FSS serves Barksdale's Airmen

Senior Airman Barry McCoy, 2nd Force Support Squadron, food service specalist prepares fries to be served during lunch at the Flight Kitchen on Barksdale Air Force Base, La., Dec. 9. The Airmen of the 2 FSS provide key activities and programs to promote readiness, family well-being and quality of life to more than 57,000 military, civilians, retirees and family members of the Barksdale community. (U.S. Air Force photo/Senior Airman Brittany Y. Bateman)(RELEASED)

2 BW Holiday Party

Lorenz Walker (right), mayor of Bossier City, draws a winning raffle ticket from the master of ceremonies, Capt. Danny Willis, 2nd Operational Support Squadron conventional planner, during the 2nd Bomb Wing "Holly" Day party at Hoban Hall on Barksdale Air Force Base, La., Dec. 2. The raffle included a 42 inch television, a camcorder, a Nintendo Wii and other prizes. (U.S. Air Force photo/Airman 1st Class Sean Martin)

2 BW Holiday Party

Members of the 2nd Bomb Wing attend the wing's "Holly" Day party at Hoban Hall on Barksdale Air Force Base, La., Dec. 2. The party was held on behalf of Col. Tim Fay, 2 BW commander. (U.S. Air Force photo/Airman 1st Class Sean Martin)

2 BW Holiday Party

Col. Tim Fay, 2nd Bomb Wing commander, gives his closing remarks during the 2 BW "Holly" Day party at Hoban Hall on Barksdale Air Force Base, La., Dec. 2. The party was held as a way to bring the entire wing together for the holidays. (U.S. Air Force photo/Airman 1st Class Sean Martin)

AFPC holds All Call

Col. David Slade, Air Force Personnel Center director of assignments, Randolph Air Force Base, Texas, talks to Airmen during an all hands call at Hoban Hall located on Barksdale AFB, La., Nov. 30. The all call was held to talk about both enlisted and officer assignments. (U.S. Air Force photo/Airman 1st Class Sean Martin)

AFPC holds All Call

Airmen attend an Air Force Personnel Center all hands call regarding the assignment process at Hoban Hall located on Barksdale AFB, La., Nov. 30. AFPC has a diverse workforce of nearly 2,600 military, civilian and contractors responsible for implementing personnel policies, developing personnel programs and conducting worldwide personnel operations. (U.S. Air Force photo/Airman 1st Class Sean Martin)(Released)

Happy Thanksgiving

Col. Tim Fay, 2nd Bomb Wing commander, serves pot roast to guests at the Red River Dining Facility on Barksdale Air Force Base La., during the Thanksgiving feast Nov. 25. Senior leadership came out to serve food to Airmen who were unable to make it home for the holiday as well as retirees who reside in the local area. (U.S. Air Force photo/Airman 1st Class Sean Martin)(Released)

Team Barksdale spreads holiday cheer

Ornaments with the age and gender of children hang on the angel tree on Barksdale Air Force Base, La., at the Base Exchange Nov. 23. Each ornament corresponds to a less fortunate child. Donors are able to pick an ornament and purchase a gift for that child. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Chad Warren)(RELEASED)

Fuel Operators keep B-52s in the air

Airman 1st Class Johnny Bippert, 2nd Logistics Readiness Squadron fuels operator, uses a R-14 fueling truck to refuel a B-52H Stratofortress at Barksdale Air Force Base, La., Nov. 22. The 2 LRS manages all supply, equipment and fuels requisitions, supply programs, policies and procedures and stock fund support for the 2nd Bomb Wing. (U.S. Air Force photo/Senior Airman Brittany Y. Bateman)(RELEASED)

Fuel Operators keep B-52s in the air

Fuel operators from the 2nd Logistics Readiness Squadron conduct a 140-point inspection on a R-14 fueling truck at Barksdale Air Force Base, La., Nov. 22. The 2 LRS team consists of more than 491 personnel across seven flights consisting of material management, fuels management, readiness, management and systems, traffic management, vehicle management and vehicle operations. (U.S. Air Force photo/Senior Airman Brittany Y. Bateman)(RELEASED)

Barksdale Arbor Day Celebration

Col. Tim Fay, 2nd Bomb Wing commander and Kaden Taylor, 4, son of Tech. Sgt. Gerald Taylor, 2nd Communications Squadron NCO in charge of boundry protection, plant a Leyland Cypress tree in front of Chapel 1 on Barksdale Air Force Base, La., Nov. 17. Each year, a day is set aside in recognition of Arbor Day, an observance that encourages tree planting, care and preservation. The celebration, along with other requirements, qualifies BAFB to receive the Tree City USA Award. More than 15 children and staff members of the child development center came out for the celebration. (U.S. Air Force photo/Senior Airman La'Shanette V. Garrett)(RELEASED)

Barksdale Arbor Day Celebration

Chaplain (Lt. Col.) Robert O'Dell, 2nd Bomb Wing and Kamron Jackson, 3, son of Airman 1st Class Faquita Jackson, 2nd Force Support Squadron food specialist, give each other a high-five after planting a Leyland Cypress tree in front of Chapel 1 on Barksdale Air Force Base, La., Nov. 17. The tree was planted in observance of the Barksdale Arbor Day Celebration. Arbor Day is an observance that encourages tree planting and care. More than 700 trees were planted on Barksdale over the past 18 years. (U.S. Air Force photo/Senior Airman La'Shanette V. Garrett)(RELEASED)