Oct. 15, 2020 B-52 elephant walk B-52H Stratofortresses from the 2nd Bomb Wing line up on the runway as part of a readiness exercise before taking off. The 2nd Bomb Wing conducts exercises to ensure the ability to present uncompromising combat capacity.
Oct. 30, 2019 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.
Oct. 25, 2019 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,
Oct. 10, 2019 Bomber Task Force Deploys to Europe B-52 Stratofortresses from the 2nd Bomb Wing, here, departed tonight for a Bomber Task Force deployment to Royal Air Force (RAF) Fairford, England. While there, aircrews will conduct integration and interoperability training with European allies and partners in the region.
April 4, 2019 Munitions Airmen pay it forward A U.S. Strategic Command Bomber Task Force in Europe has been operating out of RAF Fairford for almost a month now, enabling a joint training opportunity for Barksdale Air Force Base, La., Airmen.
March 21, 2019 B-52s in England: BTF 2019 begins More than 450 personnel and six B-52 Stratofortresses from Barksdale Air Force Base, Louisiana., deployed to RAF Fairford, England, in support of U.S. Strategic Command’s Bomber Task Force in Europe, March 11 to 16, 2019.
Oct. 27, 2017 U.S. Strategic Command to Conduct Exercise Global Thunder U.S. Strategic Command (USSTRATCOM) will commence Global Thunder, an annual command and control and field training exercise, Oct. 30, 2017.
March 22, 2016 Mighty Deuce named 2015 best strategic bomber wing The 2nd Bomb Wing here was presented the 2015 Omaha Trophy for U.S. Strategic Command’s (USSTRATCOM) best strategic bomb wing during a ceremony today. The award recognized Team Barksdale’s outstanding support of the command’s strategic deterrence mission and their dedication to providing a safe,