Spectators watch the AT-6 Texans fly in formation during
Spectators watch the AT-6 Texans fly in formation during the Defenders of Liberty Air & Space Show at Barksdale Air Force Base, La., May 19, 2019. The airshow was first held in 1933 and is a full weekend of mil... More
Col. Matthew McDaniel, 2nd Operations Group commander,
Col. Matthew McDaniel, 2nd Operations Group commander, and Lt. Col. John Owens, incoming 11th Bomb Squadron commander, stand at the position of attention during an assumption of command ceremony at Barksdale Ai... More
The 96th Bomb Squadron, from the 2nd Bomb Wing, taxis
The 96th Bomb Squadron, from the 2nd Bomb Wing, taxis down the runway at Barksdale Air Force Base, La. June 11, 2018. The 96th Bomb Squadron aircraft flew over Étain, France, where the first U.S. combat aerial ... More
Retired Col. Steven L. dePyssler, 2nd Missions Support
Retired Col. Steven L. dePyssler, 2nd Missions Support Group retiree affairs director, holds his birthday cake during his 100th birthday celebration at the Bossier City Civic Center, Bossier City, Louisiana, Ju... More
A living legend: Retired Col. dePyssler turns 100
Retired Col. Steven L. dePyssler, 2nd Missions Support Group retiree affairs director, holds his birthday cake during his 100th birthday celebration at the Bossier City Civic Center, Bossier City, Louisiana, Ju... More
An F-35A Lightning II sits ready on the flight line
An F-35A Lightning II sits ready on the flight line before the gates open for the Defenders of Liberty Air & Space Show at Barksdale Air Force Base, La., May 18, 2019. The airshow was first held in 1933 and is ... More
Spectators watch the F-35A Lightning II perform during
Spectators watch the F-35A Lightning II perform during the Defenders of Liberty Air & Space Show at Barksdale Air Force Base, La., May 18, 2019. The airshow was first held in 1933 and is a full weekend of mili... More
A P-51 Mustang and an F-35A Lightning II fly in formation
A P-51 Mustang and an F-35A Lightning II fly in formation during the Defenders of Liberty Air & Space Show at Barksdale Air Force Base, La., May 19, 2019. The airshow was first held in 1933 and is a full weeken... More
Col. Michael Miller, 2nd Bomb Wing commander, speaks
Col. Michael Miller, 2nd Bomb Wing commander, speaks to the crowd on the history of Women’s Equality Day at the Global Power Museum at Barksdale Air Force Base, La., Aug. 24, 2018. Women’s Equality Day is obser... More
A spectator watches the U.S. Army Special Operations
A spectator watches the U.S. Army Special Operations Command Black Daggers Parachute Demonstration Team perform during the Defenders of Liberty Air & Space Show at Barksdale Air Force Base, La., May 19, 2019. ... More
Spectators wave to a MC-130J Commando II during the
Spectators wave to a MC-130J Commando II during the Defenders of Liberty Air & Space Show at Barksdale Air Force Base, La., May 19, 2019. The airshow was first held in 1933 and is a full weekend of military and... More
Spectators drive into Barksdale Air Force Base to attend
Spectators drive into Barksdale Air Force Base to attend the 2019 Defenders of Liberty Air & Space Show at Barksdale Air Force Base, La., May 18, 2019. The airshow was first held in 1933 and is a full weekend ... More
Spectators enjoy the Defenders of Liberty Air & Space
Spectators enjoy the Defenders of Liberty Air & Space Show at Barksdale Air Force Base, La., May 18, 2019. The airshow was first held in 1933 and is a full weekend of military and civilian aircraft and perform... More
