Nov. 24, 2025 Bomber Task Force Europe 26-1 concludes, demonstrating global reach and Allied integration U.S. B-52H Stratofortress bomber aircraft departed Spain, Nov. 24, returning to Barksdale Air Force Base, Louisiana, and concluding Bomber Task Force Europe 26-1, a two-week deployment exercising the U.S. Air Force’s ability to project power globally. During the deployment, the B-52 aircrews
Nov. 21, 2025 First stop as chief of staff of the Air Force: AFGSC Air Force Chief of Staff Gen. Ken Wilsbach & his wife visited AFGSC, Nov. 19, for immersions into the command’s mission & modernization programs. This initial immersion, Wilsbach’s 1st official base visit as CSAF, underscored the command's pivotal role in the nation’s security.
April 19, 2025 Lethality tested, mission perfected: 2nd Bomb Wing sharpens lethal edge during Combat Hammer As part of the Air Force’s premier weapons system evaluation program, the 2nd Bomb Wing participated in Combat Hammer from March 10 to 21, testing its ability to deliver conventional airpower in a contested environment.
Sept. 10, 2020 AMAC tests Barksdale’s B-52 capability The 2nd Bomb Wing hosted an Aircraft Monitor and Control test for the B-52H Stratofortress August 24-26, 2020.