2nd Security Forces Squadron

The 2nd Security Forces Squadron (2d SFS) is a United States Air Force unit assigned to Barksdale Air Force Base, Louisiana, under the 2nd Bomb Wing. The squadron traces its lineage to the base security units established during World War II, evolving through various designations as Air Police and Security Police before adopting its current title. The 2d SFS is tasked with providing integrated base defense, protecting personnel, resources, and aircraft—particularly the B-52 Stratofortress bombers stationed at Barksdale. Over the decades, the unit has deployed worldwide in support of operations such as Desert Storm, Enduring Freedom, and Iraqi Freedom, earning recognition for its commitment to security and force protection.