Col. Andrew Gebara, 2nd Bomb Wing commander, gives his remarks during the Barksdale Air Force Base 80th Anniversary celebration here, Jan. 31. Barksdale field opened Feb. 2, 1933 and later became Barksdale Air Force Base in 1948. It was named after Lt. Eugene Hoy Barksdale. (U.S. Air Force photo/Senior Airman Sean Martin)
(Ret.) Col. Steve dePyssler, Barksdale Retiree Affairs Office director, and Airman 1st Class Ezekiel Racelis, 2nd Maintenance Squadron egress apprentice, cut a cake during the Barksdale Air Force Base 80th Anniversary celebration here., Jan. 31. Barksdale field opened Feb. 2, 1933 and later became Barksdale Air Force Base in 1948. It was named after Lt. Eugene Hoy Barksdale. (U.S. Air Force photo/Senior Airman Sean Martin)