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.

U.S. Air Force Gen. S. L. Davis, right, commander of Air Force Global Strike Command, talks with Tech. Sgt. William Connell, 2nd Civil Engineer Squadron firefighter, during a visit to Fire Station 2 at Barksdale Air Force Base, Louisiana, Feb. 4, 2026. During his visit, Davis spoke with 2 CES Airmen about their unit’s role in protecting AFGSC assets and opportunities to be more effective. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Seth Watson)

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U.S. Air Force Gen. S. L. Davis, right, commander of Air Force Global Strike Command, talks with Tech. Sgt. William Connell, 2nd Civil Engineer Squadron firefighter, during a visit to Fire Station 2 at Barksdale Air Force Base, Louisiana, Feb. 4, 2026. During his visit, Davis spoke with 2 CES Airmen about their unit’s role in protecting AFGSC assets and opportunities to be more effective. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Seth Watson)

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 U.S. Air Force Chief Master Sgt. Shawn M. Aiello, right, Air Force Global Strike Command command chief, meets the 2nd Bomb Wing Safety team during a tour at Barksdale Air Force Base, Louisiana, Feb. 3, 2026. During his visit with 2 BW Safety, Aiello spoke with Airmen about some of the most common safety concerns, what can be done to mitigate risks and ensure the safety of Airmen on base so they can continue their mission safely. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Seth Watson)

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U.S. Air Force Chief Master Sgt. Shawn M. Aiello, right, Air Force Global Strike Command command chief, meets the 2nd Bomb Wing Safety team during a tour at Barksdale Air Force Base, Louisiana, Feb. 3, 2026. During his visit with 2 BW Safety, Aiello spoke with Airmen about some of the most common safety concerns, what can be done to mitigate risks and ensure the safety of Airmen on base so they can continue their mission safely. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Seth Watson)

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 U.S. Air Force Chief Master Sgt. Shawn M. Aiello, left, Air Force Global Strike Command command chief, talks with Senior Airman Alejandro Puente San, 2nd Force Support Squadron personnelist, during a tour of the military personnel flight at Barksdale Air Force Base, Louisiana, Feb. 3, 2026. Aiello is the command’s senior enlisted leader and principal advisor to the commander on issues impacting Airmen's welfare, visits like this enable him to get a touch point with the ground level force and allow Airmen to gain strategic insight on their role in AFGSC. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Seth Watson)

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Senior Airman Seth Watson

U.S. Air Force Chief Master Sgt. Shawn M. Aiello, left, Air Force Global Strike Command command chief, talks with Senior Airman Alejandro Puente San, 2nd Force Support Squadron personnelist, during a tour of the military personnel flight at Barksdale Air Force Base, Louisiana, Feb. 3, 2026. Aiello is the command’s senior enlisted leader and principal advisor to the commander on issues impacting Airmen's welfare, visits like this enable him to get a touch point with the ground level force and allow Airmen to gain strategic insight on their role in AFGSC. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Seth Watson)

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 U.S. Air Force Capt. Britian Conley, right, 20th Bomb Squadron pilot, right, discusses some of the preflight checks aircrew carry out prior to flying with Gen. S. L. Davis, commander of Air Force Global Strike Command, at Barksdale Air Force Base, Louisiana, Feb. 3, 2026. Preflight checks are a necessary part of flight operations, they include safety and quality checks prior to takeoff. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Seth Watson)

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U.S. Air Force Capt. Britian Conley, right, 20th Bomb Squadron pilot, right, discusses some of the preflight checks aircrew carry out prior to flying with Gen. S. L. Davis, commander of Air Force Global Strike Command, at Barksdale Air Force Base, Louisiana, Feb. 3, 2026. Preflight checks are a necessary part of flight operations, they include safety and quality checks prior to takeoff. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Seth Watson)

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 U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Natalie Saucedo, left, 2nd Operations Support Squadron Aircrew Flight Equipment specialist, briefs Gen. S. L. Davis, commander of Air Force Global Strike Command, on the proper use of B-52 aircrew flight equipment at Barksdale Air Force Base, Louisiana, Feb. 2, 2026. Davis visited the 2 OSS AFE flight as part of his immersion with the 2nd Bomb Wing to see firsthand how AFE Airmen inspect, maintain, and manage life-saving equipment for Team Barksdale air crew members. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Seth Watson)

