Barksdale Air Force Base, Military Base

A U.S. Air Force B-52H Stratofortress assigned to the 20th Bomb Squadron at Barksdale Air Force Base, Louisiana taxis on the runway July 6, 2023, on Andersen Air Force Base, Guam. The Department of Defense maintains command and control of its bomber force for any mission, anywhere in the world, at any time. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Delia Martinez)

Barksdale Air Force Base is located in the northwest corner of Louisiana.

The climate, location and military environment make this area a popular place for military retirees and their families to call home. You will find this area a great places to work and play.

Emerging from the cotton fields of Northwestern Louisiana in the early 1930s, Barksdale Air Force Base has grown into a major source of revenue and employment for the region.

As a key Air Force Global Strike Command base, Barksdale has a pivotal role in providing a large part of the nation's deterrent force.

Barksdale Air Force Base Information

Condition: Operational
Years in Use: 1933-present
Controlled by: United States Air Force
Current Commander: Colonel Christopher G. Cain
Garrison: 2nd Bomb Wing, 307th Bomb Wing
Base Occupants: 11th Bomb Squadron, 20th Bomb Squadron, 93rd Bomb Squadron, 96th Bomb Squadron, 343rd Bomb Squadron
Open to the Public: No