Barksdale airmen salute Col. Tim Fay, 2nd Bomb Wing
Barksdale airmen salute Col. Tim Fay, 2nd Bomb Wing commander, as he returns from his "fini" flight on Barksdale Air Force Base, La., May 9, 2012. Airmen from different units across the base came out to be a pa... More
A B-1 Lancer taxis to the runway for takeoff at Barksdale
A B-1 Lancer taxis to the runway for takeoff at Barksdale Air Force Base, La., Oct. 8, 2015. Aircrew from the 7th Bomb Wing, Dyess AFB, Texas, ferried the aircraft here for 77th Weapons Squadron students and in... More
Capt. Scott Osterloh, 20th Bomb Squadron commander
Capt. Scott Osterloh, 20th Bomb Squadron commander support staff, makes pre-flight preparations at Barksdale Air Force Base, La., Nov. 3, 2015, prior to a long-range bomber mission to the U.S. European Command ... More
Airman 1st Class Ivan Saldivar, 2nd Logistics Readiness
Airman 1st Class Ivan Saldivar, 2nd Logistics Readiness Squadron fuel distribution operator, carries a fuel hose from an R-12 hydrant servicing truck at Barksdale Air Force Base, La., Jan. 11, 2016. This truck ... More
A 2nd Maintenance Squadron flag football running back
A 2nd Maintenance Squadron flag football running back sprints to avoid a defender during a playoff semifinals game at Barksdale Air Force Base, La., Jan. 27, 2016. The flag football regular season concluded aft... More
Senior Airman Christopher Haynes, 2nd Munitions Squadron
Senior Airman Christopher Haynes, 2nd Munitions Squadron munitions inspector, references a technical order at Barksdale Air Force Base, La., Feb. 23, 2016. Haynes used the instruction to certify all inspections... More
Several roads were closed due to flash flooding at
Several roads were closed due to flash flooding at Barksdale Air Force Base, La., March 9, 2016. Flash flooding swept the ArkLaTex region, where some areas saw more than 25 inches of rain over a three-day perio... More
Senior Airman Elias De LaRosa, 96th Aircraft Maintenance
Senior Airman Elias De LaRosa, 96th Aircraft Maintenance Unit crew chief, performs an engine oil check on a B-52 Stratofortress during a Quick Regeneration Exercise at Barksdale Air Force Base, La., Feb. 23, 2... More
Col. Brandon Parker, 2nd Bomb Wing vice commander,
Col. Brandon Parker, 2nd Bomb Wing vice commander, leads a flight of Airmen in a salute to Col. Ty Neuman during a change of command ceremony at Barksdale Air Force Base, La., May 20, 2016. As commander, he wil... More
A B-52 Stratofortress and a B-1 Lancer taxi to the
A B-52 Stratofortress and a B-1 Lancer taxi to the runway at Barksdale Air Force Base, La., June 15, 2016. The two bombers took part in an inaugural integration flight where a B-1 aviator acted as mission comma... More
An Airman from the 2nd Security Forces Squadron practices
An Airman from the 2nd Security Forces Squadron practices weapons tactics at Barksdale Air Force Base, La., July 18, 2016. During the active shooter training, defenders practiced clearing a building room by roo... More
Tech. Sgt. Robin Samolinski, Air Force Global Strike
Tech. Sgt. Robin Samolinski, Air Force Global Strike Command spectrum manager, speaks to Airmen during a Storytellers event at Barksdale Air Force Base, La., July 26, 2016. Samolinski spoke of struggles she’s d... More
Col. Ty Neuman, 2nd Bomb Wing commander, applauds Kimberly
