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Sept. 26, 2024
AFGSC tests new B-52 Stratofortress towbar prototype

AFGSC recently demonstrated a prototype of a potential new B-52 Stratofortress towbar at Barksdale AFB, La. B-52 maintainers from the 307th Bomb Wing and the 2nd Bomb Wing tested the new prototype under real-world conditions during the week leading to the demonstration.
July 27, 2024
U.S. bomber participates in Maritime Fire Support Symposium

One U.S. Air Force B-52H Stratofortress long-range strategic bomber integrated with U.S. and Coalition forces, 25 July 2024, during the Maritime Fire Support Symposium.
Feb. 3, 2022
Ensuring global deterrence through dusk operations

To maintain mission readiness, Barksdale is capable of dispatching B-52s at any hour.
June 20, 2018
B-52H Mission Planning Environment Team leads the way with solid software code

One of Team Tinker’s specialized software groups, the B-52H Mission Planning Environment team, is leading the way in developing new, solid software code and guidance for upgrades to the 1950s-era “workhorse,” the B-52H Stratofortress bomber.
Oct. 2, 2017
Team Mildenhall supports B-52 deployment

A formation of KC-135 Stratotankers, assigned to the 100th Air Refueling Wing, refueled a B-52 Stratofortress from Barksdale Air Force Base, La., Sept. 27, 2017, over the Mediterranean Sea.
Sept. 13, 2017
Barksdale Provides Shelter for Evacuated Airmen, Aircraft

The hurricane season is in full swing yet again. For the third consecutive year, Team Barksdale provided refuge to Airmen and aircraft seeking shelter from Hurricane Irma. More than 100 personnel accompanied over 70 aircraft, such as the F-16 Fighting Falcon from Shaw Air Force Base, S.C., the C-17
Sept. 12, 2017
Air Traffic Controllers Put to the Test for Hurricane Evacuation

Team Barksdale welcomed over 70 aircraft, and more than 180 personnel, during the 2017 hurricane evacuation Sept. 8-10, 2017.Bases along the East Coast in Hurricane Irma's projected path, took proactive measures evacuating their aircraft to Barksdale staying ahead of the storm.

AFGSC tests new B-52 Stratofortress towbar prototype

U.S. bomber participates in Maritime Fire Support Symposium

Ensuring global deterrence through dusk operations

B-52H Mission Planning Environment Team leads the way with solid software code

Team Mildenhall supports B-52 deployment

Barksdale Provides Shelter for Evacuated Airmen, Aircraft

Air Traffic Controllers Put to the Test for Hurricane Evacuation