A group of Airmen and civilians are briefed on the history of Vandenberg Air Force Base’s missile mission at the Space Museum on Vandenberg AFB, Calif, July 31, 2018. The missile mission dates back to the 1950s More
A P-51 Mustang and an F-35A Lightning II fly in formation during the Defenders of Liberty Air & Space Show at Barksdale Air Force Base, La., May 19, 2019. The airshow was first held in 1933 and is a full weeken More
Spectators watch the AT-6 Texans fly in formation during the Defenders of Liberty Air & Space Show at Barksdale Air Force Base, La., May 19, 2019. The airshow was first held in 1933 and is a full weekend of mil More
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
Spectators gather at the Defenders of Liberty Air & Space Show to watch a B-52H Stratofortress flyover at Barksdale Air Force Base, La., May 18, 2019. The airshow was first held in 1933 and is a full weekend o More
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
An F-35A Lightning II sits ready on the flight line before the gates open for the Defenders of Liberty Air & Space Show at Barksdale Air Force Base, La., May 18, 2019. The airshow was first held in 1933 and is More
Col. Michael Miller, 2nd Bomb Wing commander, speaks to the crowd on the history of Women’s Equality Day at the Global Power Museum at Barksdale Air Force Base, La., Aug. 24, 2018. Women’s Equality Day is obser More
A spectator watches the U.S. Army Special Operations Command Black Daggers Parachute Demonstration Team perform during the Defenders of Liberty Air & Space Show at Barksdale Air Force Base, La., May 19, 2019. More
Spectators wave to a MC-130J Commando II during the Defenders of Liberty Air & Space Show at Barksdale Air Force Base, La., May 19, 2019. The airshow was first held in 1933 and is a full weekend of military and More
Spectators drive into Barksdale Air Force Base to attend the 2019 Defenders of Liberty Air & Space Show at Barksdale Air Force Base, La., May 18, 2019. The airshow was first held in 1933 and is a full weekend More
Spectators enjoy the Defenders of Liberty Air & Space Show at Barksdale Air Force Base, La., May 18, 2019. The airshow was first held in 1933 and is a full weekend of military and civilian aircraft and perform More
Spectators watch the F-35A Lightning II perform during the Defenders of Liberty Air & Space Show at Barksdale Air Force Base, La., May 18, 2019. The airshow was first held in 1933 and is a full weekend of mili More
Staff Sgt. Eric McKenzie, 2nd Maintenance Squadron wash supervisor, briefs Airmen before they wash a B-52H Stratofortress in the corrosion hangar on Barksdale Air Force Base, La., Aug. 22, 2012. During the brie More
Retired military working dog Marco and Senior Airmen Travis Hansen, 2nd Security Forces military working dog handler, pose for a photo at Barksdale Air Force Base, La., Aug. 24, 2017. Marco and Hansen have been More
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 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
U.S. Navy Adm. Cecil D. Haney, USSTRATCOM commander, announced the 2nd Bomb Wing at Barksdale Air Force Base, La., had won the 2015 Omaha Trophy, naming them the best strategic bomber wing within U.S. Strategic More
A B-52 ‘Stratofortress’ bomber from the 2nd Bomb Wing, Barksdale Air Force Base, passes over Solenzara Air Base in Corsica, France during exercise SERPENTEX 16, March 10, 2016, in Corsica, France. The B-52 part More
Airmen from class 18-2 are recognized for their completion of Airman Leadership School during a graduation ceremony at Barksdale Air Force Base, La., March 22, 2018. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Stuart Bright)
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, 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 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
Cory Donelson, from the 2nd Security Forces Squadron softball team, hits a fly ball in the top of the fourth inning at Barksdale Air Force Base, La., June 15, 2016. Donelson scored one of his team's seven runs More
Airmen, family and friends applaud Col. Kurt Schendzielos on his new command, the 2nd Operations Group, after the change of command ceremony at Barksdale Air Force Base, La., July 7, 2016. Schendzielos previous More
