The vet clinic

Dr. Tracy Pierce, Veterinarian, uses a laser during surgery on Barksdale Air Force Base, La., May 2, 2013. The base vet clinic provides services to Military Working Dogs and Team Barksdale's pets, ranging from check-ups, dental work and surgery. (U.S. Air Force photo/Airman 1st Class Andrew Moua)

The vet clinic

Megan Weddle, registered veterinary technician, left, and Dr. Tracy Pierce, Veterinarian, perform surgery on Barksdale Air Force Base, La., May 2, 2013. The base vet clinic provides services to Military Working Dogs and Team Barksdale's pets, ranging from check-ups, dental work and surgery. (U.S. Air Force photo/Airman 1st Class Andrew Moua)

Mighty Eighth 8k

The 1st, 2nd and 3rd place male runners from the Mighty Eighth 8k pose for a photo on Barksdale Air Force Base, La., May 4, 2013. The event commemorated the 71st Anniversary of 8th Air Force. (U.S. Air Force photo/Airman 1st Class Benjamin Gonsier)

Mighty Eighth 8k

Participants of the Mighty Eighth 8k approach the finish line on Barksdale Air Force Base, La., May 4, 2013. More than 120 base personnel and sponsored guests participated in the event. (U.S. Air Force photo/Airman 1st Class Benjamin Gonsier)

Library Hour Changes

The Barksdale Library's new hours hang on the entrance door on Barksdale Air Force Base, La., May 1, 2013. The library's hours recently changed due to the effects of sequestration. The new hours are 12 p.m. to 6 p.m. Monday, Tuesday, Thursday and Friday, 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. on Wednesdays, and 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Saturdays. Though hours are shorter, the library will continue to offer full services during the times they are open. (U.S. Air Force photo/Airman 1st Class Andrew Moua)

Library Hour Changes

Fran Morris, Barksdale Library Director, organizes a book shelf on Barksdale Air Force Base, La., May 1, 2013. The library's hours recently changed due to the effects of sequestration. The new hours are 12 p.m. to 6 p.m. Monday, Tuesday, Thursday and Friday, 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. on Wednesdays, and 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Saturdays. Though hours are shorter, the library will continue to offer full services during the times they are open. (U.S. Air Force photo/Airman 1st Class Andrew Moua)