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Feb. 23, 2026
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.
Feb. 11, 2026
Global Strike Command Team Visits 2 BW to Engage with Airmen, B-52 Mission

U.S. Air Force Gen. S.L. Davis, commander of Air Force Global Strike Command, and U.S. Air Force Chief Master Sergeant Shawn M. Aiello, AFGSC command chief, visited the 2nd Bomb Wing for an inside look at the mission and to meet with the Airmen who deliver long-range global strike, Feb. 2-4.
Feb. 10, 2026
Barksdale Helps Airmen Visit Home

Going home for the holidays may not be as simple as many would like it to be. Many factors play into whether or not an Airman visits home to see their loved ones. One of the biggest deciding factors for Airmen is the cost of travel, particularly for the Air Force’s newest Airmen.
Jan. 5, 2026
Barksdale Adopts Cold Spray Technology to Improve B-52H Fleet Readiness

U.S. Airmen from the 2nd Maintenance Squadron recently began integrating cold spray technology to restore aging B-52H Stratofortress components in-house, reducing aircraft downtime and improving fleet readiness amid ongoing parts constraints.
Nov. 24, 2025
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
Nov. 24, 2025
Adopt an Airman builds lasting bonds for new Airmen

From the moment Airmen begin their career in the military, they face a rapidly changing and complex environment that can feel unfamiliar. For the Airmen who are away from home, often for the first time, these changes can make adjusting to their first assignment even harder.
Nov. 21, 2025
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.
Nov. 20, 2025
2nd Bomb Wing Establishes Certified Calibration Lab to Enhance Nuclear Response Capability

Barksdale Air Force Base is on track to establish a certified calibration lab for Ludlum radiation meters, making it the only base in Air Force Global Strike Command with this capability and one of two across the Department of War.
Sept. 9, 2025
Barksdale leadership runs first SNCO preparation course

Last week, the 2nd Bomb Wing hosted its first senior noncommissioned officer preparation course aimed at equipping the next wave of new SNCOs to help them shift into a new level of leadership.
Aug. 27, 2025
An Airman comes home: From homelessness to the American Dream

Where someone begins in life doesn't always determine where they will go. For one Airman, a childhood marked by hardship became the foundation for strength, and ultimately, led him from homelessness to military service and U.S. citizenship.