Soldiers perform final checks on their parachutes prior
Soldiers perform final checks on their parachutes prior to entering a C-130J Super Hercules as part of this year’s annual Swift Response training exercise June 15, 2016, at Ramstein Air Base, Germany. Swift Res... More
U.S. Army Sgt. David H. Pa’aluhi, a paratrooper from
U.S. Army Sgt. David H. Pa’aluhi, a paratrooper from the 1st Battalion, 503rd Infantry Regiment, 173rd Airborne Brigade, instructs Bulgarian soldiers on proper procedures when exiting an aircraft during Steadfa... More
Staff Sgt. Brantley Roberson, 86th Logistics Readiness
Staff Sgt. Brantley Roberson, 86th Logistics Readiness Squadron aerial delivery supervisor, waits as Airmen prepare a C-130J Super Hercules to take in cargo at Ramstein Air Base, Germany, Jan. 20, 2015. Members... More
Andrew Luck, Indianapolis Colts quarterback, greets
Andrew Luck, Indianapolis Colts quarterback, greets Brig. Gen. Patrick X. Mordente, 86th Airlift Wing commander, and his wife Marissa, upon his arrival for the USO Spring Visit at Ramstein Air Base, Germany, Ma... More
U.S. Air Force F-16 Fighting Falcon fighter aircraft
U.S. Air Force F-16 Fighting Falcon fighter aircraft assigned to Spangdahlem Air Base, Germany, sit on the flight line of Ramstein Air Base, Germany, April 1, 2015. The F-16s were flying a routine mission, but ... More
Members of the Kaiserslautern Raiders huddle together
Members of the Kaiserslautern Raiders huddle together before their game Sept. 25, 2015, at Vogelweh Military Complex, Germany. Prior to the game, Kaiserslautern High School held a ceremony to recognize its seni... More
U.S. Air Force Capt. Bryce Johnson, C-130J Super Hercules
U.S. Air Force Capt. Bryce Johnson, C-130J Super Hercules pilot, writes down coordinates of anti-aircraft ‘threats’ as part of a training scenario during Aviation Detachment 16-1, Oct. 28, 2015 at Powidz, Polan... More
The U.S. Air Force deployed 12 F-22 Raptors, approximately
The U.S. Air Force deployed 12 F-22 Raptors, approximately 250 Airmen and associated equipment to Royal Air Force Lakenheath, England, April 15, 2016. The F-22s will also forward deploy from the U.K. to NATO ba... More
Members of the 569th U.S. Forces Police Squadron move
Members of the 569th U.S. Forces Police Squadron move in a formation down an aisle during an active-shooter training exercise on Vogelweh Military Complex, Germany, May 5, 2016. During the training simulated ac... More
Staff Sgt. Cliff Coppenbarger, 435th Security Forces
Staff Sgt. Cliff Coppenbarger, 435th Security Forces Squadron unit trainer, lifts a tire during the Battle of the Badges May 19, 2016, at Ramstein Air Base, Germany. The competition incorporated many events, in... More
American and Italian soldiers perform final checks
American and Italian soldiers perform final checks on their parachutes prior to entering a C-130J Super Hercules as part of this year’s annual Swift Response training exercise June 7, 2016, on Ramstein Air Base... 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
Wife’s Air Force commitment
Kerry Bleil holds her daughter during her husband’s retirement ceremony at Barksdale Air Force Base, La., Oct. 21, 2016. Her husband, Lt. Col. John J. Bleil, 608th Air Operations Center deputy division chief, ... More
A B-52 Stratofortress takes off from Barksdale Air
A B-52 Stratofortress takes off from Barksdale Air Force Base, La., Nov. 1, 2016. Any aircraft flying in Barksdale airspace coordinates with members of the 2nd Operations Support Squadron to ensure they can saf... More
Master Sgt. Jeremy Utphall, 2nd Bomb Wing Inspector
Master Sgt. Jeremy Utphall, 2nd Bomb Wing Inspector General exercise division superintendent, drives to the medical building during an active shooter exercise at Barksdale Air Force Base, La., Nov. 29, 2016. As... More
