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The wing staff reports directly to the 2d Bomb Wing commander. Staff agencies provide counsel to the wing commander and range from the legal staff to command and control.
The Sexual Assault Response Coordinator (SARC) Office is available to victims of sexual assault 24 hours a day seven days a week. The SARC, as well as trained victim advocates, provide essential support, liaison services, and care to victims. The SARC office provides crisis intervention, referral and ongoing non-clinical support, including information on available options and resources to assist a victim in making informed decisions about a case.
The mission of the Military Equal Opportunity Office is to enhance mission effectiveness by promoting an environment free from personal, social, or institutional barriers which can prevent Air Force personnel from rising to their highest responsibility possible.
There are two elements essential to maintaining the highest degree of mission readiness. They are the development and use of our personnel, and the presence of positive human relations and teamwork amongst them. The MEO office assists commanders, supervisors and subordinates to achieve these elements through the Human Relations Education program. The purpose of the human relations education program is to support mission readiness by ensuring all individuals are provided an equal opportunity to reach their highest level of potential and responsibility possible. The human relations education program fosters harmonious relations among Air Force people by promoting open communication, trust, respect and dignity for one another. Additionally, the importance of teamwork to unit cohesion and productivity is accentuated.
The vision of the 2d Bomb Wing Safety Office is: Mishap Free Mission and Lifestyle. The mission is: Safety professionals enhancing the wing’s global combat capabilities through mishap prevention both on-and off-duty.
Dedicated to exceeding the expectations of its customers, the 2d Comptroller Squadron is comprised of four segments: Command Staff Section, Financial Analysis/Accounting Liaison, Financial Services and Nonappropriated Fund Financial Analysis (NAFFA).
The Comptroller is the key financial advisor to the Wing Commander as well as the Barksdale AFB Credit Union and Banking Liaison Officer.
Financial Analysis/Accounting Liaison provides budget and cost analysis activities in support of wing financial management. They are the base focal point for the Report of Survey Program, and they process all commitment documents, review and certify invoice payments for the monthly Access on Line bills, review and certify all funding documents, including TDY orders, conduct follow-up on outstanding TDY orders, oversee the Government Purchase Card program and provide the “bridge” for Defense Finance and Accounting Service and the Base Resource Management community to execute and account for appropriated funds.
The Financial Services Flight is the focal point for Barksdale AFB, 8th Air Force, and associate units’ travel, military, civilian and retired pay services. Servicing over 40,000 active-duty, reserve, civilian and retired personnel, it is their goal to provide timely, accurate and professional financial guidance.
With responsibility for financial oversight of Non-Appropriated Fund activities, the NAFFA primarily assesses whether internal control systems are adequate, resources are safeguarded and managed economically and efficiently, and desired program results are achieved.
Together, these four comptroller segments provide full financial management advice and support for Barksdale and its people.
The 2d Bomb Wing Public Affairs Division fulfills a three-fold role in the mission of the wing. The division is responsible for maintaining media relations, community relations and internal information. The media relations branch provides a liaison for local news media sources concerning activities on Barksdale. The public affairs division is the official information source for the base. All questions from off-base news media should be referred to the public affairs office at 456-5503.
The community relations branch works to enhance relationships and improve cooperation between Barksdale and local residents and officials. The division provides speakers for community groups and conducts tours of the base. To contact community relations, call 456-3066.
The internal information branch is responsible for updating the Barksdale public web page. The web page features locally produced news stories and imagery from the Public Affairs office.
The PA office is located on the second floor of the 2d Bomb Wing Headquarters in Bldg. 3435.
The 2d Bomb Wing Plans, Programs, Exercises and Evaluations Office provides the highest state of readiness for the 2d Bomb Wing through exercises, inspections, and assessments ensuring the most flexible sustainable global combat force in the world.
XPS – Drives the planning and execution of the 2d BW short-term and long-term calendar of inspections, exercises, base-wide events and other large-scale events.
XPE – Plans, coordinates and directs the 2d BW’s nuclear, conventional and major accident response exercises.
XPP – Authors, staffs and maintains all wing-level plans. These plans range from 2d BW support of JCS directed OPLANs to base-level directives.
The creed of XP is: Preparing the Wing today for the challenges of tomorrow!
The 2d Operations Support Squadron “Posse” is the foundation of the 2d Bomb Wing’s combat capability. The squadron manages and integrates the actions of eight diverse flights – airfield operations, combat crew communications, current operations, aircrew training devices, weapons and tactics, weather, strategic plans and intelligence – and its members support the wing’s 12,500-hour, $101.6 million flying operation.
