2nd Bomb Wing

B-52 strategic bombers conduct impressive elephant walk at Barksdale AFB

B-52 strategic bombers conduct impressive elephant walk at Barksdale AFB

The B-52s lined up in close formation before taking off as part of a readiness exercise conducted to ensure the… Read More

3 years ago

B-52 Crew Members who Took Part in Operation Secret Squirrel Meet at Barksdale to Celebrate 29th Anniversary of the Event

Operation Secret Squirrel was the B-52’s first participation in a major campaign since the Vietnam War. The objective was to… Read More

4 years ago

This Incredible Photo of a B-52 Engine Starting to disintegrate Clearly Shows Why the Mighty BUFF Needs New Engines

The incredible photo in this post features the engine of a USAF B-52H Stratofortress belonging to 2nd Bomb Wing at… Read More

4 years ago

USAF DENIES THAT IT IS PREPARING TO PUT NUCLEAR-CAPABLE B-52 BOMBERS ON 24-HOUR ALERT

If the bombers were to be put on 24-hour alert, it would be the first time since the Cold War… Read More

6 years ago

A quick look at how Barksdale Air Force Base provided refuge to evacuated aircraft in the face of Hurricane Matthew

Team Barksdale provided support for over 100 aircraft while still being able to complete the B-52 mission Taken on Oct.… Read More

7 years ago