Master Sgt. Jeremy Utphall, 2nd Bomb Wing Inspector
Master Sgt. Jeremy Utphall, 2nd Bomb Wing Inspector General exercise division superintendent, drives to the medical building during an active shooter exercise at Barksdale Air Force Base, La., Nov. 29, 2016. As... More
Staff Sgt. Seth Ewing, 2nd Security Forces Squadron
Staff Sgt. Seth Ewing, 2nd Security Forces Squadron patrolman, performs self-aid buddy-care to a simulated victim during an active shooter exercise on Barksdale Air Force Base, La., Nov. 29, 2016. After neutral... More
Mission in hand, US Air Force Photo
Remain vigilant during foreign object debris walks; the Air Force mission is in the hands of Airmen. FOD is defined as an external object which may or may not degrade the required safety and operational charact... More
Members of the Barksdale Air Force Base Youth Center
Members of the Barksdale Air Force Base Youth Center robotics team prepare their robot to participate in the first round of the Regional Autonomous Robotics Circuit in Bossier City, La., Feb. 11, 2017. The yout... More
Gen. Mike Holmes, commander of Air Combat Command,
Gen. Mike Holmes, commander of Air Combat Command, speaks with 332nd Air Expeditionary Wing Airmen during a troop visit May 21, 2017, in Southwest Asia. Holmes thanked the Airmen for their hard work and dedicat... More
Senior Airman Armand Myers, 332nd Expeditionary Security
Senior Airman Armand Myers, 332nd Expeditionary Security Forces Squadron military working dog handler, prepares his gear prior to patrolling the installation with Taya, 332nd ESFS MWD, Aug. 27, 2017, in Southwe... More
Soldiers enter a C-130J Super Hercules as part of this
Soldiers enter a C-130J Super Hercules as part of this year’s annual Swift Response training exercise June 7, 2016, at Ramstein Air Base, Germany. Soldiers from 10 NATO countries jumped from U.S. aircraft as pa... More
U.S. Army Spc. Levi Maggard, a paratrooper from the
U.S. Army Spc. Levi Maggard, a paratrooper from the 1st Battalion, 503rd Infantry Regiment, 173rd Airborne Brigade, assists a Bulgarian soldier with rigging his equipment during Steadfast Javelin II, Ramstein A... More
Lt. Col. Jobie Turner, right, 37th Airlift Squadron
Lt. Col. Jobie Turner, right, 37th Airlift Squadron commander, gives celebrities a tour of a U.S. Air Force C-130J Super Hercules during the USO Spring Visit at Ramstein Air Base, Germany, March 3, 2015. For th... More
U.S. Air Force F-16 Fighting Falcon fighter aircraft
U.S. Air Force F-16 Fighting Falcon fighter aircraft assigned to Spangdahlem Air Base, Germany, sit on the flight line of Ramstein Air Base, Germany, April 1, 2015. The F-16s were flying a routine mission, but ... More
Master Sgt. Mark Goenen, 86th Civil Engineer Squadron
Master Sgt. Mark Goenen, 86th Civil Engineer Squadron Kaiserslautern Military Community fire emergency services, shows children how to properly use a fire extinguisher Oct. 8, 2015, at Ramstein Air Base, German... More
U.S. Air Force Maj. Paul Colella, 37th Airlift Squadron
U.S. Air Force Maj. Paul Colella, 37th Airlift Squadron C-130J Super Hercules pilot, flies while wearing night-vision goggles during Aviation Detachment 16-1, Oct. 28, 2015 above Powidz, Poland. The flying trai... More
Staff Sgt. Steffan Roverud and Senior Airman Eric Beougher,
Staff Sgt. Steffan Roverud and Senior Airman Eric Beougher, 569th U.S. Forces Police Squadron patrolmen, clear a stairwell during an active-shooter training on Vogelweh Military Complex, Germany, May 5, 2016. D... More
Security forces members participate in a pushup challenge
Security forces members participate in a pushup challenge during the Battle of the Badges competition May 19, 2016, at Ramstein Air Base, Germany. The competition was part of events held for National Police Wee... More
A U.S. Soldier exits a C-130J Super Hercules, June
