Louisiana State Sen. Barrow Peacock presents Col. Kristin
Louisiana State Sen. Barrow Peacock presents Col. Kristin Goodwin, 2nd Bomb Wing commander, and 2nd BW leadership with a resolution at Barksdale Air Force Base, La., July 13, 2015. The resolution, written by Pe... More
Maj. Gen. Michael Fortney, Air Force Global Strike
Maj. Gen. Michael Fortney, Air Force Global Strike Command vice commander, leads Airmen in a salute to their new commander, Gen. Robin Rand, at Barksdale Air Force Base, La., July 28, 2015. Rand is AFGSC’s four... More
An F-16 Fighting Falcon lands on the flightline at
An F-16 Fighting Falcon lands on the flightline at Barksdale Air Force Base, La., Oct. 1, 2015. In an air combat role, the F-16's maneuverability and combat radius exceed that of all potential threat fighter ai... More
A B-1 Lancer taxis to the runway for takeoff at Barksdale
A B-1 Lancer taxis to the runway for takeoff at Barksdale Air Force Base, La., Oct. 8, 2015. Aircrew from the 7th Bomb Wing, Dyess AFB, Texas, ferried the aircraft here for 77th Weapons Squadron students and in... More
Capt. Scott Osterloh, 20th Bomb Squadron commander
Capt. Scott Osterloh, 20th Bomb Squadron commander support staff, makes pre-flight preparations at Barksdale Air Force Base, La., Nov. 3, 2015, prior to a long-range bomber mission to the U.S. European Command ... More
Senior Airman Cameron Springer, 2nd Medical Group family
Senior Airman Cameron Springer, 2nd Medical Group family health medical technician, looks at his watch as he waits for a patient to arrive for an appointment at Barksdale Air Force Base, La., Dec. 28, 2015. The... More
The 20th Aircraft Maintenance Unit Viper 3 load team
The 20th Aircraft Maintenance Unit Viper 3 load team works together to complete a general weapons knowledge test prior to the fourth quarter weapons load competition at Barksdale Air Force Base, La., Jan. 7, 20... More
A 2nd Maintenance Squadron flag football running back
A 2nd Maintenance Squadron flag football running back sprints to avoid a defender during a playoff semifinals game at Barksdale Air Force Base, La., Jan. 27, 2016. The flag football regular season concluded aft... More
Several roads were closed due to flash flooding at
Several roads were closed due to flash flooding at Barksdale Air Force Base, La., March 9, 2016. Flash flooding swept the ArkLaTex region, where some areas saw more than 25 inches of rain over a three-day perio... More
Team members from the 2nd Communications Squadron intramural
Team members from the 2nd Communications Squadron intramural basketball team huddle up prior to a game at Barksdale Air Force Base, La., April 14, 2016. The team completed the regular season with a 9-3 record a... More
Col. Brandon Parker, 2nd Bomb Wing vice commander,
Col. Brandon Parker, 2nd Bomb Wing vice commander, leads a flight of Airmen in a salute to Col. Ty Neuman during a change of command ceremony at Barksdale Air Force Base, La., May 20, 2016. As commander, he wil... More
A B-52 Stratofortress and a B-1 Lancer taxi to the
A B-52 Stratofortress and a B-1 Lancer taxi to the runway at Barksdale Air Force Base, La., June 15, 2016. The two bombers took part in an inaugural integration flight where a B-1 aviator acted as mission comma... More
Louisiana State Senator Barrow Peacock and 2nd Bomb
Louisiana State Senator Barrow Peacock and 2nd Bomb Wing leadership read a resolution at Barksdale Air Force Base, La., July 13, 2015. The resolution congratulates the 2nd BW for earning the 2014 Brigadier Gene... More
Five F-15E Strike Eagles rest on the flightline at
Five F-15E Strike Eagles rest on the flightline at Barksdale Air Force Base, La., Oct. 1, 2015. More than 60 aircraft from Seymour Johnson AFB, N.C., were relocated to avoid potential damage from Hurricane Joaq... More