Col. Ty Neuman, 2nd Bomb Wing commander, applauds Kimberly Farmer, 2nd Medical Support Squadron laboratory technician, after recognizing her with the Command Civilian Award for Valor at Barksdale Air Force Base... More
Tech. Sgt. Phong Pham, 2nd Operations Support Squadron,
Tech. Sgt. Phong Pham, 2nd Operations Support Squadron, listens to a briefing before deploying from Barksdale Air Force Base, La., Sept. 10, 2016. More than 350 Airmen from Barksdale deployed to Al Udeid Air Ba... More
Airman 1st Class Daryl Parker, 608th Air Operations
Airman 1st Class Daryl Parker, 608th Air Operations Center offensive duty technician, gets in position to shoot a basketball at Barksdale Air Force Base, La., Oct. 12, 2016. Parker was 1 of 29 Airmen recently s... More
Aircrew from various airframes learn about the capabilities
Aircrew from various airframes learn about the capabilities of a B-52 Stratofortress before a weapons school integration flight at Barksdale Air Force Base, La., Oct. 13, 2016. The integration was the capstone ... More
Master Sgt. Zachary McKinney, 2nd Civil Engineer Squadron
Master Sgt. Zachary McKinney, 2nd Civil Engineer Squadron assistant fire chief of training, communicates with the Airmen working in the control tower during an aircraft live fire burn at Barksdale Air Force Bas... More
Rise from the ashes: Barksdale Airman recovers from house fire
Senior Airman Kitana Grable, 2nd Security Force Squadron installation access controller, is presented with a certificate of promotion with her family at Barksdale Air Force Base, La., November 2, 2016. Kitana’s... More
A B-52 Stratofortress deploys a drag chute during landing
A B-52 Stratofortress deploys a drag chute during landing at Barksdale Air Force Base, La., Jan. 24, 2017. The drag parachute is used to decelerate the B-52 Stratofortress during landing, reducing wear and tear... More
A F/A-18E Super Hornet with the "Knighthawks" of the
A F/A-18E Super Hornet with the "Knighthawks" of the Strike Fighter Squadron (VFA) 136 is parked on the runway at Barksdale Air Force Base, La. Jan. 27, 2017. the F-18s were at Barksdale as part of joint force ... More
A weapons load crew begins disarming a B-52 Stratofortress
A weapons load crew begins disarming a B-52 Stratofortress at Barksdale Air Force Base, La., Feb. 6, 2017. Combat Hammer is an Air Force wide evaluation from Feb. 3-10, 2017. (U.S. Air Force photo/Airman 1st Cl... More
Chief Master Sgt. of the Air Force Kaleth O. Wrightmeets
Chief Master Sgt. of the Air Force Kaleth O. Wrightmeets with Chief Master Sgt. Teresa Clapper, 2nd Bomb Wing command chief, as he arrives at Barksdale Air Force Base, La., Feb. 22, 2017. Wright became Chief Ma... More
Col. Ty Neuman, 2nd Bomb Wing commander, introduces
Col. Ty Neuman, 2nd Bomb Wing commander, introduces Gary Sinise of the Lt. Dan Band at Barksdale Air Force Base, La. March 3, 2017. This is the first time the Lt. Dan Band performed at Barksdale. (U.S. Air Forc... More
Family and friends await the return of deployed Airmen
Family and friends await the return of deployed Airmen at Barksdale Air Force Base, La., March 21, 2017. More than 400 Barksdale Airmen returned from their deployment to Al Udeid Air Base, Qatar, where they sup... More
A row of motorcycles sits outside Hoban Hall before
A row of motorcycles sits outside Hoban Hall before the ride during Thunder on the Bayou at Barksdale Air Force Base, La., April 7, 2017. In the fall there will be another bike ride called Cajun Rumble. (U.S. A... More
Three B-52 Stratofortresses perform a heritage flyover
