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.

Honorable Judge Mark Hornsby, shakes the hands of U.S. Air Force Airman 1st Class Atson Nameta, 2nd Logistics Readiness Squadron individual protection equipment apprentice, and Airman 1st Class Tykhon Rudenok, 2nd Civil Engineer Squadron heating, ventilation and air conditioning apprentice, after administering the Oath of Allegiance during a Naturalization Ceremony at Barksdale Air Force Base, Louisiana, July 15, 2025. Hornsby, who administered the Oath of Allegiance, is the U.S. Magistrate for the Western District of Louisiana. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Jaiyah Lewis)

Aug 27 2025

An Airman comes home: From homelessness to the American Dream

Airman 1st Class Jaiyah Lewis

Honorable Judge Mark Hornsby, shakes the hands of U.S. Air Force Airman 1st Class Atson Nameta, 2nd Logistics Readiness Squadron individual protection equipment apprentice, and Airman 1st Class Tykhon Rudenok, 2nd Civil Engineer Squadron heating, ventilation and air conditioning apprentice, after administering the Oath of Allegiance during a Naturalization Ceremony at Barksdale Air Force Base, Louisiana, July 15, 2025. Hornsby, who administered the Oath of Allegiance, is the U.S. Magistrate for the Western District of Louisiana. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Jaiyah Lewis)

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 U.S. Air Force Airman 1st Class Atson Nameta, 2nd Logistics Readiness Squadron individual protection equipment apprentice, and Airman 1st Class Tykhon Rudenok, 2nd Civil Engineer Squadron heating, ventilation and air conditioning apprentice, take the Oath of Allegiance during a Naturalization Ceremony at Barksdale Air Force Base, Louisiana, July 15, 2025. A Naturalization Ceremony is a formal event where non-citizen U.S. service members officially become U.S. citizens through the naturalization process due to their military service. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Jaiyah Lewis)

Aug 27 2025

An Airman comes home: From homelessness to the American Dream

Airman 1st Class Jaiyah Lewis

U.S. Air Force Airman 1st Class Atson Nameta, 2nd Logistics Readiness Squadron individual protection equipment apprentice, and Airman 1st Class Tykhon Rudenok, 2nd Civil Engineer Squadron heating, ventilation and air conditioning apprentice, take the Oath of Allegiance during a Naturalization Ceremony at Barksdale Air Force Base, Louisiana, July 15, 2025. A Naturalization Ceremony is a formal event where non-citizen U.S. service members officially become U.S. citizens through the naturalization process due to their military service. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Jaiyah Lewis)

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 U.S. Air Force Airman 1st Class Tykhon Rudenok, 2nd Civil Engineer Squadron heating, ventilation and air conditioning journeyman, poses for a photo with his leadership and fellow Airmen during a Naturalization Ceremony at Barksdale Air Force Base, Louisiana, July 15, 2025. Rudenok is currently serving in the Air Force to give back to the country that gave him opportunities when he immigrated to the U.S. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Jaiyah Lewis)

Aug 27 2025

An Airman comes home: From homelessness to the American Dream

Airman 1st Class Jaiyah Lewis

U.S. Air Force Airman 1st Class Tykhon Rudenok, 2nd Civil Engineer Squadron heating, ventilation and air conditioning journeyman, poses for a photo with his leadership and fellow Airmen during a Naturalization Ceremony at Barksdale Air Force Base, Louisiana, July 15, 2025. Rudenok is currently serving in the Air Force to give back to the country that gave him opportunities when he immigrated to the U.S. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Jaiyah Lewis)

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 U.S. Air Force Col. Michael Maginness, 2nd Bomb Wing commander, Airman 1st Class Tykhon Rudenok, 2nd Civil Engineer Squadron heating, ventilation and air conditioning journeyman, and Chief Master Sgt. Thomas Podgorski, 2nd Maintenance Group senior enlisted leader, pose for a photo during a Naturalization Ceremony at Barksdale Air Force Base, Louisiana, July 15, 2025. After moving to the U.S. from Ukraine in 2014, Rudenok battled homelessness, but later joined the Air Force in February 2023. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Jaiyah Lewis)

