• 2nd Bomb Wing wins Castle Award

    The 2nd Bomb Wing was awarded the Brig. Gen. Frederick W. Castle Memorial Award March 30, 2018, at Barksdale Air Force Base, La.The Castle Award is an annual trophy created in honor of Castle and the heroic acts he portrayed Dec. 24, 1944. Castle was the air commander and leader for more than 2,000

  • Storytellers offer Airmen hope

    Storytellers is a base event that provides Airmen the opportunity to share their story, give hope to others and be an example of resiliency.Many stories told by Airmen showcase how humans can persevere through difficult situations.

  • Fueling the flight line

    The 2nd Logistics Readiness Squadron fuels all B-52 Stratofortress' on Barksdale Air Force Base, La.

  • B-52 performs flyover during Singapore International Air Show

    A U.S. Air Force B-52 Stratofortress bomber conducted a flyover during the 2018 Singapore International Air Show at Changi Exhibition Centre here Feb. 10. The flyover was part of the U.S. presence at the air show, the largest defense exhibition and international tradeshow in the Pacific, Feb. 6-11.

  • Airmen learn Barksdale basics at FTAC

    Every chapter has a beginning. For Barksdale’s new Airmen, their beginning is the First Term Airmen Center.FTAC is designed to give Airmen a chance to learn everything they need to know about their new base, available programs.

  • Inside Hoban Hall: A new look

    The foyer inside of Hoban Hall received a remodel that was completed in November, which highlights the remarkable history of Barksdale Air Force Base, Louisiana.

  • Historic bomb goes out with a bang

    Airmen from the 2nd Munitions Squadron production flight assembled the last 31 M-117 General Purpose Bomb in the Air Force’s inventory at Barksdale Air Force Base, Louisiana, Nov. 8, 2017.The M-117 has been around since the 1950s and is going out with a bang.

  • Security forces Airmen protect base through inspection

    Airman 1st Class Derek Wollmershauser, 2nd Security Forces Squadron installation inspector, poses at the search pit at Barksdale Air Force Base, La., Nov. 6, 2017. 2nd SFS Airmen man the entry gates to the base, monitor the flightline, inspect vehicles at the search pit and go on patrol to keep base