Jun 26 2026

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Airman Fallon Mitchell

U.S. Airmen assigned to the 2nd Bomb Wing tour a B-52H Stratofortress aircraft at Barksdale Air Force Base, June 12, 2026. Airmen toured Barksdale at the end of the First Term Enlisted Course where they saw various helping agencies and visited the flightline to learn about the B-52 mission. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Fallon Mitchell)

Jun 26 2026

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Airman Fallon Mitchell

U.S. Airmen assigned to the 2nd Bomb Wing receive a briefing about the B-52H Stratofortress aircraft at Barksdale Air Force Base, June 12, 2026. Airmen arriving at their first duty station attend the First Term Enlisted Course, a class dedicated to information and increasing connectedness among junior Airmen. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Fallon Mitchell)

Jun 26 2026

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Airman Fallon Mitchell

U.S. Airmen assigned to the 2nd Bomb Wing tour a B-52H Stratofortress aircraft at Barksdale Air Force Base, June 12, 2026. The Airmen were attendees of the First Term Enlisted Course where they learned about Barksdale’s agencies and the resources available to them. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Fallon Mitchell)

Jun 26 2026

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Senior Airman Laiken King

From left: U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Joe Jimenez, 2nd Security Forces Squadron certified law enforcement officer, Staff Sgt. Danny Gonzalez, 2nd SFS response force lead, and Staff Sgt. Martin Schortye, 2nd SFS base defense operation center controller, pose for a photo at Barksdale Air Force Base, Louisiana, June 5, 2026. The three defenders received the American Red Cross Lifesaving Award and an Air and Space Achievement Medal for their lifesaving actions following a motorcycle accident. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Laiken King) (Portions of this image have been blurred for operational security.)

Apr 29 2026

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Airman 1st Class Preston Crawfor

Cadets from U.S. Air Force Junior ROTC detachments at Marcus High School and Kingwood High School, and the U.S. Naval Sea Cadet Corps take a group photo in front of a B-52H Stratofortress aircraft at Barksdale Air Force Base, Louisiana, April 10, 2026. The cadets visited Barksdale and gained firsthand exposure to the 2nd Bomb Wing’s vital role in national defense while also learning about career opportunities within the Air Force. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Preston Crawford)

Apr 29 2026

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Airman 1st Class Preston Crawfor

A U.S. Air Force Junior ROTC cadet tries on a HGU-55/P lightweight flight helmet during a tour at Barksdale Air Force Base, Louisiana, April 10, 2026. During the tour, cadets from various JROTC detachments and the U.S. Naval Sea Cadet Corps asked questions and participated in hands-on activities where they learned about the 2nd Bomb Wing’s mission. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Preston Crawford)

Apr 29 2026

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Airman 1st Class Preston Crawfor

U.S. Air Force Senior Airman Demetrius Hyder, 2nd Security Forces Squadron combat arms instructor, front, teaches a cadet how to handle an M249 squad automatic weapon at Barksdale Air Force Base, Louisiana, April 10, 2026. Cadets from various JROTC detachments and the U.S. Naval Sea Cadet Corps visited the Weapons Load Training facility during the tour to gain a deeper understanding of the 2nd Bomb Wing’s mission. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Preston Crawford)

Apr 29 2026

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Airman 1st Class Preston Crawford

U.S. Air Force Airman 1st Class Bradley Putnam, left, and Airman 1st Class Madison Neubert, right, both 2nd Civil Engineer Squadron firefighters, help a Junior ROTC cadet put on fire equipment during a tour at Barksdale Air Force Base, Louisiana, April 10, 2026. Cadets from various JROTC detachments and the U.S. Naval Sea Cadet Corps visited the installation to immerse themselves in the 2nd Bomb Wing’s vital mission. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Preston Crawford)

Apr 29 2026

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Airman 1st Class Preston Crawford

U.S. Air Force Airman 1st Class Bradley Putnam, left, 2nd Civil Engineer Squadron firefighter, gives a tour of a firetruck to Junior ROTC cadets at Barksdale Air Force Base, Louisiana, April 10, 2026. During the tour, cadets from various JROTC detachments and the U.S. Naval Sea Cadet Corps asked questions, participated in activities and learned about the 2nd Bomb Wing’s mission. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Preston Crawford)

Apr 29 2026

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Airman 1st Class Preston Crawford

U.S. Air Force Master Sgt. Cameron Delsol, right, 702nd Maintenance Squadron weapons standardization crew chief, shows training munitions to Junior ROTC cadets at Barksdale Air Force Base, Louisiana, April 10, 2026. Cadets from various JROTC detachments and the U.S. Naval Sea Cadet Corps visited the base for a tour that familiarized them with the 2nd Bomb Wing’s vital mission. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Preston Crawford)

Apr 29 2026

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Airman 1st Class Preston Crawford

U.S. Air Force Senior Airman Evelyn Hsu, center, 2nd Operational Medical Readiness Squadron medic, teaches Junior ROTC cadets how to apply a tourniquet during a tour at Barksdale Air Force Base, Louisiana, April 10, 2026. Cadets from various JROTC detachments and the U.S. Naval Sea Cadet Corps participated in activities with numerous units during the career fair, where they learned about career opportunities within the 2nd Bomb Wing. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Preston Crawford)

Apr 29 2026

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Airman 1st Class Preston Crawford

U.S. Air Force Chief Master Sgt. Joshua Matias, left, 2nd Bomb Wing command chief, listens to a question from a U.S. Air Force Junior ROTC cadet at Barksdale Air Force Base, Louisiana, April 10, 2026. Cadets from various JROTC detachments and the U.S. Naval Sea Cadet Corps visited the installation to immerse themselves in the 2nd Bomb Wing’s vital mission, while the base provided education and insight to inspire future leaders. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Preston Crawford)