• Airmen participate in sports day

    2nd Force Support Squadron Airmen compete in a tug-of-war match during sports day at Barksdale Air Force Base, La., Sept. 30, 2016. The day was designed to expand awareness of fitness and sports programs, while improving teamwork and boosting morale. (U.S. Air Force photo/Airman Alexis Schultz)

  • Barksdale Defenders run and gun for active shooter training

    Senior Airman Kyle Harper, 2nd Security Forces Squadron entry controller, prepares for an active shooter exercise at Barksdale Air Force Base, La., July 18, 2016. During the training, defenders clear a building room by room, looking for the shooter. Once the shooter has been located and neutralized,

  • 2nd Contracting Squadron closes out the fiscal year

    Airman 1st Class Anthony Mertz, 2nd Contracting Squadron contract specialist, drafts a contract at Barksdale Air Force Base, La., Sept. 28, 2016. With the end of the fiscal year, the 2nd CONS was busy drafting contracts and allocating funds for Barksdale. (U.S. Air Force photo/Senior Airman Luke

  • Operation Bright Holiday season is near

    With the end of year upon us, it’s time to start making plans for the holidays. For some, making plans are simple, but for first term Airmen, the process for getting home can be difficult.Many of the first termers are away from home for the first time in their entire lives. To help make the

  • Operation Hero 2016: Reporting for duty

    Medals represent an Operation Hero recruits completion of Operation Hero 2016 at Barksdale Air Force Base, La., Sept. 24. Operation Hero is an annual event for children to participate in a mock deployment line. The event allows them to have a better understanding of what Airmen go through before

  • Barksdale Airmen return from deployment to Qatar

    An Airman hugs his daughter after returning to Barksdale Air Force Base, La., Sept. 19, 2016. The Airmen returning from their deployment to Qatar were greeted by their family and friends. (U.S. Air Force photo/Airman Alexis C. Schultz)

  • Kyle Jennings rocks the roof

    Kyle Jennings, a country music artist, encourages the crowd to clap during his performance at Barksdale Air Force Base, La., Sept. 16, 2016. During his current tour, Jennings is visiting other U.S. Air Force bases to perform for servicemen around the country. (U.S. Air Force photo/Airman 1st Class

  • An inside look: 2nd DS performs routine cleaning

    Staff Sgt. David Tierney, 2nd Dental Squadron dental technician, demonstrates what it’s like to receive dental care at Barksdale Air Force Base, La., Sept. 14, 2016. The 2nd DS provides care for Team Barksdale's dental needs ranging from oral surgery, dental x-rays and dental hygiene. (U.S. Air