The 307th Bomb Wing is a unit of the United States Air Force (USAF) stationed at Barksdale Air Force Base, Louisiana. As a part of the Eighth Air Force and Global Strike Command, its primary mission involves conducting global air and space power projection missions with B-52H Stratofortress bombers. The wing's history dates back to 1940 when it was first activated as the 307th Bombardment Group. Over the years, it has participated in significant military operations, including World War II, the Cold War, Operation Desert Storm, and the Global War on Terrorism. The 307th Bomb Wing is committed to maintaining readiness and protecting U.S. interests worldwide with strategic bombing capabilities.