Senior Airman Aaron Griffin, foreground, and Tech. Sgt. John Hines, 2nd Communications Squadron cable and antenna maintenance, pull a fiber optic cable through an underground manhole system at Barksdale Air For More
United States Air Force Academy cadets listen to a briefing about the extensive preparation required prior to deployments during an immersion tour at Barksdale Air Force Base, La., July 12, 2016. Six cadets wit More
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
Tech. Sgt. Robin Samolinski, Air Force Global Strike Command spectrum manager, speaks to Airmen during a Storytellers event at Barksdale Air Force Base, La., July 26, 2016. Samolinski spoke of struggles she’s d More
A B-52 Stratofortress pilot from the 2nd Bomb Wing, Barksdale Air Force Base, La. flies while conducting a non-stop flight from the U.S. to the North and Baltic Seas during the operation POLAR ROAR July 31st. D More
Col. Ty Neuman, 2nd Bomb Wing commander, applauds Kimberly Farmer, 2nd Medical Support Squadron laboratory technician, after recognizing her with the Command Civilian Award for Valor at Barksdale Air Force Base More
Senior Airmen Donal Mesa and Brayden Kerr, 2nd Civil Engineer Squadron Explosive Ordnance Disposal Flight team members, prepare the F6A robot to identify a simulated improvised explosive device during a trainin More
Tech. Sgt. Phong Pham, 2nd Operations Support Squadron, listens to a briefing before deploying from Barksdale Air Force Base, La., Sept. 10, 2016. More than 350 Airmen from Barksdale deployed to Al Udeid Air Ba More
Staff Sgt. Jared Henden, 2nd Maintenance Squadron Fabrication Flight aircraft metals technology journeyman, sets up the Computer Numerical Controlled machine to build a battery tie down bracket at Barksdale Air More
Kyle Jennings, a country music artist, plays an acoustic guitar during his concert at Barksdale Air Force Base, La., Sept. 16, 2016. Jenning’s genre of music is primarily country but he infuses blues, folk, and More
A C-17 Globemaster III prepares to land down at Barksdale Air Force Base, La., Oct. 5, 2016. Hundreds of aircrew and more than 100 aircraft from Shaw Air Force Base, S.C., Joint Base Charleston, S.C., and Seymo More
A KC-135 Stratotanker prepares to land at Barksdale Air Force Base, La., Oct. 6, 2016. The Stratotanker, which can carry up to 83,000 pounds of cargo, provides the core aerial refueling capability for the U.S. More
B-52 Stratofortresses share the flightline with F-15E Strike Eagles share the flightline at Barksdale Air Force Base, La., Oct. 7, 2016. More than 100 aircraft relocated from East Coast bases in order to avoid More
Aircrew from various airframes learn about the capabilities of a B-52 Stratofortress before a weapons school integration flight at Barksdale Air Force Base, La., Oct. 13, 2016. The integration was the capstone More
Members of the 2nd Security Forces Squadron prepare to head to the firing range for the M9 Berretta and M4 Air Force Qualification Course at Barksdale Air Force Base, La., Oct. 17, 2016. Security Forces Airmen More
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
Senior Airman Kitana Grable, 2nd Security Force Squadron installation access controller, is presented with a certificate of promotion with her family at Barksdale Air Force Base, La., November 2, 2016. Kitana’s More
A veteran prepares his vehicle for the Veterans Parade at the State Fair of Louisiana in Shreveport, Nov. 13, 2016. Veterans from different military branches took part in the parade. (U.S. Air Force photo/Senio More
Master Sgt. Jeremy Utphall, 2nd Bomb Wing Inspector General exercise division superintendent, drives to the medical building during an active shooter exercise at Barksdale Air Force Base, La., Nov. 29, 2016. As More
A Barksdale Bomber’s player holds their hockey stick while watching a game at Hirsch Coliseum in Shreveport, La., Jan. 8, 2017. Their sticks are taped for a better grip and the blade to protect it from wearing. More
A B-52 Stratofortress undergoes a bag lift exercise at Barksdale Air Force Base, La., Feb. 16, 2017. A pneumatic lifting bag raises an aircraft that has experienced a landing gear failure or from terrain where More
