Capt. El-Len Serra, 96th Bomb Squadron pilot, receives the Air Force Chief of Safety Aircrew of Distinction award for Air Force Global Strike Command from Col. Andrew Gebara, 2nd Bomb Wing commander, on Barksdale Air Force Base, La., May 23, 2013. Serra and her crew were recognized for their actions during an air refueling emergency. (U.S. Air Force photo/Airman 1st Class Benjamin Gonsier)
Capt. Michael DeVita, 96th Bomb Squadron instructor pilot, receives the Air Force Chief of Safety Aircrew of Distinction award for Air Force Global Strike Command from Col. Andrew Gebara, 2nd Bomb Wing commander, on Barksdale Air Force Base, La., May 23, 2013. DeVita and his crew were recognized for their actions during an air refueling emergency. (U.S. Air Force photo/Airman 1st Class Benjamin Gonsier)
Capt. Mason Martin, 96th Bomb Squadron radar navigator, receives the Air Force Chief of Safety Aircrew of Distinction award for Air Force Global Strike Command from Col. Andrew Gebara, 2nd Bomb Wing commander, on Barksdale Air Force Base, La., May 23, 2013. Martin and his crew were recognized for their actions during an air refueling emergency. (U.S. Air Force photo/Airman 1st Class Benjamin Gonsier)
1st Lt. Michael Owens, 96th Bomb Squadron co-pilot, receives the Air Force Chief of Safety Aircrew of Distinction award for Air Force Global Strike Command from Col. Andrew Gebara, 2nd Bomb Wing commander, on Barksdale Air Force Base, La., May 23, 2013. Owens and his crew were recognized for their actions during an air refueling emergency. (U.S. Air Force photo/Airman 1st Class Benjamin Gonsier)
Lt. Col. Julio Gomez, 2nd Communications Squadron commander, accepts the 2012 8th Air Force Ground Safety Excellence Award on behalf of the 2nd CS from Col. Andrew Gebara, 2nd Bomb Wing commander, on Barksdale Air Force Base, La., May 23, 2013. (U.S. Air Force photo/Airman 1st Class Benjamin Gonsier)