Barksdale Air Force Base

USAF to integrate into B-52 Stratofortress the AgilePod to give the Iconic BUFF advanced communications capabilities

USAF to integrate into B-52 Stratofortress the AgilePod to give the Iconic BUFF advanced communications capabilities

The B-52 Stratofortress, will soon demonstrate advanced communications capabilities through the new AgilePod, enabling modernized, further-reaching, more secure communication… Read More

4 weeks ago

B-52 Stratofortress Commercial Engine Replacement Program completed wind tunnel testing

The B-52 Stratofortress Commercial Engine Replacement Program wind tunnel testing was completed using similar models used by engineers in the… Read More

9 months ago

Interesting photos show B-1B Lancer decommission process at Barksdale AFB

On Jun. 22, 2021 B-1B Lancer from Dyess AFB, Texas, landed at Barksdale AFB, Louisiana, to become decommissioned and… Read More

2 years ago

B-52H Stratofortress conducted successful simulated hypersonic missile kill chain employment

A B-52H Stratofortress from the 49th Test and Evaluation Squadron, Barksdale Air Force Base, Louisiana, conducted successful simulated hypersonic… Read More

2 years ago

Impressive photos prove that the Mighty B-52 Stratofortress is still kicking ass 50 years after Operation Linebacker II

Today the B-52 Stratofortress is able to employ nearly 50 types of various munitions as recently proved by Airmen from… Read More

2 years ago

B-52s fly directly from Barksdale AFB to the Persian Gulf in message of deterrence to Iran

As the one-year anniversary of the US killing of Quds Force leader Qassem Soleimani approaches, combined with the upcoming U.S.… Read More

2 years ago

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 readiness exercise conducted to ensure the… Read More

3 years ago

Interesting photos show Barksdale B-52s evacuated to NAS JRB Fort Worth ahead of Hurricane Laura’s landfall

The B-52s have returned to Barksdale AFB just two days after Hurricane Laura swept toward nearby Shreveport and threatened grave… Read More

3 years ago

Barksdale B-52 Stratofortress bomber Loses Panel During New Orleans Flyover

A safety investigation is planned although no one was injured in the incident. A B-52 Stratofortress from the 2nd Bomb… 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 major campaign since the Vietnam War. The objective was to… Read More

3 years ago

This Incredible Photo of 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

Impressive Video Shows USAF Heavies (C-17, C-5 and B-52) Taking Off on A Foggy Day at RAF Fairford

Taken on Oct. 24, 2019 the impressive video in this post features USAF heavies, C-17, C-5 and B-52 departing on… Read More

4 years ago

In-Flight Video Features B-52 During Secret Nuclear Mission Training For the First Time in History

In-flight videos of secret nuclear mission training have been recently filmed in the B-52 “Stratofortress” bomber cockpit while in-flight. The… Read More

4 years ago

MITO SAC Style: watch B-52Gs and KC-135As performing Minimum Interval Takeoff Departure

The B-52G's and KC-135A's featured in the clip are from the 416 BMW, at the former Griffiss AFB, NY. The… Read More

4 years ago

Here are the first photos of “Wise Guy,” the second B-52H ever to be taken from AMARG for active service

When the U.S. Air Force lost one of its bombers in 2016, it started chain of events that made… Read More

4 years ago

B-52 “Wise Guy” is back: after “Ghost Rider” another BUFF resurrects from AMARG and rejoins USAF Strategic Bomber Fleet

“Wise Guy” is the second B-52 ever taken from AMARG. The other, “Ghost Rider”, was prepped and flown out back… Read More

4 years ago

The sad story of the KC-10 Extender that exploded on the ramp at Barksdale AFB

KC-10 tanker tail number 82-0190 exploded on the Barksdale ramp while undergoing routine maintenance after mission. Taken on Sep.… Read More

4 years ago