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.

Noncommissioned officer academy students lower the flag from the flagpole at Sheppard Air Force Base, Texas, April 2025. (U.S. Air Force courtesy photo)

May 15 2025

NCOA, noncommissioned officer academy, Sheppard AFB, 2nd Civil Engineer Squadron

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Noncommissioned officer academy students lower the flag from the flagpole at Sheppard Air Force Base, Texas, April 2025. (U.S. Air Force courtesy photo)

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 Noncommissioned officer academy students participate in an open ranks inspection at Sheppard Air Force Base, Texas, April 2025. (U.S. Air Force courtesy photo)

May 15 2025

NCOA, noncommissioned officer academy, Sheppard AFB, 2nd Civil Engineer Squadron

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Noncommissioned officer academy students participate in an open ranks inspection at Sheppard Air Force Base, Texas, April 2025. (U.S. Air Force courtesy photo)

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 Braddon Kolafa, 2nd Civil Engineer Squadron structures foreman, accepts a distinguished honor graduate award during his noncommissioned officer academy graduation at Sheppard Air Force Base, Texas, April 2025. (U.S. Air Force courtesy photo)

May 15 2025

NCOA, noncommissioned officer academy, Sheppard AFB, 2nd Civil Engineer Squadron

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Braddon Kolafa, 2nd Civil Engineer Squadron structures foreman, accepts a distinguished honor graduate award during his noncommissioned officer academy graduation at Sheppard Air Force Base, Texas, April 2025. (U.S. Air Force courtesy photo)

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 A U.S. Air Force F-15C Eagle from the 159th Fighter Wing flies alongside a B-52H Stratofortress during air-to-air integration training, April 29, 2025. The training enhanced interoperability between active-duty and Air National Guard aircrews, reinforcing their ability to operate as a cohesive force in complex airspace. (U.S. Air Force photo by Lt. Col. Matthew Dougherty)

Apr 30 2025

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Lt. Col. Matthew Dougherty

A U.S. Air Force F-15C Eagle from the 159th Fighter Wing flies alongside a B-52H Stratofortress during air-to-air integration training, April 29, 2025. The training enhanced interoperability between active-duty and Air National Guard aircrews, reinforcing their ability to operate as a cohesive force in complex airspace. (U.S. Air Force photo by Lt. Col. Matthew Dougherty)

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 U.S. Air Force Col. Michael Maginness, 2nd Bomb Wing commander, and Col. David Anderson, 159th Fighter Wing commander, tour the National Guard facilities at Chennault International Airport in Lake Charles, La., April 29, 2025. Leadership from the 2nd Bomb Wing and 159th Fighter Wing worked together to assess the possibility of future use of the National Guard facilities at Chennault. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Seth Watson)

Apr 30 2025

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Senior Airman Seth Watson

U.S. Air Force Col. Michael Maginness, 2nd Bomb Wing commander, and Col. David Anderson, 159th Fighter Wing commander, tour the National Guard facilities at Chennault International Airport in Lake Charles, La., April 29, 2025. Leadership from the 2nd Bomb Wing and 159th Fighter Wing worked together to assess the possibility of future use of the National Guard facilities at Chennault. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Seth Watson)

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 Leadership from the 2nd Bomb Wing, 159th Fighter Wing, Louisiana National Guard and Chennault International Airport pose for a group photo in the National Guard facilities at Chennault International Airport in Lake Charles, La., April 29, 2025. The event brought together senior leaders to assess the utility of Chennault’s infrastructure for future missions and build a framework for more regular collaboration between the 2nd Bomb Wing, 159th Fighter Wing, and Louisiana National Guard. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Seth Watson)

Apr 30 2025

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Senior Airman Seth Watson

Leadership from the 2nd Bomb Wing, 159th Fighter Wing, Louisiana National Guard and Chennault International Airport pose for a group photo in the National Guard facilities at Chennault International Airport in Lake Charles, La., April 29, 2025. The event brought together senior leaders to assess the utility of Chennault’s infrastructure for future missions and build a framework for more regular collaboration between the 2nd Bomb Wing, 159th Fighter Wing, and Louisiana National Guard. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Seth Watson)

