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Jan. 23, 2023
A final showdown between Barksdale’s top munition-loading crews

Each crew’s performance in this final event will have an impact on their standings for the 2023 Load Crew of the Year award.
Sept. 23, 2022
Collaboration results in innovative “win” for Barksdale

Bringing innovative solutions to the 2nd Bomb Wing, Airmen from the 2nd Aircraft Maintenance Squadron, the Barksdale Innovation Group and Project Arc collaborated to answer the CSAF’s call to “Accelerate Change”.
Aug. 31, 2022
AFGSC Engineering and Logistics Director visits Barksdale units

Brig. Gen. Kenyon Bell is responsible for the development of the Airmen that maintain the nation's largest nuclear arsenal.
July 29, 2022
AFGSC leaders tour Barksdale AFB

The Air Force Global Strike Command leadership team joined 2nd Bomb Wing leadership for a base visit July 8.
April 13, 2022
The Under Secretary of the Air Force visits Barksdale AFB

The Honorable Gina Ortiz Jones, Under Secretary of the Air Force, visited Barksdale Air Force Base to meet with 2nd Bomb Wing, 8th Air Force and Air Force Global Strike Command Airmen and leaders.
April 11, 2022
2nd MUNS hones combat capability at CAPEX

2MUNS CAPEX challenges munitions Airmen by testing their ability to craft effective munitions during sustained combat operations.
Feb. 3, 2022
Ensuring global deterrence through dusk operations

To maintain mission readiness, Barksdale is capable of dispatching B-52s at any hour.
Jan. 24, 2022
Executing mission, fostering innovation, making history: Barksdale’s first ACE exercise

Conducting the bomber ACE operations provided an opportunity for Barksdale Air Force Base, Louisiana, to apply and practice strategic maneuvers designed to operate not just at U.S. and ally military installations, but nearly any austere airfield worldwide.
Dec. 29, 2021
Barksdale fire-fighters maintain mission safety

Fire protection Airmen are responsible for coordinating pre-incident plans, maintaining fire-fighting equipment, training Air Force personnel in fire prevention and controlling and extinguishing fires.
Nov. 9, 2021
Barksdale’s XP team: Gatekeepers of information

Following the same policies and procedures brings a sense of teamwork and cohesion to everything the Air Force does.The Plans and Programs team, commonly referred to as XP has a lot to do with that cohesion, as they design plans that incorporate Air Force doctrine and war-fighting capabilities to

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