Bossier City, Louisiana

Bossier City is a city located in Bossier Parish, Louisiana. As of the 2000 census, the city had a total population of 56,461.

Other notable information

Bossier City is the location of Barksdale Air Force Base, home of the 2nd Bomb Wing, 8th Air Force, and 917th Wing. It was established February 2nd, 1933 and is one of the areas largest employers. Barksdale encompasses 22,000 acres (89 km²) and hosts the majority of the B-52 Stratofortresses used by the United States Air Force.

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