Barksdale Air Force Base

Plane flying in sky.
U.S. Airmen assigned to the 2nd Bomb Wing tour a B-52H Stratofortress aircraft at Barksdale Air Force Base, June 12, 2026. The Airmen were attendees of the First Term Enlisted Course where they learned about Barksdale’s agencies and the resources available to them. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Fallon Mitchell)

Guiding Our First Term Airmen

Airman Fallon Mitchell
From left: U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Joe Jimenez, 2nd Security Forces Squadron certified law enforcement officer, Staff Sgt. Danny Gonzalez, 2nd SFS response force lead, and Staff Sgt. Martin Schortye, 2nd SFS base defense operation center controller, pose for a photo at Barksdale Air Force Base, Louisiana, June 5, 2026. The three defenders received the American Red Cross Lifesaving Award and an Air and Space Achievement Medal for their lifesaving actions following a motorcycle accident. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Laiken King) (Portions of this image have been blurred for operational security.)

Three Defenders Honored for Life Saving Actions

Senior Airman Laiken King
U.S. Air Force Senior Airman Demetrius Hyder, 2nd Security Forces Squadron combat arms instructor, front, teaches a cadet how to handle an M249 squad automatic weapon at Barksdale Air Force Base, Louisiana, April 10, 2026. Cadets from various JROTC detachments and the U.S. Naval Sea Cadet Corps visited the Weapons Load Training facility during the tour to gain a deeper understanding of the 2nd Bomb Wing’s mission. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Preston Crawford)

Local cadets visit 2nd Bomb Wing, explore career opportunities

Airman 1st Class Preston Crawford
Barksdale Adopts Cold Spray Technology to Improve B-52H Fleet Readiness

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

Airman Fallon Mitchell
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)

Adopt an Airman builds lasting bonds for new Airmen

Airman 1st Class Preston Crawford

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