Team Barksdale

Official Twitter account of Barksdale AFB, home of the Mighty Deuce! Follow does not equal endorsement.

[Team Barksdale @TeamBarksdale]

Behind every #B52 is a team of hard working #airmen. These bombers wouldn't be in the sky without the support of #StrikerNation.

📷: SSgt James Thompson

#FreedomFriday #CallUs #AlwaysReady
@usairforce @AFGlobalStrike

[Team Barksdale @TeamBarksdale]

Yesterday, #BarksdaleAirmen put on their sharpest uniforms for the annual #2ndBombWing group photo. All the groups under the bomb wing participated in the photo.

#CallUs we're always ready!

@usairforce @AFGlobalStrike

[Team Barksdale @TeamBarksdale]

This week, development began on a new era of B-52H Stratofortress maintenance training.
The recordings will be used to design a virtual reality training experience that will allow Airmen to learn the task without needing a real aircraft.
#AlwaysReady #CallUs #Innovate

[Team Barksdale @TeamBarksdale]

🎵 Off we go into the wide blue yonder! 🎵 #B52sDay
📸 by Senior Airman Jonathan Ramos

[Team Barksdale @TeamBarksdale]

#DYK B-52s are equipped with advanced targeting pods!
These pods provide improved long-range target detection, identification and continuous stabilized surveillance for all missions, including close air support of ground forces.#FactFriday
@usairforce @AFGlobalStrike

[Team Barksdale @TeamBarksdale]

Happy #75thanniversary @usairforce! 🥳

#AF75 #indispensableteammate #striker
@AFGlobalStrike

[U.S. Air Force @usairforce]

#ICYMI - Maryland @AirNatlGuard Airmen traveled to the Campo Grande Air Force Base in the largest city in the Mato Grosso de Sul state to help the New York Air National Guard train with its partner, Brazil.

https://t.co/B4pbWCjCqV

[U.S. Air Force @usairforce]

.@USAFCENT Airmen are supporting @USAID efforts as they help in the Pakistan flood relief efforts. USAID leads U.S. international development and disaster assistance, helping people emerge from humanitarian crises.

[AETC - First Command @AETCommand]

Ever wondered "what would Air Force basic military training be like?" Wonder no more - follow five enlistees on their eight-week journey in 4K to becoming Airmen while they deal with the challenges of navigating BMT. @37thTRW @USAFRecruiting https://t.co/XrNjmdhxrw

[U.S. Air Force @usairforce]

.@TeamCharleston & Shaw AFB Airmen evaluated their ability to operate in an austere location & reinforce their agile combat employment capabilities during exercise Iron Hand.

@aircombatcmd | @AirMobilityCmd

https://t.co/KyDROzehff

[U.S. Air Force @usairforce]

Mental health is a top priority for our #AirForce. Take the time to check in with your Airmen, loved ones & those around you.

Speak up and share resources:
📞Military Crisis Line: 800-273-8255
📞(New) National Suicide Hotline: #988
🗣Call, text, or chat: https://t.co/5tNHvBYxmQ

[U.S. Air Force @usairforce]

Powered by Airmen - @GenCQBrownJr

CSAF #22 is an #Airpower legend & advocate. From commanding @USAFCENT to @PACAF & even the #AirForce weapons school, he brings expertise from all levels as the #AirForce Chief of Staff. He also makes a mean BBQ brisket or so we've heard. #AF75

[U.S. Air Force @usairforce]

#DYK - Field ordering officers are making a huge impact for the Health Engagements Assistance Response Team 2022 at the participating hospitals and on the patients in Guatemala and Honduras.

https://t.co/8NaeK8tlOL

@AFSOUTH

[U.S. Air Force @usairforce]

Master Sgt. Bridget Carroll developed a “bird-in-a-box” to reduce the cargo taken on an MQ-1 Predator alert package. It later became known as the Digital Aircraft Link Emulator, or DALE. @HollomanAFB

https://t.co/HcZkGpS9tm

[Team Barksdale @TeamBarksdale]

This year marks the 21st Anniversary of the attacks on the World Trade Center in New York City and the Pentagon in Northern Virginia. We remember victims and honor the first responders.
#Remember911 #FirstResponders #NeverForget
@usairforce @AFGlobalStrike

[Air Force Global Strike Command @AFGlobalStrike]

For 50+ years, #MinutemanIII #ICBM fleet has underpinned our strategic force & ensured protection of the homeland & our Allies as a leg of the #nucleartriad. Today, #Strikers showcased that readiness during an operational test launch, proving we are #SafeSecureReady. #GT244

[Team Barksdale @TeamBarksdale]

Barksdale in 1934 vs. Barksdale now! 😮
#ThrowBackThurday #TeamBarksdale #StrikerNation
@usairforce @AFGlobalStrike

[U.S. Air Force @usairforce]

#DYK - Red Flag Rescue @DMAFB provides advanced, realistic & relevant air-to-surface warfighter integration training to our forces. This joint & combined training better prepares our allies and partners in all spectrums of operation.

@aircombatcmd

[U.S. Air Force @usairforce]

.@TeamEglin Airmen reach a new milestone, flying the 1st-ever MH-139A Grey Wolf all-#AirForce crew. After earning its military flight release, this status allows Air Force-only aircrew to conduct testing on military capabilities of the MH-139A.

https://t.co/cvYzh3Mg8T

[U.S. Air Force @usairforce]

#DYK - Exercise Pacific Angel 2022-2 brought together 370 participants from six countries to foster cooperation and interoperability during humanitarian assistance & disaster relief operations.

@PACAF