Barksdale School District designates 10 more Purple Star Schools

Bossier Parish, one of the two Barksdale Air Force Base school districts, is now home to 15 Purple Star Schools.

Barksdale AFB assesses community interest in restoration advisory board

The Department of the Air Force and Barksdale Air Force Base leaders are asking community members for input to determine if there is interest in establishing a local environmental Restoration Advisory Board (RAB).

U.S. Strategic Command Commences Annual Nuclear Command and Control Exercise

U.S. Strategic Command will commence its annual nuclear command and control exercise, Global Thunder, April 11, 2023.Global Thunder 23 (GT23) involves personnel throughout the strategic enterprise including USSTRATCOM components and subordinate units. The purpose of GT23 is to enhance nuclear

B-52s Deploy to Andersen for Bomber Task Force Deployment

Over 210 Airmen and four B-52 bombers assigned to the 96th Expeditionary Bomb Squadron, Barksdale Air Force Base, Louisiana, arrived at Andersen Air Force Base, on March 30th, 2023, conducting Bomber Task Force missions in support of Pacific Air Forces training efforts with allies, partners and

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.