• Global Strike Challenge kicks-off

    The 2021 Global Strike Challenge kicked off last week for some members of the 2nd Security Forces Squadron with try-outs at Barksdale Air Force Base, Louisiana, June 8, 2021.The Global Strike Challenge is the world’s premier bomber, Intercontinental Ballistic Missile, helicopter operations and

  • Mission Defense Team Provides B-52 Stratofortress Cyber Defense

    The 2nd Communications Squadron’s Mission Defense Team is deployed for cyber system analysis as part of the Bomber Task Force, conducting operations out of Moron Air Base, Spain.Deploying with the BTF provides the MDT the ability to perform timely analysis of the B-52 Stratofortress’ cyber systems

  • 2nd CES accelerates change in operational training

    In the wooded swamp of Barksdale’s east side, Airmen from the 2nd Civil Engineer Squadron executed a field training exercise designed to simulate contingency operations in a deployed environment, May 20, 2021.Training operational skills such as land navigation, weapons assembly and individual

  • COVID-19 Installation Policy Guidance – Change 14

    Public safety remains of the utmost importance at Barksdale Air Force Base (BAFB). This memorandum supplements reference (a), which renewed BAFB’s Public Health Emergency (PHE) declaration until 5 July 2021 or until I determine public health data indicates the risk for sustained community

  • U.S. Air Force bombers conduct global BTF mission

    U.S. Air Force bombers, operating from the United States and forward-deployed bases, conducted a global Bomber Task Force mission today while integrating with allies and partners aircraft in Europe, the Indo-Pacific region, and North America. The BTF mission was conducted in multiple combatant

  • Defenders of Liberty Air & Space Show 2021

    The Defenders of Liberty Air Show was first held in 1933 and is a full weekend of military and civilian aircraft, with performances and displays. The event showcased performances from the Thunderbirds, F-22 Raptor Demonstration Team and a host of additional acts. It allows Shreveport-Bossier City to

  • Air Show shortened Sunday due to weather

    The number of performances during the 2021 Defenders of Liberty Air & Space Show on Sunday, May 9, 2021, at Barksdale Air Force Base will be downsized due to weather and low air ceilings.

  • Twilight Air Show for Barksdale AFB personnel May 7

    On Friday, May 7, the Defenders of Liberty Air Show will host a Twilight performance exclusively for base residents, employees and their guests (guests must be sponsored by base personnel and hold valid passes).

  • BTF-21 Warrior of the Week: Airman Jarret Hostler

    The Bomber Task Force Warrior of the Week for April 18-24 is Airman Jarret Hostler, 2nd Aircraft Maintenance Squadron instrument flight control systems journeyman, from Barksdale Air Force Base, Louisiana.