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  • A B-52H Stratofortress from Barksdale Air Force Base, Louisiana, prepares to land, Aug. 26, 2020, at Minot Air Force Base, North Dakota. As the only other B-52 base, Minot has considerable infrastructure and support to ensure the Air Force Global Strike Command mission is not impacted.

    U.S. B-52s Cross Atlantic for BTF Mission Supporting NATO

    Two U.S. Air Force B-52 Stratofortress bombers departed the United States Wednesday to participate in a NATO hosted exercise over the North Sea. The flight was a demonstration of U.S. support to NATO Allies and partners and continued validation of a shared commitment to global security and stability.
  • B-52 elephant walk

    B-52 elephant walk

    B-52H Stratofortresses from the 2nd Bomb Wing line up on the runway as part of a readiness exercise before taking off. The 2nd Bomb Wing conducts exercises to ensure the ability to present uncompromising combat capacity.
  • This graphic was created to inform the Barksdale community of changes to policy for the recycling center. As of Oct. 9, 2020, the Base Recycling Center will update their policy on what is accepted in the on base receptacles. (U.S. Air Force graphic by Senior Airman Lillian Miller)

    Recycle responsibly

    As of Oct. 9, 2020, the Base Recycling Center will update their policy on what is accepted in the on base receptacles.
  • To Serve and Protect: From Greek soldier to U.S. Airman

    To Serve and Protect: From Greek soldier to U.S. Airman

    Some people feel they are born to serve, and for one former Greek soldier a year wasn’t enough. Traveling more than 5,000 miles, he set off to join the ranks of the world’s greatest Air Force.
  • By Chief Master Sgt. Jamie Prince, 2nd Mission Support Group

    First Step to Honing Leadership, Becoming an Effective Follower

    When I was asked to write this article, many ideas ran through my head. However, one kept coming back to me, followership. Over the years, our focus has shifted to developing leaders through various forums. As we did this, it seemed that the need for developing followers has become a second thought.
  • Joshua Swanger, 2nd Bomb Wing housing resident advocate, poses for a photo at Barksdale Air Force Base, La., Oct. 1, 2020. Swanger recently took over as the 2nd BW housing resident advocate which addresses housing issues on behalf of the wing. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Jacob B. Wrightsman)

    Privatized housing resident advocate established for BAFB

    In an effort to uphold the 2nd Bomb Wing priority of offering a safe, secure and welcoming community, Barksdale housing residents will now have a newly created wing housing advocate that gives residents a voice to speak on their behalf.
  • 2nd SFS MWD section showcase capabilities

    2nd SFS MWD section showcase capabilities

  • Senior Airman Timothy Pierce and Senior Airman Paul Donahue, 20th Aircraft Maintenance Unit weapons load crew members, load munitions on a B-52H Stratofortress during a readiness exercise at Barksdale Air Force Base, La., Sept. 21, 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.
  • A "Barksdale Command Post" sign hangs at the entrance of the 2nd Bomb Wing command post at Barksdale Air Force Base, La., Sept. 9, 2020. Barksdale's command post is responsible for providing nuclear command and control for military forces. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Jacob B. Wrightsman)

    World Class Command Post

    With the multitude of Air Force bases around the world, many bases would like to say they have the best command post in the Air Force. Here at Barksdale, that is a statement of fact.
  • Sandia National Laboratories aircraft compatibility department B-52H Stratofortress electrical team members prepare testing equipment during an Aircraft Monitor and Control test for the B-52H at Barksdale Air Force Base, La., Aug. 24, 2020. The test is performed every five to ten years to demonstrate the capability of the B-52 to provide the required voltage levels for the mission configuration in the AGM-86 air-launched cruise missile interface. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Lillian Miller)

    AMAC tests Barksdale’s B-52 capability

    The 2nd Bomb Wing hosted an Aircraft Monitor and Control test for the B-52H Stratofortress August 24-26, 2020.
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