Barksdale Air Force Base News

Master your mind: AFGSC reimagines readiness with MindGym

Tech. Sgt. Shelby Thurman — Tue, 25 Aug 2026 20:00:00 GMT

To ensure operational readiness & maintain the tactical edge, Airmen must train their brains with the same rigor as their bodies. AFGSC is looking to accelerate & modernize this effort with a tactical training simulator known as MindGym.

Outstanding Airman, Lasting Legacy

Senior Airman Laiken King — Fri, 07 Aug 2026 18:00:00 GMT

Meet one of the Air Force's Outstanding Airmen of the Year: Master Sgt. Pete Nunes, whose journey shows that success isn't always determined by where someone starts.

Global Strike hosts acquisitions summit at Barksdale AFB to drive modernization

Capt. Sydney Sedlak — Wed, 22 Jul 2026 22:00:00 GMT

AFGSC hosted a Technology, Acquisition & Sustainment Review from June 23-25 at Barksdale AFB. The three-day summit brought together senior leaders from across the enterprise to align strategic capabilities with the warfighter’s evolving needs & ensure the long-range strike mission is postured for the future.

AFGSC participates in 27th annual Nuclear Triad Symposium

Tech. Sgt. Victoria Boyton — Tue, 30 Jun 2026 05:00:00 GMT

Military leaders from Air Force Global Strike Command and Eighth Air Force were among more than 190 military members, industry experts and elected officials at the 27th Nuclear Triad Symposium, June 18. The event, in its fifth year at Louisiana State University-Shreveport, was co-hosted by LSU-S, the National Institute for Deterrence Studies, and the Building our Region’s Future organization.

AFMEDCOM initiates 4th inter-command transfer

Pentagon News — Mon, 29 Jun 2026 15:00:00 GMT

The Air Force Medical Command began its fourth inter-command transfer June 29, 2026, realigning medical Airmen currently under Air Force Global Strike Command to the 359th Medical Wing, Medical Readiness Command-Alpha.

Guiding Our First Term Airmen

Airman 1st Class Fallon Mitchell — Fri, 26 Jun 2026 21:05:09 GMT

Transitioning from training environments in Basic Military Training and Technical Training to the operational Air Force can be full of obstacles. Airmen are faced with applying their learned skills and adjusting to a brand new environment. Every installation is unique, and Airmen might not be aware of all the resources available to them. First term Airmen and Guardians transitioning to a new base attend the First Term Enlisted Course, a professional development program that aims to bridge the gap between the training environment and the operational Air Force.

Three Defenders Honored for Life Saving Actions

Senior Airman Laiken King — Fri, 26 Jun 2026 20:55:00 GMT

A spilled coffee energy drink that exploded on impact soaked into the pavement mixing with the metallic scent of blood. Headlights illuminated a dark stretch of the road. The distant hum of traffic was interrupted by police sirens, emergency radio calls and the desperate voice of an injured motorcyclist. "My wife," he repeated. "I have to call my wife."

Shreveport-Bossier Named 2026 Great American Defense Community

Pentagon News — Tue, 12 May 2026 18:47:00 GMT

Shreveport-Bossier has been named a 2026 Great American Defense Community, one of only three communities in the nation selected for the designation this year by the Association of Defense Communities (ADC).

Local cadets visit 2nd Bomb Wing, explore career opportunities

Airman 1st Class Preston Crawford — Wed, 29 Apr 2026 20:03:00 GMT

On April 10, the 2nd BW hosted a tour for more than 80 cadets, including Junior ROTC students from Marcus High School and Kingwood High School, and members of the U.S. Naval Sea Cadet Corps.

Precision Maintenance Ensures Mission Readiness

Airman Maxwell Cunningham — Fri, 03 Apr 2026 18:38:00 GMT

Behind the scenes, the Joint Oil Analysis Program from the 2nd Maintenance Squadron ensures the B-52 operates efficiently by focusing on internal engine wear through oil analysis. This specialized program within aircraft maintenance is often operated by non-destructive inspection Airmen.

