Clear for take off

Airman 1st Class Mario Carfagno III, 2nd Operations Support Squadron airfield manager, fires a 12-gauge pyrotechnics pistol on Barksdale Air Force Base, La., May 15. The 12-gauge pistol launches a projectile that creates a small explosion near its desired target causing minimal collateral damage. The pistol is a non-lethal option for airfield managers to choose from when scaring birds away from the flightline. (U.S. Air Force photo/Airman 1st Class Micaiah Anthony)(RELEASED)

Clear for take off

Airman 1st Class Mario Carfagno III, 2nd Operations Support Squadron airfield management, loads a 12-gauge pyrotechnics pistol with a shell cracker on Barksdale Air Force Base, La., May 15. The 12-gauge pistol uses a small pyrotechnic charge to scare birds away from the flightline to prevent aircraft mishaps. (U.S. Air Force photo/Airman 1st Class Micaiah Anthony)(RELEASED)

NDI

Senior Airman Paul Nessle, 2nd Maintenance Squadron non-destructive inspector, checks for cracks on an aircraft part during a fluorescent magnetic particle test on Barksdale Air Force Base, La., May 9. This is one of many tests NDI Airmen use to ensure the structural integrity of aircraft components. (U.S. Air Force photo/Staff Sgt. Chad Warren)(RELEASED)

NDI

Senior Airman Paul Nessle, 2nd Maintenance Squadron non-destructive inspector, checks for cracks on an aircraft part during a fluorescent magnetic particle test on Barksdale Air Force Base, La., May 9. When applied to a magnetized part, the solution accumulates in small cracks, making them visible under a black light. (U.S. Air Force photo/Staff Sgt. Chad Warren)(RELEASED)

2012 Crawfish Festival

Col. Keith Teister, 608th Air Operations Center, eats crawfish during an eating contest at the 2012 Crawfish Festival on Barksdale Air Force Base, La., May 4. The festival held eating contests for both kids and adults. The winner for the children's contest won a 26-inch television and the winner of the adults' contest won a 46-inch television. (U.S. Air Force photo/Airman 1st Class Micaiah Anthony)(RELEASED)

2012 Crawfish Festival

Contestants in a crawfish eating contest prepare to dig-in during the 2012 Crawfish Festival on Barksdale Air Force Base, La., May 4. Contestants were given one minute to eat as many 'mud bugs' as possible. After the allotted time, the contestants' trays were weighed and the individual with the lightest tray won. (U.S. Air Force photo/Airman 1st Class Micaiah Anthony)(RELEASED)