Overview
Barksdale Air Force Base is home to B-52 bombers and the headquarters of Air Force Global Strike Command.
History
The base opened in 1933 and has been a bomber base for decades.
Today
Barksdale is one of the region's largest employers, and work on base follows military access rules.
Compiled October 2026. History is summarized for general interest; check primary sources for research. This landmark is local context, not an employer or job listing.