News

Sept. 7, 2023
Barksdale CDC East to begin renovation

The East Child Development Center will begin construction and limited operations Sept. 19.
Sept. 5, 2023
Military Personnel, Spouses with Out-of-State Teacher’s License Now Eligible to Teach in Louisiana

Military personnel and their spouses who have a valid teaching license from another state are now eligible to teach in the state of Louisiana thanks to the passing of House Bill 472.
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.”
Aug. 10, 2022
Barksdale participates in Navy RIMPAC 2022 exercise

Twenty-six nations, 38 ships, three submarines, more than 170 aircraft and 25,000 personnel are participating in RIMPAC from June 29 to Aug. 4 in and around the Hawaiian Islands and Southern California. The world’s largest international maritime exercise, RIMPAC provides a unique training
Aug. 3, 2022
Chemical hazard exercise tests Barksdale’s medics

The exercise scenario involved victims of chemical attacks, and the medical team was evaluated on how they handled the situation.
Aug. 2, 2022
Barksdale’s summer WAMMO Fest brings the heat

The WAMMO Fest competition focuses on speed and accuracy, with teams going head-to-head to improve their skills.
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.
June 8, 2022
96th AMU executes exercise Combat Hammer

The 96th Aircraft Munitions Unit executes exercise Combat Hammer at Barksdale Air Force Base, Louisiana.
April 29, 2022
Volunteer clean up crew promotes Earth Day

Garbage in base housing was picked up to promote participation in Earth Day, an annual event that marks the start of the modern environmental movement.