AFGSC tests new B-52 Stratofortress towbar prototype

AFGSC recently demonstrated a prototype of a potential new B-52 Stratofortress towbar at Barksdale AFB, La. B-52 maintainers from the 307th Bomb Wing and the 2nd Bomb Wing tested the new prototype under real-world conditions during the week leading to the demonstration.

U.S. bomber participates in Maritime Fire Support Symposium

One U.S. Air Force B-52H Stratofortress long-range strategic bomber integrated with U.S. and Coalition forces, 25 July 2024, during the Maritime Fire Support Symposium.

Our Responsibilities

How well are you living up to your responsibility? Regardless of your rank or position, you have immense responsibilities resting on your shoulders. We have hundreds of them spelled out in Air Force instructions and handbooks that we’re expected to carry out every day.

2nd MDG welcomes new commander

The 2nd Medical Group welcomed a new commander during a change of command ceremony at Barksdale, July 10, 2020.

SMAC receives new commander

Weatherington takes command of ‘The Mighty Eighth’ and J-GSOC

Maj. Gen. Mark Weatherington takes command of the J-GSOC and 8th Air Force, June 12, 2020.

Wesselhoeft survives WWII U.S. bombing, later joins unit

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.

Dumping has consequences: Spring recycling guidance

Every year as the weather warms up, people get in the cleaning mode. Garages and attics are emptied to make room for new items and since the base containers are in the way to work, some people use them to dump their unwanted items.

Munitions Airmen pay it forward

A U.S. Strategic Command Bomber Task Force in Europe has been operating out of RAF Fairford for almost a month now, enabling a joint training opportunity for Barksdale Air Force Base, La., Airmen.