Global Strike hosts acquisitions summit at Barksdale AFB to drive modernization

AFGSC hosted a Technology, Acquisition & Sustainment Review from June 23-25 at Barksdale AFB. The three-day summit brought together senior leaders from across the enterprise to align strategic capabilities with the warfighter’s evolving needs & ensure the long-range strike mission is postured for

AFGSC participates in 27th annual Nuclear Triad Symposium

Military leaders from Air Force Global Strike Command and Eighth Air Force were among more than 190 military members, industry experts and elected officials at the 27th Nuclear Triad Symposium, June 18. The event, in its fifth year at Louisiana State University-Shreveport, was co-hosted by LSU-S,

DAF increases B-21 Raider production capacity to deliver combat capability faster

The Department of the Air Force and Northrop Grumman Corp. have reached an agreement to expand production capacity for the B-21 Raider, accelerating delivery of the Air Force’s next-generation stealth bomber fleet.

Bomber Task Force Europe 26-1 concludes, demonstrating global reach and Allied integration

U.S. B-52H Stratofortress bomber aircraft departed Spain, Nov. 24, returning to Barksdale Air Force Base, Louisiana, and concluding Bomber Task Force Europe 26-1, a two-week deployment exercising the U.S. Air Force’s ability to project power globally. During the deployment, the B-52 aircrews

First stop as Chief of Staff of the Air Force: AFGSC

Air Force Chief of Staff Gen. Ken Wilsbach & his wife, Mrs. Wilsbach, visited AFGSC, Nov. 19, for immersions into the command’s mission & modernization programs. This initial immersion, Wilsbach’s 1st official base visit as CSAF, underscored the command's pivotal role in the nation’s security.

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.

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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