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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.

2nd Maintenance Squadron maintainers pose for a photo with retired Senior Master Sgt. John McNeece at Barksdale Air Force Base, La., October 18, 2023. McNeece served in the U.S. Air Force from 1952 to 1975 and worked as a maintainer when the B-52 was first introduced. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Seth Watson)
Senior Airman Ethan Bianucci, 2nd Maintenance Squadron aerospace ground equipment specialist, talks with retired Senior Master Sgt. John McNeece at Barksdale Air Force Base, La., October 18, 2023. McNeece was among the first generation of B-52 maintainers during his time in service from 1952 until 1975. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Seth Watson)
Retired Senior Master Sgt. John McNeece shares stories and advice with 2nd Maintenance Squadron maintainers at Barksdale Air Force Base, La., October 18, 2023. McNeece was among the first generation of B-52H Stratofortress maintainers during his time in service from 1952 until 1975. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Seth Watson)
Airman Joshua Arreguin, a 2nd Maintenance Squadron fuel system specialist, shakes hands with retired Senior Master Sgt. John McNeece during McNeece's tour at Barksdale Air Force Base, La., October 18, 2023. McNeece was among the first generation of B-52 maintainers during his time in service from 1952 until 1975. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Seth Watson)
Airmen from the 2nd Munitions Squadron attach bomb lug extenders and hardback assembly onto a BLU-109 bomb body during the Global Strike Challenge Sep. 7, 2023 at Barksdale Air Force Base, La. Approximately 450 Airmen from four major commands train for and compete in challenges against the best of the other units with similar aircrew and maintenance missions. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Seth Watson)
Airmen from the 2nd Munitions Squadron install fuzes into the tails of BLU-109 bomb bodies during the Global Strike Challenge Sep. 7, 2023 at Barksdale Air Force Base, La. Each GSC team was evaluated on their performance in events that require teamwork, efficiency, and innovative thinking.(U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Seth Watson)
Airman 1st Class Morgan Allen-Williams, 2nd Munitions crew member, Technical Sgt Erick Vernia, 2nd Munitions crew member, Senior Airman Jonathan Morales, 2nd Munitions crew member, use a forklift to lift a BLU-109 bomb body onto the munitions assembly conveyor table during the Global Strike Challenge Sep. 7, 2023 at Barksdale Air Force Base, La. Global Strike Challenge is the world's premier bomber, intercontinental ballistic missile, helicopter operations and security forces competition with units from Air Force Global Strike Command, Air Combat Command, Air Force Reserve Command and the Air National Guard. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Seth Watson)
Gen. Tom Bussiere and TSgt. Shameka Risch talk in a kitchen by a table with rolling pins and flour.
Tech Sgt. Shameka Risch and Senior Airman Rachell Mitchell make filling for beef patties.
Tech. Sgt. Kelsey Bauers gives Gen. Bussiere food
Master Sgt. Xenia Thomas shows Airman 1st Class DaJaMeka White Freeman how to prepare a salad.
Chef James Corwell and Senior Airman Raisa Akafia prepare a fish to be cooked.

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