Sep 09 2025

Striker SNCO Preparation Course

Airman 1st Class Devyn Taylor

U.S. Air Force Airmen assigned to Air Force Global Strike Command, Eighth Air Force, and 2nd Bomb Wing take a group photo during the Senior Noncommissioned Officer Induction Ceremony at Barksdale Air Force Base, Louisiana, Sept. 4, 2025. The SNCO Induction Ceremony celebrated and welcomed over 50 newly selected SNCOS into the highest tier of enlisted Airmen. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Devyn Taylor)

Sep 09 2025

Striker NCO Preparation Course

Airman 1st Class Devyn Taylor

U.S. Air Force Chief Master Sgt. Shawn Aiello, Air Force Global Strike Command Command Chief, speaks to newly selected senior non-commissioned officers during the Striker SNCO preparation course at Barksdale Air Force Base, Louisiana, Sept. 2, 2025. Aiello spoke about the importance of becoming a SNCO and how effective and strategic leaders are critical to the success of the AFGSC mission. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Devyn Taylor)

Sep 09 2025

Striker NCO Preparation Course

Airman 1st Class Devyn Taylor

U.S. Air Force Chief Master Sgt. Shawn Aiello, Air Force Global Strike Command Command Chief, speaks to newly selected senior non-commissioned officers during the Striker SNCO preparation course at Barksdale Air Force Base, Louisiana, Sept. 2, 2025. SNCOs attend the course to understand their strategic role as a member of AFGSC and transition from first-line supervisors to a leader of leaders. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Devyn Taylor)

Aug 27 2025

An Airman comes home: From homelessness to the American Dream

Airman 1st Class Jaiyah Lewis

Honorable Judge Mark Hornsby, shakes the hands of U.S. Air Force Airman 1st Class Atson Nameta, 2nd Logistics Readiness Squadron individual protection equipment apprentice, and Airman 1st Class Tykhon Rudenok, 2nd Civil Engineer Squadron heating, ventilation and air conditioning apprentice, after administering the Oath of Allegiance during a Naturalization Ceremony at Barksdale Air Force Base, Louisiana, July 15, 2025. Hornsby, who administered the Oath of Allegiance, is the U.S. Magistrate for the Western District of Louisiana. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Jaiyah Lewis)

Aug 27 2025

An Airman comes home: From homelessness to the American Dream

Airman 1st Class Jaiyah Lewis

U.S. Air Force Airman 1st Class Atson Nameta, 2nd Logistics Readiness Squadron individual protection equipment apprentice, and Airman 1st Class Tykhon Rudenok, 2nd Civil Engineer Squadron heating, ventilation and air conditioning apprentice, take the Oath of Allegiance during a Naturalization Ceremony at Barksdale Air Force Base, Louisiana, July 15, 2025. A Naturalization Ceremony is a formal event where non-citizen U.S. service members officially become U.S. citizens through the naturalization process due to their military service. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Jaiyah Lewis)

Aug 27 2025

An Airman comes home: From homelessness to the American Dream

Airman 1st Class Jaiyah Lewis

U.S. Air Force Airman 1st Class Tykhon Rudenok, 2nd Civil Engineer Squadron heating, ventilation and air conditioning journeyman, poses for a photo with his leadership and fellow Airmen during a Naturalization Ceremony at Barksdale Air Force Base, Louisiana, July 15, 2025. Rudenok is currently serving in the Air Force to give back to the country that gave him opportunities when he immigrated to the U.S. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Jaiyah Lewis)

Aug 27 2025

An Airman comes home: From homelessness to the American Dream

Airman 1st Class Jaiyah Lewis

U.S. Air Force Col. Michael Maginness, 2nd Bomb Wing commander, Airman 1st Class Tykhon Rudenok, 2nd Civil Engineer Squadron heating, ventilation and air conditioning journeyman, and Chief Master Sgt. Thomas Podgorski, 2nd Maintenance Group senior enlisted leader, pose for a photo during a Naturalization Ceremony at Barksdale Air Force Base, Louisiana, July 15, 2025. After moving to the U.S. from Ukraine in 2014, Rudenok battled homelessness, but later joined the Air Force in February 2023. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Jaiyah Lewis)

Aug 20 2025

Military and community, building partnerships that last

Airman 1st Class Rhea Beil

Honorary commanders watch a K9 demonstration during a tour at Barksdale Air Force Base, Louisiana, August 15, 2025. During their tour, the honorary commanders visited the 2nd Security Forces and learned about the role that military working dogs play in support of 2nd Bomb Wing mission. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Rhea Beil)

Aug 20 2025

Military and community, building partnerships that last

Airman 1st Class Rhea Beil

Danny Aiello, Aviation Tech Group manager and 2nd Maintenance Group honorary commander, listens to a Combat Arms Training and Maintenance Airman talk about their weaponry during a tour at Barksdale Air Force Base, Louisiana, August 15, 2025. During their tour, the honorary commanders met with CATM Airmen to learn the critical role they play in supporting national defense (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Rhea Beil)

Aug 20 2025

Military and community, building partnerships that last

Airman 1st Class Rhea Beil

U.S. Air Force Airman 1st Class Jacob Rogers, 2nd Operations Support Squadron air traffic control apprentice, explains how the ATC tower works to honorary commanders during a tour at Barksdale Air Force Base, Louisiana, August 15, 2025. The Honorary Commander program builds strong connections between Barksdale Air Force Base Airmen, gaining a deeper appreciation for each other’s roles. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Rhea Beil)

Aug 20 2025

Military and community, building partnerships that last

Airman 1st Class Rhea Beil

U.S. Air Force Tech. Sgt. Garret Vanmeveren, 2nd Medical Group education and training flight chief, shows honorary commanders a Tactical Combat Casualty Care simulator during a tour at Barksdale Air Force Base, Louisiana, August 15, 2025. During their tour, the honorary commanders visited the 2nd Medical Group and learned about how the Airmen support the 2nd Bomb Wing mission. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Rhea Beil)

Aug 20 2025

Military and community, building partnerships that last

Airman 1st Class Rhea Beil

Penny Haire, Barksdale Youth Center assistant director, talks about the Youth Center to honorary commanders during a tour at Barksdale Air Force Base, Louisiana, August 15, 2025. The Honorary Commander program gives airmen and community members an opportunity to learn about each other's missions. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Rhea Beil)