Col. Matthew McDaniel, 2nd Operations Group commander,
Col. Matthew McDaniel, 2nd Operations Group commander, and Lt. Col. John Owens, incoming 11th Bomb Squadron commander, stand at the position of attention during an assumption of command ceremony at Barksdale Ai... More
Retired Col. Steven L. dePyssler, 2nd Missions Support
Retired Col. Steven L. dePyssler, 2nd Missions Support Group retiree affairs director, holds his birthday cake during his 100th birthday celebration at the Bossier City Civic Center, Bossier City, Louisiana, Ju... More
A living legend: Retired Col. dePyssler turns 100
Retired Col. Steven L. dePyssler, 2nd Missions Support Group retiree affairs director, holds his birthday cake during his 100th birthday celebration at the Bossier City Civic Center, Bossier City, Louisiana, Ju... 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
An Airman from the 2nd Security Forces Squadron practices
An Airman from the 2nd Security Forces Squadron practices weapons tactics at Barksdale Air Force Base, La., July 18, 2016. During the active shooter training, defenders practiced clearing a building room by roo... More
A B-52 Stratofortress takes off from Barksdale Air
A B-52 Stratofortress takes off from Barksdale Air Force Base, La., Nov. 1, 2016. Any aircraft flying in Barksdale airspace coordinates with members of the 2nd Operations Support Squadron to ensure they can saf... More
Three B-52 Stratofortresses perform a heritage flyover
Three B-52 Stratofortresses perform a heritage flyover to kick off the 2017 Barksdale Air Force Base Airshow, May 6. For more than 40 years, the B-52 has been the backbone of the manned strategic bomber force f... More
A B-52H Stratofortress from Barksdale Air Force Base,
A B-52H Stratofortress from Barksdale Air Force Base, La., taxis to an apron on the taxiway at Royal Air Force Fairford, United Kingdom, June 1, 2017. Aircraft from more than 10 countries participated in Arctic... More
A B-52H Stratofortress from Barksdale Air Force Base,
A B-52H Stratofortress from Barksdale Air Force Base, La., lands at Royal Air Force Fairford, United Kingdom, June 1, 2017. The B-52 returned from a mission in support of exercise Arctic Challenge, a multinatio... More
The 2nd Civil Engineer Squadron Dirt Boyz fill concrete
The 2nd Civil Engineer Squadron Dirt Boyz fill concrete into an emptied slab at Barksdale Air Force Base, La., July 18, 2017. The Airmen fixed five slabs of concrete, a project totaling $170,000 and two months ... More
U.S. Air Force Maj. Ronald Davenport, an F-15E weapons
U.S. Air Force Maj. Ronald Davenport, an F-15E weapons system officer assigned to the 391st Fighter Squadron, Mountain Home Air Force Base (AFB), Idaho, speaks to a member of the local community during the Eiel... More
U.S. Air Force Airman 1st Class Tristin Kessamann,
U.S. Air Force Airman 1st Class Tristin Kessamann, 2nd Operational Support Squadron air traffic controller, watches for aircraft out of the tower’s cab at Barksdale Air Force Base, La., Sept. 8, 2017. Air traff... More
Febe, retired military working dog, receives pets by
Febe, retired military working dog, receives pets by one of the 2nd Security Forces Squadron MWD handlers at Barksdale Air Force Base, La., Sept. 19, 2017. Febe retired from active duty in 2015. (U.S. Air Force... More
Barksdale’s Honor Guard mascot, Captain the Cat, brushes
Barksdale’s Honor Guard mascot, Captain the Cat, brushes against her toy at Barksdale Air Force Base, La., Oct. 5, 2017. She has been on base for one year protecting Hoban Hall from mice and helping Honor Guard... More
The 2017 Fire Muster Champion award awaits presentation
The 2017 Fire Muster Champion award awaits presentation at a fire muster to celebrate National Fire Prevention Week at Barksdale Air Force Base, La., Oct. 12, 2017. Awards were presented to the fastest team and... More
