COMMENTARY: Containing the Cactus
Airman 1st Class Lillian Miller holds a cactus at Barksdale Air Force Base, La., Nov. 9, 2018. The cactus symbolizes Miller’s anxiety which was subdued with the help of the 2nd Medical Group Mental Health clini... More
Airman 1st Class Oliver Zache, 96th Aircraft Maintenance
Airman 1st Class Oliver Zache, 96th Aircraft Maintenance Unit weapons load crew team member, operates an MJ-1 bomb lift into position during a weapons load competition at Barksdale Air Force Base, La., Jan. 8, ... More
A group of Airmen and civilians are briefed on the
A group of Airmen and civilians are briefed on the history of Vandenberg Air Force Base’s missile mission at the Space Museum on Vandenberg AFB, Calif, July 31, 2018. The missile mission dates back to the 1950s... More
U.S. Navy Adm. Cecil D. Haney, U.S. Strategic Command
U.S. Navy Adm. Cecil D. Haney, U.S. Strategic Command (USSTRATCOM) commander (right), provides remarks during an award ceremony honoring the 2nd Bomb Wing at Barksdale Air Force Base, La., March 21, 2016. Durin... More
A patched member from the Green Knights Motorcycle
A patched member from the Green Knights Motorcycle Club Chapter 75 attend a safety briefing, kicking off the fourth annual Cajun Rumble at Barksdale Air Force Base, La., Oct. 23, 2015. The first chapter of the ... More
Col. Nathan B. Mitchell, Air Force Global Strike Command
Col. Nathan B. Mitchell, Air Force Global Strike Command deputy inspector general, promotes to the rank of colonel at Barksdale Air Force Base, La., Jan. 25, 2019. Mitchell entered the Air Force in 1999 as a gr... More
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
Barksdale AFB hosts Defenders of Liberty Air & Space Show
Spectators gather at the Defenders of Liberty Air & Space Show to watch a B-52H Stratofortress flyover at Barksdale Air Force Base, La., May 18, 2019. The airshow was first held in 1933 and is a full weekend o... 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
Scott "Scooter" Yoak flies his P-51D Mustang performs
Scott "Scooter" Yoak flies his P-51D Mustang performs during the Twilight Show before the Defenders of Liberty Air & Space Show at Barksdale Air Force Base, La., May 17, 2019. The airshow was first held in 1933... 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
Capt. Patrick Howell, 96th Bomb Squadron instructor
Capt. Patrick Howell, 96th Bomb Squadron instructor radar navigator, and 1st Lt. Jordan Yarrington, 96th Bomb Squadron electronic warfare officer, exit the crew shuttle prior to a flight departure on Barksdale ... 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
Filling a patient's prescription
Latasha Taylor, a contracted pharmacist assigned to the 2nd Medical Support Squadron, mixes antibiotic medications to fill a patient's prescription at the main pharmacy's temporary location at Barksdale Air For... More
A day in the life of a B-52
U.S. Airmen stand by during flight operations on the flight line at Barksdale Air Force Base, La., Nov. 30, 2010. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Chad Trujillo/Released)
Ability to Survive and Operate Rodeo
An airman participating in the Ability to Survive and Operate Rodeo during the Conventional Operation Readiness Exercise searches through medical equipment while Staff Sgt. James Keammer, 2nd Operations Support... More
Base Forester Matthew Stroupe and Paul Williamson,
Base Forester Matthew Stroupe and Paul Williamson, outdoor recreation director, set fire to a section of forest during a controlled burn on the east reservation of Barksdale Air Force Base, La., March 1, 2011. ... More
Neville High School tours Barksdale
