BARKSDALE AIR FORCE BASE, La. -- After accessing the effects of Hurricane Laura, the 2nd Bomb Wing Commander ordered the return of all aircraft to Barksdale AFB.
“In situations like this, combining efforts on all fronts is imperative in order to keep our people safe and our operations running. This week we proved that our lethality cannot be deterred by a storm,” said Col Mark Dmytryszyn, 2nd Bomb Wing Commander.
This relocation is part of a standard precautionary plan and as such are routine for military installations to ensure the safety and security of assets.
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