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BARKSDALE AFB

BARKSDALE AIR FORCE BASE
Barksdale Air Force Base is home to the Air Force's newest command, Air Force Global Strike Command. AFGSC, activated in August 2009, is responsible for the nation's three intercontinental Balistic Missile Wings, two B-52 Stratofortress Wings ...
This northwest part of Louisiana likes to bill itself as 'Louisiana's Other Side,' meaning that the flavor of life in Shreveport-Bossier is 'a little Cajun,' like much of the southern part of the state, and 'a little Texas,' like the ...
In 2007, Money Magazine rated Shreveport as one of America's best places to live, based in part on its efficient highway system. Add to that train lines, boats, public and private bus services, and two regional airports, and you will ...
PLANNING YOUR MOVE
Despite the fact that the country has been dealing with an economic slump, home prices in the Shreveport-Bossier area have remained surprisingly stable, with selling prices of homes even increasing slightly in 2009. Median home prices are ...
Shreveport's unemployment rate as of February 2011 was 7.2 percent, making it lower than the national average of 8.9 percent. Shreveport is considered the economic center for business and tourism in the region known as the Ark-La-Tex, where the borders ...
Whatever your health care needs, a wide spectrum of services is available throughout the greater Schreveport-Bossier area. The region offers an excellent selection of specialists, from pediatrics to elder care and everything in between. Local doctors are listed in the ...
INFORMATIONAL PHONE NUMBERS
Neighborhood associations are a good resource for new arrivals, connecting them to established residents, business representatives and other interested citizens devoted to improving the Shreveport-Bossier area. These associations give neighborhood residents a voice and link them to ...
Education is a major component in quality of life anywhere. In Shreveport-Bossier, academic emphasis is on creating an educated workforce for the future. In addition to public school systems in Bossier and Caddo parishes, several private schools offer alternative schooling. ...
Residents of the Shreveport-Bossier City area say that it is the best of both worlds, offering big-city services while keeping that small-town feel. Whether you're looking for an urban vibe or a seeking a quieter atmosphere, activities and opportunities in ...