Aug 27 2025

An Airman comes home: From homelessness to the American Dream

Airman 1st Class Jaiyah Lewis

U.S. Air Force Col. Michael Maginness, 2nd Bomb Wing commander, Airman 1st Class Tykhon Rudenok, 2nd Civil Engineer Squadron heating, ventilation and air conditioning journeyman, and Chief Master Sgt. Thomas Podgorski, 2nd Maintenance Group senior enlisted leader, pose for a photo during a Naturalization Ceremony at Barksdale Air Force Base, Louisiana, July 15, 2025. After moving to the U.S. from Ukraine in 2014, Rudenok battled homelessness, but later joined the Air Force in February 2023. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Jaiyah Lewis)

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 Dog bites bite suit during demonstration

Aug 20 2025

Military and community, building partnerships that last

Airman 1st Class Rhea Beil

Honorary commanders watch a K9 demonstration during a tour at Barksdale Air Force Base, Louisiana, August 15, 2025. During their tour, the honorary commanders visited the 2nd Security Forces and learned about the role that military working dogs play in support of 2nd Bomb Wing mission. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Rhea Beil)

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 Danny Aiello, Aviation Tech Group manager and 2nd Maintenance Group honorary commander, listens to a Combat Arms Training and Maintenance Airman talk about their weaponry

Aug 20 2025

Military and community, building partnerships that last

Airman 1st Class Rhea Beil

Danny Aiello, Aviation Tech Group manager and 2nd Maintenance Group honorary commander, listens to a Combat Arms Training and Maintenance Airman talk about their weaponry during a tour at Barksdale Air Force Base, Louisiana, August 15, 2025. During their tour, the honorary commanders met with CATM Airmen to learn the critical role they play in supporting national defense (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Rhea Beil)

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 U.S. Air Force Airman 1st Class Jacob Rogers, 2nd Operations Support Squadron air traffic control apprentice, explains how the ATC tower works to honorary commanders

Aug 20 2025

Military and community, building partnerships that last

Airman 1st Class Rhea Beil

U.S. Air Force Airman 1st Class Jacob Rogers, 2nd Operations Support Squadron air traffic control apprentice, explains how the ATC tower works to honorary commanders during a tour at Barksdale Air Force Base, Louisiana, August 15, 2025. The Honorary Commander program builds strong connections between Barksdale Air Force Base Airmen, gaining a deeper appreciation for each other’s roles. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Rhea Beil)

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 U.S. Air Force Tech. Sgt. Garret Vanmeveren, 2nd Medical Group education and training flight chief, shows honorary commanders a Tactical Combat Casualty Care simulator during a tour

Aug 20 2025

Military and community, building partnerships that last

Airman 1st Class Rhea Beil

U.S. Air Force Tech. Sgt. Garret Vanmeveren, 2nd Medical Group education and training flight chief, shows honorary commanders a Tactical Combat Casualty Care simulator during a tour at Barksdale Air Force Base, Louisiana, August 15, 2025. During their tour, the honorary commanders visited the 2nd Medical Group and learned about how the Airmen support the 2nd Bomb Wing mission. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Rhea Beil)

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 Penny Haire, Barksdale Youth Center assistant director, talks about the Youth Center to honorary commanders during a tour

Aug 20 2025

Military and community, building partnerships that last

Airman 1st Class Rhea Beil

Penny Haire, Barksdale Youth Center assistant director, talks about the Youth Center to honorary commanders during a tour at Barksdale Air Force Base, Louisiana, August 15, 2025. The Honorary Commander program gives airmen and community members an opportunity to learn about each other's missions. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Rhea Beil)

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 Honorary commanders and Airmen from the 2nd Bomb Wing stand for a group photo

Aug 20 2025

Military and community, building partnerships that last

Airman 1st Class Rhea Beil

Honorary commanders and Airmen from the 2nd Bomb Wing stand for a group photo during a tour at Barksdale Air Force Base, Louisiana, August 15, 2025. The honorary commanders toured the base and explored key areas to learn more about the mission and the support that commanders are looking for from community leaders. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Rhea Beil)

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 U.S. Air Force Col. Chris Cain, 2nd Bomb Wing commander, talks with honorary commanders

