

#ARE WE AT DEFCON 3 PLUS#
Instant digital access plus a digital print replica. The B-52 bombers assigned to Barksdale AFB will continue to maintain local flying missions.Ģ's day sale! $22 for 2 years. The members of Striker Nation remain focused on our provision of long-range strike capabilities as we serve the nation, our Allies and partners, through the provision of global power.” At such time as we are directed by our civilian and military leadership, we will adjust our mission posture, and support the adjustments of both Air Force Global Strike Command and Eighth Air Force. As our daily missions continue, we remain at the ready for the nation. 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 Yom Kippur War of 1973 saw a brief period at DEFCON 3 (codename. "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. In some movies, the phrase Defcon 5 or Defense Readiness Condition 5 is used to.

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.
