Barksdale Air Force Base, local educators unite to inspire next generation

The 2nd Bomb Wing commander and vice commander hosted local educators and community members on May 10 at Barksdale Air Force Base.

Summary Courts Officer notice for TSgt Jason Carlson

Any person or persons having claims for or against the estate of Tech. Sgt. Jason Carlson, deceased, assigned to 608th Air Communications Squadron, should contact the Summary Court Officer, 1st Lt Tyler McArthur, at (251) 422-7514.

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 supports 2023 Black History Month

The Barksdale African American Heritage Committee hosted a Critical Conversations panel, Feb. 24, that discussed building inter-ethnic unity from a religious perspective.

Black History Month at BAFB

Barksdale has celebrated Black History Month since the early 1970s, but the study and celebration of Black Americans’ rich cultural heritage, triumphs and adversities is nearly a century old.

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.