Press Releases

  • ROBOT DOGS BRING THE BARK TO BARKSDALE

    “These robot dogs not only have the potential to save Airmen's lives, but they also serve as a reminder of how valuable your voice is, regardless of rank.”

  • DEFENDERS OF LIBERTY AIR SHOW

    Barksdale Air Force Base will host the Defenders of Liberty Air Show, March 25-26. Gates will open at 9:00 a.m. with the show scheduled from 11:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m. on both days. Event admission as well as parking is free, however, overnight parking will not be permitted.

  • BARKSDALE TRANSITIONS TO HPCON CHARLIE DUE TO COVID-19 RISK LEVELS

    In accordance with Department of Defense guidance and the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention’s COVID-19 community level assessment of surrounding parishes, the installation commander has increased the Health Protection Condition (HPCON) level to Charlie, effective July 6, 2022.

  • NATURAL GAS PIPELINE EXPLOSION ON BARKSDALE AFB

    At approximately 11:40 a.m., Base Emergency Personnel in coordination with Louisiana State Police responded to a natural gas pipeline explosionon the East Reservation of Barksdale Air Force Base.

  • Gate Status Information Line

    Barksdale AFB recently implemented a new information source for obtaining gate updates for the installation.

  • VETERAN, SPOUSE JOB & RESOURCE FAIR

    Barksdale’s Airman & Family Readiness Center is partnering with the Bossier Chamber of Commerce, Good Will Industries, Department of Labor and the Department of Veteran Affairs to host the spring Veterans and Spouse Job and Resource Fair from 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. Tuesday, April 12, 2022 at the