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
Airmen from the 2nd Aircraft Maintenance Squadron prepare to load two CBU-103s on a B-52 Stratofortress inside the weapons load training facility during a Load Crew of the Quarter competition at Barksdale Air F More
A B-52 Stratofortress undergoes a pre-flight inspection before a bomber integration flight at Barksdale Air Force Base, La., June 15, 2016. The purpose of the integration flight was to develop teamwork and comr 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
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
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
Airman 1st Class Joshua Bruner (middle), 26th Operational Weather Squadron weather forecaster, hugs his daughter, Juliana (left), and son, Dominic (right), after graduating from technical school at Keesler Air More
Teal Sexual Assault Prevention and Response shirts are worn to signify a sexual assault victim advocate at Barksdale Air Force Base La., July 27, 2018. Barksdale leadership substituted normal morale shirts for More
Tech. Sgt. Tashawn Burns-Davis, 2nd Medical Group executive officer to the commander, poses for a photo at Barksdale Air Force Base, La., Oct. 19, 2020. Burns-Davis was recently selected as the 2020 recipient o More
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
Airmen enjoy moments of the Air Force Global Strike Command Women’s Leadership Symposium at Barksdale Air Force Base, La., Nov. 13-14, 2018. The two-day symposium focused on educating Airmen on the importance o More
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
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 are recognized as Annual Award winners during a ceremony at Barksdale Air Force Base, La., Feb. 15, 2018. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Lillian Miller)
This graphic was created for training purposes. The F-35 Lightning II is a fifth generation fighter, combining advanced stealth with fighter speed and agility, fully fused sensor information, network-enabled op More
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 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
This graphic was created to entice social media users to read a commentary on an Airman’s journey from being stressed to seeking help and ultimately finding peace. (U.S. Air Force graphic by Airman 1st Class Li More
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
Three B-52 Stratofortresses deployed from Barksdale Air Force Base, La., fly a sortie in support of U.S. Strategic Command’s Bomber Task Force in Europe over Norway, March 28, 2019. Forward locations, like RAF More
Staff Sgt. Jacob Tumbleson, 2nd Aircraft Maintenance Squadron, 20th Aircraft Maintenance Unit crew chief, deployed from Barksdale Air Force Base, La., places an engine cover on a B-52 Stratofortress at RAF Fair More
Airmen deployed from Barksdale Air Force Base, La., are recognized during a promotion ceremony at RAF Fairford, England, March 29, 2019. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Tessa B. Corrick)
This graphic was created to promote the Defenders of Liberty airshow at Barksdale Air Force Base, La., May 18-19, 2019. The airshow will feature acts such as the Canadian Force Snowbirds, the F-35A Lightning He More
Airman 1st Class Jerrick Worley, 2nd Munitions Squadron munitions systems equipment maintenance crew chief, sets a seal into a hub at RAF Fairford, England, April 2, 2019. Since being at Fairford, 2nd MUNS Airm More
Airmen deployed from Barksdale Air Force Base, La., pose for a photo during a U.S. Strategic Command Bomber Task Force in Europe at RAF Fairford, April 2, 2019. BTF operations are developed to provide training More
This graphic was created to inform attendees of the prohibited items for the Defenders of Liberty airshow at Barksdale Air Force Base, La., May 18-19, 2019. The graphic will be shared on social media platforms More
Airmen assigned to the 2nd Maintenance Group deployed from Barksdale Air Force Base, La., pose for a photo during a U.S. Strategic Command Bomber Task Force in Europe at RAF Fairford, April 4, 2019. BTF operati More
This graphic was created to inform attendees of the prohibited items for the Defenders of Liberty airshow at Barksdale Air Force Base, La., May 18-19, 2019. The graphic will be displayed as a poster outside the More
Airmen assigned to the 2nd Security Forces Squadron deployed from Barksdale Air Force Base, La., pose for a photo during a U.S. Strategic Command Bomber Task Force in Europe at RAF Fairford, April 4, 2019. BTF More
