Exercise tests Barksdale’s readiness

Barksdale executed an exercise to test the readiness of all sides of the 2nd Bomb Wing, Sept. 21 to 25, 2020.

Admiral Richard visits Barksdale

2nd MDG welcomes new commander

The 2nd Medical Group welcomed a new commander during a change of command ceremony at Barksdale, July 10, 2020.

2nd BW opens River’s Edge Welcome Center

The 2nd Bomb Wing opened a new welcome center for all incoming Barksdale Airmen and their families June 29, 2020.

SMAC receives new commander

Weatherington takes command of ‘The Mighty Eighth’ and J-GSOC

Maj. Gen. Mark Weatherington takes command of the J-GSOC and 8th Air Force, June 12, 2020.

February is Children’s Dental Health Month

“Why should I take my child to the dentist if they are going to eventually lose their baby teeth?” This is a common question that many parents have. If a child is not in pain and does not have their permanent teeth, there are still many reasons for children to see the dentist by the recommended age

Air Force leadership conducts privatized housing tour at Barksdale

The Honorable John W. Henderson, Assistant Secretary of the Air Force for Installations, Environment and Energy, and Gen. Arnold W. Bunch Jr., Air Force Materiel Command commander, visited Barksdale Jan. 6, 2020 to conduct a privatized housing tour.The tour familiarized the leaders with the current

Bomber Task Force 20-1 Completes Mission in Europe

On the evening of the October 10, 2019, four B-52 Stratofortress strategic bombers from the 2nd Bomb Wing departed Barksdale Air Force Base in Louisiana, enroute to a month-long deployment at RAF Fairford, England. While based at RAF Fairford, the bombers, air crew, maintainers and support personnel

96th AMU maintainers provide mission success to BTF 20-1

The U.S. Air Force B-52H Stratofortress has been in service since the 1950’s and is still a major player in the mission of deterrence to our adversaries.The maintainers of the 2nd Aircraft Maintenance Squadron, 96th Aircraft Maintenance Unit, deployed out of Barksdale Air Force Base, Louisiana,