Tuskegee University AFROTC Cadets meet Barksdale Airmen

Barksdale Hosts 2023 Defenders of Liberty Air Show

Visitors can expect performances from the U.S. Navy Blue Angels, Red Bull Aviation, Rob Holland, Kevin Coleman, Aftershock Jet Fire Truck, Randy Ball, and many more. There will also be fly overs by B-1B Lancers, B-2 Spirits and B-52H Stratofortresses.

AFGSC leadership visits Barksdale Air Force Base

The Air Force Global Strike Command leadership team visited the base, Jan 26 and 27.

Barksdale's security professionals tackle Bayou Vigilance head on

During exercises that test Barksdale's readiness to respond to an international crisis, the 2nd Security Forces Squadron provides dependable security at Barksdale's most crucial facilities.

Barksdale’s 2023 vendor fair showcases local businesses

Vendor fairs give Airmen an opportunity to interact with local businesses that provide services and supplies to Barksdale.

A final showdown between Barksdale’s top munition-loading crews

Each crew’s performance in this final event will have an impact on their standings for the 2023 Load Crew of the Year award.

Kicking off 2023 with Barksdale’s big bomb-loading battle

Load crews compete by loading munitions onto their respective aircraft while being judged on speed, safety and accuracy.

Winter Weather: Ice-Related Hazards

Cold weather can be dangerous, or even deadly. The best time to prepare for severe winter weather is now, before temperatures drop significantly and staying safe and warm becomes a challenge.

Next Step in Making Air Force’s First Hypersonic Weapon

Barksdale personnel have successfully taken the first steps toward implementing the Air Force’s first air-launched hypersonic weapon. The Air-Launched Rapid Response weapon or ARRW, is scheduled to be operational as early as fall 2023.

Congressman Mike Johnsons Staff Visits Barksdale Air Force Base

Congressman Mike Johnson's staff visited Barksdale AFB and received a tour of a B-25H Stratofortress and mission briefs on Barksdale's current and future mission.