Barksdale Helps Airmen Visit Home

Going home for the holidays may not be as simple as many would like it to be. Many factors play into whether or not an Airman visits home to see their loved ones. One of the biggest deciding factors for Airmen is the cost of travel, particularly for the Air Force’s newest Airmen.

2nd Bomb Wing Completes Interagency RTF Exercise

Airmen from the 2nd Bomb Wing and other first responders practiced responding to a simulated aircraft crash involving a nuclear asset during a Response Task Force exercise on Aug 13, 2024.In addition to providing training, the RTF is critical to the base’s readiness in the event of an emergency,

Barksdale Conducts Exercise Bayou Vigilance 2024

Airmen from the 2nd and 5th Bomb Wings trained together while evaluating response and combat operation skills during exercise Bayou Vigilance April 3-12, 2024 at Barksdale Air Force Base, Louisiana.

Air Force Global Strike Command conducts first annual Combat Ammunition Production Exercise

In a milestone event, the Air Force Global Strike Command successfully executed its inaugural Combat Ammunition Production Exercise (CAPEX) on November 7, 2023, at Barksdale Air Force Base.

Airmen return from BTF mission

2nd Bomb Wing Airmen return from a month long deployment at Andersen Air Force Base, Guam after supporting a Bomber Task Force mission.

August 4, 2023 WAMMO Competition

U.S. Air Force Airmen compete in weapon load and ammo build competition at Barksdale Air Force Base, La., August 4, 2023.

B-52 pilot, 1st. Lt. Tara DeGeorge to compete in Ironman World Championship

1st Lt. Tara DeGeorge, a B-52H Stratofortress pilot from the 96th Bomb Squadron, received an invitation to compete in the 2023 Ironman World Championship in Finland.

Senior Airman Kiige: forging connections, building communities

The word "community" is defined as a feeling of fellowship with others that arises from sharing common attitudes, interests, and goals.

Always Ready Airmen: Command Post Sgt. Sarah Rohlk

B-52 Stratofortresses return to Indo-Pacific for BTF missions

Bomber Task Force missions demonstrates the credibility of U.S. forces to address global security environments that are more diverse and uncertain than ever before.