A U.S. Soldier exits a C-130J Super Hercules, June 7, 2016, above Swidwin, Poland. More than 5,000 military members from 10 NATO allies participated in this year’s annual Swift Response training exercise. (U.S.... More
The U.S. and Bulgarian air forces will conduct the
The U.S. and Bulgarian air forces will conduct the first ever joint NATO air policing mission in Bulgaria, Sept. 9-16, 2016. The air policing mission enables on-demand response capabilities, which serve to miti... More
Airman 1st Class Daryl Parker, 608th Air Operations
Airman 1st Class Daryl Parker, 608th Air Operations Center offensive duty technician, dribbles a basketball as part of his warm-up drills at Barksdale Air Force Base, La., Oct. 12, 2016. Parker started playing ... More
Kerry Bleil holds her daughter during her husband’s
Kerry Bleil holds her daughter during her husband’s retirement ceremony at Barksdale Air Force Base, La., Oct. 21, 2016. Her husband, Lt. Col. John J. Bleil, 608th Air Operations Center deputy division chief, ... More
Airman 1st Class Carlos Griffin, 2nd Operations Support
Airman 1st Class Carlos Griffin, 2nd Operations Support Squadron air traffic controller, observes an aircraft as it takes off from Barksdale Air Force Base, La., Nov. 1, 2016. Members of the 2nd OSS are respons... More
Master Sgt. Jeremy Utphall, 2nd Bomb Wing Inspector
Master Sgt. Jeremy Utphall, 2nd Bomb Wing Inspector General exercise division superintendent, holds a training weapon during an active shooter exercise at Barksdale Air Force Base, La., Nov. 29, 2016. These typ... More
Master Sgt. Jeremy Utphall, 2nd Bomb Wing Inspector
Master Sgt. Jeremy Utphall, 2nd Bomb Wing Inspector General exercise division superintendent, holds a training weapon during an active shooter exercise at Barksdale Air Force Base, La., Nov. 29, 2016. These typ... More
Hundreds of students make adjustments to their robots
Hundreds of students make adjustments to their robots prior to participating in the Regional Autonomous Robotics Circuit in Bossier City, La., Feb. 11, 2017. The competitions build upon one another and allow st... More
Gen. Mike Holmes, commander of Air Combat Command,
Gen. Mike Holmes, commander of Air Combat Command, speaks with 332nd Air Expeditionary Wing Airmen during a troop visit May 21, 2017, in Southwest Asia. Holmes thanked the Airmen for their hard work and dedicat... More
Col. Daniel A. Guinan, 332nd Expeditionary Mission
Col. Daniel A. Guinan, 332nd Expeditionary Mission Support Group commander, right, relinquishes the guidon to Brig. Gen. Kyle W. Robinson, 332nd Air Expeditionary Wing commander, during a change of command cere... More
U.S. Army Sgt. David H. Pa’aluhi, a paratrooper from
U.S. Army Sgt. David H. Pa’aluhi, a paratrooper from the 1st Battalion, 503rd Infantry Regiment, 173rd Airborne Brigade, instructs Bulgarian soldiers on proper procedures when exiting an aircraft during Steadfa... More
The Ramstein Honor Guard presents the colors during
The Ramstein Honor Guard presents the colors during a memorial ceremony held for Sano, 86th Security Forces Squadron military working dog at Ramstein Air Base, Germany, Feb. 24, 2015. Sano served with the 86th ... More
Kira Kazantsev, Miss America 2015, and Jason “Wee Man”
Kira Kazantsev, Miss America 2015, and Jason “Wee Man” Acuna, motion picture and television personality, exit the distinguished visitors lounge on her way to meet military members at the Kaiserslautern Military... More
Amare Francois, son of Jennifer Colbert, guards Steve
Amare Francois, son of Jennifer Colbert, guards Steve Smith, Baltimore Ravens wide receiver, during a ProCamps event April 11, 2015, at Vogelweh Military Complex, Germany. Francois successfully stopped Smith fr... More
Security forces members participate in a relay during
