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Updated: Jun. 6, 2023 at 6:52 PM CDT
|By Biskie Duncan
"It was the beginning of the end of World War II in Europe."
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Updated: May. 29, 2023 at 11:44 PM CDT
|By Tamer Knight
“We called him Popcorn”
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Updated: May. 29, 2023 at 12:17 PM CDT
|By WAFB Staff
A Baton Rouge native, who was serving in the US Marine Corps when he was killed during Operation Desert Storm in 1990, will be honored on Memorial Day during a ceremony.
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Updated: May. 29, 2023 at 7:11 AM CDT
|By Michael Barnes
Many Americans observe Memorial Day by visiting cemeteries or memorials, and holding family gatherings.
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Updated: May. 25, 2023 at 8:38 PM CDT
|By Biskie Duncan
School might be out for summer, but a few special schools in Bossier Parish are still working hard to serve incoming military families.
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Updated: May. 25, 2023 at 12:34 PM CDT
|By Fred Gamble
“The meaning of memorial day is for everyone to honor those who have given the ultimate price."
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Updated: May. 24, 2023 at 6:59 PM CDT
|By Angelia Allen
This year, two participants are representing Shreveport’s Overton Brooks Veterans Hospital, which is a stark difference in numbers from previous years.
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Updated: May. 24, 2023 at 8:20 AM CDT
|By Daffney Dawson
SMSgt Kelvin Samuel is the guest speaker.
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Updated: May. 18, 2023 at 6:42 PM CDT
|By Biskie Duncan
The CDC partners with more than 130 daycares throughout the community and matches families based on their needs.
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Updated: May. 11, 2023 at 7:20 PM CDT
|By Biskie Duncan
The Old Fuddy Duddy Club is for veterans over the age of 80 who served overseas during wars or in areas of conflict.
7-Day Forecast
Updated: Apr. 3, 2023 at 12:13 AM CDT
|By Tamer Knight
While here, the crew flew their planes into Mississippi to donate supplies to tornado victims
Updated: Mar. 22, 2023 at 6:04 PM CDT
|By Jasmine Franklin
The Navy Blue Angels will be part of the BAFB air show this weekend
Updated: Mar. 13, 2023 at 10:19 AM CDT
|By Amia Lewis
Barksdale Air Force Base is preparing to hold the Defenders of Liberty Air Show this upcoming month.
Updated: Feb. 17, 2023 at 12:24 PM CST
|By Biskie Duncan
“This board ... gives us, a smaller department, the ability to really make a difference”
Updated: Jan. 27, 2023 at 4:23 AM CST
|By Biskie Duncan
Being healthy, losing weight, and making better choices are goals that sound familiar to most. But for one couple, those goals ended up being life-changing.
Updated: Jan. 12, 2023 at 6:48 AM CST
|By Brittney Hazelton
With Military Appreciation weekend coming up, the Shreveport hockey team, Mudbugs is getting ready for its big traditional night.
Updated: Dec. 30, 2022 at 7:10 PM CST
|By Doug Warner
Dalton Hall says his grandfather, Harvey Hall, 78, has Parkinson’s, and losing his home has been devastating.
Updated: Dec. 17, 2022 at 7:03 PM CST
|By Alex Orenczuk
On Saturday, Wreaths Across America honored American veterans by laying wreaths on their graves at the Alexandria National Cemetery.
Updated: Nov. 20, 2022 at 8:51 PM CST
|By Michael Barnes
It’s about “... letting families know that they have family here”
Updated: Nov. 15, 2022 at 7:18 AM CST
|By Rachael Thomas
Zander Smith, 8, performed in front of crowds at his school, Red River Elementary School, for a special Veterans Day program.
Updated: Nov. 13, 2022 at 11:18 PM CST
|By Michael Barnes
A robot even joined in on the festivities
Updated: Nov. 13, 2022 at 10:00 PM CST
|By Michael Barnes
“He died fighting for this country”
Updated: Nov. 11, 2022 at 6:24 PM CST
|By Michael Barnes
For the past decade, almost a thousand active military service members lose their lives each year serving our nation.
Updated: Nov. 11, 2022 at 3:22 PM CST
|By Michael Barnes
This comes on the heels of BPCC being named a Top Ten Military Friendly School in the nation for the eleventh year in a row.
Updated: Nov. 11, 2022 at 10:34 AM CST
|By Fred Gamble
A sea of flags filled the hallways Friday morning at Genoa Central Elementary School as a group of special guests were welcomed to the campus.
Updated: Oct. 27, 2022 at 2:27 PM CDT
|By Biskie Duncan
While it can seem time consuming and tedious, making sure these chutes are ready to go ensures that the aircrew can safely eject and make it back home.