Three B-52 Stratofortresses perform a heritage flyover to kick off the 2017 Barksdale Air Force Base Airshow, May 6. For more than 40 years, the B-52 has been the backbone of the manned strategic bomber force f... More
A static SR-71 Blackbird is being lifted at Barksdale
A static SR-71 Blackbird is being lifted at Barksdale Air Force Base, La., May 23, 2017. The purpose of the lift was to install supports underneath the landing gears to relieve pressure from the tires. (U.S. Ai... More
A B-52H Stratofortress from Barksdale Air Force Base,
A B-52H Stratofortress from Barksdale Air Force Base, La., taxis to an apron on the taxiway at Royal Air Force Fairford, United Kingdom, June 1, 2017. Aircraft from more than 10 countries participated in Arctic... More
A B-52H Stratofortress from Barksdale Air Force Base,
A B-52H Stratofortress from Barksdale Air Force Base, La., lands at Royal Air Force Fairford, United Kingdom, June 1, 2017. The B-52 returned from a mission in support of exercise Arctic Challenge, a multinatio... More
A B-52H Stratofortress takes off from Royal Air Force
A B-52H Stratofortress takes off from Royal Air Force Fairford, U.K., June 5, 2017, in support of exercise Saber Strike 17. Saber Strike 17 promotes regional stability and security, while strengthening partner ... More
B-52 Stratofortresses execute Saber Strike 17 missions
Quick Strike MK-62 mines hang in the bomb bay of a B-52H Stratofortress at Royal Air Force Fairford, U.K., June 5, 2017. B-52s and Airmen from Barksdale Air Force Base, La., are working side-by-side NATO allies... More
Two 2nd Civil Engineer Squadron firefighters suit up
Two 2nd Civil Engineer Squadron firefighters suit up before an aircraft live fire burn at Barksdale Air Force Base, La., Sept. 14, 2017. A two-man crew of firefighters consists of a nozzleman and crew chief. (U... More
Two 2nd Civil Engineer Squadron firefighters prepare
Two 2nd Civil Engineer Squadron firefighters prepare for an aircraft live fire burn at Barksdale Air Force Base, La., Sept. 14, 2017. A two-man crew of firefighters consists of a nozzleman and crew chief. (U.S.... More
Febe, retired military working dog, receives pets by
Febe, retired military working dog, receives pets by one of the 2nd Security Forces Squadron MWD handlers at Barksdale Air Force Base, La., Sept. 19, 2017. Febe retired from active duty in 2015. (U.S. Air Force... More
Barksdale Airmen participate in a Storytellers event
Barksdale Airmen participate in a Storytellers event held at Barksdale Air Force Base, La., Feb. 23, 2018.(U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Mozer O. Da Cunha)
2nd Medical Group photo
The 2nd Medical Group stands in formation during a group photo at Barksdale Air Force Base, La., Feb. 20, 2019.(U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Philip Bryant)
Airmen from class 18-4 are recognized for their completion
Airmen from class 18-4 are recognized for their completion of Airman Leadership School during a graduation ceremony at Barksdale Air Force Base, La., May 3, 2018. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Lillian Miller)
Col. Ty Neuman, 2nd Bomb Wing commander, conducts a
Col. Ty Neuman, 2nd Bomb Wing commander, conducts a final all-call as wing commander, at Barksdale Air Force Base, La., May 23, 2018.
U.S. and French aviators remember WWI
A French fighter flies next to a B-52 Stratofortress to celebrate the 96th Bomb Squadron's 102 year anniversary, June 12, 2018.