Tamika Rhinehart, a military spouse who suffers from
Tamika Rhinehart, a military spouse who suffers from epilepsy, wears purple in support of Epilepsy Awareness Month at Barksdale Air Force Base, La., Oct. 27, 2017. Rhinehart has had epilepsy for two years and a... More
Senior Airman Alyssa Griffen, 2nd Security Forces Squadron
Senior Airman Alyssa Griffen, 2nd Security Forces Squadron installation inspector, checks under the bed of a truck for any weapons or contraband at the search pit before the vehicle enters Barksdale Air Force B... More
Senior Airman Alberto Mosqueda, 2nd Force Support Squadron
Senior Airman Alberto Mosqueda, 2nd Force Support Squadron guest services representative, does crunches at the Senior Airman Bryan Bell Fitness Center at Barksdale Air Force Base, La., Jan. 21, 2018. Mosqueda w... More
Airman 1st Class Jonathan Casales, 2nd Security Forces
Airman 1st Class Jonathan Casales, 2nd Security Forces Squadron installation controller, holds Andrew Quintanilla at Barksdale Air Force Base, La., Feb. 7, 2018. Casales was on duty when Andrew was born 13 week... More
Airman 1st Class Aaron Smith, 2nd Operations Support
Airman 1st Class Aaron Smith, 2nd Operations Support Squadron air crew flight equipment apprentice, takes apart a pilot’s helmet at Barksdale Air Force Base, LA., Feb. 22, 2018. Air crew flight equipment Airmen... More
Women's History Month. NASA public domain image colelction.
In 1987, Congress declared March as National Women’s History Month to celebrate the achievements of women. Colonel Eileen Collins, a C-141 Starlifter pilot, flew numerous military and humanitarian missions all ... More
Col. Ty Neuman, 2nd Bomb Wing commander, is sprayed
Col. Ty Neuman, 2nd Bomb Wing commander, is sprayed by his wife and three children after getting off a B-52 Stratofortress as part of his final flight as base commander at Barksdale Air Force Base, La., June 4,... More
B-52 Fourth of July flyover
A B-52 Stratofortress preforms a flyover during the Fourth of July celebration at Shreveport, La., July 4, 2018. The B-52 is from the 2nd Bomb Wing Barksdale Air Force Base, La. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior ... More
Airmen depart from Barksdale Air Force Base, La., July
Airmen depart from Barksdale Air Force Base, La., July 7, 2018 to support a Continuous Bomber Presence deployment supporting the Indo-Pacific Command. Airmen routinely deploy around the globe in support of nati... More
Airmen supporting the Indo-Pacific Command by maintaining
Airmen supporting the Indo-Pacific Command by maintaining continuous bomber presence return to Barksdale Air Force Base, La., July 14, 2018. Airmen and their families are still separated as they defend location... More
Airmen are recognized as Quarterly Award winners during
Airmen are recognized as Quarterly Award winners during a ceremony at Barksdale Air Force Base, La., July 27, 2018. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Tessa B. Corrick)
Spiritual Fitness Awareness Graphic
This graphic is part of an awareness campaign for the spiritual fitness resources around Barksdale. The graphic is made up of text overlaying an image of the Louisiana sky. The graphic was distributed throughou... More
Airman 1st Class Nathan Haefs, 2nd Bomb Wing Honor
Airman 1st Class Nathan Haefs, 2nd Bomb Wing Honor Guard member, poses for a portrait at Barksdale Air Force Base, La., Aug. 23, 2018. Haefs said, “Having the opportunity to honor those who have fallen is the m... More
T-1 Jayhawks and aircrew from Naval Air Station Pensacola,
T-1 Jayhawks and aircrew from Naval Air Station Pensacola, Fla., arrive at Barksdale Air Force Base, La., Oct. 9, 2018. The aircraft evacuated to Barksdale to avoid possible damage from Hurricane Michael. (U.S.... More
