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Aug. 28, 2024
BAFB Hosts Ribbon Cutting Ceremony For New Consolidated Communications Facility

The 2nd Bomb Wing hosted a ribbon-cutting ceremony for their new Consolidated Communications Facility on Aug. 28, 2024, marking a significant upgrade for the 2nd Communications Squadron’s efficiency and morale.
Aug. 5, 2024
USAF partners with the RAAF, increases Bomber capabilities in Indo-Pacific

Team Barksdale partnered with the Royal Australian Air Force to enhance long-range precision strike capabilities at Barksdale Air Force Base, Louisiana, on June 21.
Aug. 2, 2024
BAFB Commemorates 30TH Anniversary Of Global Power 94-7

Barksdale Air Force Base commemorated the 30th anniversary of Global Power 94-7 with a ceremony on Friday, August 2, 2024, honoring the record-setting mission of two B-52s, the Lucky Lady IV and the Laissez le Bon Temps Roulez. On August 1, 1994, these aircraft completed a 47-hour nonstop flight
Aug. 2, 2024
Barksdale Air Force Base is a No Drone Zone

The Federal Aviation Association and Barksdale Air Force Base policies prohibit the use of small Unmanned Aircraft Systems and model rockets within and around the base.
July 18, 2024
Curtis “50 Cent” Jackson Strengthens Community Ties With Visit To BAFB

Barksdale Air Force Base welcomed Curtis Jackson, known as "50 Cent," today for a visit aimed at deepening his understanding of the base's mission and fostering community relationships. This visit is part of Jackson's ongoing commitment to invest in and support the Shreveport community, of which
July 2, 2024
Barksdale Airmen Become Citizens During Historic Naturalization Ceremony

A total of seven Airmen assigned to the 2d Bomb Wing became U.S. citizens during a naturalization ceremony at Hoban Hall on July 2, 2024, at 9 a.m.
June 3, 2024
Barksdale Global Power Museum Unveils BAFB Women's Exhibit

The 2d Bomb Wing will host the grand opening of Barksdale Global Power Museum's "BAFB Women’s Exhibit" on June 12, 2024, at 1 p.m.
Feb. 20, 2024
2nd BOMB WING PRESCRIBED BURN

On Tuesday, February 21st starting around 10:00 a.m., the USAF Wildland Fire Team will be conducting a prescribed burn on the East Reservation of Barksdale AFB. The burn will be on the south boundary of the base, east of Moon Lake.
Nov. 9, 2023
ICONIC B-52 AND VETERAN REUNITE AT BARKSDALE AIR FORCE BASE

The 2nd Bomb Wing recently welcomed back a 95-year-old retired Air Force engine mechanic whose story intertwines with the enduring legacy of Barksdale’s premiere bomber, the B-52H.
Nov. 6, 2023
GLOBAL STRIKE CHALLENGE 2023

The 2nd Bomb Wing is one of nine Air Force Global Strike Command bases competing in the 2023 Global Strike Challenge.