Story by Airman 1st Class Aaron Hill | 2nd Bomb Wing | 12.29.2025
Airmen from the 2nd Maintenance Squadron recently began integrating cold spray technology to restore aging B-52H Stratofortress components in-house, reducing aircraft downtime and improving fleet readiness amid ongoing parts constraints....
Story by Senior Airman Max Miller | 2nd Bomb Wing | 09.25.2020
Barksdale executed an exercise to test the readiness of all sides of the 2nd Bomb Wing, Sept. 21 to 25, 2020.
Story by Airman 1st Class Jacob Wrightsman | 2nd Bomb Wing | 07.10.2020
Life has an arsenal of challenges it can throw at someone to wreak havoc upon their life, and a child stricken with cancer is among the most difficult. Diagnosed with a rare form of blood cancer at the age of four, Airman 1st Class Isaiah E. Nieves, 2nd Maintenance Squadron aerospace ground equipment journeyman, fought his way through chemotherapy, remission and a slew of medical waivers,......
Story by Senior Airman Cassandra Johnson | 2nd Bomb Wing | 05.01.2019
The chance to save a life isn’t an everyday occurrence, but through a program called Salute to Life, Department of Defense members and dependents can volunteer to potentially be a part of that opportunity. Using the program, an Airman from Barksdale matched with a patient diagnosed with Acute Lymphoblastic Leukemia and donated stem cells in an effort to save her life....
Story by Airman 1st Class Tessa Corrick | 2nd Bomb Wing | 11.20.2018
“Innovation is the hallmark of the United States Air Force,” said Secretary of the Air Force Heather Wilson, during a 2017 Air Force Association conference. “From time to time it is important to refresh our science and technology strategy, to step back from the programs and problems of today and project 10 or 20 years into the future.” In May 2018, the 2nd Bomb Wing hosted a Spark......
Story by Airman 1st Class Tessa Corrick | 2nd Bomb Wing | 11.13.2018
Barksdale honored a man who served over 50 years of combined active duty and Department of Defense civil service by dedicating a street to him. Al Benner Street, which now runs between two Fabrication Flight buildings, was renamed after retired Chief Master Sgt. Alvin Benner, during a ceremony on November 7, 2018....
Story by Airman 1st Class Sydney Sedlak | 2nd Bomb Wing | 11.08.2018
When the B-52 Stratofortress flies, it reaches well over 10,000 feet, soaring through an atmosphere with diminished oxygen levels and deadly atmospheric conditions. Electrical and environment systems flight (E & E) has an overall mission where they maintain parts of the B-52 to include machines, chemicals and tools used for preserving cabin pressure, breathable air and generators for the B-52....
Story by Airman 1st Class Tessa Corrick | 2nd Bomb Wing | 10.23.2017
The nuclear mission cannot be stopped by old or non-functioning aircraft components. The solution to this is a trip to a bomber hydraulic Centralized Repair Facility (CRF) which saves time and money. The bomber hydro CRF at Barksdale has repaired enough parts from the bomber fleet to save the Air Force over $13 million this year....
