The Mailman delivers wisdom to Barksdale's youth

Karl Malone, retired NBA player, speaks to some of Barksdale?s youth about the fundamentals of basketball on Barksdale Air Force Base, La., Oct. 20. Participants in the clinic were able to learn drills, participate in team building exercises, compete in a shooting contest, scrimmage and have a photo taken with Malone. (U.S. Air Force photo/Senior Airman Micaiah Anthony)(RELEASED)

The Mailman delivers wisdom to Barksdale's youth

Karl Malone, retired NBA player, takes out money during the Karl Malone Basketball Clinic on Barksdale Air Force Base, La., Oct. 20. Malone gave each participant a chance to win $100 by making two free-throws in a row. After several participants made the shot, Malone explained the importance of focus and striving for excellence. (U.S. Air Force photo/Senior Airman Micaiah Anthony)(RELEASED)

Barksdale's 1st Wounded Warrior

Aaron Causey, wounded warrior, shoots sporting clays on Barksdale's East Reservation during the first ever Wounded Warrior Hunt on Barksdale Air Force Base, La., Oct. 14. The event took place Oct. 12-15, and provided the attendees a chance to unwind away from the pressures of doctors, hospitals and appointments. (Courtesy photo)

Barksdale's 1st Wounded Warrior Hunt

Kiel Vickers, wounded warrior, checks his rifle for accuracy on Barksdale's East Reservation during the first ever Wounded Warrior Hunt on Barksdale Air Force Base, La., Oct. 14. The event took place Oct. 12-15, and provided the attendees a chance to unwind from the pressures of doctors, hospitals and appointments. (Courtesy photo)

Game-Tastic Fest

Tony Flowers, 2nd Force Support Squadron Barksdale Club general manager, spray paints a detachable piece of a custom built entertainment center for the upcoming Game-Tastic Fest in the Stripes Club on Barksdale Air Force Base, La., Oct. 19. Game-Tastic Fest is a two-day video game competition that will feature some of the latest first-person shooter videogames. Two competitions will be held, one for youths ages eight to 17 years old and one for adults 18 years and up. The winning team will receive $300, with second and third place teams taking home $200 and $100, respectively. (U.S. Air Force photo/Senior Airman Micaiah Anthony)(RELEASED)

Game-Tastic Fest

Tony Flowers, 2nd Force Support Squadron Barksdale Club general manager, spray paints a detachable piece of a custom built entertainment center for the upcoming Game-Tastic Fest in the Stripes Club on Barksdale Air Force Base, La., Oct. 19. To save time and money, Flowers and other 2 FSS personnel built the 25-foot entertainment center by hand. The entertainment center will house 16 Xbox 360s each with a 32-inch flat screen T.V. (U.S. Air Force photo/Senior Airman Micaiah Anthony)(RELEASED)