Family and friends await the return of deployed Airmen at Barksdale Air Force Base, La., March 21, 2017. More than 400 Barksdale Airmen returned from their deployment to Al Udeid Air Base, Qatar, where they sup More
Hunter Benham, 2nd Force Support Squadron forward, attempts to shake a 2nd Security Forces Squadron defender in the first game of the Intramural Basketball Championship at Barksdale Air Force Base, La., April 1 More
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-52 Stratofortress preforms a flyover at Barksdale Air Force Base, La., May 6, 2017. The flyover of three B-52s kicked off the Defenders of Liberty Air Show, 2017. (U.S. Air Force photo/Airman 1st Class Stuart Bright)
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
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
Quick Strike MK-62 mines hang in the bomb bay of a B-52H Stratofortress at Royal Air Force Fairford, U.K., June 5, 2017. B-52s and Airmen from Barksdale Air Force Base, La., are working side-by-side NATO allies More
A B-52H Stratofortress takes off from Royal Air Force Fairford, U.K., June 5, 2017, in support of exercise Saber Strike 17. Saber Strike 17 promotes regional stability and security, while strengthening partner More
Airman 1st Class Landon Bridges, 2nd Logistics Readiness Squadron Traffic Management Office receiving technician, scans inbound shipments into the Cargo Movement Operations System at Barksdale Air Force Base, L More
A member of Team Barksdale participates in the Alpha Warrior course at Barksdale Air Force Base, La., July 11, 2017. Alpha Warrior provides both training and application of obstacle fitness for civilians and mi More
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 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
Staff Sgt. Briana Hartwig, 2nd Security Forces Squadron military working dog handler, walks MWD Zzeki in the Black Bayou Lake before a water aggression training session at Benton, La., Sept. 6, 2017. Handlers a More
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
Two 2nd Civil Engineer Squadron firefighters suit up before an aircraft live fire burn at Barksdale Air Force Base, La., Sept. 14, 2017. A two-man crew of firefighters consists of a nozzleman and crew chief. (U More
Two 2nd Civil Engineer Squadron firefighters prepare for an aircraft live fire burn at Barksdale Air Force Base, La., Sept. 14, 2017. A two-man crew of firefighters consists of a nozzleman and crew chief. (U.S. More
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
Honor Guard Airmen carry an empty casket for an evaluation at Barksdale Air Force Base, La., Oct. 2, 2017. Airmen must pass evaluations on multiple details in order to be a performing Honor Guardsman. (U.S. Air More
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 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
Air Force Chief of Staff Gen. David L. Goldfein, right, and Col. Ty Neuman, 2nd Bomb Wing commander, greet Airmen during the general's visit to Barksdale Air Force Base, Oct. 17, 2017. This is the first time Go More
The 2nd Bomb Wing hosts 2017 War Fighter Conference were the B-1 Lancer was on display at Barksdale Air Force Base, La., Oct. 19, 2017. For the conference, the B-2 Spirit, the B-1 Lancer, and the B-52 Statofort More
Barksdale’s new veterinarian, Dr. Aundrea Hara, poses with her dog, Piper, at the vet clinic at Barksdale Air Force Base, Oct. 20, 2017. Hara’s addition to the clinic saves Barksdale pet owners and military wor More
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
Airman 1st Class Wesley Mclaury, 2nd Maintenance Squadron fabrication flight aircraft structural maintenance apprentice, smooths out the edges of a piece of metal at Barksdale Air Force Base, La., Oct. 31, 2017 More
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
The 341st Missile Wing at Malmstrom Air Force Base, Montana, took home the Blanchard Trophy for Best ICBM Wing in Global Strike Command during the 2017 Global Strike Challenge. Trophies were awarded during a sc More
Identity design was created for the 2nd Bomb Wing on Barksdale Air Force Base, La., for multiple social media platforms and video products. The overall design resembles a bomb and features a B-52 Stratofotress, More
