2nd Combat Support Group

• Origins: The 2nd Combat Support Group (2nd CSG) traces its origins to World War II, where it was first activated as part of the U.S. Army Air Forces support infrastructure. • Strategic Location: The unit was most famously stationed at Barksdale Air Force Base, Louisiana, a key base for Strategic Air Command operations during the Cold War. • Vietnam War Support: Elements of the 2nd CSG provided critical support for B-52 Stratofortress missions during the Vietnam War. • Redesignations: The unit underwent numerous redesignations, reflecting changing Air Force organizational structures—its lineage includes designations like the 2nd Air Base Group and 2nd Combat Support Group. • Cold War Role: The 2nd CSG was vital in maintaining the readiness of nuclear-capable bombers and supporting personnel during tense periods of the Cold War. • Support Functions: The group managed a wide range of services, including security, engineering, logistics, medical, and personnel support, ensuring base operations ran smoothly. • Disaster Response: The 2nd CSG played a notable role in disaster relief efforts, including responses to hurricanes and severe weather affecting Barksdale AFB and the surrounding region. • Integration into 2nd Bomb Wing: In the 1990s, the 2nd CSG was inactivated and its functions absorbed by the 2nd Mission Support Group, part of the 2nd Bomb Wing, to streamline base operations. • Community Ties: The unit fostered strong relationships with the local Shreveport-Bossier community, participating in civic events and outreach programs. • Legacy: The 2nd CSG’s legacy lives on through the continued excellence and traditions maintained by its successor support units at Barksdale AFB.