The 2nd Bomb Wing is a United States Air Force unit assigned to the Air Force Global Strike Command and the Eighth Air Force. It is stationed at Barksdale Air Force Base, Louisiana. The wing is also the host unit at Barksdale. The wing was assigned to the Air Force Global Strike Command in February 2010 as part of the reassignment of Eighth Air Force.
Boeing B-52H bomber at Barksdale Air Force Base
2nd Bomb Wing commander's B-52H
2nd Bombardment Wing B-52H landing at Nellis Air Force Base during Red Flag 16-2
Boeing B-50D Superfortress
Air Force Global Strike Command
The Air Force Global Strike Command (AFGSC) is a Major Command (MAJCOM) of the United States Air Force, headquartered at Barksdale Air Force Base, Louisiana. AFGSC provides combat-ready forces to conduct strategic nuclear deterrence and global strike operations in support of combatant commanders. Air Force Global Strike Command is the Air Force's service component to the United States Strategic Command (USSTRATCOM).
Secretary of the United States Air Force Michael Donley discusses the creation of the Global Strike Command
Air Force Global Strike Command headquarters is based at Barksdale Air Force Base in Louisiana
A B-52 Stratofortress, B-1B Lancer and B-2A Spirit
Gen Thomas A. Bussiere (right) assumes command of AFGSC on 7 December 2022.