Airman 1st Class Justin Jessick, 2nd Civil Engineer Squadron Explosive Ordnance Disposal technician, pilots an Andros F6A EOD robot for the Navy Junior Reserve Officer Training Corps cadets from Neville High Sc... More
Neville High School Tours Barksdale
A Navy Junior Reserve Officer Training Corps cadet from Neville High School attempts to stand in an explosive ordnance disposal suit while her classmates watch, in the Explosive Ordnance Disposal garage on Bark... More
Photo of the day, US Air Force Photo
Airmen from the 2nd Comptroller Squadron plays a game of volleyball against Airmen 26th Operational Weather Squadron from the at the fitness center on Barksdale Air Force Base, La., March 30. The 26 OWS won two... More
Buying for the best, US Air Force Photo
Stephanie Treadway, 2nd Contracting Squadron contracting specialist, works on a Defense Acquisition University course at Barksdale Air Force Base, La., April 1. The mission of the 2 CONS is to provide the quali... More
Susan Shelton, 2nd Bomb Wing, and John Shelton, retired
Susan Shelton, 2nd Bomb Wing, and John Shelton, retired Navy Boiler Tender 2nd Class, dance to music played by the Red River Playboys at the Crawfish Festival on Barksdale Air Force Base, La., April 1. Free foo... More
Airmen from the 2nd Civil Engineer Squadron do push-ups
Airmen from the 2nd Civil Engineer Squadron do push-ups during the 2nd Bomb Wing Sports Day push-up competition on Barksdale Air Force Base, La., May 25. Sports day was organized by the 2nd Force Support Squadr... More
Women in Combat, US Air Force Photo
The ban on women in combat was lifted Jan. 23, 2013. Though 99 percent of the careers offered in the Air Force are open to women, the decision will open more than 230,000 jobs across all branches of the militar... More
The shield, US Air Force Photo
Special Agent Adam Deem, Air Force Office of Special Investigation Detachment 219, shines light on a glass to reveal fingerprints on Barksdale Air Force Base, La., Jan. 18. Deem dusted the glass with an orange ... More
Lt. Gen. William Lord, chief of warfighting integration
Lt. Gen. William Lord, chief of warfighting integration and chief information officer, Office of the Secretary of the Air Force, speaks to members of Team Barksdale during a Cyberspace Operations and Support Co... More
Lt. Col. John Martin a pilot with the 28th Bomb Wing
Lt. Col. John Martin a pilot with the 28th Bomb Wing Ellsworth Air Force Base, S.D., shows Secretary of Defense Leon E. Panetta the bomb bay of a B-1B Lancer on Barksdale Air Force Base, La., Feb. 17, 2012. The... More
Secretary of Defense Leon E. Panetta addresses Air
Secretary of Defense Leon E. Panetta addresses Air Force airmen during a visit to Barksdale Air Force Base, La., Feb. 17, 2012. The secretary hosted an All-Call with more than 300 airmen to thank them for their... More
Airmen from the 20th Aircraft Maintenance Unit place
Airmen from the 20th Aircraft Maintenance Unit place a drogue chute stand behind a B-52H Stratofortress on Barksdale Air Force Base, La., Feb. 22. The stand provides Airmen stability and convenience when packin... More
(From left to right) Airman 1st Class Joseph Palacio,
(From left to right) Airman 1st Class Joseph Palacio, Staff Sgt. Robert Hoffman and Staff Sgt. Daniel Wass, 2nd Munitions Squadron, wait for the start of their football practice on Barksdale Air Force Base, La.... More
Airmen from 2nd Communications Squadron cable and antenna
Airmen from 2nd Communications Squadron cable and antenna maintenance attach an Aircraft Alerting Communications Electromagnetic pulse antenna on the bottom portion of the tower in front of the 2nd Civil Engine... More