Security forces members participate in a relay during the Battle of the Badges competition May 19, 2016, at Ramstein Air Base, Germany. After multiple events, the 435th Security Forces Squadron was declared the... More
A U.S. Soldier from 173rd Airborne Brigade looks out
A U.S. Soldier from 173rd Airborne Brigade looks out a side door a C-130J Super Hercules as the aircraft flies toward the drop zone, June 7, 2016, above Swidwin, Poland. Soldiers from 10 NATO countries jumped f... More
October is National Cyber Security Awareness Month,
October is National Cyber Security Awareness Month, which is an annual campaign to raise awareness about cybersecurity. As the world becomes more connected, knowing how technology can lead to crimes and securit... More
Airman 1st Class Carlos Griffin, 2nd Operations Support
Airman 1st Class Carlos Griffin, 2nd Operations Support Squadron air traffic controller, adds to the traffic counter at Barksdale Air Force Base, La., Nov. 1, 2016. Members of the 2nd OSS are responsible for al... More
Members of a Junior ROTC stand in formation prior to
Members of a Junior ROTC stand in formation prior to the start of the Veterans Parade at the State Fair of Louisiana in Shreveport, Nov. 13, 2016. Hundreds of students took part in the parade to honor veterans.... More
Master Sgt. Jeremy Utphall, 2nd Bomb Wing Inspector
Master Sgt. Jeremy Utphall, 2nd Bomb Wing Inspector General exercise division superintendent, looks over his shoulder as he heads into the medical building during an active shooter exercise at Barksdale Air For... More
Master Sgt. Jeremy Utphall, 2nd Bomb Wing Inspector
Master Sgt. Jeremy Utphall, 2nd Bomb Wing Inspector General exercise division superintendent, looks over his shoulder as he heads into the medical building during an active shooter exercise at Barksdale Air For... More
A member of the Barksdale Air Force Base Youth Center
A member of the Barksdale Air Force Base Youth Center robotics team places his team’s robot on a practice mat during the Regional Autonomous Robotics Circuit in Bossier City, La., Feb. 11, 2017. The team’s robo... More
Layout and design was created as a promotional poster
Layout and design was created as a promotional poster for the Defenders of Liberty Airshow on Barksdale Air Force Base, La., hosted by the 2nd Bomb Wing. The design features a B-52 Stratofortress, B-2 Spirit, a... More
An Airman holds a coin presented by Gen. Mike Holmes,
An Airman holds a coin presented by Gen. Mike Holmes, commander of Air Combat Command, during a troop visit May 21, 2017, in Southwest Asia. Holmes recognized Airmen for their hard work, accomplishments and ded... More
Brig. Gen. Kyle W. Robinson, 332nd Air Expeditionary
Brig. Gen. Kyle W. Robinson, 332nd Air Expeditionary Wing commander, left, passes the guidon to Col. Joseph V. Hale, during the 332nd Expeditionary Medical Group change of command ceremony June 3, 2017, in Sout... More
Tech. Sgt. Todd Huerta, 332nd Aircrew Flight Equipment
Tech. Sgt. Todd Huerta, 332nd Aircrew Flight Equipment NCO in charge, inspects a harness June 12, 2017, in Southwest Asia. With the amount of hours spent flying, a pilot’s equipment is susceptible to wear and t... More
Senior Airman Brooke Seler, left, and Senior Airman
Senior Airman Brooke Seler, left, and Senior Airman Alexandria Mattei, 557th Expeditionary RED HORSE structural journeymen, install tension ties August 18, 2017, in Southwest Asia. The ties keep the roof frame ... More
U.S. Army Staff Sgt. Patrick Johnson, a paratrooper
U.S. Army Staff Sgt. Patrick Johnson, a paratrooper from the 1st Battalion, 503rd Infantry Regiment, 173rd Airborne Brigade, practices exiting procedures from a Bulgarian C-27J Spartan during Steadfast Javelin ... More
Staff Sgt. Andres Posada, 86th Security Forces Squadron
Staff Sgt. Andres Posada, 86th Security Forces Squadron K-9 handler, stands next to an empty kennel during a memorial service held for his military working dog, Sano, at Ramstein Air Base, Germany, Feb. 24, 201... More
