News - Tag Barksdale Air Force Base

July 5, 2023
Barksdale selected to pilot Targeted Care

Barksdale Air Force Base has been chosen as one of six Air Force Global Strike Command bases to pilot the Targeted Care concept.
June 8, 2023
The Honorable Kristyn Jones, performing the duties of the under secretary of the Air Force, visits Barksdale Air Force Base

The Honorable Kristyn Jones, assistant secretary of the Air Force for Financial Management and Comptroller, performing the duties of the under secretary of the under secretary of the Air Force, visited Barksdale Air Force Base to learn more about the global strike mission.
Jan. 30, 2023
AFGSC leadership visits Barksdale Air Force Base

The Air Force Global Strike Command leadership team visited the base, Jan 26 and 27.
Jan. 17, 2023
Kicking off 2023 with Barksdale’s big bomb-loading battle

Load crews compete by loading munitions onto their respective aircraft while being judged on speed, safety and accuracy.
Aug. 31, 2021
2nd AMXS loads naval mines in support of training mission

Senior Airman William Oskay, 2nd Aircraft Maintenance Squadron weapons load crew member, prepares to transfer a MK-62 Quickstrike naval mine in support of a training exercise at Barksdale Air Force Base, Louisiana, Aug. 25, 2021. The MK-62 mine is a shallow water aircraft laid mine used primarily
Aug. 31, 2021
How Barksdale's industrial activities affect our bayous

Oh no! There is something in the bayou! No, we are not talking about alligators. We are talking about fuel and chemical spills. With the large amount of fuel and chemicals Airmen use to fulfill their mission, we are at risk of contaminating our air, soil, and water.
Aug. 18, 2021
96th Bomb Squadron accomplishes readiness exercise

Airmen of the 96th Bomb Squadron prepare for a readiness exercise at Barksdale Air Force Base, Louisiana, Aug. 18, 2021.
Aug. 11, 2021
2nd BW commander trains with EOD

Col. Mark Dmytryszyn, 2nd Bomb Wing commander, puts on a bomb suit with the help of Senior Airman Janie Roberts, 2nd Civil Engineer Squadron explosive ordnance disposal technician, at Barksdale Air Force Base, Louisiana, Aug. 9, 2021. Dmytryszyn visited the EOD unit to further familiarize himself
July 22, 2021
E-gaming room opens at Barksdale's Buff Event Center

A new e-gaming room was opened at Barksdale Buff Event Center to bring airmen with similar passions together and help build teamwork and communication.
June 23, 2021
Dyess B-1 lands at Barksdale to be decommissioned

A B-1B Lancer from Dyess Air Force Base, Texas, parks on the flight line at Barksdale Air Force Base, Louisiana, June 22, 2021. The aircraft was flown to Barksdale to become decommissioned and displayed as a part of Barksdale's Global Power Museum airpark of static displays. (U.S. Air Force photo by