Nov. 21, 2023 Air Force Global Strike Command conducts first annual Combat Ammunition Production Exercise In a milestone event, the Air Force Global Strike Command successfully executed its inaugural Combat Ammunition Production Exercise (CAPEX) on November 7, 2023, at Barksdale Air Force Base.
Nov. 6, 2023 Iconic B-52 and veteran reunite at Barksdale Air Force Base The 2nd Bomb Wing recently welcomed back a 95-year-old retired Air Force engine mechanic whose story intertwines with the enduring legacy of Barksdale’s premiere bomber, the B-52H.
Nov. 2, 2023 Sharing knowledge and culture through food Private industry chefs mentored enlisted aides and food services Airmen from across Air Force Global Strike Command during a unique culinary training event from October 22 to 27 at Barksdale Air Force Base, Louisiana.
Oct. 2, 2023 2nd Bomb Wing welcomes new commander The 2nd Bomb Wing welcomed a familiar face as its new commander during a change of command ceremony today at Barksdale Air Force Base.
Sept. 20, 2023 From Reaction to Resilience: Barksdale Air Force Bases New Approach to Addressing Interpersonal and Self-Directed Violence The base is shifting its focus from a reactive approach to a proactive stance in addressing issues related to interpersonal and self-directed violence.
Sept. 7, 2023 Barksdale CDC East to begin renovation The East Child Development Center will begin construction and limited operations Sept. 19.
Sept. 5, 2023 Military Personnel, Spouses with Out-of-State Teacher’s License Now Eligible to Teach in Louisiana Military personnel and their spouses who have a valid teaching license from another state are now eligible to teach in the state of Louisiana thanks to the passing of House Bill 472.
Aug. 29, 2023 Airmen return from BTF mission 2nd Bomb Wing Airmen return from a month long deployment at Andersen Air Force Base, Guam after supporting a Bomber Task Force mission.
Aug. 25, 2023 ‘The Mighty Eighth’ and J-GSOC welcomes new commander The Eighth Air Force and Joint-Global Strike Operations Center welcomed Maj. Gen. Jason Armagost as the 57th commander of the historic unit during a ceremony on Barksdale AFB, La., August 25th, 2023.