Families from the Exceptional Family Members Program
Families from the Exceptional Family Members Program participate in EFMP’s Dinner with Sparky at Barksdale Air Force Base, La., Oct. 12, 2018. The night was dedicated to giving children with exceptionalities a ... More
You're not alone: part two
Staff Sgt. Randi Sologaistoa, 2nd Medical Group Alcohol and Drug Prevention and Treatment Program NCO in charge, poses for a photo at Barksdale Air Force Base, La., Oct. 30, 2018. Sologaistoa is an avid support... More
Tech. Sgt. Aaron McCullum, 2nd Aircraft Maintenance
Tech. Sgt. Aaron McCullum, 2nd Aircraft Maintenance Squadron 96th Support Section NCO in charge, briefs during the 2018 Innovation North Louisiana at the Sci-Port Discovery Center in Shreveport, La., Nov. 15, 2... More
Capt. Kyle Yohe, 96th Bomb Squadron flight commander,
Capt. Kyle Yohe, 96th Bomb Squadron flight commander, embraces his fiancé Capt. Sarah D’Alessandro after returning from a deployment at Barksdale Air Force Base, La., Jan. 16, 2019. Yohe and his team deployed t... More
Staff Sgt. Sung G. Kim, far right, 2nd Comptroller
Staff Sgt. Sung G. Kim, far right, 2nd Comptroller Squadron financial analysis supervisor, poses for a photo with members from a volunteer team at a local food bank in Shreveport, La. Kim brought the team toget... More
Airmen from class 19-2 are recognized for their completion
Airmen from class 19-2 are recognized for their completion of Airman Leadership School during a graduation ceremony at Barksdale Air Force Base, La., Feb. 7, 2019. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Tess... More
Static Display Update - Two men in military uniforms standing next to ...
Airmen from the 2nd Aircraft Maintenance Squadron clean a static display at Barksdale Air Force Base La., March 4, 2019. This is an annual requirement for the unit to keep the displays looking their best.
Airmen from the 2nd Aircraft Maintenance Squadron
Airmen from the 2nd Aircraft Maintenance Squadron clean a static display at Barksdale Air Force Base La., March 4, 2019. This is an annual requirement for the unit to keep the displays looking their best.ttyg
Staff Sgt. Scot Boone, 2nd Logistics Readiness Squadron
Staff Sgt. Scot Boone, 2nd Logistics Readiness Squadron training validation and operation noncommissioned officer in charge deployed from Barksdale Air Force Base, La., directs a 2nd LRS vehicle operator at RAF... More
Chiefs Choice Award Senior Airman Moss
SrA Cody Moss, 2d Aerospace Medicine Squadron Public Health Technician, sits in his office at Barksdale Air Force Base, Mar. 08, 2019. Moss recently recieved the Chiefs Choice Award after stepping up as a Team ... More
Airmen are recognized as Quarterly Award winners at
Airmen are recognized as Quarterly Award winners at the 2nd Bomb Wing Quarterly Awards ceremony at Barksdale Air Force Base, La., April 26, 2019. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman Jacob B. Wrightsman)
2nd Bomb Wing Quarterly Awards
Airmen are recognized as Quarterly Award winners at the 2nd Bomb Wing Quarterly Awards ceremony at Barksdale Air Force Base, La., April 26, 2019. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman Jacob B. Wrightsman)
First Lt. Joshua Page (left), a 96th Bomb Squadron
First Lt. Joshua Page (left), a 96th Bomb Squadron B-52H Stratofortress pilot, and Capt. Kiel Spencer (right), a 96th Bomb Squadron flight commander, make preparations before a Bomber Task Force deployment from... More
Airmen with the 96th Aircraft Maintenance Unit inspect
Airmen with the 96th Aircraft Maintenance Unit inspect a B-52H Stratofortress during a Bomber Task Force generation at Barksdale Air Force Base, La., May 7, 2019. The B-52H is a long-range heavy bomber that can... More
