AFRC Styx it to Troops

An electronic billboard outside the main gate at Barksdale Air Force Base, La., promotes the upcoming Styx concert sponsored by the Air Force Reserve Command to benefit and honor the men and women serving our nation at home and overseas. The Air Force Reserve is offering this concert free for all members of the Armed Forces and their immediate families. (U.S. Air Force photo/Tech. Sgt. Jeff Walston)

AFRC Styx it to Troops

Published June 25, 2010
By Senior Airman Crystal Jordan
917th Wing Public Affairs

Barksdale AFB, La. -- In less than two weeks, the Air Force Reserve Command is scheduled to present a Tour for the Troops concert at the CenturyTel Arena, Bossier City, La. The concert, scheduled for July 4, 2010, will begin at 6:00 p.m., and features the legendary rock band, Styx.

To celebrate Independence Day and honor the men and women serving our nation at home and overseas, the Air Force Reserve is offering this concert free for all members of the Armed Forces and their immediate families.

The Air Force Reserve is proud to bring this event to the men and women stationed at Barksdale Air Force Base, Fort Polk Army Base, and other surrounding installations.

Billy Bretherton, star of the hit television show "Billy the Exterminator," is slated to emcee the event.

There are still FREE TICKETS available and can be picked up the Barksdale Arts & Crafts Center or at the CenturyTel Center Ticket office.

For tickets and more information call 877-883-6223 - www.get1now.us/Barksdale