Billy Graham

“Tears shed for self are tears of weakness, but tears shed for others are a sign of strength” Billy Graham

AGE Airmen keep bomb loaders mission ready

Airman 1st Class Jared Fayard, 2nd Maintenance Squadron aerospace ground equipment technician, finalizes a bomb loader vehicle engine oil inspection at Barksdale Air Force Base, La., Feb. 27, 2018. Bomb loader vehicles or "jammers" are used daily during flight line operations to load munitions onto

AFGSC hosts human weapons system team conference

Air Force Global Strike Command hosted the 2018 Human Weapons System Team Conference Feb. 12 to 13, at Barksdale Air Force Base.The conference, comprised of attendees from each AFGSC base, addressed programs and questions regarding Airmen, civilians and their families.

2MXS washes the Stratofortress

Load crews participate in competition

The 2nd Maintenance Group held their load crew of the quarter competition Feb. 16, 2018 at the Weapons Load Training Facility.

Fueling the flight line

The 2nd Logistics Readiness Squadron fuels all B-52 Stratofortress' on Barksdale Air Force Base, La.

Barksdale Road Closures

Due to flooding, the following roads are and gates are closed: - North Gate is closed until further notice.- West Gate inbound/outbound traffic is being routed through the "down and back" track.Security Forces are working diligently to re-route traffic through safe and accessible routes. Red routes

2nd CS tours 2nd AMXS

Barksdale's Mental Health Clinic offers sleep class

The 2nd Medical Group offers a one hour sleep class that is the first step to addressing many different sleep issues patrons may suffer from.

EFMP provides free care to military families

Over 600 families are involved in the Exceptional Family Member Program at Barksdale Air Force Base, Louisiana. The EFMP’s purpose is to support these families by helping them identify and access programs or services which improve the quality of life for their loved ones with special educational or