Military members take photos of Andrew Luck, left,
Military members take photos of Andrew Luck, left, Indianapolis Colts quarterback, David DeCastro, center, Pittsburgh Steelers guard, and Dwayne Allen, Indianapolis Colts tight end, during the USO Spring Visit ... More
Members of the 86th Security Forces Squadron push a
Members of the 86th Security Forces Squadron push a Humvee during the Battle of the Badges competition May 19, 2016, at Ramstein Air Base, Germany. The competition was part of events held for National Police We... More
C-130J Super Hercules flying in formation during Exercise
C-130J Super Hercules flying in formation during Exercise Swift Response June 7, 2016, above Germany. Multiple C-130s from throughout the Air Force flew to Ramstein to take part in the exercise. (U.S. Air Force... More
Airman 1st Class Justin Butler, 2nd Operations Support
Airman 1st Class Justin Butler, 2nd Operations Support Squadron air traffic controller apprentice, communicates with ground personnel during an in-flight emergency at Barksdale Air Force Base, La., Nov. 1, 2016... More
An Airman reads prior to the start of the Veterans
An Airman reads prior to the start of the Veterans Parade at the State Fair of Louisiana in Shreveport, Nov. 13, 2016. As part of the parade, 50 Airmen marched down the route, each holding a state flag. (U.S. A... More
Master Sgt. Jeremy Utphall, 2nd Bomb Wing Inspector
Master Sgt. Jeremy Utphall, 2nd Bomb Wing Inspector General exercise division superintendent, aims a training weapon at Airmen during an active shooter exercise at Barksdale Air Force Base, La., Nov. 29, 2016. ... More
Master Sgt. Jeremy Utphall, 2nd Bomb Wing Inspector
Master Sgt. Jeremy Utphall, 2nd Bomb Wing Inspector General exercise division superintendent, aims a training weapon at Airmen during an active shooter exercise at Barksdale Air Force Base, La., Nov. 29, 2016. ... More
Layout and design created to inform Airmen about a
Layout and design created to inform Airmen about a week-long command cyber readiness inspection at Barksdale Air Force Base, La., starting Dec. 5, 2016. The 2nd Bomb Wing passed the CCRI. (U.S. Air Force graphi... More
The Barksdale Air Force Base Youth Center’s robot,
The Barksdale Air Force Base Youth Center’s robot, Cyber Dragoon, places an object on a designated location during the Regional Autonomous Robotics Circuit in Bossier City, La., Feb. 11, 2017. The team’s robot ... More
Gen. Mike Holmes, commander of Air Combat Command,
Gen. Mike Holmes, commander of Air Combat Command, and Chief Master Sgt. Frank H. Batten III, ACC command chief, speaks to 332nd Air Expeditionary Wing Airmen during a troop visit May 21, 2017, in Southwest Asi... More
U.S. Army Spc. Levi Maggard, and Sgt. David H. Pa’aluhi,
U.S. Army Spc. Levi Maggard, and Sgt. David H. Pa’aluhi, paratroopers from the 1st Battalion, 503rd Infantry Regiment, 173rd Airborne Brigade, review proper procedures when exiting an aircraft with Bulgarian so... More
Attendees of a memorial service stand in honor of Sano,
Attendees of a memorial service stand in honor of Sano, 86th Security Forces Squadron military working dog, who was recently put to rest, Ramstein Air Base, Germany, Feb. 24, 2015. Sano served with the 86th SFS... More
Andrew Luck, Indianapolis Colts quarterback, signs
Andrew Luck, Indianapolis Colts quarterback, signs a football for a fan during the USO Spring Visit at Ramstein Air Base, Germany, March 3, 2015. For their first stop of a multi-country tour, the USO brought In... More
Staff Sgt. Megan Gulledge, 435th Security Force Squadron
Staff Sgt. Megan Gulledge, 435th Security Force Squadron deployment operations training NCO in charge, demonstrates how paratroopers exit an aircraft during Job Shadow Day May 8, 2015, at Ramstein Air Base, Ger... More