Reserve A-10s in the fight, operation Enduring Freedom
A U.S. Air Force A-10C Thunderbolt II from the 47th Fighter Squadron "Dogpatchers," taxis for takeoff Feb. 29, 2012, at Bagram Air Field, Afghanistan. The 47th Fighter Squadron is deployed from the Air Force Re... More
B-52H Stratofortress pilots from the 2nd Bomb Wing,
B-52H Stratofortress pilots from the 2nd Bomb Wing, Barksdale Air Force Base, La., receive a briefing before a flight during Exercise Red Flag, March 3, 2012. Red Flag trains pilots from the U.S., NATO and othe... More
Senior Airman Bryan Turner, 20th Aircraft Maintenance
Senior Airman Bryan Turner, 20th Aircraft Maintenance Unit, communicates with members of the aircrew inside a B-52H Stratofortress on Barksdale Air Force Base, La., March 6. The aircrew communicated with Turner... More
Tech. Sgt. William Carroll III, 2nd Operation Support
Tech. Sgt. William Carroll III, 2nd Operation Support Squadron aircrew flight equipment, cleans a pair of night vision goggles on Barksdale Air Force Base, La., March 6. NVGs are cleaned and inspected after eve... More
Tech. Sgt. Marcus Kelley, 2nd Operation Support Squadron
Tech. Sgt. Marcus Kelley, 2nd Operation Support Squadron aircrew flight equipment, removes parts from an older parachute on Barksdale Air Force Base, La., March 6. Once a parachute harness reaches its expiratio... More
Tools to survive and thrive
1st Lt. Mason Martin, 96th Bomb Squadron, holds an aircrew helmet in front of a B-52H Stratofortress on Barksdale Air Force Base, La., March 6. Airmen from the 2nd Operation Support Squadron aircrew flight equi... More
Senior Airmen Jacob Coltson, 2nd Munitions Squadron,
Senior Airmen Jacob Coltson, 2nd Munitions Squadron, directs a forklift carrying unloaded Miniature Air Launch Decoys into a munitions storage area on Barksdale Air Force Base, La., March 21. MALDs are small je... More
Working in the rain - A large military plane sitting on top of an airp...
Airmen from the 2nd Aircraft Maintenance Squadron work on a B-52H Stratofortress on Barksdale Air Force Base, La., March 21. Airmen of the 2nd AMXS are out on the flight line everyday performing the 2nd Bomb Wi... More
Firefighters from the Shreveport Fire Department douse
Firefighters from the Shreveport Fire Department douse a mock B-52H Stratofortress with water on Barksdale Air Force Base, La., March 22. The mock B-52 is used by Barksdale Airmen and outside agencies for training.
Col. Tim Fay, 2nd Bomb Wing commander, speaks to Team
Col. Tim Fay, 2nd Bomb Wing commander, speaks to Team Barksdale members during a safety briefing at Chapel 2 on Barksdale Air Force Base, La., March 30, 2012. According to Air Force Instruction 91-207 U.S. Air ... More
Col. Robert Gass, 8th Air Force vice commander, shakes
Col. Robert Gass, 8th Air Force vice commander, shakes Michelle Obama's hand on Barksdale Air Force Base, La., April 12, 2012. The first lady visited the local area to celebrate the first anniversary of the Joi... More
Senior Airman Marleah Miller, 3rd Combat Camera Squadron,
Senior Airman Marleah Miller, 3rd Combat Camera Squadron, Lackland Air Force Base, Texas, receives a tour of the B-52H Stratofortress before flying April 17 on Barksdale Air Force Base, La.
Capt. Andrew Embry, right, 96th Bomb Squadron, B-52H
Capt. Andrew Embry, right, 96th Bomb Squadron, B-52H Stratofortress aircraft commander, assists Tech. Sgt. Rebecca Zannetti, 3rd Combat Camera Squadron broadcaster, during a pre-flight helmet check, April 18, a... More
Thunderbirds pilot Capt. Michael Fisher and Elizabeth
