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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 Honorable Kristyn Jones, assistant secretary of the Air Force for Financial Management and Comptroller, performing the duties of under secretary of the Air Force, speaks to B-52H Stratofortress aircrew members, Maj. Zachary Proud, 20th Bomb Squadron instructor pilot, Capt. Kyle Barber, 20th Bomb Squadron weapons systems officer, and 1st Lt. Timothy Blue, 20th Bomb Squadron electronic warfare officer, during a base visit at Barksdale Air Force Baes, La., June 6, 2023.

Jun 08 2023

The Honorable Kristyn Jones, performing the duties of under secr

A1C Nicole Ledbetter

The Honorable Kristyn Jones, assistant secretary of the Air Force for Financial Management and Comptroller, performing the duties of under secretary of the Air Force, speaks to B-52H Stratofortress aircrew members, Maj. Zachary Proud, 20th Bomb Squadron instructor pilot, Capt. Kyle Barber, 20th Bomb Squadron weapons systems officer, and 1st Lt. Timothy Blue, 20th Bomb Squadron electronic warfare officer, during a base visit at Barksdale Air Force Baes, La., June 6, 2023. A B-52 requires an aircrew of five: an aircraft commander, pilot, radar navigator, navigator, and electronic warfare officer. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Nicole Ledbetter)

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 Local community members take part in a tour at Barksdale Air Force Base, La., May 10, 2023. The event allowed community members to learn more about the base and its personnel. (U.S. Air Force Photo by Airman 1st Class Seth Watson)

May 12 2023

Local community members take part in a tour at Barksdale Air Force Base, La., May 10, 2023. The event allowed community members to learn more about the base and its personnel. (U.S. Air Force Photo by Airman 1st Class Seth Watson)

Airman 1st Class Seth Watson

Local community members take part in a tour at Barksdale Air Force Base, La., May 10, 2023. The event allowed community members to learn more about the base and its personnel. (U.S. Air Force Photo by Airman 1st Class Seth Watson)

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 Local community members take part in a tour at Barksdale Air Force Base, La., May 10, 2023. The event allowed community members to learn more about the base and its personnel. (U.S. Air Force Photo by Airman 1st Class Seth Watson)

May 12 2023

Local community members take part in a tour at Barksdale Air Force Base, La., May 10, 2023. The event allowed community members to learn more about the base and its personnel. (U.S. Air Force Photo by Airman 1st Class Seth Watson)

Airman 1st Class Seth Watson

Local community members take part in a tour at Barksdale Air Force Base, La., May 10, 2023. The event allowed community members to learn more about the base and its personnel. (U.S. Air Force Photo by Airman 1st Class Seth Watson)

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 Local community members take part in a tour at Barksdale Air Force Base, La., May 10, 2023. The event allowed community members to learn more about the base and its personnel. (U.S. Air Force Photo by Airman 1st Class Seth Watson)

May 12 2023

Local community members take part in a tour at Barksdale Air Force Base, La., May 10, 2023. The event allowed community members to learn more about the base and its personnel. (U.S. Air Force Photo by Airman 1st Class Seth Watson)

Airman 1st Class Seth Watson

Local community members take part in a tour at Barksdale Air Force Base, La., May 10, 2023. The event allowed community members to learn more about the base and its personnel. (U.S. Air Force Photo by Airman 1st Class Seth Watson)

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 Local community members take part in a tour at Barksdale Air Force Base, La., May 10, 2023. The event allowed community members to learn more about the base and its personnel. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Seth Watson)

May 11 2023

Barksdale hosts local educators and community members

Airman 1st Class Seth Watson

Local community members take part in a tour at Barksdale Air Force Base, La., May 10, 2023. The event allowed community members to learn more about the base and its personnel. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Seth Watson)

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 Local community members take part in a tour at Barksdale Air Force Base, La., May 10, 2023. The event allowed community members to learn more about the base and its personnel. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Seth Watson)

May 11 2023

Barksdale hosts local educators and community members

Airman 1st Class Seth Watson

Local community members take part in a tour at Barksdale Air Force Base, La., May 10, 2023. The event allowed community members to learn more about the base and its personnel. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Seth Watson)

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 Local community members take part in a tour at Barksdale Air Force Base, La., May 10, 2023. The event allowed community members to learn more about the base and its personnel. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Seth Watson)

May 11 2023

Barksdale hosts local educators and community members

Airman 1st Class Seth Watson

Local community members take part in a tour at Barksdale Air Force Base, La., May 10, 2023. The event allowed community members to learn more about the base and its personnel. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Seth Watson)

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 Local community members take part in a tour at Barksdale Air Force Base, La., May 10, 2023. The event allowed community members to learn more about the base and its personnel. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Seth Watson)

May 11 2023

Barksdale hosts local educators and community members

Airman 1st Class Seth Watson

Col. Joseph McKenna, 2nd Bomb Wing vice commander, speaks with key influencers at Barksdale Air Force Base, La., May 10, 2023. The event allowed community members to learn more about the base and its personnel. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Seth Watson)

