Gate Information
Barksdale currently operates four gates for admittance onto the base. Three on the main base and one on Barksdale's East Reservation to accommodate east-side residents.
At the end of the Shreveport-Barksdale bridge is the west gate. This is the main gate to the base: Manned by our elite security forces personnel, this gate is the point at which visiting individuals are granted access via a temporary visitor's pass to Barksdale AFB. This gate is manned 24 hours a day, seven days a week.
At the end of Northgate Rd. you will find the Bossier Gate. This is the north gate. This is the easiest way to access the Barksdale Lodging office, for those who are in need of temporary lodging.
Barksdale's East Gate is located off Industrial Dr. on the northeast side of the base. This gate is intended to service those individuals residing in either of the two housing areas located on the east reservation and for those who live the subdivisions to the north of the base.
(West) Shreveport Gate Normal Hours:
+ 24 Hour Operation
(West) Shreveport Gate Visitor's Center:
+ 5:45 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. 7 days a week
(North) Bossier City Gate:
+ 5:45 a.m. to 6 p.m. Monday - Saturday
Closed Sunday
(Industrial) East Gate, East Gate Visitor's Center and search area:
+ 5:45 a.m. to 6 p.m. Monday - Friday
+ 5:45 a.m. to 12 p.m. Saturday
Closed Sunday
Bodcau Gate:
+ 5:45 a.m. to 10 p.m. 7 days a week
NOTE: When visitor centers are closed, the west gate will write visitor passes. Please contact 318-456-3580 with any questions.
Employment
As an equal opportunity employer, we strive to provide our employees a stable work environment with equal opportunity for learning and personal growth. We define this work environment as fair treatment of staff, open communication, personal accountability, trust and mutual respect. We are dedicated to the full implementation of Federal laws mandating equality of opportunity for NAF employees. Our personnel actions are based on principles of merit and qualifications.
To become part of our team, log on to www.usajobs.gov.
For more information, questions or concerns, email us at hro@barksdaleservices.com
Base Education Office
The Education Center offers professional guidance to enhance individual and mission readiness, educate and equip Airmen of available AF education programs and assist in preparing the world’s elite fighting force through education. The Air Force is a full-time job, but this doesn’t mean airmen should give up on their education and dreams. In fact, this is more of a reason to continue your education. While most will carry the load of student loans, airmen have a wide variety of options that can allow them to attend college for next to nothing. Even deployments don’t have to stop you from getting your education. Numerous schools have online classes and many deployment locations are offering education centers to help students. Don’t let your excuses get in the way of your dreams; schedule an appointment with our Education Advisors today.
To schedule an appointment, call our office at 456-2615 or submit your request to educationservices@us.af.mil with your full name, last 4 of SSAN and the reason for your appointment (i.e. changing schools, degrees, CCAF, TA briefing, etc.)
For more information, visit http://www.barksdalelife.com
Career Assistance
If you are looking for employment in the local area or for some professional development, check out these resources.
Barksdale Life – www.barksdalelife.com
MSEP – https://msepjobs.militaryonesource.mil/msep/
SECO – https://myseco.militaryonesource.mil/
MyCAA – https://mycaa.militaryonesource.mil
DoL ONET – https://www.onetonline.org/
DoL Career One Stop – https://www.careeronestop.org/
Military.com – https://www.military.com
Shreveport Chamber of Commerce – www.shreveportchamber.org
Bossier Chamber of Commerce – www.bossierchamber.com
Louisiana Workforce Commission – www.laworks.net
Facebook – https://facebook.com/DoDMilSpouse
Instagram – https://instagram.com/dodmilspouse/
Linked-in Spouse Group – http://linkedin.com/groups/Military-Spouse-Employment-Partnership--MSEP-4159976
Linked-in Partner Group – http://linkedin.com/groups/Military-Spouse-Employment-Partnership-MSEP-445979