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Sept. 26, 2024
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.
July 29, 2024
Airmen reflect on historic Bomber Task Force 24-4 Deployment to Romania

The 20th Expeditionary Bomb Squadron recently deployed to Mihail Kogălniceanu Air Base in Romania as part of Bomber Task Force 24-4. This mission marked a significant milestone as the first deployment of strategic bombers to Romanian soil.
July 29, 2024
Bomber Task Force 24-4 Wrap Up

Airmen deployed from Barksdale Air Force Base, La., participate in Bomber Task Force Deployment 24-4 at Mihail Kogălniceanu Air Base, Romania, July 21-26, 2024. BTF 24-4 enhances combat readiness amongst participating NATO Allies and partner nations, ensuring their ability to rapidly respond to
July 28, 2024
U.S. bombers complete latest European Bomber Task Force deployment

Two U.S. Air Force B-52H Stratofortress aircraft completed a first-ever deployment to Mihail Kogălniceanu Air Base, Romania, by returning to their home-station at Barksdale Air Force Base, Louisiana. During the deployment, Bomber Task Force Europe 24-4, the B-52s conducted operations in conjunction
July 27, 2024
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.
May 2, 2024
Next Generation Aircrew Protection Team completes vapor purge testing on B-52

The Next Generation Aircrew Protection team finished vapor purge testing on the B-52H Stratofortress at Barksdale Air Force Base, La., on April 18, 2024.
April 17, 2024
B-52s land at civilian airfield during exercise Bayou Vigilance

A pair of B-52H Stratofortresses from the 20th Bomb Squadron tested their capabilities by landing at a civilian airfield as part of exercise Bayou Vigilance on April 12, 2024.
April 5, 2024
B-52 Bombers complete BTF deployment to Diego Garcia

A Bomber Task Force deployment of two U.S. Air Force B-52 Stratofortresses, Airmen and support equipment from the 2nd Bomb Wing, Barksdale Air Force Base, Louisiana, concluded at Naval Support Facility Diego Garcia, April 3.
March 30, 2024
Maintenance Crews show Multi-Capable BTF Strategy in Indo-Pacific

B-52 Stratofortresses maintenance Airmen support the first Bomber Task Force deployment to Naval Support Facility Diego Garcia and first B-52 presence since 2020.
Dec. 19, 2023
How do flyovers happen?

Airmen show what it means to prepare for and execute a flyover on Dec. 16 at Barksdale Air Force Base, Louisiana.