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  • A U.S. Air Force B-52H Stratofortress, assigned to the 2nd Bomb Wing from Barksdale Air Force Base, Louisiana, prepares to receive fuel from a 100th Air Refueling Wing KC-135 Stratotanker over the Arctic during Bomber Task Force 20-1, Nov. 6, 2019. This deployment allows aircrews and support personnel to conduct theater integration and improve bomber interoperability with joint partners and allied nations. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Trevor T. McBride)

    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 conducted integration and interoperability training with European allies and partners in the region.
  • AFMAA stands up new operating location at Barksdale

    AFMAA stands up new operating location at Barksdale

  • Airmen from the 2nd Bomb Wing return after a short-term deployment to RAF Fairford, England, Nov. 14, 2019, at Barksdale Air Force Base, La. The Airmen were deployed in support of U.S. Strategic Command's Bomber Task Force which flew over 40 training sorties over different European countries. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Lillian Miller)

    BTF 20-1 concludes at Fairford

    After four weeks of continuous bomber presence in England, Bomber Task Force Europe 20-1 has finally concluded. Over 300 Airmen and four B-52H Stratofortress aircraft have completed their mission and are returning home to Barksdale Air Force Base, Louisiana.
  • Airmen from the 608th Air Operations Center play a game of wiffle ball during their unit's resiliency sports day at Barksdale Air Force Base, La., Nov. 8, 2019.

    Airmen find resiliency through fitness

    Every uniformed member of our nation’s military understands the importance of physical training and how it correlates to accomplishing the mission of national defense, but for one squadron, PT is being used to achieve more than just a good PT test score.
  • A B-1B Lancer assigned to the 28th Bomb Wing, takes off from Ellsworth Air Force Base, S.D., Oct. 24, 2019, to support a Bomber Task Force in the U.S. Central Command area of operations. The B-1 can rapidly deliver massive quantities of precision and non-precision weapons against any adversary. The Department of Defense maintains command and control of its bomber force for any mission, anywhere in the world, at any time. (U.S. Air Force photo by Master Sgt. Kenya N. Shiloh)

    Global Strike this week: Capability, professionalism and boldness

    The men and women of Air Force Global Strike Command have not only had a busy week, but have repeatedly showcased the importance of rapid deployment to conduct combat operations.
  • Bomber Task Force Europe 20-1

    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, traveled to RAF Fairford, England, to ensure the success of Bomber Task Force Europe 20-1.
  • Gen. Ray tours 2nd BW, fosters competition culture in Airmen

    Gen. Ray tours 2nd BW, fosters competition culture in Airmen

    Gen. Tim Ray, Air Force Global Strike Command commander, toured the 2nd Bomb Wing during an official visit Oct. 8. Although AFGSC is headquartered at Barksdale, this was Ray’s first official visit since taking command in August 2018. Ray’s wife, Rhonda, also took time to tour the base and interact with Airmen and employees at various locations across base.
  • Air Force Global Strike Command partners at the Institute of Defense Analysis give command leadership a demonstration of a Portfolio-level Digital Engineering Platform at the Cyber Innovation Center, Bossier City, Louisiana, Sept. 27, 2019. Once developed, the platform will serve to develop the best courses of action using a repeatable data-driven analytical process, allowing leaders to assess risk when making decisions. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Lillian Miller)

    PDEP: The drive for data-driven decisions

    Air Force Global Strike Command partners at the Institute of Defense Analysis gave command leadership a demonstration of a Portfolio-level Digital Engineering Platform at the Bossier City Cyber Innovation Center, Sept. 27.
  • Maj. Gen. Vito E. Addabbo makes remarks during the AFGSC Integrated Resilience Training Symposium at Barksdale Air Force Base, Louisiana, Sept. 18, 2019.

    AFGSC holds Integrated Resilience Training Symposium at Barksdale

    Air Force Global Strike Command held the first Integrated Resilience Training Symposium at Barksdale Air Force Base, Louisiana, Sept. 18-19 2019.
  • Airmen from the 2nd Operational Support Squadron air traffic control tower get together for their monthly first Friday team dinner in Bossier City, Louisiana, Sept. 20, 2019.

    Air power from the tower

    A proficient and highly functional air traffic control tower is a cornerstone to the ever ready fleet of B-52H Stratofortresses here at Barksdale, but the cornerstone of the air traffic control tower is the cohesion of the Airmen who work atop the tower.
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