Lt. Col. Brendan Lane, 2nd Dental Squadron advanced
Lt. Col. Brendan Lane, 2nd Dental Squadron advanced education general dentistry director, performs a composite filling to prepare an Airman for a Bomber Task Force deployment at Barksdale Air Force Base, La., M... More
A U.S. B-52H Stratofortress takes off as part of a
A U.S. B-52H Stratofortress takes off as part of a Bomber Task Force deployment from Barksdale Air Force Base, La., May 7, 2019. The Bomber Task Force is deploying to the U.S. Central Command area of responsibi... More
A U.S. B-52H Stratofortress aircraft assigned to the
A U.S. B-52H Stratofortress aircraft assigned to the 20th Expeditionary Bomb Squadron taxis on a runway in the U.S. Central Command area of responsibility, May 8, 2019. The B-52H can perform strategic attack, c... More
Barksdale Airmen depart to BTF
Barksdale Airmen stand in front of an aircraft before deploying to RAF Fairford as part of the Bomber Task Force at Barksdale Air Force Base, Louisiana, Oct. 5, 2019. The BTF is held in different geographic lo... More
A C-5M Super Galaxy assigned to the 60th Air Mobility
A C-5M Super Galaxy assigned to the 60th Air Mobility Wing/436th Airlift Wing arrives to transport equipment for a Bomber Task Force deployment from Barksdale Air Force Base, La., May 10, 2019. The Bomber Task ... More
Second Bomb Wing and 7th BW Airmen load equipment on
Second Bomb Wing and 7th BW Airmen load equipment on a C-5M Super Galaxy from the 60th Air Mobility Wing, Travis Air Force Base, Calif., for a Bomber Task Force deployment from Barksdale Air Force Base, La., Ma... More
Airmen from the 15th Airlift Squadron from Joint Base
Airmen from the 15th Airlift Squadron from Joint Base Charleston in Charleston, S.C., load equipment onto a C-17 Globemaster III before a Bomber Task Force deployment from Barksdale Air Force Base, La., May 13,... More
Airman 1st Class Alberto Montesino, a 2nd Civil Engineer
Airman 1st Class Alberto Montesino, a 2nd Civil Engineer Squadron pest management apprentice, wears a bee suit after dealing with a colony of bees at the 2nd Bomb Wing Headquarters Building at Barksdale Air For... More
PCM Change Graphic, US Air Force Photo
This graphic was created for the 2nd Medical Group to inform patients of how they will be affected by the new operational medical readiness model directly implemented by the Secretary of the Air Force. (U.S. Ai... More
Flight Line Pictorial - A silhouette of a man standing in front of a c...
Senior Airman Seven Johnson, 2nd Operational Support Squadron intel analyst, stands on the flight line while awaiting the arrival of the Barksdale Airmen returning from a deployment. Friends and family members ... More
Tech. Sgt. Rebekah Tompkins, 2nd Munitions Squadron
Tech. Sgt. Rebekah Tompkins, 2nd Munitions Squadron Global Strike Challenge team lead, raises her hand to signify the start of a bomb building practice for the GSC 2019, at Barksdale Air Force Base, Louisiana, ... More
Air Force Lessons Learned Symposium group photo
Attendees of the Air Force Lesson’s Learned symposium pose for a group photo in front of a B-52H Stratofortress at Barksdale Air Force Base, Louisiana, September 18, 2019. The symposium was hosted by Air Force ... More
Barksdale welcomes honorary commanders
Barksdale leadership and civic leaders from the Bossier City-Shreveport area pose for a photo during an honorary commander induction ceremony at Barksdale Air Force Base, Louisiana, Sept. 27, 2019. The Barksdal... More
Col. Steven D. Dubriske (left), Air Force Global Strike
Col. Steven D. Dubriske (left), Air Force Global Strike Command staff judge advocate, addresses a crowd gathered for a promotion ceremony honoring Col. Tammie L. Sledge (right), AFGSC chief of contracts and fis... More