Thunderbirds pilot Capt. Michael Fisher and Elizabeth Vance, Cope Middle School 7th grade science teacher, wave goodbye before taking off on Barksdale Air Force Base, La., April 21. Vance, who received the titl... More
A static B-1B Lancer is displayed to the public at
A static B-1B Lancer is displayed to the public at the 2012 Barksdale Air Force Base Defenders of Liberty Air Show, April 21. The B-1B Lancer is a multi-role bomber capable of rapidly delivering up to 75,000 po... More
Structures shop - A welder working on a piece of metal
Airman 1st Class Tevin Tolver, 2nd Civil Engineer Squadron structures shop, welds two pieces of metal together during on-the-job training on Barksdale Air Force Base, La., April 24. One task the structures shop... More
Natalea Rice, 10, jumps rope during a competition at
Natalea Rice, 10, jumps rope during a competition at the 2012 Crawfish Festival on Barksdale Air Force Base, La., May 4. Along with the jump rope competition, the airmen and Family Readiness Center hosted sever... More
Kathleen Fay sprays her husband Col. Tim Fay, 2nd Bomb
Kathleen Fay sprays her husband Col. Tim Fay, 2nd Bomb Wing commander, after his 'fini' flight on Barksdale Air Force Base, La., May 9, 2012. It is a time honored tradition for family members to hose down their... 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
Senior Airman Paul Nessle, 2nd Maintenance Squadron
Senior Airman Paul Nessle, 2nd Maintenance Squadron non-destructive inspector, takes inventory of his equipment before conducting a fluorescent magnetic particle test on Barksdale Air Force Base, La., May 9. ND... More
Barksdale airmen set up a chemical agent detection
Barksdale airmen set up a chemical agent detection paper stand during an Ability to Survive and Operate exercise on Barksdale Air Force Base, La., May 11. The paper is used to detect nerve and blister agents in... More
Capt. Nate Barnhart, 20th Bomb Squadron radar navigator
Capt. Nate Barnhart, 20th Bomb Squadron radar navigator instructor, inspects an inert 500-pound BDU-50 inside the bomb bay of a B-52H Stratofortress on Barksdale Air Force Base, La., May 17. Each member of the ... More
In an empty apartment, Chief Master Sgt. John Brantley
In an empty apartment, Chief Master Sgt. John Brantley reads his Bible and drinks coffee during one of his last days of 27 years serving in the Air Force, May 15, 2012, in Bossier City, La. Brantley shared the ... More
U.S. Marine Corps Sgt. Maj. Bryan Battaglia, senior
U.S. Marine Corps Sgt. Maj. Bryan Battaglia, senior enlisted adviser to the chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, listens to Staff Sgt. Matthew Dennis, 2nd Aircraft Maintenance Squadron, as he briefs about the... More
Airmen from the 2nd Aircraft Maintenance Squadron prepare
Airmen from the 2nd Aircraft Maintenance Squadron prepare several B-52H Stratofortress bombers for takeoff during an exercise at Barksdale Air Force Base, La., June 5. The 2nd Bomb Wing conducts training exerci... More
Members of the 2nd Civil Engineer Squadron Programming
Members of the 2nd Civil Engineer Squadron Programming Flight meet with 2nd Bomb Wing Anti-Terrorism Force Protection personnel to discuss security concerns in base infrastructure on Barksdale Air Force Base, L... More
Senior Airman Breyanna Brooks, 2nd Aerospace Medicine
Senior Airman Breyanna Brooks, 2nd Aerospace Medicine Squadron, poses for a photo on Barksdale Air Force Base, La., June 20, 2012. She was named one of the Air Force 12 Outstanding Airmen of the Year for 2012. ... More
First Lt. Paul Gabor, 11th Bomb Squadron Formal Training
First Lt. Paul Gabor, 11th Bomb Squadron Formal Training Unit, punches a unit patch on the flight suit of Capt. Seth Shipley, 96th Bomb Squadron, after graduating from his FTU class on Barksdale Air Force Base,... More
