July 21, 2023 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.
July 12, 2023 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.
July 5, 2023 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.
June 23, 2023 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.
June 8, 2023 The Honorable Kristyn Jones, performing the duties of the under secretary of the Air Force, visits Barksdale Air Force Base The Honorable Kristyn Jones, assistant secretary of the Air Force for Financial Management and Comptroller, performing the duties of the under secretary of the under secretary of the Air Force, visited Barksdale Air Force Base to learn more about the global strike mission.
May 12, 2023 Barksdale Air Force Base, local educators unite to inspire next generation The 2nd Bomb Wing commander and vice commander hosted local educators and community members on May 10 at Barksdale Air Force Base.
May 11, 2023 Summary Courts Officer notice for TSgt Jason Carlson Any person or persons having claims for or against the estate of Tech. Sgt. Jason Carlson, deceased, assigned to 608th Air Communications Squadron, should contact the Summary Court Officer, 1st Lt Tyler McArthur, at (251) 422-7514.
May 8, 2023 Barksdale School District designates 10 more Purple Star Schools Bossier Parish, one of the two Barksdale Air Force Base school districts, is now home to 15 Purple Star Schools.
April 19, 2023 Barksdale AFB assesses community interest in restoration advisory board The Department of the Air Force and Barksdale Air Force Base leaders are asking community members for input to determine if there is interest in establishing a local environmental Restoration Advisory Board (RAB).
April 10, 2023 U.S. Strategic Command Commences Annual Nuclear Command and Control Exercise U.S. Strategic Command will commence its annual nuclear command and control exercise, Global Thunder, April 11, 2023.Global Thunder 23 (GT23) involves personnel throughout the strategic enterprise including USSTRATCOM components and subordinate units. The purpose of GT23 is to enhance nuclear