News - Tag AFGSC

Feb. 23, 2026
DAF increases B-21 Raider production capacity to deliver combat capability faster

The Department of the Air Force and Northrop Grumman Corp. have reached an agreement to expand production capacity for the B-21 Raider, accelerating delivery of the Air Force’s next-generation stealth bomber fleet.
Nov. 24, 2025
Bomber Task Force Europe 26-1 concludes, demonstrating global reach and Allied integration

U.S. B-52H Stratofortress bomber aircraft departed Spain, Nov. 24, returning to Barksdale Air Force Base, Louisiana, and concluding Bomber Task Force Europe 26-1, a two-week deployment exercising the U.S. Air Force’s ability to project power globally. During the deployment, the B-52 aircrews
Nov. 21, 2025
First stop as Chief of Staff of the Air Force: AFGSC

Air Force Chief of Staff Gen. Ken Wilsbach & his wife, Mrs. Wilsbach, visited AFGSC, Nov. 19, for immersions into the command’s mission & modernization programs. This initial immersion, Wilsbach’s 1st official base visit as CSAF, underscored the command's pivotal role in the nation’s security.
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.
April 17, 2024
Continuing a New START: AFGSC hosts internal workshop on US arms control treaty

Air Force Global Strike Command hosted a workshop here for 90 attendees across the Department of the Air Force from April 2-4 regarding the Command’s implementation of the New START Treaty.
Dec. 19, 2023
How do flyovers happen?

Airmen show what it means to prepare for and execute a flyover on Dec. 16 at Barksdale Air Force Base, Louisiana.
Sept. 7, 2023
Barksdale CDC East to begin renovation

The East Child Development Center will begin construction and limited operations Sept. 19.
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.
July 29, 2022
AFGSC leaders tour Barksdale AFB

The Air Force Global Strike Command leadership team joined 2nd Bomb Wing leadership for a base visit July 8.