Barksdale Air Force Base

Sports day

Airmen from the 2nd Communications Squadron compete in a tug-of-war match during the 2012 Sports Day on Barksdale Air Force Base, La., Nov. 16. This annual event gives Airmen the opportunity to participate in several individual and team sports throughout the day boosting team morale. (U.S. Air Force photo/Staff Sgt. Chad Warren)(RELEASED)

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Team Barksdale participates in a 5K Fun Run as part of Sports Day 2012 on Barksdale Air Force Base, La., Nov. 16. Sports Day consists of various team events including dodgeball, basketball, soccer, tug-of-war, volleyball, a homerun derby, flag football and racquetball. This day was designed to improve team work and help increase the awareness of fitness, sports programs and boost morale. (U.S. Air Force photo/Senior Airman Sean Martin)(RELEASED)

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Team Barksdale participates in a 5K Fun Run as part of Sports Day 2012 on Barksdale Air Force Base, La., Nov. 16. Sports Day consists of various team events including dodgeball, basketball, soccer, tug-of-war, volleyball, a homerun derby, flag football and racquetball. This day was designed to improve team work and help increase the awareness of fitness, sports programs and boost morale. (U.S. Air Force photo/Senior Airman Sean Martin)(RELEASED)

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Senior Airman Megan Winters, 2nd Logistics Readiness Squadron, serves a volleyball during the 2012 Sports Day on Barkdale Air Force Base, La., Nov. 16. This annual event allows Airmen the opportunity to participate in several individual and team sports throughout the day boosting morale. (U.S. Air Force photo/Staff Sgt. Chad Warren)(RELEASED)

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Airmen battle for a point during a volleyball match on Barkdale Air Force Base, La., Nov. 16. The match was part of the 2012 Sports Day, an annual event that gives Airmen the opportunity to participate in several individual and team sports throughout the day focusing on teamwork and boosting morale. (U.S. Air Force photo/Staff Sgt. Chad Warren)(RELEASED)

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Tech. Sgt. Jason Wilkin, 2nd Contracting Squadron, pitches a ball to Airman 1st Class Kristopher Tolar, 2 CONS, during the homerun derby on Barksdale Air Force Base, La., Nov. 16. The derby was part of the 2012 Sports Day, an annual event that gives Airmen the opportunity to participate in several individual and team sports throughout the day. (U.S. Air Force photo/Staff Sgt. Chad Warren)(RELEASED)

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Airman 1st Class Kristopher Tolar, 2nd Contracting Squadron, hits a ball during the homerun derby on Barksdale Air Force Base, La., Nov. 16. The derby was part of the 2012 Sports Day, an annual event that gives Airmen the opportunity to participate in several individual and team sports throughout the day. (U.S. Air Force photo/Staff Sgt. Chad Warren)(RELEASED)

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Airmen participate in a volleyball game during the 2012 Sports Day on Barkdale Air Force Base, La., Nov. 16. This annual event allows Airmen the opportunity to participate in several individual and team sports throughout the day boosting morale. (U.S. Air Force photo/Staff Sgt. Chad Warren)(RELEASED)

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An Airman makes a lay-up during the 2012 Sports Day on Barksdale Air Force Base, La., Nov. 16. The 2nd Force Support Squadron won the Sports Day basketball tournament. Sports Day is comprised of various competitive athletic events to help promote physical fitness. (U.S. Air Force photo/Senior Airman Micaiah Anthony)(RELEASED)

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Participants run for the finish line during the 2012 Sports Day 100-meter dash on Barksdale Air Force Base, La., Nov. 16. Sports Day is comprised of various competitive athletic events to help promote physical fitness. (U.S. Air Force photo/Senior Airman Micaiah Anthony)(RELEASED)

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Barksdale Air Force Base hosted the 2012 Sports Day here, Nov.16. The day consisted of various team events including dodgeball, basketball, soccer, tug-of-war, volleyball, a homerun derby, flag football and racquetball. This day was designed to improve teamwork and help increase the awareness of fitness, sports programs and boost morale. (U.S. Air Force photo/Senior Airman Sean Martin)(RELEASED)

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Teams face off in a dodgeball tournament during the 2012 Sports Day on Barksdale Air Force Base, La., Nov. 16. Sports day was designed to improve team work and help increase the awareness of fitness, sports programs and boost morale. (U.S. Air Force photo/Senior Airman Sean Martin)(RELEASED)

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A Barksdale Airman passes off a baton during the 4x100 relay race and part of the 2012 Sports Day on Barksdale Air Force Base, La., Nov. 16. Sports Day consisted of various team events including dodgeball, basketball, soccer, tug-of-war, volleyball, a homerun derby, flag football and racquetball. This day was designed to improve teamwork, and help increase the awareness of fitness, sports programs and boost morale. (U.S. Air Force photo/Airman 1st Class Benjamin Gonsier)(RELEASED)

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Senior Airman Micaiah Anthony, 2nd Bomb Wing Public Affairs photographer, dunks a basketball during the 2012 Sports Day on Barksdale Air Force Base, La., Nov. 16. Sports Day gave Airmen the opportunity to compete against other squadrons in friendly competition to build teamwork and increase the awareness of fitness. (U.S. Air Force photo/Airman 1st Class Benjamin Gonsier)(RELEASED)