Members of the 569th U.S. Forces Police Squadron participate
Members of the 569th U.S. Forces Police Squadron participate in tug-of-war during the Battle of the Badges competition May 19, 2016, at Ramstein Air Base, Germany. Airmen and Soldiers participated in multiple e... More
A C-130J Super Hercules flies back to Ramstein Air
A C-130J Super Hercules flies back to Ramstein Air Base, Germany after airdropping troops into Poland, June 7, 2016, above Germany. The airdrop was part of Exercise Swift Response, one of the premier military c... More
Staff Sgt. Jason Berry, 2nd Operations Support Squadron
Staff Sgt. Jason Berry, 2nd Operations Support Squadron tower watch supervisor, discusses possible scenarios Airmen may encounter while working, at Barksdale Air Force Base, La., Nov. 1, 2016. Airmen in the air... More
Master Sgt. Jeremy Utphall, 2nd Bomb Wing Inspector
Master Sgt. Jeremy Utphall, 2nd Bomb Wing Inspector General exercise division superintendent, walks down a hallway looking for potential “victims” during an active shooter exercise at Barksdale Air Force Base, ... More
A member of the inspection team checks his cell phone
A member of the inspection team checks his cell phone for updates during an active shooter exercise on Barksdale Air Force Base, La., 29, 2016. Exercises give the wing commander a means to enhance readiness, bo... More
Logo created for the Eighth Air Force’s 75th anniversary.
Logo created for the Eighth Air Force’s 75th anniversary. It consists of many simple elements. First is the diamond, representing the 75th anniversary and is formed to create the shape of a spear, representing ... More
Members of the Barksdale Air Force Base Youth Center
Members of the Barksdale Air Force Base Youth Center robotics team enjoy a break between the first and second rounds of the Regional Autonomous Robotics Circuit in Bossier City, La., Feb. 11, 2017. Hundreds of ... More
Staff Sgt. Jackie Timmons, 557th Expeditionary RED
Staff Sgt. Jackie Timmons, 557th Expeditionary RED HORSE structural craftsman, adjusts a laser level to ensure construction is started on the proper elevation June 27, 2017, in Southwest Asia. The squadron prov... More
Airman 1st Class Harrison Goff, 332nd Expeditionary
Airman 1st Class Harrison Goff, 332nd Expeditionary Maintenance Squadron weapons load crew member, wires a computer control group for a laser-guided bomb August 12, 2017, in Southwest Asia. The weapons flight w... More
Aircrew from the 332nd Air Expeditionary Wing talk
Aircrew from the 332nd Air Expeditionary Wing talk to Secretary of the Air Force Heather Wilson and Air Force Chief of Staff Gen. David L. Goldfein, during a tour of the wing August 21, 2017, in Southwest Asi... More
U.S. Army Sgt. David H. Pa’aluhi, a paratrooper from
U.S. Army Sgt. David H. Pa’aluhi, a paratrooper from the 1st Battalion, 53rd Infantry Regiment, 173rd Airborne Brigade, rigs a Bulgarian soldier’s parachute during Steadfast Javelin II, Ramstein Air Base, Germa... More
Staff Sgt. Bradley Beaty, 86th Security Forces Squadron
Staff Sgt. Bradley Beaty, 86th Security Forces Squadron K-9 handler and Omega, military working dog, pay their respects to Sano, an MWD who was recently put to rest, Ramstein Air Base, Germany, Feb. 24, 2015. T... More
Adm. James A. Winnefeld Jr., left, vice chairman of
Adm. James A. Winnefeld Jr., left, vice chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, is greeted by Gen. Frank Gorenc, U.S. Air Forces in Europe and Air Forces Africa commander, during the USO Spring Visit at Ramstein... More
Steve Smith, Baltimore Ravens wide receiver, looks
Steve Smith, Baltimore Ravens wide receiver, looks for an open teammate to pass the ball to during a ProCamps event April 11, 2015, at Vogelweh Military Complex, Germany. Smith, three-time All-Pro NFL wide rece... More
