News

Oct. 21, 2020
2 SFS set up for Global Thunder 21

Airmen from the 2nd Security Forces Squadron set up a cordon area for Global Thunder 21 at Barksdale Air Force Base, La., Oct. 20, 2020. GLOBAL THUNDER is an invaluable training opportunity to exercise all U.S. Strategic Command mission areas and create the conditions for strategic deterrence
Sept. 25, 2020
Exercise tests Barksdale’s readiness

Barksdale executed an exercise to test the readiness of all sides of the 2nd Bomb Wing, Sept. 21 to 25, 2020.
Aug. 25, 2020
Barksdale Family Housing: Hurricane Laura Update

We wanted to send out an update on our storm preparations for Hurricane Laura. Your Barksdale Family Housing Team is diligently working to prepare the property for you.
Aug. 17, 2020
2nd BW and Overton VA EO celebrate joint award win

Airmen from the 2nd Bomb Wing Equal Opportunity (EO) office alongside the Overton Brooks Veteran’s Affairs Medical Center (VAMC) and earned the Department of Veteran’s Affairs Alternate Dispute Resolution (ADR) Team Award.
April 30, 2020
Barksdale AFB B-52 bombers, Louisiana ANG F-15s to fly over New Orleans and Baton Rouge: saluting COVID-19 essential workers

Barksdale Air Force Base and Louisiana Air National Guard pilots are scheduled to fly over medical facilities in New Orleans and Baton Rouge May 1, 2020, to honor and express gratitude for all medical and healthcare professionals, essential employees and volunteers in the fight against COVID-19 as
Feb. 28, 2020
The wild side of Barksdale

Driving through the luscious tree tunnel entrance of the main gate, one might think this is the best part of Barksdale, but there is a whole world hidden in the background.
Nov. 25, 2019
Barksdale and Minot: Epitome of Interoperability

Two B-52H Stratofortresses from Barksdale and two B-52s from Minot Air Force Base, North Dakota, teamed up for an exercise Nov. 21, 2019.
Nov. 14, 2019
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.
July 19, 2019
A living legend: Retired Col. dePyssler turns 100

With 38 years as an active duty military member, 39 years as a volunteer and serving in four different wars, retired Col. Steven L. dePyssler is the definition of living a life of service.
Dec. 19, 2018
COMMENTARY: When the holidays are hard

“When life is hard, the holidays can be harder” - Unknown It is a known fact that holidays are hard for some people. Perhaps this year brought some hard experiences into your sphere.