Welcome to Barksdale Air Force Base, Louisiana, home of the Air Force Global Strike Command, 8th Air Force, 2nd Bomb Wing, 307th Bomb Wing and the 917th Fighter Group.
Barksdale has proudly served the Ark-La-Tex (Arkansas , Louisiana and Texas) for more than 68 years. As a key Air Force Global Strike Command base, Barksdale AFB has a pivotal role in providing a large part of the nation's deterrent force.
On this page you will be able to find the chain of command, services offered on the base, housing information, aircraft on Barksdale and other usefull information to help you settle in to your new home.
Air Force Global Strike Command's B-52 is a long-range, heavy bomber that can perform a variety of missions. The bomber is capable of flying at high subsonic speeds at altitudes up to 50,000 feet (15,166.6 meters). It can carry nuclear or precision guided conventional ordnance with worldwide precision navigation capability. Read the full fact sheet here.
Welcome to Barksdale Air Force Base, Louisiana, home of the Air Force Global Strike Command, 8th Air Force, 2nd Bomb Wing, 307th Bomb Wing and the 917th Fighter Group. 
2nd Bomb Wing Leadership 
Air Force Global Strike Command's B-52 is a long-range, heavy bomber that can perform a variety of missions. The bomber is capable of flying at high subsonic speeds at altitudes up to 50,000 feet (15,166.6 meters). It can carry nuclear or precision guided conventional ordnance with worldwide precision navigation capability.