

The 2nd Bomb Wing Commander Colonel Mark Dmytryszyn said, “the Striker Airmen and Guardians of the 2nd Bomb Wing are always ready to provide the nation with winning combat power. Many of our Veterans are familiar with the goings-on of the base – in a general sense – but may not be wholly attuned regarding current installation status and operations." "The Airmen and Guardians of Barksdale AFB remain appreciative of the support from the surrounding communities, and hold in great respect the service and expertise of our military Veterans. Officials with Barksdale Air Force Base said Tuesday afternoon that installation has not changed its readiness levels.Įarlier Tuesday a local television news station reported that Barksdale was at a DEFCON 3 readiness level due to tensions between Russia and Ukraine. Watch Video: Subscribe to The Shreveport Times