Updated: Oct. 13, 2022 at 1:31 PM CDT
|By Biskie Duncan
Living in Shreveport-Bossier, the B-52 or “Buff” as it’s affectionately known, is a common sight and sound for the area.
Updated: Sep. 22, 2022 at 10:38 AM CDT
|By Biskie Duncan
Barksdale airman uncovers a piece of WWII history at local thrift store, contacts family members, and creates display at museum.
Updated: Sep. 6, 2022 at 11:01 PM CDT
|By KSLA Staff
Nominations must be turned in by no later than Sept. 12
Updated: Aug. 14, 2022 at 9:06 PM CDT
|By Tayler Davis
“I wish we had this 20 years ago”
Updated: Feb. 17, 2022 at 2:38 PM CST
|By Jade Myers
The veterans represent every branch of the military except for the Coast Guard.
Updated: Feb. 16, 2022 at 1:55 PM CST
|By Rachael Thomas
A decommissioned B-1B Lancer is set to be transferred to Barksdale Air Force Base’s Global Power Museum on Friday, Feb. 18.
Updated: Feb. 3, 2022 at 9:37 PM CST
|By Chandler Watkins
Howard says it’s times like these that the ArkLaTex community steps up and shows how much it cares for veterans in the community.
Updated: Feb. 1, 2022 at 10:06 PM CST
|By Chandler Watkins
On Tuesday, Feb 1, the Eighth Air Force, also known as “The Mighty Eighth,” celebrated 80 years of war-fighting history.
Updated: Jan. 24, 2022 at 10:20 PM CST
|By Chandler Watkins
“I told them ... I want to do maintenance. I want to get my hands dirty”
Updated: Jan. 13, 2022 at 9:58 PM CST
|By Chandler Watkins
The Louisiana National Guard, at the direction of Gov. John Bel Edwards, continues to support various coronavirus missions around the state.
Updated: Jan. 4, 2022 at 5:30 PM CST
|By Chandler Watkins
Players will also be wearing specialty jerseys for Military Appreciation Weekend, which will later be auctioned off.
Updated: Dec. 24, 2021 at 9:22 PM CST
|By Chandler Watkins
Sgt. Rodolfo Esparza has been working hard towards his nursing degree on top of serving his country in the United States Army.
Updated: Dec. 10, 2021 at 8:53 PM CST
|By Chandler Watkins
Family, friends and volunteers gathered at the Northwest Louisiana Veterans Cemetery to lay wreaths at the graves ahead of the holidays.
Updated: Dec. 9, 2021 at 11:27 PM CST
|By Curtis Heyen
Relive aerial maneuvers in videos, photos from when Blue Angels were here in 2017
Updated: Dec. 9, 2021 at 10:55 PM CST
|By Chandler Watkins
These missiles were flown as part of the strike package for Operation Senior Surprise “Secret Squirrel” on Jan 16, 1991. This was the first use of conventional cruise missiles in war time, and the event remained classified until Jan 16, 1992.
Updated: Dec. 8, 2021 at 10:09 PM CST
|By Chandler Watkins
Airmen at Barksdale took home five trophies
Updated: Dec. 6, 2021 at 8:56 PM CST
|By Jim Mendoza
When people think of the December 7 memorial, most refer to the USS Arizona and not the USS Utah, which sits on the other side of Ford Island.
Updated: Dec. 1, 2021 at 9:31 PM CST
|By Chandler Watkins
The Bossier Chamber Military Relations Committee partnered with the Military Affairs Council and the Barksdale Spouses Club to spread a little holiday cheer on BAFB.
Updated: Nov. 25, 2021 at 5:27 PM CST
|By Chandler Watkins
The eight-hour group run from Baton Rouge is a long-standing tradition that began in 1992 by army cadets and midshipmen from Southern University.
Updated: Nov. 18, 2021 at 3:44 PM CST
|By Chandler Watkins
Barksdale Game Wardens help protect and conserve over 15,000 acres on the east side of base. The job they do not only benefits the base now, but for years to come.
Updated: Nov. 12, 2021 at 9:43 PM CST
|By Chandler Watkins
They recognized veterans by playing all the service songs and awarding Louisiana Medals of Honor.
Updated: Nov. 11, 2021 at 10:37 PM CST
|By Chandler Watkins
Whether the airmen and canine’s from the 2nd Security Forces Squadron Military Working Dog unit on Barksdale are safeguarding the installation or deploying downrange, they work side-by-side to defend and protect.
Updated: Nov. 11, 2021 at 3:17 PM CST
|By David Ade
The National World War II Memorial once again held a ceremony to honor veterans after a year’s delay due to COVID-19.
Updated: Nov. 4, 2021 at 8:51 PM CDT
|By Chandler Watkins
“... Everything is a team because being in the water department is a dangerous job”