MAC tours Barksdale
Members of the Military Affairs Council pose for a photo with Barksdale Airmen during a MAC tour at Barksdale Air Force Base, Louisiana, October 4, 2019. MAC members visited various locations on base to learn a... More
Barksdale Airmen arrive at Hoban Hall in preparation
Barksdale Airmen arrive at Hoban Hall in preparation for a Bomber Task Force deployment to RAF Fairford at Barksdale Air Force Base, Louisiana, Oct.5,2019. The BTF is held in different geographic locations to f... More
Gen. Tim Ray (right), Air Force Global Strike Command
Gen. Tim Ray (right), Air Force Global Strike Command commander, interacts with Airmen from the 2nd Operations Support Squadron aircrew flight equipment parachute shop during his official visit to the 2nd Bomb ... More
Juliana Bruner, daughter of Airman 1st Class Joshua
Juliana Bruner, daughter of Airman 1st Class Joshua Bruner, colors on a coloring page during the Exceptional Family Member Program’s Dinner with Sparky at Barksdale Air Force Base, Louisiana, Oct. 11, 2019. The... More
Staff Sgt. Keith Cordle, 20th Aircraft Maintenance
Staff Sgt. Keith Cordle, 20th Aircraft Maintenance Unit crew chief, drags a hose away from a B-52H Stratofortress during Global Thunder 20 at Barksdale Air Force Base, La., Oct. 21, 2019. Global Thunder is a wo... More
Senior Airman Tyler Tackett, 2nd Security Forces Squadron
Senior Airman Tyler Tackett, 2nd Security Forces Squadron base defense operations controller, grabs gear out of his bag before helping set up a restricted area for Global Thunder 20 at Barksdale Air Force Base,... More
Airmen “cart start” a B-52H Stratofortress aircraft
Airmen “cart start” a B-52H Stratofortress aircraft during Global Thunder 20 at Barksdale Air Force Base, La., Oct. 23, 2019. Global Thunder is an annual U.S. Strategic Command exercise designed to provide trai... More
Airmen “cart start” two B-52H Stratofortress aircraft
Airmen “cart start” two B-52H Stratofortress aircraft during Global Thunder 20 at Barksdale Air Force Base, La., Oct. 23, 2019. Global Thunder is an annual command and control exercise that provides training op... More
Global Thunder 20 takeoff
A B-52H Stratofortress aircraft takes off in support of Global Thunder 20 at Barksdale Air Force Base, La., Oct. 24, 2019. Global Thunder is a U.S. Strategic Command exercise designed to ensure an efficient mis... More
A B-52H Stratofortress aircrew prepare for takeoff
A B-52H Stratofortress aircrew prepare for takeoff at Barksdale Air Force Base, La., Oct. 24, 2019, in support of Global Thunder 20. Large-scale exercises, like Global Thunder, involve extensive planning and co... More
Senior Airman Edgar R. Leon, Airman Leadership School
Senior Airman Edgar R. Leon, Airman Leadership School Class 19-7 graduate, is presented a diploma during an ALS graduation ceremony at Barksdale Air Force Base, La., Oct. 24, 2019. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airm... More
Airman Leadership School Class 19-7 graduates pose
Airman Leadership School Class 19-7 graduates pose for a photo with Barksdale Chief Master Sergeants and First Sergeants during an ALS graduation ceremony at Barksdale Air Force Base, La., Oct. 24, 2019. (U.S. ... More
Airmen are recognized as Quarterly Award winners at
Airmen are recognized as Quarterly Award winners at the 2nd Bomb Wing Quarterly Awards ceremony at Barksdale Air Force Base, La., Oct. 25, 2019. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Jacob B. Wrightsman)
TAG Conference, US Air Force Photo
Attendees of The Adjutants General Conference pose for a group photo at Barksdale Air Force Base, La., Nov. 5, 2019. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Tessa Corrick)
