Jan. 27, 2023 Barksdale's security professionals tackle Bayou Vigilance head on During exercises that test Barksdale's readiness to respond to an international crisis, the 2nd Security Forces Squadron provides dependable security at Barksdale's most crucial facilities.
Aug. 23, 2022 Bomber in a Box: ACE exercise showcases BOCS capability Four B-52H Stratofortresses from the 2nd Bomb Wing deployed north to practice Agile Combat Employment concepts during an exercise August 16-19 at Fairchild Air Force Base, Washington.
Aug. 10, 2022 Barksdale Airman proves training pays off “At that moment, it seemed like the world was coming to an end and I just wanted to try and help calm that.”
June 3, 2022 The 26th Operational Weather Squadron expands mission capabilities After more than 20 years of forecasting the weather for the Department of Defense in the Southeast U.S., the 26th Operational Weather Squadron at Barksdale Air Force Base, Louisiana is shifting focus.
May 23, 2022 Strike Week at Barksdale The five-day seminar features courses designed to deliberately develop and provide front-line supervisors with realistic techniques to take care of Airmen.
Feb. 17, 2022 Barksdale first to implement largest upgrade to Air Force NC3 ‘in more than 30 years’ Air Force Global Strike Command is modernizing older infrastructure by implementing the largest upgrade to its Nuclear Command, Control and Communication systems in more than 30 years.
Dec. 20, 2021 Barksdale, community honor fallen veterans Barksdale Airmen, local community leaders and retired veterans gather at Green Wood Cemetery for the National Wreaths Across America Ceremony in Bossier City, Louisiana, Dec. 19, 2021.
Nov. 12, 2021 2AMXS maintains mission excellence during Global Thunder 22 Senior Airman Joe Dorsey and Airman 1st Class Noah Maurer, both 2nd Aircraft Maintenance Squadron crew chiefs, perform pre-flight checks on a B-52H Stratofortress during Global Thunder 22 at Barksdale Air Force Base, Louisiana, Nov. 2, 2021.
Oct. 22, 2021 Barksdale Airmen spark new idea for an adapting Air Force Two Barksdale Airmen were selected as winners of the STRIKEWERX Spark Sprint (S3) innovation event on Friday, Oct. 15, at the STRIKEWERX Innovation Hub in Bossier City, Louisiana.
Sept. 23, 2021 Team Barksdale promotes suicide awareness Barksdale Airmen run at the Laps For Life event at Barksdale Air Force Base, Louisiana, Sep. 17, 2021.