Aug 20 2025

Military and community, building partnerships that last

Airman 1st Class Rhea Beil

U.S. Air Force Col. Chris Cain, 2nd Bomb Wing commander, talks with honorary commanders during a tour at Barksdale Air Force Base, Louisiana, August 15, 2025. Honorary commanders pair with unit commanders across the 2nd Bomb Wing and serve a two-year term in an effort to bridge the military-civilian gap. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Rhea Beil)

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 U.S. Air Force Senior Airman Dylan Keenan, 702nd Maintenance Squadron load crew team member, shows 2nd Bomb Wing honorary commanders various munitions

Aug 20 2025

Military and community, building partnerships that last

Airman 1st Class Rhea Beil

U.S. Air Force Senior Airman Dylan Keenan, 702nd Maintenance Squadron load crew team member, shows 2nd Bomb Wing honorary commanders various munitions during a tour at Barksdale Air Force Base, Louisiana, August 15, 2025. The honorary commanders spent the day touring the base and learning about the 2nd Bomb Wing mission. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Rhea Beil)

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Honorable Judge Mark Hornsby, shakes the hands of U.S. Air Force Airman 1st Class Atson Nameta, 2nd Logistics Readiness Squadron individual protection equipment apprentice, and Airman 1st Class Tykhon Rudenok, 2nd Civil Engineer Squadron heating, ventilation and air conditioning apprentice, after administering the Oath of Allegiance during a Naturalization Ceremony at Barksdale Air Force Base, Louisiana, July 15, 2025. Hornsby, who administered the Oath of Allegiance, is the U.S. Magistrate for the Western District of Louisiana. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Jaiyah Lewis) U.S. Air Force Airman 1st Class Atson Nameta, 2nd Logistics Readiness Squadron individual protection equipment apprentice, and Airman 1st Class Tykhon Rudenok, 2nd Civil Engineer Squadron heating, ventilation and air conditioning apprentice, take the Oath of Allegiance during a Naturalization Ceremony at Barksdale Air Force Base, Louisiana, July 15, 2025. A Naturalization Ceremony is a formal event where non-citizen U.S. service members officially become U.S. citizens through the naturalization process due to their military service. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Jaiyah Lewis) U.S. Air Force Airman 1st Class Tykhon Rudenok, 2nd Civil Engineer Squadron heating, ventilation and air conditioning journeyman, poses for a photo with his leadership and fellow Airmen during a Naturalization Ceremony at Barksdale Air Force Base, Louisiana, July 15, 2025. Rudenok is currently serving in the Air Force to give back to the country that gave him opportunities when he immigrated to the U.S. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Jaiyah Lewis) U.S. Air Force Col. Michael Maginness, 2nd Bomb Wing commander, Airman 1st Class Tykhon Rudenok, 2nd Civil Engineer Squadron heating, ventilation and air conditioning journeyman, and Chief Master Sgt. Thomas Podgorski, 2nd Maintenance Group senior enlisted leader, pose for a photo during a Naturalization Ceremony at Barksdale Air Force Base, Louisiana, July 15, 2025. After moving to the U.S. from Ukraine in 2014, Rudenok battled homelessness, but later joined the Air Force in February 2023. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Jaiyah Lewis) Dog bites bite suit during demonstration Danny Aiello, Aviation Tech Group manager and 2nd Maintenance Group honorary commander, listens to a Combat Arms Training and Maintenance Airman talk about their weaponry U.S. Air Force Airman 1st Class Jacob Rogers, 2nd Operations Support Squadron air traffic control apprentice, explains how the ATC tower works to honorary commanders U.S. Air Force Tech. Sgt. Garret Vanmeveren, 2nd Medical Group education and training flight chief, shows honorary commanders a Tactical Combat Casualty Care simulator during a tour Penny Haire, Barksdale Youth Center assistant director, talks about the Youth Center to honorary commanders during a tour Honorary commanders and Airmen from the 2nd Bomb Wing stand for a group photo U.S. Air Force Col. Chris Cain, 2nd Bomb Wing commander, talks with honorary commanders U.S. Air Force Senior Airman Dylan Keenan, 702nd Maintenance Squadron load crew team member, shows 2nd Bomb Wing honorary commanders various munitions

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