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 Local community members take part in a tour at Barksdale Air Force Base, La., May 10, 2023. The event allowed community members to learn more about the base and its personnel. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Seth Watson)

May 11 2023

Barksdale hosts local educators and community members

Airman 1st Class Seth Watson

Col. Joseph McKenna, 2nd Bomb Wing vice commander, speaks with key influencers at Barksdale Air Force Base, La., May 10, 2023. The event allowed community members to learn more about the base and its personnel. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Seth Watson)

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 Bomber missions contribute to joint force lethality and deter aggression in the Indo-Pacific by demonstrating U.S. Air Force ability to operate anywhere in the world at any time in support of the NDS.

Apr 03 2023

Bomber Task Force aircraft from Barksdale arrive in Guam

Airman 1st Class William Pugh

A B-52 Stratofortress assigned to a Bomber Task Force from the 2nd Bomb Wing at Barksdale Air Force Base, Louisiana, taxis at Andersen Air Force Base, Guam, Mar. 30, 2023. BTF missions support national security objectives through the speed, flexibility, and readiness of our strategic bombers. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class William Pugh)

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 BTF missions support national security objectives through the speed, flexibility, and readiness of our strategic bombers.

Apr 03 2023

Bomber Task Force aircraft from Barksdale arrive in Guam

Airman 1st Class William Pugh

A B-52 Stratofortress assigned to the 2nd Bomb Wing at Barksdale Air Force Base, Louisiana arrives at Anderson Air Force Base, Guam in support of a Bomber Task Force mission, Mar. 30, 2023. Bomber missions contribute to joint force lethality and deter aggression in the Indo-Pacific by demonstrating U.S. Air Force ability to operate anywhere in the world at any time in support of the NDS. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class William Pugh)

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 Project Tuskegee is a partnership between Air Force Global Strike Command, TU and Angelo State University that aims to create a culture of unity that welcomes talent from all walks of life to Striker Nation.

Mar 24 2023

Tuskegee University AFROTC Cadets meet Barksdale Airmen

Airman 1st Class William Pugh

AFROTC Cadets from Tuskegee University (TU) sit in a B-52H Stratofortress seat as part of Project Tuskegee at Barksdale Air Force Base, La., Mar. 24, 2023. Project Tuskegee is a partnership between Air Force Global Strike Command, TU and Angelo State University that aims to create a culture of unity that welcomes talent from all walks of life to Striker Nation. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class William Pugh)

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The Honorable Kristyn Jones, assistant secretary of the Air Force for Financial Management and Comptroller, performing the duties of under secretary of the Air Force, speaks to B-52H Stratofortress aircrew members, Maj. Zachary Proud, 20th Bomb Squadron instructor pilot, Capt. Kyle Barber, 20th Bomb Squadron weapons systems officer, and 1st Lt. Timothy Blue, 20th Bomb Squadron electronic warfare officer, during a base visit at Barksdale Air Force Baes, La., June 6, 2023. Local community members take part in a tour at Barksdale Air Force Base, La., May 10, 2023. The event allowed community members to learn more about the base and its personnel. (U.S. Air Force Photo by Airman 1st Class Seth Watson) Local community members take part in a tour at Barksdale Air Force Base, La., May 10, 2023. The event allowed community members to learn more about the base and its personnel. (U.S. Air Force Photo by Airman 1st Class Seth Watson) Local community members take part in a tour at Barksdale Air Force Base, La., May 10, 2023. The event allowed community members to learn more about the base and its personnel. (U.S. Air Force Photo by Airman 1st Class Seth Watson) Local community members take part in a tour at Barksdale Air Force Base, La., May 10, 2023. The event allowed community members to learn more about the base and its personnel. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Seth Watson) Local community members take part in a tour at Barksdale Air Force Base, La., May 10, 2023. The event allowed community members to learn more about the base and its personnel. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Seth Watson) Local community members take part in a tour at Barksdale Air Force Base, La., May 10, 2023. The event allowed community members to learn more about the base and its personnel. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Seth Watson) Local community members take part in a tour at Barksdale Air Force Base, La., May 10, 2023. The event allowed community members to learn more about the base and its personnel. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Seth Watson) Local community members take part in a tour at Barksdale Air Force Base, La., May 10, 2023. The event allowed community members to learn more about the base and its personnel. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Seth Watson) Bomber missions contribute to joint force lethality and deter aggression in the Indo-Pacific by demonstrating U.S. Air Force ability to operate anywhere in the world at any time in support of the NDS. BTF missions support national security objectives through the speed, flexibility, and readiness of our strategic bombers. Project Tuskegee is a partnership between Air Force Global Strike Command, TU and Angelo State University that aims to create a culture of unity that welcomes talent from all walks of life to Striker Nation.

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