DAF increases B-21 Raider production capacity to deliver combat capability faster

Pentagon News — Mon, 23 Feb 2026 22:20:00 GMT

The Department of the Air Force and Northrop Grumman Corp. have reached an agreement to expand production capacity for the B-21 Raider, accelerating delivery of the Air Force’s next-generation stealth bomber fleet.

Global Strike Command Team Visits 2 BW to Engage with Airmen, B-52 Mission

Tech. Sgt. Codie Trimble — Wed, 11 Feb 2026 19:00:00 GMT

U.S. Air Force Gen. S.L. Davis, commander of Air Force Global Strike Command, and U.S. Air Force Chief Master Sergeant Shawn M. Aiello, AFGSC command chief, visited the 2nd Bomb Wing for an inside look at the mission and to meet with the Airmen who deliver long-range global strike, Feb. 2-4.

Barksdale Helps Airmen Visit Home

Amn Fallon Mitchell — Tue, 10 Feb 2026 07:20:00 GMT

Going home for the holidays may not be as simple as many would like it to be. Many factors play into whether or not an Airman visits home to see their loved ones. One of the biggest deciding factors for Airmen is the cost of travel, particularly for the Air Force’s newest Airmen.

Barksdale Adopts Cold Spray Technology to Improve B-52H Fleet Readiness

Senior Airman Aaron Hill — Mon, 05 Jan 2026 21:16:00 GMT

U.S. Airmen from the 2nd Maintenance Squadron recently began integrating cold spray technology to restore aging B-52H Stratofortress components in-house, reducing aircraft downtime and improving fleet readiness amid ongoing parts constraints.

Bomber Task Force Europe 26-1 concludes, demonstrating global reach and Allied integration

U.S. Air Forces in Europe – Air Forces Africa Public Affairs — Mon, 24 Nov 2025 18:00:00 GMT

U.S. B-52H Stratofortress bomber aircraft departed Spain, Nov. 24, returning to Barksdale Air Force Base, Louisiana, and concluding Bomber Task Force Europe 26-1, a two-week deployment exercising the U.S. Air Force’s ability to project power globally. During the deployment, the B-52 aircrews executed a series of complex, high-end training scenarios with Allies and partners across the U.S. European Command, U.S. Africa Command and U.S. Central Command areas of responsibility.

Adopt an Airman builds lasting bonds for new Airmen

Airman 1st Class Preston Crawford — Mon, 24 Nov 2025 17:40:00 GMT

From the moment Airmen begin their career in the military, they face a rapidly changing and complex environment that can feel unfamiliar. For the Airmen who are away from home, often for the first time, these changes can make adjusting to their first assignment even harder.

First stop as Chief of Staff of the Air Force: AFGSC

1st Lt. Sydney Sedlak — Fri, 21 Nov 2025 19:13:00 GMT

Air Force Chief of Staff Gen. Ken Wilsbach & his wife, Mrs. Wilsbach, visited AFGSC, Nov. 19, for immersions into the command’s mission & modernization programs. This initial immersion, Wilsbach’s 1st official base visit as CSAF, underscored the command's pivotal role in the nation’s security.

2nd Bomb Wing Establishes Certified Calibration Lab to Enhance Nuclear Response Capability

Airman 1st Class Devyn Taylor — Thu, 20 Nov 2025 21:52:47 GMT

Barksdale Air Force Base is on track to establish a certified calibration lab for Ludlum radiation meters, making it the only base in Air Force Global Strike Command with this capability and one of two across the Department of War.

Barksdale leadership runs first SNCO preparation course

Airman 1st Class Aaron Hill — Tue, 09 Sep 2025 16:45:00 GMT

Last week, the 2nd Bomb Wing hosted its first senior noncommissioned officer preparation course aimed at equipping the next wave of new SNCOs to help them shift into a new level of leadership.

An Airman comes home: From homelessness to the American Dream

Airman 1st Class Jaiyah Lewis — Thu, 28 Aug 2025 00:20:00 GMT

Where someone begins in life doesn't always determine where they will go. For one Airman, a childhood marked by hardship became the foundation for strength, and ultimately, led him from homelessness to military service and U.S. citizenship.