Story by Airman 1st Class Laiken King | 2nd Bomb Wing | 06.06.2024
A B-52H Stratofortress bomber crew recently earned the Air Force Global Strike Command General Curtis E. LeMay award for the outstanding bomber crew category during the 2023 AFGSC Operations Awards....
Story by Airman 1st Class Aaron Hill | 2nd Bomb Wing | 04.15.2024
Airmen from the 2nd and 5th Bomb Wings trained together while evaluating response and combat operation skills during exercise Bayou Vigilance April 3-12, 2024 at Barksdale Air Force Base, Louisiana....
Story by Master Sgt. Staci Kasischke | 2nd Bomb Wing | 04.03.2024
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. This deployment was in support of Pacific Air Forces’ training efforts with Allies, partners, and joint forces and strategic deterrence missions to reinforce the......
Story by Master Sgt. Staci Kasischke | 2nd Bomb Wing | 03.29.2024
As the sun beats down on the flightline at Naval Support Facility Diego Garcia, dedicated B-52 Stratofortresses maintenance Airmen support the first Bomber Task Force deployment to this strategic location and first B-52 presence since 2020. Facing the challenges of reduced personnel while supporting long-range missions spanning more than 30-hours, a crew of Airmen from the 96th Aircraft......
Story by Mikala McCurry | Air Force Culture and Language Center | 12.12.2023
The 2nd Bomb Wing and the LEAP Chapter at Barksdale Air Force Base recently collaborated on an initiative to allow more than 100 Airmen and community members at the base to highlight and celebrate diverse cultures with their first “Around-the-World” Potluck....
Story by Airman 1st Class Seth Watson | 2nd Bomb Wing | 11.07.2023
In a milestone event, the Air Force Global Strike Command successfully executed its inaugural Combat Ammunition Production Exercise (CAPEX) on November 7, 2023, at Barksdale Air Force Base....
Story by Airman Rhea Beil | 2nd Bomb Wing | 11.02.2023
Private industry chefs mentored enlisted aides and food services Airmen from across Air Force Global Strike Command during a unique culinary training event from October 22 to 27 at Barksdale Air Force Base, Louisiana....
Story by Airman Rhea Beil | 2nd Bomb Wing | 10.02.2023
The 2nd Bomb Wing welcomed a familiar face as its new commander during a change of command ceremony today at Barksdale Air Force Base....