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Senior Airman Seth Watson

U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Natalie Saucedo, left, 2nd Operations Support Squadron Aircrew Flight Equipment specialist, briefs Gen. S. L. Davis, commander of Air Force Global Strike Command, on the proper use of B-52 aircrew flight equipment at Barksdale Air Force Base, Louisiana, Feb. 2, 2026. Davis visited the 2 OSS AFE flight as part of his immersion with the 2nd Bomb Wing to see firsthand how AFE Airmen inspect, maintain, and manage life-saving equipment for Team Barksdale air crew members. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Seth Watson)

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 U.S. Air Force Tech. Sgt. Michelle Westerman, left, 2nd Healthcare Operations Squadron paramedic, demonstrates tactical combat casualty care procedures for Gen. S. L. Davis, center, commander of Air Force Global Strike Command, and Chief Master Sgt. Shawn M. Aiello, AFGSC command chief, at Barksdale Air Force Base, Louisiana, Feb. 2, 2026. Davis and Aiello gained further insight into the role of paramedics during their visit and how they contribute to the success of the 2 BW mission. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Seth Watson)

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U.S. Air Force Tech. Sgt. Michelle Westerman, left, 2nd Healthcare Operations Squadron paramedic, demonstrates tactical combat casualty care procedures for Gen. S. L. Davis, center, commander of Air Force Global Strike Command, and Chief Master Sgt. Shawn M. Aiello, AFGSC command chief, at Barksdale Air Force Base, Louisiana, Feb. 2, 2026. Davis and Aiello gained further insight into the role of paramedics during their visit and how they contribute to the success of the 2 BW mission. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Seth Watson)

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 Retired Master Sgt. Applies cold spray metal

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Retired U.S. Air Force Master Sgt. Jeffrey Russell, VRC Metal Systems cold spray technician, demonstrates the process of applying the cold spray to metal on Barksdale Air Force Base, Nov. 24, 2025. Cold Spray technology accelerates metallic particles at extremely high speeds using heated gas, bonding them to a surface without melting the base material and preserving the strength and integrity of aging aircraft components. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman Fallon Mitchell)

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 engineer changes the nozzle on a cold spray robot arm.

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Kyle Henning, VRC Metal Systems cold spray process design engineer and retired U.S. Air Force Master Sgt. Jeffrey Russell, VRC Metal Systems cold spray technician, changes the nozzle on a cold spray robot arm at Barksdale Air Force Base, Louisiana, Nov. 24, 2025. Airmen would be able to use cold spray technology to repair current parts belonging to the B-52H Stratofortress without compromising the strength of the material. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman Fallon Mitchell)

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 An engineer uses a remote to control a cold spray robot.

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Kyle Henning, VRC Metal Systems cold spray process design engineer, uses a remote to control a cold spray robot on Barksdale Air Force Base, Nov. 24, 2025. The 2nd Bomb Wing has partnered with VCR Metal Systems to bring cutting-edge technology in support of the long-range strike mission. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman Fallon Mitchell)

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 A cold spray technician operates a spray nozzle for cold spray application on a B-52H Stratofortress panel.

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Airman 1st Class Aaron Hill

Retired U.S. Air Force Master Sgt. Jeffrey Russell, VRC Metal Systems cold spray technician, operates a spray nozzle for cold spray application on a B-52H Stratofortress panel Barksdale Air Force Base, Louisiana, Nov. 24, 2025. Airmen integrating cold spray technology into their toolkit will allow them to provide rapid and effective maintenance when making repairs on the B-52H. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Aaron Hill)

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 A cold spray engineer removes the spray nozzle from a robot arm.

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Kyle Henning, VRC Metal Systems cold spray process design engineer, and retired U.S. Air Force Msgt. Jeffrey Russell, VRC Metal Systems cold spray technician, removes the spray nozzle from a robot arm at Barksdale Air Force Base, Louisiana, Nov. 24, 2025. Airmen can use cold spray technology to restore aging B-52H Stratofortress components in-house, reducing downtime for the fleet. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Aaron Hill)

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 U.S. Air Force Senior Airman Janelee Roches, 2nd Comptroller Squadron commander’s support staff force management technician, takes a group photo with John and Melody Rodland, at Barksdale Air Force Base, Louisiana, Oct. 12, 2025. John and Melody volunteered for Barksdale’s Adopt an Airman support program which offers Airmen at Barksdale a new support system by matching with local volunteer family members, gaining a new home away from home. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Preston Crawford)