The 2d OSS supervises planning and training to ensure combat readiness for worldwide operations plans, exercises and deployment taskings. Their people provided the planning and execution expertise for every conflict involving B-52s since Operation Desert Storm. The squadron led the way to success in Operations Desert Fox, Desert Strike, Allied Force, Enduring Freedom and most recently in Operation Iraqi Freedom. The 2d OSS’s pivotal role in Operation Iraqi Freedom provided shock and awe on night one by helping to eliminate Baghdad’s fortifications and decimate Iraq’s most critical and highly defended targets. This destruction, along with close air support of coalition ground forces, ensured regime change and breathed democracy into the lives of the Iraqi people. Expert aviators, intelligence and support personnel have ensured the 2d Bomb Wing remains “Second to None!”
For the B-52 aviator, the 11th Bomb Squadron is where it all begins. The 11th Bomb Squadron is the U.S. Air Force’s B-52 Formal Training Unit.
Air Combat Command’s most qualified flight instructors conduct academic, simulator and flight training for all initial qualification, re-qualification
and instructor upgrades of B-52 aircrews. Unique to the Flying Training Unit, the squadron also supports worldwide war plans in support of
national objectives.
The 20th Bomb Squadron “Buccaneers” hold the title as the oldest continuously operating bomb squadron in the Air Force and continue to play a pivotal role in world events. During Operation Allied Force, the 20th was the lead unit delivering decisive firepower and forcing Yugoslav forces to withdraw from Kosovo and allowing international peacekeepers to bring stability to the region. Since September 11, 2001, the “Bucs” have deployed four times to execute the global war on terrorism. The 20th made its first deployment within days of the attack on the United States, joined by the 93rd Bomb Squadron. They rapidly prepared for combat operations supporting Operation Enduring Freedom and have been delivering lethal payloads on Taliban and al Qaeda targets ever since.
Additionally, 20th crewmembers were among the first to deliver the Wind Corrected Munitions Dispenser during combat operations, and were the first to successfully strike vital targets with the AGM-142 missile. Within the first three months of Operation Enduring Freedom, the 20th Expeditionary Bomb Squadron delivered over 3,500 tons of weapons and flew over 400 sorties. The 20th’s pivotal role in Operation Iraqi Freedom provided shock and awe on night one, helping to eliminate Baghdad’s fortifications and decimate Iraq’s most critical and highly defended targets. This destruction, along with close air support of coalition ground forces, ensured regime change and breathed democracy into the lives of the Iraqi people. Finally, during its latest deployment, the squadron delivered 212,000 pounds of Joint Direct Attack Munitions on terrorist targets, supporting coalition ground forces and decimating enemy strongholds. Excellence has been the standard of the 20th Bomb Squadron since 1917, and it makes the “Buccaneers” truly “A Cut Above.”
The 96th Bomb Squadron “Red Devils” started their proud heritage as the first American aero squadron to drop bombs in combat on June 12, 1918. The squadron continued its list of firsts through Gen. Billy Mitchell’s naval bombing trials in 1920 and 1921 and the Army Air Corps’ long-range goodwill flights to South America. The 96th deployed with the 2d Bombardment Group to fly combat missions from the Mediterranean Theater in support of the 12th and 15th Air Forces in World War II. The 96th defended the United States during the Cold War, flying B-29s, B-50s and B-47s until 1963, when it was deactivated.
The Red Devils were reactivated in 1993 with the B-52H. The unit employs a vast array of weaponry, including Conventional Air Launched Cruise Missiles, known as CALCMs. In 1996 the 96th conducted Operation Desert Strike with CALCM launches against Iraq. These were the first B-52H combat sorties. In the winter of 2002 the 96th deployed to support Operation Enduring Freedom, flying more than 360 combat sorties with an outstanding 98 percent mission effectiveness rate. During Operation Anaconda, the nation’s longest ground operation since the Vietnam conflict, the squadron led the way in employing more than 2,100 weapons against entrenched terrorists. The 96th deployed again in the winter of 2003 and simultaneously supported Operation Enduring Freedom and Operation Iraqi Freedom. During Operation Iraqi Freedom the 96th led the largest CALCM strike in history shooting more than 140 missiles, while also integrating the Joint Direct Attack Munitions with CALCM on the same strike aircraft for the first time. The 96th’s pivotal role in Operation Iraqi Freedom provided shock and awe on night one by helping eliminate Baghdad’s fortifications and decimate Iraq’s most critical and highly defended targets. This destruction, along with close air support of coalition ground forces, ensured regime change and breathed democracy into the lives of the Iraqi people. Today the 96th Bomb Squadron continues its mission to “provide world-class B-52 aircraft and combat ready warriors to project devastating and sustainable airpower anytime, anywhere.”
