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July 28, 2024
U.S. bombers complete latest European Bomber Task Force deployment

Two U.S. Air Force B-52H Stratofortress aircraft completed a first-ever deployment to Mihail Kogălniceanu Air Base, Romania, by returning to their home-station at Barksdale Air Force Base, Louisiana. During the deployment, Bomber Task Force Europe 24-4, the B-52s conducted operations in conjunction
July 27, 2024
U.S. bomber participates in Maritime Fire Support Symposium

One U.S. Air Force B-52H Stratofortress long-range strategic bomber integrated with U.S. and Coalition forces, 25 July 2024, during the Maritime Fire Support Symposium.
July 2, 2024
96th BS executes Exercise Red Devil Thunder

Airmen from across the 2nd Bomb Wing successfully concluded exercise Red Devil Thunder 24-3 June 27, 2024 at Barksdale Air Force Base, La.
June 20, 2024
2nd Bomb Wing’s Bayou Warrior Exercise Tests Combat Readiness

The 2nd Bomb Wing conducted Exercise Bayou Warrior from June 10-13, 2024, to evaluate its ability to execute conventional missions.
June 6, 2024
Bomber crew earns AFGSC General Curtis E. LeMay award

A B-52H Stratofortress bomber crew recently earned the Air Force Global Strike Command General Curtis E. LeMay award for the outstanding bomber crew category during the 2023 AFGSC Operations Awards.
May 2, 2024
Next Generation Aircrew Protection Team completes vapor purge testing on B-52

The Next Generation Aircrew Protection team finished vapor purge testing on the B-52H Stratofortress at Barksdale Air Force Base, La., on April 18, 2024.
April 17, 2024
Continuing a New START: AFGSC hosts internal workshop on US arms control treaty

Air Force Global Strike Command hosted a workshop here for 90 attendees across the Department of the Air Force from April 2-4 regarding the Command’s implementation of the New START Treaty.
April 17, 2024
B-52s land at civilian airfield during exercise Bayou Vigilance

A pair of B-52H Stratofortresses from the 20th Bomb Squadron tested their capabilities by landing at a civilian airfield as part of exercise Bayou Vigilance on April 12, 2024.
April 15, 2024
Political activity Dos and Don’ts for Airmen, Guardians, DoD employees

We can expect many opportunities for citizens to participate in the democratic process but with this in mind, it is important to be aware of specific guidelines that apply to service members and federal employees on acceptable behavior.
April 15, 2024
Barksdale Conducts Exercise Bayou Vigilance 2024

Airmen from the 2nd and 5th Bomb Wings trained together while evaluating response and combat operation skills during exercise Bayou Vigilance April 3-12, 2024 at Barksdale Air Force Base, Louisiana.