A B-1 Lancer takes flight at Barksdale Air Force Base,
A B-1 Lancer takes flight at Barksdale Air Force Base, La., Oct. 8, 2015. Aircrew from the 7th Bomb Wing, Dyess AFB, Texas, ferried the aircraft here for 77th Weapons Squadron students and instructors to fly in... More
Tech. Sgt. Christopher Watts, 2nd Operations Support
Tech. Sgt. Christopher Watts, 2nd Operations Support Squadron weather technician, briefs aircrew at Barksdale Air Force Base, La., Nov. 3, 2015, prior to a long-range bomber mission to the U.S. European Command... More
A patient checks in for her appointment at the 2nd
A patient checks in for her appointment at the 2nd Medical Group at Barksdale Air Force Base, La., Dec. 28, 2015. The 2nd MDG is strongly encouraging active duty members and dependents to do everything they can... More
Chief Master Sgt. Brian Huber, 2nd Mission Support
Chief Master Sgt. Brian Huber, 2nd Mission Support Group superintendent, inspects the dress and appearance of Airmen from the 20th Aircraft Maintenance Unit as part of the fourth quarter weapons load competitio... More
Brandon Davidson, 2nd Maintenance Squadron quarterback,
Brandon Davidson, 2nd Maintenance Squadron quarterback, receives the snap during a flag football playoff semifinals game at Barksdale Air Force Base, La., Jan. 27, 2016. The 2nd MXS team upset the top ranked 2n... More
Several roads were closed due to flash flooding at
Several roads were closed due to flash flooding at Barksdale Air Force Base, La., March 9, 2016. Flash flooding swept the ArkLaTex region, where some areas saw more than 25 inches of rain over a three-day perio... More
Airman 1st Class William Muhlbach, 2nd Communications
Airman 1st Class William Muhlbach, 2nd Communications Squadron center, and Josh Porter, 2nd Security Forces Squadron power forward, elevate for the opening tipoff of a championship basketball game at Barksdale ... More
Maj. Gen. Richard Clark, 8th Air Force commander, speaks
Maj. Gen. Richard Clark, 8th Air Force commander, speaks during the 2nd Bomb Wing change of command ceremony at Barksdale Air Force Base, La., May 20, 2016. As commander, he will be charged with promoting the w... More
A B-52 Stratofortress takes flight from Barksdale Air
A B-52 Stratofortress takes flight from Barksdale Air Force Base, La., June 15, 2016. The nuclear-capable B-52 boasts a range of 8,800 miles and can carry a wider array of weapons than any aircraft in the Air F... More
A B-52 Stratofortress and F-15E Strike Eagles share
A B-52 Stratofortress and F-15E Strike Eagles share the flightline at Barksdale Air Force Base, La., Oct. 1, 2015. More than 65 aircraft from Seymour Johnson AFB, N.C., were relocated to avoid potential damage ... More
A B-52 aircrew member boards a bus to a B-52 Stratofortress
A B-52 aircrew member boards a bus to a B-52 Stratofortress at Barksdale Air Force Base, La., Nov. 3, 2015, prior to a long-range bomber mission to the U.S. European Command area of operations in support of Tri... More
Master Sgt. Brandi Burns, 2nd Force Support Squadron
Master Sgt. Brandi Burns, 2nd Force Support Squadron first sergeant, fills out paperwork for an appointment at the 2nd Medical Group at Barksdale Air Force Base, La., Dec. 28, 2015. The 2nd MDG has an appointme... More
Airmen show support for load crews during the fourth
Airmen show support for load crews during the fourth quarter weapons load competition at Barksdale Air Force Base, La., Jan. 7, 2016. Barksdale Airmen regularly compete against one another to determine which te... More
The 2nd Force Support Squadron flag football quarterback
The 2nd Force Support Squadron flag football quarterback throws a pass as the defense closes in during a playoff semifinals game at Barksdale Air Force Base, La., Jan. 27, 2016. The top ranked 2nd FSS team, whi... More