The group includes the 2d Maintenance Operations Squadron, 2d Aircraft Maintenance Squadron, 2d Maintenance Squadron, 2d Munitions Squadron and 2d Support Squadron. The group supports the 2d Bomb Wing’s global combat capabilities by maintaining the B-52 and all of its associated munitions.
The 2d Maintenance Operations Squadron is directly responsible to the 2d Maintenance Group commander for the administration, analysis, training management and programs and resources necessary to support the group production effort. Along with Weapon Standardization and Quality Assurance, it is comprised of the following flights: Maintenance Training, Maintenance Operations and Programs and Resources. The planning, controlling, scheduling and executing responsibilities of the group are met through the actions of these functions. It conducts and evaluates training for all B-52 maintenance personnel and performs logistical support functions for maintenance, munitions, and supply.
The 2d Maintenance Squadron fields the highest quality maintainers, who in turn, produce the finest on and off-equipment maintenance to optimize the 2d Bomb Wing’s combat readiness. It achieves this by mobilizing their capabilities in a moment’s notice to provide support to the wing’s three missions: 1) Provide USSTRATCOM with conventional/nuclear generated aircraft at a moments notice. 2) To provide the combatant commander aircraft and Airmen to answer any call to deploy. 3) Provide the largest Flying Training Unit (FTU) in ACC with mission capable aircraft so that a continuous flow of new aircrew can rotate into the B-52 fleet.
2d AMXS is ACC’s largest aircraft maintenance squadron with 937 people in 15 different career fields maintaining 53 B-52s. AMXS supports the 2d Bomb Wing’s worldwide conventional/nuclear combat operations with global response and sustained firepower for combatant commanders.
Generates over 2,200 sorties and 14,000 annual flying hours supporting five flying squadrons, performing operational, formal training unit, weapons school and test missions.
The 2d Munitions Squadron provides a multitude of missiles, munitions, associated weapons release equipment and weapons loading support for assigned B-52 aircraft. The squadron provides storage, maintenance, inspection, testing, security and transportation for the largest stockpile of cruise missiles and conventional munitions in Air Combat Command, including fleets of Conventional Air Launched Cruise Missiles (CALCM), Joint Air to Surface Standoff Missiles (JASSM), and Joint Direct Attack Munitions (JDAM) and other smart weapons and performs maintenance on the
B-52 weapons release system.
The 2d Mission Support Group consists of more than 2,600 members who host 11,500 military, civilian, and reserve personnel, 18,000 retirees, and 28,000 family members on a base of 22,000 acres. The group consists of the 2d Civil Engineer Squadron, 2nd Communications Squadron,
2d Contracting Squadron, 2d Logistics Readiness Squadron, 2d Mission Support Squadron, 2d Security Forces Squadron and the 2d Services Squadron who provide a wide variety of support functions for the 2d Bomb Wing, 32 associate units, Headquarters 8th Air Force, 917th Wing and the local community.
The 2d Civil Engineer Squadron combines the talent of nearly 400 military and civilian members, who build, operate, maintain and protect $2.8 billion in real property at Barksdale. This includes 6.2 million square feet of floor space in 1502 facilities, 4.8 million square yards of pavement, 729 houses, extensive utilities and 22,000 acres of land. All 17,000 acres, once a bombing range, are now dedicated primarily to military training, environmental preservation, and recreation. The squadron also provides fire protection, readiness training and emergency management support, explosive ordnance disposal and environmental protection of land, air and water.
The men and women of the 2d Communications Squadron provide communications, computer and information management services to the Barksdale community. In their most important role, they ensure the critical systems providing the command and control path for Barksdale’s combatant forces are always ready. The squadron maintains and oversees planning and implementation for Barksdale’s entire computer, telephone, cryptographic, navigational aid, weather, radio and satellite communications systems. The squadron manages communications
service contracts and payment of base bills and provides deployable communications equipment and trained personnel, supporting initial bare
base or augmentation communications for expeditionary forces. The squadron also possesses the base’s top experts in the areas of networks, computers, communications computer security, publications and provides network and computer training to all base network providers. Because
of this expertise, Barksdale is regularly chosen as a “First in the Air Force” site for testing and evaluating new communications computer systems and practices.
