Air Force Strong,
Louisiana Proud
Bienvenue!
The 2nd Force Support Squadron welcomes you to beautiful Barksdale Air Force Base. The Shreveport Bossier area offers visitors and residents a unique and memorable cultural experience loaded with authentic Louisiana flavor and flare.
From the moment you enter Barksdale’s west gate, you will be warmed by the magnificent, picturesque oak alley that guards the path as you drive between the greens at Bomber Bayou Golf Course and the stately historic homes from the 1930’s era.
Tip of the Spear
Take a moment and appreciate Barksdale’s rich military heritage, operating America’s most powerful and dominant aircraft, the legendary B-52 Stratofortress.
The base plays a vital role in the nation’s defense, serving as headquarters to the Air Force Global Strike Command, the historic 8th Air Force, the 2nd Bomb Wing and the 307th Bomb Wing. Barksdale Airmen are truly at the tip of the spear in the fight for freedom.
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Featured Events
APRIL SHOTGUN TRAP TOURNAMENT
APRIL SHOTGUN TRAP TOURNAMENT
Date: April 2 @ 10am Join the Red Chute Shotgun Club as they host their third trap tournament! People interested can sign up the morning of the event at the
MILITARY CHILD APPRECIATION BOWL
MILITARY CHILD APPRECIATION BOWL
Date: April 4 @ 5 – 8:30pm Price: FREE Come out to the Bomber Alley Bowling Center as they celebrate Month of the Military Child by offering a free bowling game
Kids and Krafts
Kids and Krafts
Date: April 8 @ 2 – 4pm Price: $5 per child, instruction and supplies included Come and create a fun Easter craft for the Month of the Military Child! To
Learn from the Pro’s: Woodshop Class
Learn from the Pro’s: Woodshop Class
Date: April 11 @ 5 – 7pm Price: $95 per person/$170 per 2 people (spouse/relative), includes supplies and instruction Learn how to build your own two shelf bookcase! Stop by
Month of the Military Child Parent Child Dance
Month of the Military Child Parent Child Dance
Date: April 15 @ 12 – 2pm Price: $12 per family It’s that time of year again for the Month of the Military Child Parent Child Dance at the Youth
Sips and Sloths
Sips and Sloths
Date: April 15 @ 4 – 6pm Price: $25 per person, includes instruction and supplies Come and create a sloth painting while enjoying your favorite beverage that you bring! Stop
SrA Bryan R. Bell Memorial 5K
SrA Bryan R. Bell Memorial 5K
· Date: April 21 @ 8 – 10am · Price: FREE · Join the SrA Bell Fitness Center as they host the annual SrA Bryan R. Bell Memorial 5K. · People interested in running
Cars and Coffee
Cars and Coffee
Date: April 22 @ 8am – 12:30pm Price: FREE Come out to Auto Hobby and get to know other car enthusiasts in the Barksdale community! Coffee and donuts will be
Kids and Krafts
Kids and Krafts
Date: April 22 @ 2 – 4pm Price: $5 per child, instruction and supplies included Let your child create a fun Earth Day craft! To sign your child up, stop
Don’t Feed the Alligators
As you explore, the joie de vivre of Louisiana living engulfs you. On base, you will find 18,000 pristine acres of outdoor trails, woods, lakes, bayous, and swamp. Outdoor adventurers are sure to see Louisiana wildlife during your time at Barksdale.
Hunting, fishing, obstacle racing, hiking, biking and more – Louisiana is Sportsman’s Paradise and the FSS will put you right in the center of it.
The ’LA’ in Ark-La-Tex
Another great benefit of Ark-La-Tex living is the great daytrips. Our unique location makes diverse destinations only a short drive away. Cosmopolitan Dallas/Ft. Worth, the Ozark Mountain foothills, historic Vicksburg Civil War battlegrounds or the Tabasco Plantation at Avery Island are all within a 3-hour drive.
The local Shreveport Bossier community offers wonderful Louisiana cuisine, museums, entertainment, shopping, and the cultural arts. The area is friendly to military families.
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For the love of Gumbo
(or the crawfish)
They say it’s not onion, bell pepper and celery that make a good gumbo … the most important ingredient is love. In the same way, the 2d FSS loves to smother you in Southern hospitality at every point of your life.
From childcare and school to career, work, or play, single or family, we want this assignment to be the highlight of your military career. If you’ll let us, we’ll make some great Louisiana memories together and just like our gumbo, make Barksdale an assignment that you love.
Good Louisiana Fun is Just Outside Your Door!
MARDI GRAS
Let’s Mardi Gras, Y’all! Shreveport-Bossier throws the best family-friendly Mardi Gras in Louisiana! Whether you’re catching beads at a parade, tapping your feet to a second-line band, or digging into a king cake with your crew, good times are waiting around every corner in Shreveport-Bossier.
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DAY TRIPS
The Shreveport-Bossier Convention and Tourist Bureau will reveal a new brand for the region that’s designed to appeal to visitors as well as locals. In first quarter, we will wave goodbye to “Louisiana’s Other Side!” We can tell you; it’s going to be awesome! More to come on that, as well!
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DATE NIGHT
Whether you’re celebrating a recurring date night, holiday, birthday or major accomplishment, love is year-round in Shreveport-Bossier. A great date night should always consider the significant other’s love language in the initial plans. How to