Airmen from the 608th Air Operations Center participate
Airmen from the 608th Air Operations Center participate in 5k run as a part of their unit's resiliency sports day at Barksdale Air Force Base, La., Nov. 8, 2019. The sports day was designed to highlight resilie... More
A fire truck from the 2nd Civil Engineer Squadron puts
A fire truck from the 2nd Civil Engineer Squadron puts out a simulated aircraft fire during an exercise at Barksdale Air Force Base, La., Nov. 12, 2019. The exercise involved multiple units to respond to respon... More
Retired Staff Sgt. Mark James, former B-52H Stratofortress
Retired Staff Sgt. Mark James, former B-52H Stratofortress crew chief, reunites with his former aircraft at Barksdale Air Force Base, La., Nov 13, 2019. James began his career at Barksdale in 1973 and retired f... More
Airmen from the 2nd Medical Group sign a "Smart Use
Airmen from the 2nd Medical Group sign a "Smart Use Guarantee" poster in honor of Antibiotic Awareness Week at Barksdale Air Force Base, La., Nov. 15, 2019. Antibiotic Awareness Week is held to bring awareness ... More
Senior Airman Ryan B. Jarvis, 2nd Munitions Squadron
Senior Airman Ryan B. Jarvis, 2nd Munitions Squadron launcher maintenance technician, watches as the last Conventional Air-Launched Cruise Missile (CALCM) is loaded into a launcher at Barksdale Air Force Base, ... More
Brig. Gen. Jason R. Armagost (left), Air Force Global
Brig. Gen. Jason R. Armagost (left), Air Force Global Strike Command director of operations and communications, makes remarks during a promotion ceremony honoring Col. Thomas E. Segars Jr. (right), AFGSC Secuir... More
The Sexton family participates in the Airman and Family
The Sexton family participates in the Airman and Family Readiness Center’s Sensory Santa at Barksdale Air Force Base, La., Dec. 6, 2019. The event is specifically for Exceptional Family Member Program families ... More
Airman Leadership School class 20-1 instructors and
Airman Leadership School class 20-1 instructors and graduates pose for a photo before the start of an ALS graduation ceremony at Barksdale Air Force Base, La., Dec. 12, 2019. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st... More
A group of Air Force leadership, including Gen. Arnold
A group of Air Force leadership, including Gen. Arnold W. Bunch Jr., Air Force Materiel Command commander, receive a mission brief at Barksdale Air Force Base, La., Jan. 6, 2020. The Honorable John W. Henderson... More
Barksdale Airmen participate in the Senior Airman Bell
Barksdale Airmen participate in the Senior Airman Bell Memorial 5k at Barksdale Air Force, La., Jan. 17, 2019. Bell was an Explosive Ordnance Disposal technician who was killed in action while supporting Operat... More
Airmen are recognized as winners at the 2nd Bomb Wing
Airmen are recognized as winners at the 2nd Bomb Wing Quarterly Awards ceremony at Barksdale Air Force Base, La., Jan. 24, 2020. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Jacob B. Wrightsman)
Senior Master Sgt. Julia A. Andujar, one of Barksdale's
Senior Master Sgt. Julia A. Andujar, one of Barksdale's newest Chief Master Sgt. selects, poses for a photo during a Chief Master Sgt. recognition ceremony at Barksdale Air Force Base, La., Jan. 31, 2020. Chief... More
A German Tornado takes off at Nellis Air Force Base,
A German Tornado takes off at Nellis Air Force Base, Nevada, prior to the start of Red Flag 20-2, March 5, 2020. This exercise allows U.S. armed forces to train with coalition partners in advanced, relevant, an... More
A B-52 Stratofortress from Barksdale Air Force Base,
A B-52 Stratofortress from Barksdale Air Force Base, La., prepares to land at Nellis Air Force Base, Nevada, prior to the start of Red Flag 20-2, March 5, 2020. Red Flag is an exercise conducted multiple times ... More