The graphic was used to promote the Airmen Against Drunk Driving program. The AADD program keeps Airmen safe by providing them with a ride home if they find themselves without a designated driver. (U.S. Air For More
This graphic was created to inform Barksdale residents of the most efficient routes to and from the housing area during the Defenders of Liberty airshow at Barksdale Air Force Base, La., May 18-19, 2019. The gr More
Airman 1st Class Crystal Williams, 2nd Aircraft Maintenance Squadron weapons load crew member, prepares a B-52H Stratofortress for a Bomber Task Force deployment at Barksdale Air Force Base, La., May 6, 2019. A More
Staff Sgt. Uriel Vargas, 2nd Aircraft Maintenance Squadron weapons load crew member, prepares a B-52H Stratofortress for a Bomber Task Force deployment from Barksdale Air Force Base, La., May 7, 2019. The Bombe More
A U.S. B-52H Stratofortress assigned to the 2nd Bomb Wing prepares to take off in support of a Bomber Task Force deployment from Barksdale Air Force Base, La., May 8, 2019. The Bomber Task Force is deploying to More
This graphic was created as a countdown for the Defenders of Liberty airshow at Barksdale Air Force Base, La., May 18-19, 2019. The graphic will be shared on social media platforms. (U.S. Air Force graphic by A More
A Soldier, from the U.S. Army Special Operations Command Black Daggers Parachute Demonstration Team parachutes to the drop zone during the Twilight Show at Barksdale Air Force Base, La., May 17, 2019. The Twili More
A Soldier, from the U.S. Army Special Operations Command Black Daggers Parachute Demonstration Team parachutes to the dropzone during the Twilight Show at Barksdale Air Force Base, La., May 17, 2019. The Twilig More
Spectators gather around a C-17 Globemaster III during the Defenders of Liberty Air & Space Show at Barksdale Air Force Base, La., May 18, 2019. Visitors had the opportunity to experience flyovers, performances More
Crowds gather on the flight line during the Defenders of Liberty Air & Space Show at Barksdale Air Force Base, La., May 19, 2019. The two-day event included various static displays and the Canadian Forces Snowb More
Col. Michael J. Colvard, 2nd Maintenance Group commander, gives opening remarks during a change of command ceremony at Barksdale Air Force Base, La., June 11, 2019. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Lil More
Lt. Col. Wendy M. Franke, incoming 2nd Medical Support Squadron commander, speaks to Airmen during the 2nd MDSS change of command ceremony at Barksdale Air Force Base, La., June 17, 2019. Franke enlisted as an More
Airmen from the 2nd Aircraft Maintenance Squadron race to load munitions onto a B-52H Stratofortress during a quarterly weapons load competition at Barksdale Air Force Base, Louisiana, July 12, 2019. Two four-m More
This logo was created for the 2nd Bomb Wing Continuous Process Improvement. The graphic was uploaded to internal sites. (U.S. Air Force graphic by Airman 1st Class Lillian Miller)
Senior Airman Tanya Alers, 2nd Aircraft Maintenance Squadron four position weapons load crew member, prepares a B-52H Stratofortress during a conventional load practice for the 2019 Global Strike Challenge at More
Barksdale Honor Guard members present the colors during the 2nd Bomb Wing Quarterly Awards ceremony at Barksdale Air Force Base, Louisiana, July 26, 2019. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Lillian Miller)
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
Senior Master Sgt. Neco Johnson, 2nd Munitions Squadron first sergeant, holds a plank position with members of his unit during a 2nd MUNS physical training session at Barksdale Air Force Base, Louisiana, July 3 More
Senior Master Sgt. Neco Johnson (left), 2nd Munitions Squadron first sergeant, plays a game of soccer with one of his children, Kevin (right), at their home in Bossier City, Louisiana, August 7, 2019. Despite t More
A service dog collar is placed on top of a kennel before a military working dog retirement ceremony at Barksdale Air Force Base, Louisiana, August 22, 2019. The 2nd Security Forces Squadron MWDs, Rufus and ZZek More
Amelia Halsup, daughter of Maj. Kelly Haslup, 2nd Bomb Wing deputy staff judge advocate, plays with bubbles during the Big Splash family event at Barksdale Air Force Base, Louisiana, August 27, 2019. The Barksd More
Lt. Col. Albert Esposito, 2nd Operations Support Squadron commander, takes the first swing at a wall while making way for a new datalink center at Barksdale Air Force Base, Louisiana, August 27, 2019. The datal More
