West Gate re-opens
Col. Andrew Gebara, 2nd Bomb Wing commander, cuts the ribbon during the re-opening of the West Gate as Airman 1st Class Mauricio Esteves, 2nd Security Forces Squadron, checks the identification card of Barbara Makamson, 2nd Contracting Squadron, on Barksdale Air Force Base, La., Aug. 27. The $415,000 project now provides 2 SFS members cover from weather and enhances base security. (U.S. Air Force photo/Senior Airman La?Shanette V. Garrett)(RELEASED)