2nd Bomb Wing leadership supports AFAF
Col. Scott P. Weyermuller, 2nd Bomb Wing vice commander, poses with an Air Force Assistance Fund poster at Barksdale Air Force Base, La. March 6, 2020. The AFAF is an annual effort to raise funds for charities ... More
Red Flag 20-2, US Air Force Photo
Capt. Tyson Rydalch, 96th Bomb Squadron pilot, holds up a German Air Force mascot named “Wilfred the bird” prior to taking off at Nellis Air Force Base, Nevada, during Red Flag 20-2, March 11, 2020. In addition... More
Regina Nicholson, Child Development Center director,
Regina Nicholson, Child Development Center director, sanitizes the front desk at the CDC on Barksdale Air Force Base, La., March 18, 2020. Workers at the CDC clean and sanitize all surfaces and door handles eve... More
Senior Airman Colin Harding, left, and Airman 1st Class
Senior Airman Colin Harding, left, and Airman 1st Class Jabari Coner, right, 2nd Aircraft Maintenance Squadron crew chiefs, prepare a B-52H Stratofortress for postflight maintenance at Barksdale Air Force Base,... More
Chief Master Sgt. Joshua Swanger, 2nd Bomb Wing command
Chief Master Sgt. Joshua Swanger, 2nd Bomb Wing command chief, checks an identification card at the commissary at Barksdale Air Force Base, La., March 21, 2020. To mitigate the influx of shoppers and to keep Ai... More
A plane carrying Airmen from the 2nd Bomb Wing returns
A plane carrying Airmen from the 2nd Bomb Wing returns to Barksdale Air Force Base, La., from Nellis Air Force Base, Nev., after Red Flag 20-2, March 21, 2020. Red Flag is an exercise conducted over the 2.9 mi... More
Airman 1st Class Andrew Snyder, 2nd Operation Support
Airman 1st Class Andrew Snyder, 2nd Operation Support Squadron airfield management operations coordinator, communicates with other units while monitoring his computer at Barksdale Air Force Base, La., March 23,... More
Capt. Timothy “Vice” Nichols, 20th Bomb Squadron director
Capt. Timothy “Vice” Nichols, 20th Bomb Squadron director of weapons and tactics, presents his idea during Barksdale’s Spark Tank 2020 competition at Barksdale Air Force Base, La., April 8, 2020. Nichols ,provi... More
Airman 1st Class David S. Kyambadde, 2nd Operations
Airman 1st Class David S. Kyambadde, 2nd Operations Support Squadron aircrew flight equipment maintainer, operates a sewing machine to sew face masks at Barksdale Air Force Base, La., April 16, 2020. All Airmen... More
Staff Sgt. Melvin D. Branch, 2nd Logistics Readiness
Staff Sgt. Melvin D. Branch, 2nd Logistics Readiness Squadron cryogenics NCO in charge, refills a cart of liquid oxygen at Barksdale Air Force Base, La., April 28, 2020. Liquid oxygen is used in the B-52H Strat... More
Two B-52H Stratofortresses sit on the flightline at
Two B-52H Stratofortresses sit on the flightline at Barksdale Air Force Base, La., May 1, 2020. The 2nd Bomb Wing flew the aircraft over different medical facilities throughout the cities of New Orleans and Bat... More
Crawfish sit in a pot of water at the BUFF club in
Crawfish sit in a pot of water at the BUFF club in preparation for cooking at Barksdale Air Force Base, La., May 15, 2020. Crawfish is found in Cajun and Creole food throughout Louisiana, cooked in every which ... More
Cable and antennae systems Airmen from the 2nd
Cable and antennae systems Airmen from the 2nd Communications Squadron, also known as “Cable Dawgs,” look down after climbing a communications tower as part of their annual safety training at Barksdale Air Forc... More
Janice Jones, 2nd Bomb Wing chief of protocol, speaks
Janice Jones, 2nd Bomb Wing chief of protocol, speaks with Master Sgt. Megan Moorehouse, 96th Bomb Squadron superintendent, and Chief Master Sgt. Mark Brown, 2nd Operations Group superintendent, about their rol... More