Defenders of Liberty Airshow returns to Barksdale Air Force Base

Defenders of Liberty Airshow returns to Barksdale Air Force Base

BARKSDALE AFB, La. (KTAL/KMSS) - Grab your lawn chair and prepare to be wowed at this year's Defenders of Liberty Airshow at Barksdale Air Force Base on March 29th and 30th. Defenders of Liberty is a full weekend of spectacular displays of historic and current military and civilian aircraft. "We've got a massive lineup of static display aircraft and military vehicles, as well as some civilian vehicles and aircraft," says Major Shane Lockridge. "…

Army Brings STEM Education to Local High Schools, Festive Air Show Weekend

SHREVEPORT, La. — The U.S. Army routes its interactive STEM education semi-trailer filled with hands-on activities, here, to visit local high schools and showcase at the 2025 Barksdale Defenders of Liberty Air Show, this March 27 – 31. The intent of the Army’s STEM semi-trailer, or AS9, is to demonstrate vast STEM careers offered by the Army to students and working adults. “The Army uses the latest technologies and sciences to leverage battlefie…