Members of Team Barksdale speak with Gen. Lt. Anatoliy
Members of Team Barksdale speak with Gen. Lt. Anatoliy Dmitriyevick Zhikharyev, Russian Long Range Aviation and Delegation commander, inside the control tower on Barksdale Air Force Base, La., July 11. Zhikhary... More
Senior Airmen Benjamin Cooper (left) and Beau Potter,
Senior Airmen Benjamin Cooper (left) and Beau Potter, 2nd Aircraft Maintenance Squadron electronic warfare journeymen, unload chaff from a B-52H Stratofortess on Barksdale Air Force Base, La., July 11, 2012. On... More
Maj. Gen. Everett Thomas, Air Force Global Strike Command
Maj. Gen. Everett Thomas, Air Force Global Strike Command vice commander, greets Gen. Lt. Anatoliy Dmitriyevick Zhikharyev, Russian Long Range Aviation and Delegation commander, outside the Eubank Conference Ce... More
Senior Airman Joshua Martinez, 2nd Maintenance Squadron
Senior Airman Joshua Martinez, 2nd Maintenance Squadron aircraft structural maintenance journeyman, removes a jobolt rivot from the horizontal wing on a B-52H Stratofortress on Barksdale Air Force Base, La., Ju... More
Capt. John Owens, 96th Bomb Squadron instructor radar
Capt. John Owens, 96th Bomb Squadron instructor radar navigator, goes through paperwork with Capt. Tony Curtis, 2nd Operations Group standards and evaluation electronic warfare officer, after a pre-mission brie... More
Capt. Shane Praiswater, 20th Bomb Squadron pilot, checks
Capt. Shane Praiswater, 20th Bomb Squadron pilot, checks the instruments of a B-52H Stratofortress bomber on Barksdale Air Force Base, La., Aug. 15, 2012. Aircrews from Barksdale participated in Exercise Combat... More
Tech. Sgt. Michael Bayne, 2nd Aircraft Maintenance
Tech. Sgt. Michael Bayne, 2nd Aircraft Maintenance Squadron, looks inside the engine of a B-52H Stratofortress bomber on Barksdale Air Force Base, La., Aug. 20. Bayne is one of five crew chiefs participating in... More
Staff Sgt. Eric McKenzie, 2nd Maintenance Squadron
Staff Sgt. Eric McKenzie, 2nd Maintenance Squadron wash supervisor, briefs Airmen before they wash a B-52H Stratofortress in the corrosion hangar on Barksdale Air Force Base, La., Aug. 22, 2012. During the brie... More
Green Flag keeps airmen and soldiers mission-ready
Senior Airman Joseph Newby, 335th Fighter Squadron, Seymour Johnson Air Force Base, N.C., crew chief, waits to taxi Capt. Caleb Guthman, F-15E Strike Eagle pilot, and Capt. Rick Davis, weapons systems officer b... More
Airman 1st Class Stephen James, 2nd Bomb Wing Command
Airman 1st Class Stephen James, 2nd Bomb Wing Command Post, and Tech. Sgt. Amber Perry, 307 BW Command Post, assemble a Single Channel Anti-jam Man Portable during a Nuclear Surety Staff Assistance Visit on Bar... More
Aviation Structural Mechanic 2nd Class Shaun Graham
Aviation Structural Mechanic 2nd Class Shaun Graham (Left) and Electronic Technician 3rd Class Clint Brents, assigned to Navy Operational Support Center (NOSC) Shreveport, bag groceries at the Barksdale Air For... More
Tech. Sgt. Christopher Poole, 455th Maintenance Group
Tech. Sgt. Christopher Poole, 455th Maintenance Group engine manager, informs Staff Sgt. Christopher Contreras, 455th Aircraft Maintenance Squadron C-130 maintainer, what parts of an engine need to be cleaned p... More
Members assigned to the 20th Bomb Squadron, Barksdale
Members assigned to the 20th Bomb Squadron, Barksdale Air Force Base, La., conduct a pre-flight brief prior to a sortie on a B-52H Stratofortress, June 12, 2013. The B-52 is capable of flying at high subsonic s... More
Kenya Defense Forces photographers (from left) Sgt.