A B-52 Stratofortress display is soaked by rain amid
A B-52 Stratofortress display is soaked by rain amid flash flood conditions at Barksdale Air Force Base, La., March 9, 2016. Flash flooding swept the ArkLaTex region, where some areas saw more than 25 inches of... More
Senior Airman Exzavior Webb, 2nd Communcations Squadron
Senior Airman Exzavior Webb, 2nd Communcations Squadron shooting guard, looks for the open man, during a championship basketball game at Barksdale Air Force Base, La., April 14, 2016. The 2nd CS team finished ... More
Col. Ty Neuman, 2nd Bomb Wing commander, recognizes
Col. Ty Neuman, 2nd Bomb Wing commander, recognizes Col. Kristin Goodwin, former 2nd Bomb Wing commander, for her service and accomplishments at Barksdale Air Force Base, La., May 20, 2016. Goodwin made Air For... More
A B-1 Lancer takes flight from Barksdale Air Force
A B-1 Lancer takes flight from Barksdale Air Force Base, La., June 15, 2016. The B-1 Lancer can carry the largest payload of guided and unguided weapons, 75,000 pounds, in the Air Force inventory and reaches su... More
An Airman performs post-flight procedures on an F-15E
An Airman performs post-flight procedures on an F-15E Strike Eagle at Barksdale Air Force Base, La., Oct. 1, 2015. Fighter and refueler aircraft from the 916th Air Refueling Wing and the 4th Fighter Wing of Sey... More
A B-52 aircrew member boards a bus to a B-52 Stratofortress
A B-52 aircrew member boards a bus to a B-52 Stratofortress at Barksdale Air Force Base, La., Nov. 3, 2015, prior to a long-range bomber mission to the U.S. European Command area of operations in support of Tri... More
Senior Airman Brittany Davis, 20th Aircraft Maintenance
Senior Airman Brittany Davis, 20th Aircraft Maintenance Unit team member, inspects a loading station during a weapons load competition at Barksdale Air Force Base, La., Jan. 7, 2016. For this quarter's competit... More
Receivers and defenders battle for a pass during a
Receivers and defenders battle for a pass during a flag football playoff semifinals game at Barksdale Air Force Base, La., Jan. 27, 2016. The flag football regular season concluded after three months of action ... More
A vehicle pushes through heavy water amid flash flood
A vehicle pushes through heavy water amid flash flood conditions at Barksdale Air Force Base, La., March 9, 2016. Flash flooding swept the ArkLaTex region, where some areas saw more than 25 inches of rain over ... More
Airman 1st Class William Muhlbach, 2nd Communications
Airman 1st Class William Muhlbach, 2nd Communications Squadron center, prepares to drive to the basket during a championship game at Barksdale Air Force Base, La., April 14, 2016. Coworkers, family and friends ... More
Col. Ty Neuman, 2nd Bomb Wing commander, renders a
Col. Ty Neuman, 2nd Bomb Wing commander, renders a first salute to his new Airmen during a change of command ceremony at Barksdale Air Force Base, La., May 20, 2016. As commander, he will support 32 tenant unit... More
A B-52 Stratofortress prepares to land at Barksdale
A B-52 Stratofortress prepares to land at Barksdale Air Force Base, La., June 15, 2016. A B-1 Lancer aviator was serving as a crewmember aboard the jet and acting as mission commander of the inaugural integrati... More
Aircrew depart an F-15E Strike Eagle at Barksdale Air
Aircrew depart an F-15E Strike Eagle at Barksdale Air Force Base, La., Oct. 1, 2015. Hundreds of aircrew and a large contingent of aircraft including Strike Eagles and KC-135 Stratotankers flew in from Seymour ... More
Aircrew members load supplies onto a B-52 Stratofortress
Aircrew members load supplies onto a B-52 Stratofortress at Barksdale Air Force Base, La., Nov. 3, 2015, prior to a long-range bomber mission to the U.S. European Command area of operations in support of Triden... More
