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Col. Michael Miller, 2nd Bomb Wing commander, addresses Airmen during a Juneteenth commemoration at Barksdale Air Force Base, La., June 19, 2020. Juneteenth, also known as Freedom Day, is dedicated to celebrating the liberation of those who were once enslaved in the United States. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Christina Rios)

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Col. Michael Miller, 2nd Bomb Wing commander, recognizes Staff Sgt. Emahni Jackson, left, and Tech. Sgt. Kim Powell, middle, for organizing the Juneteenth ceremony at Barksdale Air Force Base, La., June 19, 2020. Approximately 60 Airmen from across the installation were in attendance to show their support. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Christina Rios)

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Col. Michael Miller, 2nd Bomb Wing commander, gives a speech during a Juneteenth commemoration at Barksdale Air Force Base, La., June 19, 2020. Juneteenth, also known as Freedom Day, is dedicated to celebrating the liberation of those who were once enslaved in the United States. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Christina Rios)

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Chaplain (Lt. Col.) Hyral Walker, 2nd Bomb Wing chaplain, gives the invocation during a Juneteenth commemoration at Barksdale Air Force Base, La., June 19, 2020.Approximately 60 Airmen from across the installation were in attendance to show their support. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Christina Rios)

Barksdale Airmen recognize Juneteenth

Published June 22, 2020
By Senior Airman Christina A. Rios
2nd Bomb Wing Public Affairs

BARKSDALE AIR FORCE BASE, La. -- Col. Michael Miller, 2nd Bomb Wing commander, addresses Airmen during a Juneteenth commemoration at Barksdale Air Force Base, La., June 19, 2020. Juneteenth, also known as Freedom Day, is dedicated to celebrating the liberation of those who were once enslaved in the United States. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Christina Rios)