Kenya Defense Forces photographers (from left) Sgt. Samwel Kobe Oana, Cpl. Haita Kamiaele and Cpl. Ronald Masibo practice photography techniques during a two-day military photojournalism workshop at the Interna... More
Capt. Matthew Gray, B-52 Stratofortress pilot, 20th
Capt. Matthew Gray, B-52 Stratofortress pilot, 20th Bomb Squadron, listens to a pre-mission brief during participation in Green Flag-East, Aug. 21, 2013, Barksdale Air Force Base, La. GF-E is a realistic air-la... More
Wilson takes command of AFGSC
Lt. Gen. Stephen Wilson addresses the audience after taking command of Air Force Global Strike Command during a ceremony at Barksdale Air Force Base, La., Oct. 23, 2013. During his speech, Wilson reminded the c... More
Airman 1st Class Matthew Gambal ties a knot to secure
Airman 1st Class Matthew Gambal ties a knot to secure a tool to Senior Airman Wong Ly’s safety harness at the 379th Air Expeditionary Wing in Southwest Asia, Oct. 30, 2013. Tools are secured to ensure they do n... More
Providence, RI, native's past inspires Air Force excellence
Airman 1st Class Tamba Benjamin-Pabie, 2nd Comptroller Squadron financial services technician, fled war-torn Liberia, eventually making his way to America. He became an airman to complete his education and help... More
HAWC to begin new fitness programs
Staff Sgt. Derrick Savoy, Fitness Assessment Cell NCO in charge, watches the clock as Airman 1st Class Michael Canady, 2nd Security Forces Squadron personnelist, does pushups for one minute on Barksdale Air For... More
Proper car seat installation can save lives
Katrina Pagan, a military spouse, correctly installs a car seat on Barksdale Air Force Base, La., Dec. 18, 2013. Car seats that are properly installed can reduce the risk of injury in the event of an automobile... More
Alabama Air National Guard Tech. Sgt. Nathan Bridgman
Alabama Air National Guard Tech. Sgt. Nathan Bridgman checks the alignment of the lugs and nose collar of a GBU-12 Paveway II 500-pound bomb during Green Flag East at Barksdale AFB, La., Jan. 13, 2014. Green Fl... More
Secretary of the Air Force Deborah Lee James answers
Secretary of the Air Force Deborah Lee James answers questions during an interview at Barksdale Air Force Base, La., Jan. 23, 2014. James held a media opportunity with local media following the airman’s all cal... More
From rear left, U.S. Air Force Senior Airman Aaron
From rear left, U.S. Air Force Senior Airman Aaron Coates and Airman 1st Class Gregory Scott, both with the 2nd Munitions Squadron, work on an AGM-86B air-launched cruise missile as part of training at Barksdal... More
Airmen of the 93rd Bomb Squadron sit in a brief during
Airmen of the 93rd Bomb Squadron sit in a brief during initial qualification training course designed for new B-52 Stratofortress aircrew at Barksdale Air Force Base, La., Feb. 25, 2014. (U.S. Air Force photo b... More
First Lt. Kyle Hamer, 11th Bomb Squadron student, stands
First Lt. Kyle Hamer, 11th Bomb Squadron student, stands for a photo in front of a B-52H Stratofortress during initial qualification training course designed for new B-52 aircrew at Barksdale Air Force Base, La... More
Cynthia Brooks, 2nd Medical Group Personnel Reliability
Cynthia Brooks, 2nd Medical Group Personnel Reliability Program monitor, talks to a PRP patient at Barksdale Air Force Base, La., Feb. 27, 2014. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Jonathan Snyder/RELEASED)
Senior Airman Jessica Cassiday, 2nd Maintenance Squadron
Senior Airman Jessica Cassiday, 2nd Maintenance Squadron non-destructive inspection, poses with an X-ray film of rivets from a B-52H Stratofortress at Barksdale Air Force Base, La., Feb. 28, 2014. (U.S. Air For... More
Airmen from the Idaho Air National Guard 124th Fighter
Airmen from the Idaho Air National Guard 124th Fighter Wing load baggage in preparation for boarding the KC-135 Stratotanker aircraft headed to Barksdale Air Force Base, La., March 9 for a two week training exe... More
Capt. Andy Labrum, a 190th Fighter Squadron pilot from
Capt. Andy Labrum, a 190th Fighter Squadron pilot from Boise, Idaho, refuels the A-10 Thunderbolt II from the KC-135 Stratotanker refueling aircraft, mid-flight March 9 headed to Barksdale Air Force Base, La., ... More
Tech. Sgt. Santiago Avila, crew member known as the
Tech. Sgt. Santiago Avila, crew member known as the boom operator, from the Utah Air Guard 191st Airlift Squadron, is stationed in the rear of the KC-135 Stratotanker and controls the boom during in-flight air ... More
Staff Sgt. Taylor McBride, a crew chief with the 124th
Staff Sgt. Taylor McBride, a crew chief with the 124th Maintenance Squadron, Idaho Air National Guard from Gowen Field, Boise, guides the A-10 Thunderbolt II aircraft for a night flying sortie on March 12 at Gr... More
The 190th Fighter Squadron "Warthog" pilots trained
The 190th Fighter Squadron "Warthog" pilots trained with close air support missions on the Toledo Bend Army recreational lake March 19 while deployed to Barksdale Air Force Base. (Air National Guard photo by Ma... More