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
Airman 1st Class Joshua Bruner, 26th Operational Weather Squadron weather forecaster, poses for a photo with his family at a park at Barksdale Air Force Base, La., Oct. 8, 2019. “All I want for my family is sta More
Airman 1st Class Seven Johnson, 2nd Operational Support Squadron intel analyst, poses for a photo at Barksdale Air Force Base, Louisiana, Oct. 9, 2019. Johnson was recently presented with the Chief’s Choice Awa More
A B-52H Stratofortress taxis before take off Oct. 10, 2019 for a Bomber Task Force deployment from Barksdale Air Force Base, Louisiana, to Royal Air Force Fairford, England. BTF missions enable crews to maintai More
Two B-52H Stratofortresses are parked after arriving from Barksdale Air Force Base, Louisiana, to RAF Fairford, England, Oct. 10, 2019. Bomber Task Force Europe 20-1 is a deployment of B-52 Stratofortress aircr More
A 2nd Aircraft Maintenance Squadron crew chief inspects a B-52H Stratofortress before take off for a Bomber Task Force deployment from Barksdale Air Force Base, Louisiana, to Royal Air Force Fairford, England, More
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
Captain Shreve High School Army Junior Reserve Officers' Training Corps cadets prepare to present the colors at the Celebrate Barksdale picnic at Barksdale Air Force Base, Louisiana, Oct. 11, 2019. The event wa More
U.S. Air Force Airmen from the 96th Aircraft Maintenance Unit, 2nd Maintenance Squadron, assigned to Barksdale Air Force Base, Louisiana, performs maintenance on a B-52 Stratofortress at RAF Fairford, England, More
Senior Airman Zachary Miller, 96th Aircraft Maintenance Unit crew chief, Barksdale Air Force Base, Louisiana, performs pre-flight checks before launching a B-52 Stratofortress while deployed to RAF Fairford, En More
Two U.S. Air Force B-52H Stratofortress aircraft deployed from Barksdale Air Force Base, Louisiana, taxi before taking off at RAF Fairford, England, Oct. 23, 2019. The two bombers flew near the Baltic Sea as a More
Two B-52H Stratofortress aircraft takeoff from Barksdale Air Force Base, La., Oct. 24, 2019, during Global Thunder 20. Global Thunder is a worldwide exercise that provides training opportunities for all of U.S. More
U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. William Dupre (left), 2nd Maintenance Squadron weapons load team chief, Staff Sgt. Patrick Labastida (top) 2nd Maintenance Squadron weapons load crew member, and Tech. Sgt. Justin Scha More
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)
A landscape of Washington state taken en route to the Joint Pacific Alaska Range Complex, Alaska for integrated training with aircraft from Elmendorf Air Force Base and Eielson AFB, Alaska, Nov. 6, 2019. Two B- More
U.S. Air Force Lt. Col. John Baker, Bomber Task Force 20-1 and 96th Bomb Squadron commander, from Barksdale Air Force Base, Louisiana, speaks during the BTF media day at RAF Fairford, England, Nov. 7, 2019. Med More
Ken Epperson (left), Veteran’s Celebration Committee chairman, presents retired Col. Steven L. dePyssler (right), director of military retiree affairs for Barksdale, an award named in dePyssler’s honor during a More
Airmen from the 2nd Bomb Wing return after a short-term deployment to RAF Fairford, England, Nov. 14, 2019, at Barksdale Air Force Base, La. The Airmen were deployed in support of U.S. Strategic Command's Bombe More
Senior Airman James Riemer Jr., 96th Aircraft Maintenance Unit crew chief, poses for a photo in front of a B-52H Stratofortress at Barksdale Air Force Base, La., November 15, 2019. Riemer was recently presented More
Airmen assigned to the 2nd Bomb Wing gather for a wingman run on the flight line at Barksdale Air Force Base, La., Nov. 18, 2019. The run was apart of the Wingman Day which was developed to build stronger relat More
Airman 1st Class Asia Gray, 2nd Security Forces Squadron installation patrolman, loads an M18 Modular Handgun System at the Red River Range in Shreveport, La., Nov. 20, 2019. The M18 is equipped with benefits s More
A photo of Wonder, 2nd Security Forces Squadron Military Working Dog, and Staff Sgt. Keola Miller, 2nd SFS MWD handler, sits on top of an empty cage during the memorial service of MWD Wonder at Barksdale Air Fo More
Airman 1st Class Tiffany Holmes, 2nd Health Care Operations Squadron medical technician, poses for a photo at Barksdale Air Force Base, La., Dec. 3, 2019. Holmes recently scored six percent above her career fie More