Staff Sgt. Andrew Shaffer, 20th Aircraft Maintenance
Staff Sgt. Andrew Shaffer, 20th Aircraft Maintenance Unit team member, inspects a loading station during a weapons load competition at Barksdale Air Force Base, La., Jan. 7, 2016. Each quarter the top crew from... More
Brandon Davidson, 2nd Maintenance Squadron quarterback,
Brandon Davidson, 2nd Maintenance Squadron quarterback, delivers a pass during a flag football semifinals playoff game at Barksdale Air Force Base, La., Jan. 27, 2016. The 2nd MXS had lost 0-6 to the 2nd Force ... More
The SrA Bryan Bell Fitness Center track and field are
The SrA Bryan Bell Fitness Center track and field are hit with heavy rain amid flash flood conditions at Barksdale Air Force Base, La., March 9, 2016. Flash flooding swept the ArkLaTex region, where some areas ... More
Senior Airman Exzavior Webb, 2nd Communcations Squadron
Senior Airman Exzavior Webb, 2nd Communcations Squadron shooting guard, attacks the basket, during a championship basketball game at Barksdale Air Force Base, La., April 14, 2016. Webb led his team with 18 poin... More
Maj. Gen. Richard Clark, 8th Air Force commander, Col.
Maj. Gen. Richard Clark, 8th Air Force commander, Col. Ty Neuman, 2nd Bomb Wing incoming commander, and Col. Kristin Goodwin, 2BW outgoing commander, sing the Air Force song after a change of command ceremony a... More
A B-52 Stratofortress taxis to the runway at Barksdale
A B-52 Stratofortress taxis to the runway at Barksdale Air Force Base, La., Nov. 3, 2015, prior to a long-range bomber mission to the U.S. European Command area of operations in support of Trident Juncture 2015... More
Senior Airman Christopher Uzhca, 20th Aircraft Maintenance
Senior Airman Christopher Uzhca, 20th Aircraft Maintenance Unit team member, inspects munitions during a weapons load competition at Barksdale Air Force Base, La., Jan. 7, 2016. Uzhca was his team’s “3 man,” re... More
Matt Wireman, Air Force Global Strike Command/8th Air
Matt Wireman, Air Force Global Strike Command/8th Air Force quarterback, throws a pass as the defense closes in during the flag football championship game at Barksdale Air Force Base, La., Jan. 28, 2016. Wirema... More
Red River Dining Facility personnel from the 2nd Force
Red River Dining Facility personnel from the 2nd Force Support Squadron worked to ensure Airmen were fed amid flash flood conditions at Barksdale Air Force Base, La., March 9, 2016. Flash flooding swept the Ark... More
The 2nd Security Forces Squadron championship basketball
The 2nd Security Forces Squadron championship basketball team poses for a photo at Barksdale Air Force Base, La., April 14, 2016. The team defeated the 2nd Communications Squadron team in back-to-back games to ... More
Col. Brandon Parker, 2nd Bomb Wing vice commander,
Col. Brandon Parker, 2nd Bomb Wing vice commander, leads a flight of Airmen in a salute to Col. Ty Neuman during a change of command ceremony at Barksdale Air Force Base, La., May 20, 2016. As commander, he wil... More
Tech. Sgt. Rafael Linero (right), 2nd Maintenance Group,
Tech. Sgt. Rafael Linero (right), 2nd Maintenance Group, inspects Staff Sgt. James Granger, 20th Aircraft Maintenance Unit Viper 3 team chief, during a weapons load competition at Barksdale Air Force Base, La.,... More
A receiver and defender battle for position during
A receiver and defender battle for position during the flag football championship game at Barksdale Air Force Base, La., Jan. 28, 2016. The Air Force Global Strike Command/8th Air Force team defeated the 2nd Ma... More
Red River Dining Facility personnel from the 2nd Force
Red River Dining Facility personnel from the 2nd Force Support Squadron served food amid flash flood conditions at Barksdale Air Force Base, La., March 9, 2016. Flash flooding swept the ArkLaTex region, where s... More
