• Guiding Our First Term Airmen

    Transitioning from training environments in Basic Military Training and Technical Training to the operational Air Force can be full of obstacles. Airmen are faced with applying their learned skills and adjusting to a brand new environment. Every installation is unique, and Airmen might not be aware

  • Three Defenders Honored for Life Saving Actions

    A spilled coffee energy drink that exploded on impact soaked into the pavement mixing with the metallic scent of blood. Headlights illuminated a dark stretch of the road. The distant hum of traffic was interrupted by police sirens, emergency radio calls and the desperate voice of an injured

  • Precision Maintenance Ensures Mission Readiness

    Behind the scenes, the Joint Oil Analysis Program from the 2nd Maintenance Squadron ensures the B-52 operates efficiently by focusing on internal engine wear through oil analysis. This specialized program within aircraft maintenance is often operated by non-destructive inspection Airmen.

  • Global Strike Command Team Visits 2 BW to Engage with Airmen, B-52 Mission

    U.S. Air Force Gen. S.L. Davis, commander of Air Force Global Strike Command, and U.S. Air Force Chief Master Sergeant Shawn M. Aiello, AFGSC command chief, visited the 2nd Bomb Wing for an inside look at the mission and to meet with the Airmen who deliver long-range global strike, Feb. 2-4.

  • Barksdale Helps Airmen Visit Home

    Going home for the holidays may not be as simple as many would like it to be. Many factors play into whether or not an Airman visits home to see their loved ones. One of the biggest deciding factors for Airmen is the cost of travel, particularly for the Air Force’s newest Airmen.