2 CPTS Change of Command
Maj. Peter Talley, 2nd Comptroller Squadron commander, assumes command of the 2nd CPTS from Lt. Col. Jason Holcomb at Barksdale Air Force Base, La., July 13, 2018. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Stuart Bright)
Spiritual Fitness Awareness Graphic
This graphic is part of an awareness campaign for the spiritual fitness resources around Barksdale. The graphic is made up of text overlaying an image of the Louisiana sky. The graphic was distributed throughou... More
Members of the Air Force Global Strike Command Office
Members of the Air Force Global Strike Command Office of the Chief Scientist pose for a group photo at Barksdale Air Force Base, La., Sept. 12, 2018. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Mozer O. Da Cunha)
A maintainer from Seymour Johnson Air Force Base, North
A maintainer from Seymour Johnson Air Force Base, North Carolina, walks toward the flightline at Barksdale Air Force Base, La., Sept. 13, 2018. The aircraft evacuated to Barksdale to avoid possible damage from ... More
Members of the Gateway Brass, the brass ensemble of
Members of the Gateway Brass, the brass ensemble of the United States Air Force Band of the West, Speaks to Bossier Parish students during a Bossier Instructional Center music workshop in Bossier City, La., Sep... More
Personnel from the 565th Aircraft Maintenance Squadron,
Personnel from the 565th Aircraft Maintenance Squadron, Oklahoma City Air Logistics Complex, gather for a group photo in front of B-52H Stratofortress 60-0058 on Sept. 24 at Tinker Air Force Base. 60-0058 compl... More
Suicide Prevention Graphic
This graphic is part of suicide prevention month. The intent of the product was to help the local population start conversations about the importance of suicide prevention. The design features an Airman salutin... More
Suicide Prevention Graphic
This graphic is part of suicide prevention month. The intent of the product was to help the local population start conversations about the importance of suicide prevention. The design features an Airman salutin... More
An F-16 Fighting Falcon, from Shaw Air Force Base,
An F-16 Fighting Falcon, from Shaw Air Force Base, S.C., arrives at Barksdale Air Force Base, La., Oct. 10, 2018. The aircraft evacuated to Barksdale to avoid possible damage from Hurricane Michael. (U.S. Air F... More
F-35 Lightning aircraft from Eglin Air Force Base,
F-35 Lightning aircraft from Eglin Air Force Base, Fla., are prepared on the flight line at Barksdale Air Force Base, La., Oct. 12, 2018. The aircraft evacuated to Barksdale to avoid possible damage from Hurric... More
Barksdale Airmen listen to Gen. Timothy Ray, Air Force
Barksdale Airmen listen to Gen. Timothy Ray, Air Force Global Strike Command commander, during a commander’s call at Barksdale Air Force Base, Louisiana, Oct. 17, 2018. Ray spoke about the expectations for the ... More
Airmen assigned to the 2nd Maintenance Group inspect
Airmen assigned to the 2nd Maintenance Group inspect a B-52 Stratofortress during Global Thunder 19 at Barksdale Air Force Base, La., Oct. 31, 2018. U.S. Strategic Command headquarters staff, components, and su... More
Airmen enjoy moments of the Air Force Global Strike
Airmen enjoy moments of the Air Force Global Strike Command Women’s Leadership Symposium at Barksdale Air Force Base, La., Nov. 13-14, 2018. The two-day symposium focused on educating Airmen on the importance o... More
Airmen are recognized as Quarterly Award winners during
Airmen are recognized as Quarterly Award winners during a ceremony at Barksdale Air Force Base, La, Nov. 16, 2018. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Lillian Miller)
Kindness creates Diamond Sharp Airman
Tech. Sgt. LaRon Strong, 2nd the 2nd Operations Support Squadron aircraft support section chief, and Senior Airman Spencer Wiesner, 2nd Munitions Squadron line delivery chief, pose for a photo after the Diamond... More
Barksdale leadership congratulates new Chief Master
Barksdale leadership congratulates new Chief Master Sgt. selects at Barksdale Air Force Base, La., Dec. 6, 2018. Chief master sergeant is the pinnacle of an Air Force enlisted person's career. Some chief master... More
Congratulations 2018 Chief Selects