Staff Sgt. Stephen Kraus, 435th Security Forces Squadron
Staff Sgt. Stephen Kraus, 435th Security Forces Squadron Battlefield Leader Assaulter Course Integrated Combat Essentials breacher, demonstrates how to break through a door during Job Shadow Day May 8, 2015, at... More
U.S. Air Force 1st Lt. Kris Martin, 37th Airlift Squadron
U.S. Air Force 1st Lt. Kris Martin, 37th Airlift Squadron pilot, flies a C-130J Super Hercules during Aviation Detachment 16-1, Oct. 30, 2015, above Powidz Air Base, Poland. The training deployment gave Airmen ... More
Security forces members render a salute during a final
Security forces members render a salute during a final guard mount ceremony May 20, 2016, at Ramstein Air Base, Germany. The event was held as the conclusion of National Police Week, which pays special recognit... More
Staff Sgt. Jason Berry, 2nd Operations Support Squadron
Staff Sgt. Jason Berry, 2nd Operations Support Squadron tower watch supervisor, fills out an event log at Barksdale Air Force Base, La., Nov. 1, 2016. Airmen working in the air traffic control tower keep a deta... More
Barksdale Airmen march in the Veterans Parade at the
Barksdale Airmen march in the Veterans Parade at the State Fair of Louisiana in Shreveport, Nov. 13, 2016. As part of the parade, 50 Airmen marched down the route, each holding a state flag. (U.S. Air Force pho... More
Master Sgt. Jeremy Utphall, 2nd Bomb Wing Inspector
Master Sgt. Jeremy Utphall, 2nd Bomb Wing Inspector General exercise division superintendent, is handcuffed during an active shooter exercise at Barksdale Air Force Base, La., Nov. 29, 2016. Utphall played the ... More
Senior Airman Alexander Davis, 2nd Security Forces
Senior Airman Alexander Davis, 2nd Security Forces Squadron patrolman, searches rooms for victims and potential threats during an active shooter exercise at Barksdale Air Force Base, La., Nov. 29, 2016. Exerci... More
Members of the Barksdale Air Force Base Youth Center
Members of the Barksdale Air Force Base Youth Center robotics team prepare their robot to participate in the first round of the Regional Autonomous Robotics Circuit in Bossier City, La., Feb. 11, 2017. The yout... More
A Bulgarian Air Force C-27J Spartan waits to be loaded
A Bulgarian Air Force C-27J Spartan waits to be loaded with Bulgarian and U.S. Army soldiers during Steadfast Javelin II, Ramstein Air Base, Germany, Sept. 2, 2014. Steadfast Javelin II is a NATO exercise invol... More
Airman 1st Class Aaron Aschemann, 86th Vehicle Readiness
Airman 1st Class Aaron Aschemann, 86th Vehicle Readiness Squadron vehicle operator, watches as Kira Kazantsev, Miss America 2015, departs the bus during the USO Spring Visit at Ramstein Air Base, Germany, March... More
Staff Sgt. Robert Bowman, 86th Operation Support Squadron
Staff Sgt. Robert Bowman, 86th Operation Support Squadron joint airdrop inspector, looks over a bundle prior to the aircrew performing night airdrops during Aviation Detachment 16-1 Oct. 27, 2015, at Powidz Air... More
Candles stand in front of attendees during a final
Candles stand in front of attendees during a final guard mount ceremony May 20, 2016, at Ramstein Air Base, Germany. They represent law enforcement member who have made the ultimate sacrifice in the line of dut... More
A veteran watches a marching band pass by during the
A veteran watches a marching band pass by during the Veterans Parade at the State Fair of Louisiana in Shreveport, Nov. 13, 2016. The parade was held in honor of all those who have served the armed forces, past... More
Members of the 2nd Security Forces Squadron search
Members of the 2nd Security Forces Squadron search a building for victims and potential threats during an active shooter exercise at Barksdale Air Force Base, La., Nov. 29, 2016. This exercise tested the base's... More