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Adtop an Airman builds lasting bonds for new Airmen

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U.S. Air Force Senior Airman Janelee Roches, 2nd Comptroller Squadron commander’s support staff force management technician, takes a group photo with John and Melody Rodland, at Barksdale Air Force Base, Louisiana, Oct. 12, 2025. John and Melody volunteered for Barksdale’s Adopt an Airman support program which offers Airmen at Barksdale a new support system by matching with local volunteer family members, gaining a new home away from home. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Preston Crawford)

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U.S. Air Force Gen. S. L. Davis, right, commander of Air Force Global Strike Command, talks with Tech. Sgt. William Connell, 2nd Civil Engineer Squadron firefighter, during a visit to Fire Station 2 at Barksdale Air Force Base, Louisiana, Feb. 4, 2026. During his visit, Davis spoke with 2 CES Airmen about their unit’s role in protecting AFGSC assets and opportunities to be more effective. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Seth Watson) U.S. Air Force Chief Master Sgt. Shawn M. Aiello, right, Air Force Global Strike Command command chief, meets the 2nd Bomb Wing Safety team during a tour at Barksdale Air Force Base, Louisiana, Feb. 3, 2026. During his visit with 2 BW Safety, Aiello spoke with Airmen about some of the most common safety concerns, what can be done to mitigate risks and ensure the safety of Airmen on base so they can continue their mission safely. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Seth Watson) U.S. Air Force Chief Master Sgt. Shawn M. Aiello, left, Air Force Global Strike Command command chief, talks with Senior Airman Alejandro Puente San, 2nd Force Support Squadron personnelist, during a tour of the military personnel flight at Barksdale Air Force Base, Louisiana, Feb. 3, 2026. Aiello is the command’s senior enlisted leader and principal advisor to the commander on issues impacting Airmen's welfare, visits like this enable him to get a touch point with the ground level force and allow Airmen to gain strategic insight on their role in AFGSC. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Seth Watson) U.S. Air Force Capt. Britian Conley, right, 20th Bomb Squadron pilot, right, discusses some of the preflight checks aircrew carry out prior to flying with Gen. S. L. Davis, commander of Air Force Global Strike Command, at Barksdale Air Force Base, Louisiana, Feb. 3, 2026. Preflight checks are a necessary part of flight operations, they include safety and quality checks prior to takeoff. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Seth Watson) U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Natalie Saucedo, left, 2nd Operations Support Squadron Aircrew Flight Equipment specialist, briefs Gen. S. L. Davis, commander of Air Force Global Strike Command, on the proper use of B-52 aircrew flight equipment at Barksdale Air Force Base, Louisiana, Feb. 2, 2026. Davis visited the 2 OSS AFE flight as part of his immersion with the 2nd Bomb Wing to see firsthand how AFE Airmen inspect, maintain, and manage life-saving equipment for Team Barksdale air crew members. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Seth Watson) U.S. Air Force Tech. Sgt. Michelle Westerman, left, 2nd Healthcare Operations Squadron paramedic, demonstrates tactical combat casualty care procedures for Gen. S. L. Davis, center, commander of Air Force Global Strike Command, and Chief Master Sgt. Shawn M. Aiello, AFGSC command chief, at Barksdale Air Force Base, Louisiana, Feb. 2, 2026. Davis and Aiello gained further insight into the role of paramedics during their visit and how they contribute to the success of the 2 BW mission. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Seth Watson) Retired Master Sgt. Applies cold spray metal engineer changes the nozzle on a cold spray robot arm. An engineer uses a remote to control a cold spray robot. A cold spray technician operates a spray nozzle for cold spray application on a B-52H Stratofortress panel. A cold spray engineer removes the spray nozzle from a robot arm. U.S. Air Force Senior Airman Janelee Roches, 2nd Comptroller Squadron commander’s support staff force management technician, takes a group photo with John and Melody Rodland, at Barksdale Air Force Base, Louisiana, Oct. 12, 2025. John and Melody volunteered for Barksdale’s Adopt an Airman support program which offers Airmen at Barksdale a new support system by matching with local volunteer family members, gaining a new home away from home. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Preston Crawford)

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