Team Barksdale’s newest chief selects pose for a group photo, from left to right: Senior Master Sgt. Ruth Griffin, 2nd Logistics and Readiness Squadron; Senior Master Sgt. Kristy Rudquist, Senior Master Sgt. Ca... More
Staff Sgt. Clayton Riegle, 2nd Operations Support Squadron
Staff Sgt. Clayton Riegle, 2nd Operations Support Squadron aircrew flight equipment NCO in charge, places helmets on a counter at Barksdale Air Force Base, La., Dec. 12, 2018. The 2nd OSS manages and maintains ... More
Capt. Kyle Yohe, 96th Bomb Squadron flight commander,
Capt. Kyle Yohe, 96th Bomb Squadron flight commander, embraces his fiancé Capt. Sarah D’Alessandro after returning from a deployment at Barksdale Air Force Base, La., Jan. 16, 2019. Yohe and his team deployed t... More
Rev. Dr. Harry Blake, local civil rights pioneer, discusses
Rev. Dr. Harry Blake, local civil rights pioneer, discusses his experiences with Martin Luther King Jr., at Barksdale Air Force Base, La., Jan. 18, 2019. Blake quoted King’s words, “I decided to stick to love b... More
Airmen are recognized as Quarterly Award winners during
Airmen are recognized as Quarterly Award winners during a ceremony at Barksdale Air Force Base, La., Jan. 25, 2019. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Mozer O. Da Cunha)
Spiritual Fitness Graphic
This graphic is part of an awareness campaign for the spiritual fitness resources around Barksdale. The graphic is made up of text overlaying an image of puzzle pieces. The graphic was distributed throughout va... More
An Explorer camera is placed on a table to demonstration
An Explorer camera is placed on a table to demonstration it’s unique operation during Defender Community Day at Barksdale Air Force Base, La., Feb. 1, 2019. This small sphere camera with six lenses provides a ... More
Col. Scott Weyermuller, the new 2nd Bomb Wing vice
Col. Scott Weyermuller, the new 2nd Bomb Wing vice commander, is pinned on by his family during a promotion ceremony at Barksdale Air Force Base, La., Feb. 1, 2019. Weyermuller promoted to the rank of colonel a... More
Airmen from class 19-2 are recognized for their completion
Airmen from class 19-2 are recognized for their completion of Airman Leadership School during a graduation ceremony at Barksdale Air Force Base, La., Feb. 7, 2019. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Tess... More
A cake is displayed during a retirement ceremony at
A cake is displayed during a retirement ceremony at Barksdale Air Force Base, La., Feb. 8, 2018. Col. Jeffrey Engelker, Air Force Global Strike Command chief of staff, retired after serving for 25 years. (U.S. ... More
Col. Michael Miller, 2nd Bomb Wing commander, stands
Col. Michael Miller, 2nd Bomb Wing commander, stands at attention with Master Sgt. Danielle Mercer, 2nd Bomb Wing personnel reliability assurance program manager, at Barksdale Air Force Base, La., Feb. 14, 2019... More
Staff Sgt. Scot Boone, 2nd Logistics Readiness Squadron
Staff Sgt. Scot Boone, 2nd Logistics Readiness Squadron training validation and operation noncommissioned officer in charge deployed from Barksdale Air Force Base, La., directs a 2nd LRS vehicle operator at RAF... More
This graphic was created to promote the Defenders of
This graphic was created to promote the Defenders of Liberty airshow at Barksdale Air Force Base, La., May 18-19, 2019. The airshow will feature acts such as the Canadian Force Snowbirds, the F-35A Lightning He... More
Defenders of Liberty airshow: prohibited items posters
This graphic was created to inform attendees of the prohibited items for the Defenders of Liberty airshow at Barksdale Air Force Base, La., May 18-19, 2019. The graphic will be shared on social media platforms ... More
Defenders of Liberty airshow: prohibited items posters
This graphic was created to inform attendees of the prohibited items for the Defenders of Liberty airshow at Barksdale Air Force Base, La., May 18-19, 2019. The graphic will be displayed as a poster outside the... More
Barksdale’s newest CMSgts recognized during induction ceremony
Team Barksdale joins it’s newest chief master sergeants during a Chief Induction Ceremony at Barksdale Air Force Base, La., April 12, 2019. The induction ceremony is held annually to introduce new members of th... More
This graphic was created to inform Barksdale residents