The men and women of the 2d Contracting Squadron truly are “Buying for the Best,” provide professional operational contracting support to the 2d Bomb Wing, HQ 8th Air Force, HQ Cyber Command, 917th Wing, and 37 associate units. A conduit for support, the 2d Contracting Squadron develops acquisition strategies, leverages needs and negotiates over 1,400 contractual agreements valued at over $65 million annually. Additional support includes the oversight of Barksdale’s $32 million Government Purchase Card program and service support Quality Assurance programs. The contingency contracting officers provide the full spectrum of support to both forward deployed DoD warfighters and domestic relief efforts.
The 2d Logistics Readiness Squadron team consists of over 491 personnel across seven flights consisting of material management, fuels management, readiness, management and systems, traffic management, vehicle management and vehicle operations. The squadron provides a variety of support across the base. Vehicle support consists of aircrew buses and a U-Drive-It fleet as well as the maintenance of a $46 million vehicle fleet. The squadron provides for movement of personnel and their household goods as well as shipment of all cargo. They are responsible for all Barksdale deployment functions including cargo, mobility and ready team training. Besides loading all cargo and passengers during deployments and contingency operations, they are also responsible for the scheduled airline ticket office and for issuing government driver’s licenses. The squadron manages all supply, equipment and fuels requisitions, supply programs, policies and procedures, and stock fund support for the wing. It maintains inventories and equipment accounts valued at more than $700 million and conducts over 10,000 fuels-servicing operations for B-52s, A-10s and transient aircraft.
“Great Warriors, Great Support …” The 2d Mission Support Squadron manages military and civilian personnel, family support, education services, manpower, enlisted professional military education and Base Enlisted Mentoring Center programs for more than 40,000 active duty, reserve, retired personnel and their family members. It also supports the 2d Bomb Wing and 39 associate units, including Headquarters 8th Air Force and 917th Wing. Provides commander support staff services to the 2d Bomb Wing Staff and 2d Mission Support Group Command Section. The 2d Mission Support Squadron is made up of more than 150 military and civilian personnel. It is responsible for a vast array of programs designed to support the professional and personal needs of Barksdale personnel, retirees and their families from initial in-processing, career progression, military professional development, deployments, reenlistments, and family care, to final out-processing. The 2d Mission Support Squadron represents the heartbeat of Barksdale’s “people” mission.
The 2d Security Forces Squadron “Bayou Warriors” provide commanders and their organizations force protection, information, industrial and personnel security. Additionally, they provide combat arms training, as well as security education, training, and evaluation. The unit combines highly trained and capable people with innovative systems to provide around-the-clock security and law enforcement for a base population of more than 40,000 people on the 22,000-acre installation. The unit also provides worldwide security forces power projection.
The men and women of the 2d Services Squadron provide 38 key activities and programs to promote readiness, family well-being, and quality of life to over 57,000 military, civilian, retiree and family members of the Barksdale community. These activities include food services, lodging, mortuary affairs, honor guard, personal fitness and recreational activities and community support functions promoting youth programs, child development, libraries, crafts, membership organizations and special recreation activities just to name a few. The 2d Services Squadron is composed of over 500 military, appropriated and nonappropriated civilians and contract employees.
The 2d Medical Group provides medical and dental services to support the highest degree of readiness for the 2d Bomb Wing, 8th Air Force and 917th Wing. Comprised of four subordinate units – the 2d Aerospace Medicine Squadron, the 2d Medical Operations Squadron, 2d Medical Support Squadron and 2d Dental Squadron – the group maintains the health and morale of active duty and retired military personnel, their family members and other beneficiaries. It does this by providing or arranging health care in an extensive community-based system. The 2d Medical Group clinic provides the following services:
• Non-surgical specialties – family practice, flight medicine, internal medicine, pediatrics, mental health, optometry physical therapy and chiropractic services
• Surgical specialties – orthopedics and oral surgery
• Ancillary services – clinical lab, pharmacy, cardiopulmonary and radiology
• Dental services – general dentistry, endodontic, prosthodontic, orthodontic, periodontic, oral surgery, radiology, dental hygiene and examination services are available for all active-duty personnel assigned. Orthodontic services are available in a very limited capacity. Dental insurance enrollment forms for the TRICARE Family Dental Plan are available at the dental clinic, TRICARE office or MPF for family members of active duty military. Enrollment is necessary for family members to receive insurance benefits for dental care in the local area.
Christus Schumpert, LSU and Willis-Knighton Medical Centers, Brentwood and Doctor’s Hospital provide inpatient and emergency care for patients enrolled in the 2d Medical Group. Facilities are within 15 minutes of Barksdale and provide state-of-the-art capabilities and service.
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