MISSION: “Develop and provide combat-ready B-52 aircrew in support of nuclear deterrence and global operations SAFE…SECURE…EFFECTIVE…to support the President of the United States and Combatant Commanders.”
VISION: “American Airmen with special trust and responsibility for the most powerful weapons in our Nation’s arsenal…an elite, highly disciplined team.”
2nd OG/CC Priorities:
ACHIEVEMENTS
Aug. 14, 2019
96th BS remembers the flight around the world
BARKSDALE AIR FORCE BASE, La. — Over twenty five years ago, Aug 1, 1994, the 96th Bomb Squadron flew a mission that took two B-52H Stratofortresses around the world. The mission had the two bombers, Storm 1 and Storm 2, hit a target in the Middle East and return to Barksdale by circling the earth, proving that the B-52 can hit any target in the world without having to stop for fuel.
July 1, 2019
Aircrew flight equipment: The right equipment for a global mission
BARKSDALE AIR FORCE BASE, La. — Airmen with the 2nd Operations Support Squadron aircrew flight equipment flight line section work around the clock to revise, equip and maintain modules designed to bring aircrew back home in case of survival situation. Survival modules are a self-sustaining lifeline designed provide the aircrew with 72-hours of supplies and tools needed to survive in any environment around the globe until the members are rescued.
June 6, 2019
Love of flying: a rare reunion for pilot couple
BARKSDALE AIR FORCE BASE, La. — The Barksdale Defenders of Liberty Air and Space Show, brought together over 80,000 families and spectators from the Ark-La-Tex region May 18 and 19, 2019 to witness a full weekend of military and civilian aircraft performances and displays. For one Air Force family, a trip to the air show held more significance than just a weekend of entertainment.
Jan. 22, 2019
Barksdale Airmen return home
BARKSDALE AIR FORCE BASE, La. — Airmen from the 96th Bomb Squadron and the 2nd Maintenance Squadron returned after a six-month deployment to Anderson Air Force Base, Guam in support of U.S. Pacific Command’s Continuous Bomber Presence.
Sept. 18, 2018
Managing a Hurricane Evacuation
BARKSDALE AIR FORCE BASE, La. — Bombers, fighters and refuelers filled the flight line as they seek refuge from force of nature named Hurricane Florence. After the all-clear from their home bases, they departed just as organized as they arrived.
July 19, 2018
Returning Home: the moment they met
BARKSDALE AIR FORCE BASE, La. —
July 3, 2018
Their airfield, their domain
BARKSDALE AIR FORCE BASE, La. — A quiet morning in the office is something to be cherished. 2nd Operations Support Squadron airfield management Airmen are ready to answer any phone call in preparation for an extreme emergency or a daily operation. Could the call be an inflight emergency? An unknown aircraft attempting to land?
June 14, 2018
96th Bomb Squadron Historic Flight
Jan. 23, 2018
Last to let you down
BARKSDALE AIR FORCE BASE, La. — Senior Airmen Cory Neal and Jack McDonald, 2nd Operations Support Squadron aircrew flight equipment
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