This graphic was created to inform Barksdale residents of the most efficient routes to and from the housing area during the Defenders of Liberty airshow at Barksdale Air Force Base, La., May 18-19, 2019. The gr... More
Airman 1st Class Crystal Williams, 2nd Aircraft Maintenance
Airman 1st Class Crystal Williams, 2nd Aircraft Maintenance Squadron weapons load crew member, prepares a B-52H Stratofortress for a Bomber Task Force deployment at Barksdale Air Force Base, La., May 6, 2019. A... More
Maj. John R. Blankenship, a B-52 Stratofortress pilot
Maj. John R. Blankenship, a B-52 Stratofortress pilot with the 96th Bomb Squadron, records his wife Maj. Natasha E. Blankenship, a C-17 Globemaster III pilot with the 183rd Airlift Squadron in Jackson, Mississi... More
An F-35A Lightning II performs aerial maneuvers, during
An F-35A Lightning II performs aerial maneuvers, during the Twilight Show at Barksdale Air Force Base, La., May 17, 2019. The Twilight Show allowed air and ground crews to practice processes and procedures a da... More
Captain Andrew "Dojo" Olsen, an F-35 Demonstration
Captain Andrew "Dojo" Olsen, an F-35 Demonstration Team pilot and commander, performs aerial maneuvers in an F-35A Lightning II prior to the Defenders of Liberty Air & Space Show at Barksdale Air Force Base, La... More
Royal Canadian Air Force CT-114 Tutors with the Canadian
Royal Canadian Air Force CT-114 Tutors with the Canadian Forces Snowbirds 431st Air Demonstration Squadron, perform aerial maneuvers during the Twilight Show at Barksdale Air Force Base, La., May 17, 2019. The ... More
The U.S. Army Special Operations Command Black Daggers
The U.S. Army Special Operations Command Black Daggers Parachute Demonstration Team wave to the crowd during the Twilight Show at Barksdale Air Force Base, La., May 17, 2019. The Twilight Show allowed air and g... More
A MiG-17F performs a flyover during the Twilight Show
A MiG-17F performs a flyover during the Twilight Show at Barksdale Air Force Base, La., May 17, 2019. The Twilight Show allowed air and ground crews to practice processes and procedures a day before the Defende... More
A child waves from a KC-10 Extender during the Defenders
A child waves from a KC-10 Extender during the Defenders of Liberty Air & Space Show at Barksdale Air Force Base, La., May 18, 2019. The two-day event included various static displays and the Canadian Forces Sn... More
AT-6 Texans fly in formation during the Defenders of
AT-6 Texans fly in formation during the Defenders of Liberty Air & Space Show at Barksdale Air Force Base, La., May 18, 2019. Originally designed as a basic trainer for the United States Army Air Corps, the Tex... More
A Defenders of Liberty Air & Space Show attende attempts
A Defenders of Liberty Air & Space Show attende attempts to touch the boom of KC-10 Extender from the 6th Airlift Squadron at Barksdale Air Force Base, La., May 18, 2019. The two-day event included various stat... More
Spectators gather around an F-16 Fighting Falcon during
Spectators gather around an F-16 Fighting Falcon during the Defenders of Liberty Air & Space Show at Barksdale Air Force Base, La., May 18, 2019. Visitors had the opportunity to experience flyovers, performance... More
Defenders of Liberty Air & Space Show attendees wait
Defenders of Liberty Air & Space Show attendees wait in line to tour inside a KC-10 Extender from the 6th Airlift Squadron at Barksdale Air Force Base, La., May 18, 2019. The two-day event included various stat... More
Tora Tora Tora taxi after landing during the Defenders
Tora Tora Tora taxi after landing during the Defenders of Liberty Air & Space Show at Barksdale Air Force Base, La., May 18, 2019. Tora Tora Tora is a commemorative recreation of the Japanese Attack on Pearl Ha... More
The Green Knights, a military motorcycle club, ride
The Green Knights, a military motorcycle club, ride down the flight line prior to the Defenders of Liberty Air & Space Show at Barksdale Air Force Base, La., May 18, 2019. The two-day event included various sta... More
A Soldier, from the U.S. Army Special Operations Command
A Soldier, from the U.S. Army Special Operations Command Black Daggers Parachute Demonstration Team prepares his equipment prior to performing a free-fall jump during the Defenders of Liberty Air & Space Show a... More