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 U.S. Air Force Col. Michael Maginness, 2nd Bomb Wing commander, greets Col. David Anderson, 159th Fighter Wing commander, after landing at Chennault International Airport in Lake Charles, La., April 29, 2025. Leadership from the 2nd Bomb Wing and 159th Fighter Wing conducted tactical training together and toured the local facilities to assess how the units could utilize the facilities for future training. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Seth Watson)

Apr 30 2025

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Senior Airman Seth Watson

U.S. Air Force Col. Michael Maginness, 2nd Bomb Wing commander, greets Col. David Anderson, 159th Fighter Wing commander, after landing at Chennault International Airport in Lake Charles, La., April 29, 2025. Leadership from the 2nd Bomb Wing and 159th Fighter Wing conducted tactical training together and toured the local facilities to assess how the units could utilize the facilities for future training. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Seth Watson)

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 U.S Air Force Lt. Col. Matthew Dougherty, 96th Bomb Squadron commander, greets Lt. Col. Stephen Luebbert, Louisiana Army National Guard Global Force Information Management Operations branch chief, after landing at Chennault International Airport in Lake Charles, La., April 29, 2025. The visit was part of a joint integration effort between the 2nd Bomb Wing, 159th Fighter Wing, and the Louisiana Army National Guard to strengthen interoperability and explore future operational opportunities at Chennault International Airport. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Seth Watson)

Apr 30 2025

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Senior Airman Seth Watson

U.S Air Force Lt. Col. Matthew Dougherty, 96th Bomb Squadron commander, greets Lt. Col. Stephen Luebbert, Louisiana Army National Guard Global Force Information Management Operations branch chief, after landing at Chennault International Airport in Lake Charles, La., April 29, 2025. The visit was part of a joint integration effort between the 2nd Bomb Wing, 159th Fighter Wing, and the Louisiana Army National Guard to strengthen interoperability and explore future operational opportunities at Chennault International Airport. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Seth Watson)

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 U.S. Air Force Col. David Anderson, 159th Fighter Wing commander, exits an F-15C Eagle, after landing at Chennault International Airport in Lake Charles, La., April 29, 2025. The 159th Fighter Wing worked with leadership from the 2nd Bomb Wing to train together and build a greater working relationship. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Seth Watson)

Apr 30 2025

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Senior Airman Seth Watson

U.S. Air Force Col. David Anderson, 159th Fighter Wing commander, exits an F-15C Eagle, after landing at Chennault International Airport in Lake Charles, La., April 29, 2025. The 159th Fighter Wing worked with leadership from the 2nd Bomb Wing to train together and build a greater working relationship. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Seth Watson)

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 U.S. Air Force Col. David Anderson, 159th Fighter Wing commander, talks to Tech. Sgt. Josh Bravo, F-15C Eagle crew chief from the 159th Aircraft Maintenance Squadron, after landing at Chennault International Airport in Lake Charles, La., April 29, 2025. The 159th Fighter Wing worked with leadership from the 2nd Bomb Wing to train together and build a greater working relationship. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Seth Watson)

Apr 30 2025

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Senior Airman Seth Watson

U.S. Air Force Col. David Anderson, 159th Fighter Wing commander, talks to Tech. Sgt. Josh Bravo, F-15C Eagle crew chief from the 159th Aircraft Maintenance Squadron, after landing at Chennault International Airport in Lake Charles, La., April 29, 2025. The 159th Fighter Wing worked with leadership from the 2nd Bomb Wing to train together and build a greater working relationship. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Seth Watson)

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 A U.S. Air Force B-52H Stratofortress from the 2nd Bomb Wing, Barksdale Air Force Base, La., lands at Chennault International Airport in Lake Charles, La., April 29, 2025. As part of the visit, 2nd Bomb Wing leadership toured the facilities at Chennault and met with 159th Fighter Wing and Louisiana National Guard leadership to discuss future integration and training opportunities. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Seth Watson)

Apr 30 2025

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Senior Airman Seth Watson

A U.S. Air Force B-52H Stratofortress from the 2nd Bomb Wing, Barksdale Air Force Base, La., lands at Chennault International Airport in Lake Charles, La., April 29, 2025. As part of the visit, 2nd Bomb Wing leadership toured the facilities at Chennault and met with 159th Fighter Wing and Louisiana National Guard leadership to discuss future integration and training opportunities. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Seth Watson)

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 A maintenance Airman operates a testing kit.

