Apr 30 2025

250429-F-KW266-2001

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)

Apr 30 2025

250429-F-KW266-1060

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)

Apr 30 2025

250429-F-KW266-1054

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)

Apr 30 2025

250429-F-KW266-1044

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)

Apr 30 2025

250429-F-KW266-1035

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)

Apr 30 2025

250429-F-KW266-1027

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)

Apr 30 2025

250429-F-KW266-1018

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)

Apr 30 2025

250429-F-KW266-1002

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)

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)

Apr 18 2025

Combat Hammer

Airman 1st Class Aaron Hill

U.S. Air Force Airmen with the 2nd Munitions Squadron prepare to operate testing equipment for munitions as part of Exercise Combat Hammer at Barksdale Air Force Base, La., March 17, 2025. Exercise Combat Hammer evaluates the complete chain of the weapons system, from the munitions squadron to the aircraft, and from the aircraft to its destination. (U.S. Air Force Photo by Airman 1st Class Aaron Hill)

Apr 18 2025

250316-F-NW760-1072

Airman 1st Class Preston Crawford

U.S. Air Force Airman 1st Class Kaden Brewer, 96th Bomb Squadron weapons load crew member, transfers a CBU-105, or cluster bomb unit, from a munitions trailer to a MJ-1 “jammer” for loading onto a B-52H Stratofortress during Combat Hammer at Barksdale Air Force Base, La., March 16, 2025. Airmen loaded, operated, and transported conventional weapons for combat simulations, providing personnel with effective training while demonstrating their ability to maintain and employ combat-ready aircraft. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman Preston Crawford)

Apr 18 2025

250316-F-NW760-1035

Airman 1st Class Preston Crawford

U.S. Air Force Airman 1st Class Kaden Brewer, 96th Bomb Squadron weapons load crew member, removes cart retainers from breaches during a Combat Hammer exercise at Barksdale Air Force Base, La., March 16, 2025. Brewer removed the retainers to inspect them for rust or damage. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman Preston Crawford)