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Senior Airman Hailey Farrell

U.S. Air Force Tech. Sgt. Donovan Evans, 2nd Bomb Wing Safety installation safety noncommissioned officer in charge, walks through the aircraft metals technology shop with Airman 1st Class Chistopher Brewer, 2nd Maintenance Squadron aircraft metals technology journeyman at Barksdale Air Force Base, La., Dec. 9, 2024. The safety office is responsible for conducting workplace inspections to identify risks and prevent mishaps. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Hailey Farrell)

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Maintenance Airmen from the 20th Expeditionary Bomb Squadron stand together in front of a B-52H Stratofortress during Bomber Task Force 25-1 Dec. 4, 2024, at RAF Fairford, England. A KC-135 Stratotanker from the 155th Air Refueling Wing refuels a B-52 Stratofortress May 3, 2017 at the 155th Air Refueling Wing, Lincoln, Nebraska. The “Quick Silver” P-51D Mustang piloted by Scott “Scooter” Yoak flies over the Gulf of Mexico during the 2024 Gulf Coast Salute Air Show at Panama City Beach, Florida, May 4. 2025 Defenders of Liberty Air Show “Doc” the B-29 Superfortress bomber takes off June 14, 2019, at Springfield-Branson National Airport in Springfield, Mo. A Douglas C-47 Skytrain aircraft “That’s All, Brother” flies over France in support of the 80th Anniversary of D-Day, June 4, 2024. “ The B-25 known as “Show Me” performs a flyby of the crowd with bomb bay doors open during the Sioux Falls Airshow at Joe Foss Field, Sioux Falls, South Dakota on July 30, 2023. Kevin Coleman U.S. Air Force Senior Airman William Farrell, 2nd Bomb Wing Safety Office safety apprentice, conducts a walk through safety inspection of the aircraft metals technology shop at Barksdale Air Force Base, La., Dec. 9, 2024. U.S. Air Force Tech. Sgt. William Huff, 2nd Maintenance Squadron aircraft metals technology noncommissioned officer in charge, goes through his shop’s safety programs with Senior Airman William Farrell, 2nd Bomb Wing Safety Office safety apprentice at Barksdale Air Force Base, La., Dec. 9, 2024. U.S. Air Force Tech. Sgt. Donovan Evans, 2nd Bomb Wing Safety installation safety noncommissioned officer in charge, walks through the aircraft metals technology shop with Airman 1st Class Chistopher Brewer, 2nd Maintenance Squadron aircraft metals technology journeyman at Barksdale Air Force Base, La., Dec. 9, 2024. U.S. Air Force Tech. Sgt. Donovan Evans, 2nd Bomb Wing Safety installation safety noncommissioned officer in charge, walks through the aircraft metals technology shop with Airman 1st Class Chistopher Brewer, 2nd Maintenance Squadron aircraft metals technology journeyman at Barksdale Air Force Base, La., Dec. 9, 2024.

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