Top Causes of Homelessness in America. As many as 3.5 million Americans are homeless each year. Of these, more than 1 million are children and on any given night, more than 300,000 children are homeless.
Barksdale AFB Today. Today, Barksdale AFB, located in northwest Louisiana in Bossier City, continues to be a major active military facility and a major contributor to the economy of the Shreveport area. The base has hosted a number of key operational and training elements of the Air Force.
Cities Near Barksdale AFB, LA. Below are a few of the cities near Barksdale AFB. Use this map as a reference when looking for off-post housing. Click on a city's name below for more information about that city and to view the location on the map. Barksdale AFB Quick Links.