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.

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

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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

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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

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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 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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 U.S. Air Force Col. Chris Cain, 2nd Bomb Wing commander, gives a mission brief to 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, gives a mission brief to honorary commanders at Barksdale Air Force Base, Louisiana, August 15, 2025. The Honorary Commander program enables members of the community to understand the importance of the mission at Barksdale AFB by giving them commanders to work with for two years. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Rhea Beil)

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 U.S. Air Force Master Sgt. Jasmine Tanner, Military and Family Readiness Center readiness noncommissioned officer in charge, gives a post-deployment brief to Barksdale Airmen at Barksdale Air Force Base, Louisiana, Aug. 6, 2025. Post-deployment briefings offer Airmen the opportunity to learn how to better reintegrate themselves, and resources to help them manage their finances and mental health. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Aaron Hill)

Aug 13 2025

Beyond the Homecoming: How the MFRC helps Airmen thrive after Deployment

Airman 1st Class Aaron Hill

U.S. Air Force Master Sgt. Jasmine Tanner, Military and Family Readiness Center readiness noncommissioned officer in charge, gives a post-deployment brief to Barksdale Airmen at Barksdale Air Force Base, Louisiana, Aug. 6, 2025. Post-deployment briefings offer Airmen the opportunity to learn how to better reintegrate themselves, and resources to help them manage their finances and mental health. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Aaron Hill)

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 U.S. Air Force Airmen with the 2nd Bomb Wing attend a financial planning class offered by the Military and Family Readiness Center at Barksdale Air Force Base, Louisiana, Aug. 7, 2025. Financial advice is one of the many services Airmen can receive from the Military and Family Readiness Center. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Aaron Hill)

Aug 13 2025

Beyond the Homecoming: How the MFRC helps Airmen thrive after Deployment

Airman 1st Class Aaron Hill

U.S. Air Force Airmen with the 2nd Bomb Wing attend a financial planning class offered by the Military and Family Readiness Center at Barksdale Air Force Base, Louisiana, Aug. 7, 2025. Financial advice is one of the many services Airmen can receive from the Military and Family Readiness Center. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Aaron Hill)

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 U.S. Air Force Master Sgt. Jasmine Tanner, Military and Family Readiness Center readiness noncommissioned officer in charge, gives a post deployment brief to Barksdale Airmen at Barksdale Air Force Base, Louisiana, Aug. 6, 2025. Post deployment briefs bring together resources from different agencies to help Airmen reintegrate from deployment. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Aaron Hill)

Aug 13 2025

Beyond the Homecoming: How the MFRC helps Airmen thrive after Deployment

Airman 1st Class Aaron Hill

U.S. Air Force Master Sgt. Jasmine Tanner, Military and Family Readiness Center readiness noncommissioned officer in charge, gives a post deployment brief to Barksdale Airmen at Barksdale Air Force Base, Louisiana, Aug. 6, 2025. Post deployment briefs bring together resources from different agencies to help Airmen reintegrate from deployment. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Aaron Hill)

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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 U.S. Air Force Col. Chris Cain, 2nd Bomb Wing commander, gives a mission brief to honorary commanders U.S. Air Force Master Sgt. Jasmine Tanner, Military and Family Readiness Center readiness noncommissioned officer in charge, gives a post-deployment brief to Barksdale Airmen at Barksdale Air Force Base, Louisiana, Aug. 6, 2025. Post-deployment briefings offer Airmen the opportunity to learn how to better reintegrate themselves, and resources to help them manage their finances and mental health. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Aaron Hill) U.S. Air Force Airmen with the 2nd Bomb Wing attend a financial planning class offered by the Military and Family Readiness Center at Barksdale Air Force Base, Louisiana, Aug. 7, 2025. Financial advice is one of the many services Airmen can receive from the Military and Family Readiness Center. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Aaron Hill) U.S. Air Force Master Sgt. Jasmine Tanner, Military and Family Readiness Center readiness noncommissioned officer in charge, gives a post deployment brief to Barksdale Airmen at Barksdale Air Force Base, Louisiana, Aug. 6, 2025. Post deployment briefs bring together resources from different agencies to help Airmen reintegrate from deployment. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Aaron Hill)

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