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  • Retired Staff Sgt. Mark James, former B-52H Stratofortress crew chief, reunites with his former aircraft at Barksdale Air Force Base, La., Nov 13, 2019. James was the dedicated crew chief on aircraft 0062, which is now assigned to the 2nd Aircraft Maintenance Squadron at Barksdale. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Jacob B. Wrightsman)

    Once an Airman, always an Airman: retired B-52 crew chief reunites with aircraft

    When an Airman takes off their uniform for the final time, the values, experiences and memories don’t just disappear, they are imbedded within them for life. Those memories were entirely evident in the eyes of retired Staff Sgt. Mark James, former Barksdale B-52H Stratofortress crew chief, who was reunited with his former aircraft during a visit to the base.
  • 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.
  • 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 Wounded Warrior Program ambassador visits Barksdale

    Air Force Wounded Warrior Program ambassador visits Barksdale

    Retired Chief Master Sgt. Neil C. Jones, Air Force Wounded Warrior (AFW2) Program ambassador, visited Barksdale to share his story of struggle and resilience Sept. 27, 2019. As a former explosive ordnance disposal technician who has endured divorce, serving his country as a single father, and the loss of friends, Jones shared his story of how the AFW2 Program has helped him through the struggles.
  • 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.
  • Striker Stripe attendees tour the Kidd Weapons Load Training facility at Barksdale Sept. 11, 2019.

    Barksdale hosts AFGSC Striker Stripe

    Air Force Global Strike Command hosted the annual Striker Stripe leadership development conference at Barksdale Air Force Base, Louisiana, Sept. 9-13, 2019.

  • Outdoor Rec: activities for summer

    Barksdale’s outdoor recreation staff holds many options for Airmen and families seeking adventure on and off base, just in time for the summer.
  • Maj. John R. Blankenship, a B-52 Stratofortress pilot with the 96th Bomb Squadron, his wife Maj. Natasha E. Blankenship, a C-17 Globemaster III pilot with the 183rd Airlift Squadron in Jackson, Mississippi, and their year and a half old son, Dane, enjoy the Barksdale Defenders of Liberty Air Show at Barksdale Air Force Base, La., May 18, 2019. Over 80,000 spectators from the Ark-La-Tex region May 18 and 19, 2019 to witness a full weekend of military and civilian aircraft performances and displays. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman Jacob B. Wrightsman)

    Love of flying: a rare reunion for pilot couple

    The Barksdale Defenders of Liberty Air and Space Show, brought together over 80,000 families and spectators from the Ark-La-Tex region May 18 and 19, 2019 to witness a full weekend of military and civilian aircraft performances and displays. For one Air Force family, a trip to the air show held more significance than just a weekend of entertainment.
  • A MiG-17F performs a flyover during the Twilight Show at Barksdale Air Force Base, La., May 17, 2019. The Twilight Show allowed air and ground crews to practice processes and procedures a day before the Defenders of Liberty Air & Space Show. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Damon Kasberg)

    Barksdale AFB hosts Defenders of Liberty Air and Space Show

    The 2019 Defenders of Liberty Air and Space Show was held at Barksdale May 18 and 19, 2019. The airshow was first held in 1933 and is a full weekend of military civilian aircraft and performances and displays.
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