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Barksdale Airmen participate in a flag football game during the 2012 Sports Day on Barksdale Air Force Base, La., Nov. 16. Sports Day gave Airmen the opportunity to compete against other squadrons in friendly competition to build teamwork and increase the awareness of fitness. (U.S. Air Force photo/Airman 1st Class Benjamin Gonsier)(RELEASED)

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Airmen receive food from a local vendor during the 2012 Sports Day on Barksdale Air Force Base, La., Nov. 16. Local vendors contributed to Sports Day by providing Airmen food and beverages. (U.S. Air Force photo/Airman 1st Class Benjamin Gonsier)(RELEASED)

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Airmen wait in line for food and beverages during the 2012 Sports Day on Barksdale Air Force Base, La., Nov. 16. Local vendors contributed to Sports Day by providing Airmen food and beverages. (U.S. Air Force photo/Airman 1st Class Benjamin Gonsier)(RELEASED)

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Airmen from the 2nd Civil Engineer Squadron pull a dump truck during the 2012 Sports Day on Barksdale Air Force Base, La., Nov. 16. The annual event gave Airmen the opportunity to participate in several individual and team sports throughout the day boosting morale. (U.S. Air Force photo/Airman 1st Class Benjamin Gonsier)(RELEASED)

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Airmen from the 2nd Civil Engineer Squadron pull a dump truck during the 2012 Sports Day on Barksdale Air Force Base, La., Nov. 16. Sports Day consisted of various team events including dodgeball, basketball, soccer, tug-of-war, volleyball, a homerun derby, flag football and racquetball. This day was designed to improve teamwork, and help increase the awareness of fitness, sports programs and boost morale. (U.S. Air Force photo/Airman 1st Class Benjamin Gonsier)(RELEASED)

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Barksdale Airmen compete in a 4x100 relay race during the 2012 Sports Day on Barksdale Air Force Base, La., Nov. 16. The annual event gave Airmen the opportunity to participate in several individual and team sports throughout the day boosting morale. (U.S. Air Force photo/Airman 1st Class Benjamin Gonsier)(RELEASED)

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Members of the 2nd Operational Weather Squadron and 2nd Aircraft Maintenance Squadron play soccer during the 2012 Sports Day on Barksdale Air Force Base, La., Nov. 16. Sports Day consists of various team events including dodgeball, basketball, soccer, tug-of-war, volleyball, a homerun derby, flag football and racquetball. This day was designed to improve team work and help increase the awareness of fitness, sports programs and boost morale. (U.S. Air Force photo/ Senior Airman Kristin High)(RELEASED)

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Airmen from Team Barksdale participate in bowling during the 2012 Sports Day. Sports Day consists of various team events including dodgeball, basketball, soccer, tug-of-war, volleyball, a homerun derby, flag football and racquetball. This day was designed to improve team work and help increase the awareness of fitness, sports programs and boost morale. (U.S. Air Force photo/ Senior Airman Kristin High)(RELEASED)

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Lt. Col. Tony Presicci, 2nd Dental Squadron chief of general dentistry, bowls during the 2012 Sports Day on Barksdale Air Force Base, La., Nov. 16. Sports Day consists of various team events including dodgeball, basketball, soccer, tug-of-war, volleyball, a homerun derby, flag football and racquetball. This day was designed to improve team work and help increase the awareness of fitness, sports programs and boost morale. (U.S. Air Force photo/ Senior Airman Kristin High)(RELEASED)

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Blazing across the track

Barksdale Airmen run around the track during a rucksack relay race as a part of the 2012 Sports Day on Barksdale Air Force Base, La., Nov. 16. This annual event gives Airmen the opportunity to participate in several individual and team sports throughout the day boosting morale. (U.S. Air Force photo/Airman 1st Class Andrew Moua)(RELEASED)

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Blazing across the track

Barksdale Airmen run around the track during a rucksack relay race as a part of the 2012 Sports Day on Barksdale Air Force Base, La., Nov. 16. Airmen participated in activities such as dodgeball, soccer, basketball, a rucksack relay race, volleyball, flag football and a homerun derby. Sports Day served as a way to promote the importance of fitness and build camaraderie. (U.S. Air Force photo/Airman 1st Class Andrew Moua)(RELEASED)

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Closing Remarks

Col. Andrew Gebara, 2nd Bomb Wing commander, addresses members of Team Barksdale during the closing ceremony of the 2012 Sports Day on Barksdale Air Force Base, La., Nov. 16. Sports Day is comprised of various competitive athletic events to help promote physical fitness,health and wellness. (U.S. Air Force photo/Airman 1st Class Andrew Moua)(RELEASED)

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Off the wall

Barksdale Airmen play a game of racquetball during the 2012 Sports Day on Barksdale Air Force Base, La., Nov. 16. Airmen participated in activities such as dodgeball, soccer, basketball, a rucksack relay race, volleyball, flag football and a homerun derby. Sports Day served as a way to promote the importance of fitness and build camaraderie. (U.S. Air Force photo/Airman 1st Class Andrew Moua)(RELEASED)

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Pull!

Team Barksdale members participate in a game of tug-of-war during the 2012 Sports Day on Barksdale Air Force Base, La., Nov. 16. Sports Day was designed to improve teamwork and promote the Air Force's Fit-to-Fight mission. (U.S. Air Force photo/Airman 1st Class Andrew Moua)(RELEASED)

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Barksdale 2012 Sports Day

Published Nov. 19, 2012