Apr 18 2025

Combat Hammer

Airman 1st Class Aaron Hill

U.S. Air Force Airman 1st Class Cindy Vegara, 2nd Munitions Squadron conventional maintenance technician, operates a testing kit for munitions as part of Combat Hammer at Barksdale Air Force Base, La., March 17, 2025. Exercise Combat Hammer measures the 2nd Bomb Wing’s mission capability, effectiveness and lethality. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Aaron Hill)

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Noncommissioned officer academy students lower the flag from the flagpole at Sheppard Air Force Base, Texas, April 2025. (U.S. Air Force courtesy photo) Noncommissioned officer academy students participate in an open ranks inspection at Sheppard Air Force Base, Texas, April 2025. (U.S. Air Force courtesy photo) Braddon Kolafa, 2nd Civil Engineer Squadron structures foreman, accepts a distinguished honor graduate award during his noncommissioned officer academy graduation at Sheppard Air Force Base, Texas, April 2025. (U.S. Air Force courtesy photo) A U.S. Air Force F-15C Eagle from the 159th Fighter Wing flies alongside a B-52H Stratofortress during air-to-air integration training, April 29, 2025. The training enhanced interoperability between active-duty and Air National Guard aircrews, reinforcing their ability to operate as a cohesive force in complex airspace. (U.S. Air Force photo by Lt. Col. Matthew Dougherty) U.S. Air Force Col. Michael Maginness, 2nd Bomb Wing commander, and Col. David Anderson, 159th Fighter Wing commander, tour the National Guard facilities at Chennault International Airport in Lake Charles, La., April 29, 2025. Leadership from the 2nd Bomb Wing and 159th Fighter Wing worked together to assess the possibility of future use of the National Guard facilities at Chennault. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Seth Watson) Leadership from the 2nd Bomb Wing, 159th Fighter Wing, Louisiana National Guard and Chennault International Airport pose for a group photo in the National Guard facilities at Chennault International Airport in Lake Charles, La., April 29, 2025. The event brought together senior leaders to assess the utility of Chennault’s infrastructure for future missions and build a framework for more regular collaboration between the 2nd Bomb Wing, 159th Fighter Wing, and Louisiana National Guard. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Seth Watson) U.S. Air Force Col. Michael Maginness, 2nd Bomb Wing commander, greets Col. David Anderson, 159th Fighter Wing commander, after landing at Chennault International Airport in Lake Charles, La., April 29, 2025. Leadership from the 2nd Bomb Wing and 159th Fighter Wing conducted tactical training together and toured the local facilities to assess how the units could utilize the facilities for future training. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Seth Watson) U.S Air Force Lt. Col. Matthew Dougherty, 96th Bomb Squadron commander, greets Lt. Col. Stephen Luebbert, Louisiana Army National Guard Global Force Information Management Operations branch chief, after landing at Chennault International Airport in Lake Charles, La., April 29, 2025. The visit was part of a joint integration effort between the 2nd Bomb Wing, 159th Fighter Wing, and the Louisiana Army National Guard to strengthen interoperability and explore future operational opportunities at Chennault International Airport. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Seth Watson) U.S. Air Force Col. David Anderson, 159th Fighter Wing commander, exits an F-15C Eagle, after landing at Chennault International Airport in Lake Charles, La., April 29, 2025. The 159th Fighter Wing worked with leadership from the 2nd Bomb Wing to train together and build a greater working relationship. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Seth Watson) U.S. Air Force Col. David Anderson, 159th Fighter Wing commander, talks to Tech. Sgt. Josh Bravo, F-15C Eagle crew chief from the 159th Aircraft Maintenance Squadron, after landing at Chennault International Airport in Lake Charles, La., April 29, 2025. The 159th Fighter Wing worked with leadership from the 2nd Bomb Wing to train together and build a greater working relationship. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Seth Watson) A U.S. Air Force B-52H Stratofortress from the 2nd Bomb Wing, Barksdale Air Force Base, La., lands at Chennault International Airport in Lake Charles, La., April 29, 2025. As part of the visit, 2nd Bomb Wing leadership toured the facilities at Chennault and met with 159th Fighter Wing and Louisiana National Guard leadership to discuss future integration and training opportunities. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Seth Watson) A maintenance Airman operates a testing kit.

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