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
MY CULTURE EVENT AND OPEN HOUSE: HOSTED BY YOUTH CENTER
MY CULTURE EVENT AND OPEN HOUSE: HOSTED BY YOUTH CENTER
Price: FREE - This event is open to all at Barksdale Air Force Base. Attendees will be able to try various cultural dishes and beverages prepared by the children and youth at the Youth Center...
OKTOBERFEST
OKTOBERFEST
Location: BUFF Event Center - Price: $15 per person - It's that time of year again, Oktoberfest is back! Come and enjoy all the Oktoberfest festivities! Tickets are on sale now inside the ITT Office located inside the MSG Building.
ZIP-LINE IN TEXAS
ZIP-LINE IN TEXAS
Date: October 7; Meet at the Commissary at 8am - Price: $5 per person; open to active-duty, dependents, and reservists - Enjoy a day out zip-lining with family! People ages 5 years old and older can participate in the experience.
HALLOWEEN BINGO!
HALLOWEEN BINGO!
Come dressed in your Halloween best for Halloween BINGO! There will be a prize for best costume!Date: October 13 at 6pm.- Grand prize is $1,200 in gift cards!
BALLET CLASSES
BALLET CLASSES
Price: $70 per student; students aged 5 through 12 can participate- Ballet clothing is to be purchased by parent, and dancers will be assigned a day and time based on enrollment and age...
KNOW IT ALL TRIVIA NIGHT
KNOW IT ALL TRIVIA NIGHT
Join Hangar 2 for a night of trivia and play for a chance to win great prizes! For questions about trivia night call 456-8301.
CARS AND COFFEE
CARS AND COFFEE
No need to sign up, just come out to Auto Hobby and meet with other car enthusiasts while enjoying coffee and donuts.
HALLOWEEN 5K
HALLOWEEN 5K
Calling all the ghouls and goblins! Come dressed in your Halloween costumes and participate in the Halloween 5K, no sign-ups needed! Halloween goodie bags will be given out while supplies last and there will be raffle prizes!
COCKTAILS, CANVASES, & COSTUMES
COCKTAILS, CANVASES, & COSTUMES
Join Arts and Crafts in your Halloween best and create a fun Halloween painting! It’s BYOB! To sign up for the class visit Arts and Crafts at 475 Icarus Road or call 456-3140.
ESCAPE ROOM EVENING
ESCAPE ROOM EVENING
Date: October 27 at 6pm for Group 1; 7pm for Group 2. - Location: Escape SBC - Bossier. -Think you got what it takes to escape? If you do, then have a fun night out at the escape rooms!
SHREVEPORT AQUARIUM EXPERIENCE
SHREVEPORT AQUARIUM EXPERIENCE
Enjoy a day out with family at the Shreveport Aquarium and feed the stingrays! - People interested in signing up MUST SIGN UP BY VISITING OUTDOOR RECREATION at 1264 Twining Drive or call 456-3426 for questions.
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