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Aug. 2, 2022
Barksdale’s summer WAMMO Fest brings the heat

The WAMMO Fest competition focuses on speed and accuracy, with teams going head-to-head to improve their skills.
July 29, 2022
AFGSC leaders tour Barksdale AFB

The Air Force Global Strike Command leadership team joined 2nd Bomb Wing leadership for a base visit July 8.
July 28, 2022
Monkeypox declared public health emergency: What Airmen and Guardians need to know

The World Health Organization declared monkeypox a public health emergency on July 23. With more than 4,000 cases in the United States, Airmen and Guardians should know the risks and how to stay safe.
July 27, 2022
B-52 OT, WPS, and Ops squadrons collaborate during Test and Weapons School Roadshow at Minot AFB

The 49th Test and Evaluation Squadron recently integrated with the 340th Weapons Squadron, 69th Bomb Squadron, and 23rd Bomb Squadron during the B-52 Test and Weapons School Roadshow at Minot Air Force Base, N.D., July 5-8, 2022.
July 7, 2022
Always Ready: Barksdale Airmen execute ACE capabilities

Barksdale Airmen tested their agility and adaptability as they applied Agile Combat Employment concepts during a readiness exercise June 23-24 at the Chennault International Airport in Lake Charles, Louisiana.
June 23, 2022
New BLOS capability on the horizon for B-52s, first IRIS air demo complete

A new beyond line of sight communication system underwent an aerial demonstration on a B-52, June 22, 2022.
June 14, 2022
Summer Weather Hazards

Summer is a great time to be outside and enjoy the weather. But don’t let the sunny days and warm nights fool you. Summer also holds significant weather hazards. Thunderstorms produce dangerous lightning and heavy rain. Heat waves can be lengthy and deadly. Let’s take a look at some of the hazards
June 8, 2022
96th AMU executes exercise Combat Hammer

The 96th Aircraft Munitions Unit executes exercise Combat Hammer at Barksdale Air Force Base, Louisiana.
June 3, 2022
The 26th Operational Weather Squadron expands mission capabilities

After more than 20 years of forecasting the weather for the Department of Defense in the Southeast U.S., the 26th Operational Weather Squadron at Barksdale Air Force Base, Louisiana is shifting focus.
May 23, 2022
Strike Week at Barksdale

The five-day seminar features courses designed to deliberately develop and provide front-line supervisors with realistic techniques to take care of Airmen.