A Christmas tree is prepared to be lit at Barksdale Air Force Base, La., Dec. 4, 2019. Families from across Barksdale gathered to watch the tree light up for the first time this year. (U.S. Air Force photo by A More
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
Senior Airman Marshall Sutton, 2nd Maintenance Group weapons lead crew member, poses for a photo at Barksdale Air Force Base, La., December 13, 2019. Sutton received his first dirt bike at the age of 4 and his More
Capt. Julian “Cosmo” Gluck, 2nd Operations Group executive officer and B-52H Stratofortress aircraft commander, checks the aircraft maintenance forms of an aircraft at Barksdale Air Force Base, La., Dec. 17, 20 More
Louisiana Tech University football players tour a B-52H Stratofortress during a visit to Barksdale Air Force Base, La., Dec. 23, 2019. Members of the LA Tech football team and the Miami University football team More
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
This digital art piece was created along with a commentary about leadership. It features three of my mentors and how they have supported me throughout my career. (U.S. Air Force graphic by Senior Airman Lillian Miller)
Glenn R. Long (left), Department of Veteran Affairs South Central VA Health Care Network (VISN 16) lead and Equal Employment Opportunity program manager, presents a certificate of appreciation to Tech. Sgt. Wil More
This graphic was created for an article written by the 2nd Medical Group about the importance of children's dental hygiene. February is Children's Dental Health month and parents might not know that it is recom More
This graphic was created for Valentine’s Day and was shared to social media platforms. The graphic consists of a crew chief sitting on top of a B-52 with the sun setting in the background. (U.S. Air Force graph More
Jason Russell, 2nd Civil Engineer Squadron wildlife technician, prepares to teach a “How to Fish on Barksdale Air Force Base” fishing class at Barksdale AFB, La., Feb. 25, 2020. The 2nd Civil Engineer Squadron More
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, 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
Airmen from the 2nd Civil Engineer Squadron pose for a group photo at Barksdale Air Force Base, La., March 6, 2020. The 2nd CES provides resource protection, environmental quality, infrastructure maintenance an More
A B-52 Stratofortress bomber assigned to the 2nd Bomb Wing (BW) at Barksdale Air Force Base (AFB), Louisiana, taxis during Red Flag 20-2 at Nellis AFB, Nevada, March 9, 2020. Col. Michael Miller, 2nd BW command More
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
Capt. Leila “Roulette” Gerencser (left), 20th Bomb Squadron weapons systems officer, shows Capt. Sarah Pak (right), 96th Bomb Squadron navigator, how to inspect a B-52H Stratofortress at Barksdale Air Force Bas More
A medical staff member with Overton Brooks V.A. Medical Center stands outside to watch two B-52H Stratofortress aircraft from Barksdale Air Force Base perform a flyover in honor of the medical community in Shre More
Lt. Col. Michael Green, 343rd Bomb Squadron commander, and Lt. Col. Ryan Decker, 343rd BS director of operations, guide a B-52 Stratofortress over the Louisiana state capitol building in Baton Rouge, May 1, 202 More
A B-52 Stratofortress and an F-15 Eagle fly over South Louisiana, May 1, 2020. Units from the 159th Fighter Wing, the 307th Bomb Wing and the 2nd BW flew over health care facilities in New Orleans and Baton Ro More
Capt. Dustin “Shackle” Martin, 96th Bomb Squadron pilot, inspects a B-52H Stratofortress while preparing for take off at Barksdale Air Force Base, La., May 7, 2020. Long-range, strategic bomber missions demonst More
Senior Airman Alex Katsigiannis, 2nd Security Forces Squadron confinement supervisor, closes a cell door in the confinement unit at Barksdale Air Force Base, La., May 10, 2020. Katsigiannis was born in New York More
Lt. Col. John Baker, outgoing 96th Bomb Squadron commander, and Lt. Col. Christopher Duff, incoming 96th BS commander, ist during a change of command ceremony at Barksdale Air Force Base, La., May 29, 2020. A c More
Airmen with the 354th Fighter Wing and the 2nd Bomb Wing load planks onto a truck as a part of a U.S. Strategic Command’s Bomber Task Force deployment at Eielson Air Force Base, Alaska, June 9, 2020. Strategic More
A B-52H Stratofortress takes off from Barksdale Air Force Base, La., and flies towards Eielson Air Force Base, Alaska, June 13, 2020. Bomber task force missions help maintain global stability and security while More