Armed Forces Day Kids Run

Members of Team Barksdale approach the finish line during the two-mile Kids Run on Barksdale Air Force Base, La., May 18, 2013. The Kids Run was held in conjunction with Armed Forces Day, which celebrates the unification of all military organizations under the Department of Defense. (U.S. Air Force photo/Airman 1st Class Benjamin Gonsier)

Armed Forces Day Kids Run

Barksdale children take off during the two-mile Kids Run on Barksdale Air Force Base, La., May 18, 2013. The Kids Run featured three different runs, a half-mile run for 5 and 6 year olds, a one-mile run for 7 and 8 year olds and a two-mile run for 9 to 13 year olds. (U.S. Air Force photo/Airman 1st Class Benjamin Gonsier)

Armed Forces Day Kids Run

2nd Lt. Katherine Ward, 608th Air Operations Center, leads children in a stretching session during the Kids Run on Barksdale Air Force Base, La., May 18, 2013. The Kids Run featured three different runs, a half-mile run for 5 and 6 year olds, a one-mile run for 7 and 8 year olds and a two-mile run for 9 to 13 year olds. (U.S. Air Force photo/Airman 1st Class Benjamin Gonsier)

Armed Forces Day Kids Run

Barksdale children take off during a half-mile Kids Run on Barksdale Air Force Base, La., May 18, 2013. The Kids Run was held in conjunction with Armed Forces Day, which celebrates the unification of all military organizations under the Department of Defense. (U.S. Air Force photo/Airman 1st Class Benjamin Gonsier)

Medal of Honor recipient honored by Barksdale

Retired U.S. Army Command Sgt. Maj. Gary Littrell, Medal of Honor recipient, receives a gift from Ret. Col. Steve dePyssler, Retiree Affairs office, on Barksdale Air Force Base, La., May 16, 2013. Littrell, sergeant first class at the time, received the Medal of Honor for his actions during the Vietnam War. Beginning with intense mortar attacks from the enemy, Littrell put himself in harm's way for days, repulsing the attacks and instilling his men with the will to resist. (U.S. Air Force photo/Airman 1st Class Benjamin Gonsier)

Medal of Honor recipient honored by Barksdale

U.S. Navy Ensign Seth Barrow plays the bag pipe as the family of retired U.S. Army Command Sgt. Maj. Gary Littrell, Medal of Honor recipient, enters the Barksdale Club dining room on Barksdale Air Force Base, La., May 16, 2013. Littrell, sergeant first class at the time, received the Medal of Honor for his actions during the Vietnam War. Beginning with intense mortar attacks from the enemy, Littrell put himself in harm's way for days, repulsing the attacks and instilling his men with the will to resist. (U.S. Air Force photo/Airman 1st Class Benjamin Gonsier)