‘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.

August 4, 2023 WAMMO Competition

U.S. Air Force Airmen compete in weapon load and ammo build competition at Barksdale Air Force Base, La., August 4, 2023.

B-52 pilot, 1st. Lt. Tara DeGeorge to compete in Ironman World Championship

1st Lt. Tara DeGeorge, a B-52H Stratofortress pilot from the 96th Bomb Squadron, received an invitation to compete in the 2023 Ironman World Championship in Finland.

Senior Airman Kiige: forging connections, building communities

The word "community" is defined as a feeling of fellowship with others that arises from sharing common attitudes, interests, and goals.

Always Ready Airmen: Command Post Sgt. Sarah Rohlk

B-52 Operational Test and Weapons School form “Super Squadron”

In an effort to expand operational test and accelerate capability to the warfighter, the 49th Test and Evaluation Squadron and 340th Weapons Squadron have come together to form an integrated team focused on testing and developing tactics for un-fielded B-52 Stratofortress systems.

Niagara and Barksdale successfully conduct EWO ACE exercise at former SAC base

The 914th Air Refueling Wing and 307th Bomb Wing teamed up to successfully conduct their first Emergency War Order (EWO) Agile Combat Employment (ACE) exercise utilizing a former Strategic Air Command base at the now Griffiss International Airport, Rome, New York.

B-52 Stratofortresses return to Indo-Pacific for BTF missions

Bomber Task Force missions demonstrates the credibility of U.S. forces to address global security environments that are more diverse and uncertain than ever before.

Barksdale selected to pilot Targeted Care

Barksdale Air Force Base has been chosen as one of six Air Force Global Strike Command bases to pilot the Targeted Care concept.

Barksdale sends aircraft to support Southcom mission

Strategic bomber missions enhance the readiness and training necessary to respond to any potential crisis or challenge across the globe.