News

Feb. 8, 2023
Barksdale Hosts 2023 Defenders of Liberty Air Show

Visitors can expect performances from the U.S. Navy Blue Angels, Red Bull Aviation, Rob Holland, Kevin Coleman, Aftershock Jet Fire Truck, Randy Ball, and many more. There will also be fly overs by B-1B Lancers, B-2 Spirits and B-52H Stratofortresses.
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. 25, 2023
Barksdale’s 2023 vendor fair showcases local businesses

Vendor fairs give Airmen an opportunity to interact with local businesses that provide services and supplies to Barksdale.
Jan. 23, 2023
A final showdown between Barksdale’s top munition-loading crews

Each crew’s performance in this final event will have an impact on their standings for the 2023 Load Crew of the Year award.
Sept. 23, 2022
Collaboration results in innovative “win” for Barksdale

Bringing innovative solutions to the 2nd Bomb Wing, Airmen from the 2nd Aircraft Maintenance Squadron, the Barksdale Innovation Group and Project Arc collaborated to answer the CSAF’s call to “Accelerate Change”.
Aug. 31, 2022
AFGSC Engineering and Logistics Director visits Barksdale units

Brig. Gen. Kenyon Bell is responsible for the development of the Airmen that maintain the nation's largest nuclear arsenal.
July 29, 2022
AFGSC leaders tour Barksdale AFB

The Air Force Global Strike Command leadership team joined 2nd Bomb Wing leadership for a base visit July 8.
April 29, 2022
Volunteer clean up crew promotes Earth Day

Garbage in base housing was picked up to promote participation in Earth Day, an annual event that marks the start of the modern environmental movement.
April 13, 2022
The Under Secretary of the Air Force visits Barksdale AFB

The Honorable Gina Ortiz Jones, Under Secretary of the Air Force, visited Barksdale Air Force Base to meet with 2nd Bomb Wing, 8th Air Force and Air Force Global Strike Command Airmen and leaders.
April 11, 2022
2nd MUNS hones combat capability at CAPEX

2MUNS CAPEX challenges munitions Airmen by testing their ability to craft effective munitions during sustained combat operations.