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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.

The front of the East Child Development Center building

Sep 07 2023

Barksdale CDC East to begin renovation

Airman Rhea Beil

The East CDC at Barksdale Air Force Base, Louisiana will be under construction beginning September 19, 2023 to receive necessary renovations including new flooring, roof, paint and an updated heat, ventilation and air conditioning system. The East CDC was built in 1972 and is one of the oldest in the Air Force.

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 Youth Center gymnasium classrooms

Sep 07 2023

Barksdale CDC East to begin renovation

Airman Rhea Beil

The Youth Center gymnasium at Barksdale Air Force Base, Louisiana, is divided into three separate classrooms August 29, 2023. Each classroom is designed to meet the needs of each classroom group.

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 Room in the East CDC that is being used for storage

Sep 07 2023

Barksdale CDC East to begin renovation

Airman Rhea Beil

The East CDC at Barksdale Air Force Base, Louisiana, is using some of their rooms for storage on August 29, 2023, as they prepare for renovations. The East CDC will begin construction in late September to update and improve the facility.

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 One of the classrooms that have been set up in the Youth Center gymnasium

Sep 07 2023

Barksdale CDC East to begin renovation

Airman Rhea Beil

The Youth Center gymnasium at Barksdale Air Force Base, Louisiana, is divided into three separate classrooms on August 29, 2023. This is a temporary location for school aged children while the East CDC throughout the duration of the construction project.

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 Alligator holding a rod

Sep 06 2023

2d Dental Squadron Badge

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Graphic of the 2d Dental Squadron badge.

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 Snake on propeller.

Sep 06 2023

2nd Operational Medical Readiness Squadron

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2nd Operational Medical Readiness Squadron badge.

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 Gauntlet holding berries

Sep 06 2023

2nd Healthcare Operations Squadron

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2nd Healthcare Operations Squadron badge.

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Sep 06 2023

2nd Medical Group photo

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This photo was provided to upload to the Barksdale website.

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 2nd Medical Group photo provided for Barksdale website.

Sep 06 2023

2nd Medical Group photo

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2nd Medical Group photo provided for Barksdale website.

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 Graphic of apple with military member saluting silhouette.

Sep 05 2023

Military Personnel, Spouses with Out-of-State Teacher’s License Now Eligible to Teach in Louisiana

Airman 1st Class Laiken King

This graphic was created to accompany the 'Military Personnel, Spouses with Out-of-State Teacher’s License Now Eligible to Teach in Louisiana' article. (U.S. Air Force graphic by Airman 1st Class Laiken King)

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 A daughter and husband await the return of their Airmen after a deployment in support of the Bomber Task Force mission at Barksdale Air Force Base, La.

Aug 29 2023

Airmen return from BTF deployment

A1C Nicole Ledbetter

A daughter and husband await the return of their Airmen after a deployment in support of the Bomber Task Force mission at Barksdale Air Force Base, La., Aug. 26, 2023. BTF missions provide assurance to allies, deter adversaries and allow Airmen to train and enhance their skills for real-world events. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Nicole Ledbetter)

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 Friends and co-workers greet the 2nd Bomb Wing Airmen returning from Andersen Air Force Base, Guam after returning from a Bomber Task Force mission.

Aug 29 2023

Airmen return from BTF deployment

A1C Nicole Ledbetter

Friends and co-workers greet the 2nd Bomb Wing Airmen returning from Andersen Air Force Base, Guam after returning from a Bomber Task Force mission at Barksdale Air Force Base, La., Aug. 26, 2023. BTF missions support the U.S. Indo-Pacific Command's mission of a free and open Indo-Pacific by enabling collaborative training and demonstrating the United State’s commitment to the region’s security. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Nicole Ledbetter)

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The front of the East Child Development Center building Youth Center gymnasium classrooms Room in the East CDC that is being used for storage One of the classrooms that have been set up in the Youth Center gymnasium Alligator holding a rod Snake on propeller. Gauntlet holding berries This photo was provided to upload to the Barksdale website. 2nd Medical Group photo provided for Barksdale website. Graphic of apple with military member saluting silhouette. A daughter and husband await the return of their Airmen after a deployment in support of the Bomber Task Force mission at Barksdale Air Force Base, La. Friends and co-workers greet the 2nd Bomb Wing Airmen returning from Andersen Air Force Base, Guam after returning from a Bomber Task Force mission.

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