Fans show their enthusiasm at the fourth quarter weapons
Fans show their enthusiasm at the fourth quarter weapons load competition at Barksdale Air Force Base, La., Jan. 7, 2016. Barksdale Airmen regularly compete against one another to determine which team is most p... More
Matt Wireman, Air Force Global Strike Command/8th Air
Matt Wireman, Air Force Global Strike Command/8th Air Force quarterback, dodges a defender during the flag football championship game at Barksdale Air Force Base, La., Jan. 28, 2016. The AFGSC/8th AF team defea... More
Red River Dining Facility personnel from the 2nd Force
Red River Dining Facility personnel from the 2nd Force Support Squadron prepare meals for Airmen amid flash flood conditions at Barksdale Air Force Base, La., March 9, 2016. Flash flooding swept the ArkLaTex re... More
The 20th Aircraft Maintenance Unit Viper 3 load crew
The 20th Aircraft Maintenance Unit Viper 3 load crew secures a GBU-38 Joint Direct Attack Munition to a B-52 Stratofortress pylon during a weapons load competition at Barksdale Air Force Base, La., Jan. 7, 2016... More
Col. Craig Harding, 2nd Mission Support Group commander,
Col. Craig Harding, 2nd Mission Support Group commander, presents the Air Force Global Strike Command/8th Air Force flag football team with the championship trophy at Barksdale Air Force Base, La., Jan. 28, 201... More
Red River Dining Facility personnel prepare food for
Red River Dining Facility personnel prepare food for Airmen amid flash flood conditions at Barksdale Air Force Base, La., March 9, 2016. Flash flooding swept the ArkLaTex region, where some areas saw more than ... More
Senior Airman Brandon Barber, 96th Aircraft Maintenance
Senior Airman Brandon Barber, 96th Aircraft Maintenance Unit Cobra 7 load crew, operates an MHU-83 loader during the fourth quarter weapons load competition at Barksdale Air Force Base, La., Jan. 7, 2016. The l... More
The 2nd Maintenance Squadron poses for a photo with
The 2nd Maintenance Squadron poses for a photo with the intramural flag football runners-up trophy at Barksdale Air Force Base, La., Jan. 28, 2016. The 2nd MXS team fell to the Air Force Global Strike Command/8... More
Potatoes are skinned and washed at the Red River Dining
Potatoes are skinned and washed at the Red River Dining Facility at Barksdale Air Force Base, La., March 9, 2016. Flash flooding swept the ArkLaTex region, where some areas saw more than 25 inches of rain over ... More
Senior Airman David Hansen, 96th Aircraft Maintenance
Senior Airman David Hansen, 96th Aircraft Maintenance Unit Cobra 7 load crew member, secures a GBU-38 Joint Direct Attack Munition for transport during the fourth quarter weapons load competition at Barksdale A... More
Red River Dining Facility personnel from the 2nd Force
Red River Dining Facility personnel from the 2nd Force Support Squadron worked to ensure Airmen were fed amid flash flood conditions at Barksdale Air Force Base, La., March 9, 2016. Flash flooding swept the Ark... More
The 96th Aircraft Maintenance Unit’s Cobra 7 load crew
The 96th Aircraft Maintenance Unit’s Cobra 7 load crew poses for a photo with Col. David Carlson, 2nd Maintenance Group commander, and Chief Master Sgt. Kim Castro, 2nd MXG superintendent, after winning the fou... More
A once-small stream is elevated to more than 10 times
A once-small stream is elevated to more than 10 times its usual size amid flash flood conditions at Barksdale Air Force Base, La., March 9, 2016. Flash flooding swept the ArkLaTex region, where some areas saw m... More
The SrA Bryan Bell Fitness Center opened its doors
The SrA Bryan Bell Fitness Center opened its doors as a shelter for community flash flood evacuees and set up more than 250 cots at Barksdale Air Force Base, La., March 9, 2016. More than 35 evacuees took refug... More