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
Every month the 2nd Bomb Wing hosts a Warrior Huddle at Barksdale Air Force Base, La. During Warrior Huddle, anyone with base access can tour a B-52 Stratofortress and ask questions to crew members. (U.S. Air F More
Senior Airman Austin McCullough, 2nd Air Craft Maintenance Squadron crew chief, inspects a B-52 Stratofortress engine at Barksdale Air Force Base, La., Jan. 31, 2018. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class S More
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
Airmen assigned to the 2nd Logistics Readiness Squadron fuels flight prepare to fuel a B-52 Stratofortress at Barksdale Air Force Base, La., Feb. 9, 2018. To fuel an aircraft, a fuel pump is connected to the be More
Airmen work on a B-52 Stratofortress engine at Barksdale Air Force Base, La., Feb. 8, 2018. Maintainers work to ensure aircraft are available to fly at a moment’s notice, providing nuclear deterrence, combat po More
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
Vehicle operations with the 2nd Logistics Readiness Squadron, Barksdale Air Force Base, La., wait to unload equipment deployed from Barksdale AFB to RAF Fairford, England, on a C-17 Globemaster III as part of U More
A 2nd Bomb Wing education specialist, goes over tuition assistance rates at Barksdale Air Force Base, La. Airmen are allotted $250 per semester hour, or $4,500 per fiscal year for TA. (U.S. Air Force photo by A More
The 2nd Medical Group stands in formation during a group photo at Barksdale Air Force Base, La., Feb. 20, 2019.(U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Philip Bryant)
Airman 1st Class Timothy Pierce, Barksdale Bombers men’s varsity basketball player, reaches for a ball during a tournament at Barksdale Air Force Base, La., March 17, 2018. The Bomber’s beat the Shepard Senator More
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
2nd Lt. Adam Sacchetti, Barksdale Bombers center, gets by the goaltender of the Red Team at the Hirsch Memorial Coliseum in Shreveport, La., March 21, 2018. Sacchetti is a 2nd Security Forces Squadron operation More
Airmen from class 18-3 are recognized for their completion of Airman Leadership School during a graduation ceremony at Barksdale Air Force Base, La., March 22, 2018. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Stuart Bright)
Maj. Kenneth Corigliano, Air Force Global Strike Command A2 deputy division chief, waits for his race start time to begin at Barksdale Air Force Base, La., April 7, 2018. The 2018 Defenders of Liberty mud run w More
Airmen from class 18-4 are recognized for their completion of Airman Leadership School during a graduation ceremony at Barksdale Air Force Base, La., May 3, 2018. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Lillian Miller)
Defenders with the 2nd Security Forces Squadron run toward their next checkpoint during the Police Week Quadrathalon at Barksdale Air Force Base, La., May 17, 2018. National Police Week was observed from May 13 More
Team Barksdale enjoy the Big Splash event at Barksdale Air Force Base, La., May 22, 2018. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Stuart Bright)
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
Chief Master Sgt. Phuoc Phan retires from the Air Force at Barksdale Air Force Base, La., Jun. 15, 2016. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Stuart Bright)
Participants applaud during the 2nd Bomb Wing change of command at Barksdale Air Force Base, La., June 18, 2018. Col. Michael Miller, 2nd BW commander, assumed command from Col. Ty. Neuman. (U.S. Air Force phot More
Col. Joanna McPhearson promotes from the rank of Lt. Col. to Col. at Shreveport, La., June 22, 2018. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Stuart Bright)
Col. Christopher Hudson, 2nd Medical Group commander, assumes command of the 2nd MDG from Col. Robert Kent at Barksdale Air Force Base, La., June 27, 2018. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Sydney Campbell)
Barksdale personnel are recognized for their promotions during a ceremony at Barksdale Air Force Base, La.,June 29, 2018. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Stuart Bright)