News

April 29, 2022
Volunteer clean up crew promotes Earth Day

Garbage in base housing was picked up to promote participation in Earth Day, an annual event that marks the start of the modern environmental movement.
April 22, 2022
CADETS COLLABORATE IN B-52 BOMBER EJECTION SEAT REDESIGN

Cadets participated in a ‘design sprint’ with academic faculty, private industry experts, B-52 crewmembers, the Global Strike Command’s StrikeWerx innovation cell, and representatives from the B-52 System Program Office out of Tinker Air Force Base, Okla.
April 13, 2022
The Under Secretary of the Air Force visits Barksdale AFB

The Honorable Gina Ortiz Jones, Under Secretary of the Air Force, visited Barksdale Air Force Base to meet with 2nd Bomb Wing, 8th Air Force and Air Force Global Strike Command Airmen and leaders.
April 11, 2022
2nd MUNS hones combat capability at CAPEX

2MUNS CAPEX challenges munitions Airmen by testing their ability to craft effective munitions during sustained combat operations.
April 8, 2022
Barksdale’s top load crews face off at WAMMO Fest

WAMMO Fest is a load crew competition where two teams of munitions and weapons Airmen work together to mount weapons on a B-52H Stratofortress.
April 1, 2022
2nd Bomb Wing change of command

The ceremony is a military tradition that represents a formal transfer of authority and responsibility for a unit from one commanding or flag officer to another.
March 22, 2022
MHS GENESIS Goes Live at the 2 MDG on 19 March 2022!

MHS GENESIS is the Military Health System’s new electronic health record system being deployed to military hospitals and clinics around the world.
March 18, 2022
New cooling system chills Barksdale

The 2nd Civil Engineer Squadron heating, ventilation and air conditioning team activated a new chiller on March 10 at the Air Force Global Strike Command Headquarters.
March 18, 2022
Vehicle and boat maintenance in Barksdale housing and dorms

Spring is in the air! As the weather warms up and you are itching to do more outdoor activities, you may have to do some maintenance on your car, boat, atv, or other recreational vehicle before heading out into the wilds. While it is best to do these maintenance activities at the Auto Hobby Shop on
March 15, 2022
53rd Wing’s 49th Test and Evaluation Squadron receives Air Force accolades for innovative warfighter solutions

The 49th Test and Evaluation Squadron based out of Barksdale Air Force Base received numerous awards over the past year to include the 2021 Air Force Outstanding Unit Award, presented to units for exceptional meritorious service and outstanding achievement. The 49th TES “Wolfpack” was one of nine