A banner containing signatures from members of Team Barksdale hangs on display at the youth center for Red Ribbon Week on Barksdale Air Force Base, La., Oct. 30. Red Ribbon Week is dedicated to inform the community on the dangers of drug and alcohol abuse. It is celebrated annually from Oct. 23-31. This year's theme is "The Best Me Is Drug Free!" (U.S. Air Force photo/Airman 1st Class Benjamin Gonsier)(RELEASED)
Children from the youth center raise their hand to pledge to be drug-free as part of Red Ribbon Week on Barksdale Air Force Base, La., Oct. 30. Col. Alexis Mezynski, 2nd Bomb Wing vice commander, Chief Master Sgt. Larry Malcom, 2 BW command chief, Sparky the Fire Dog and McGruff the Crime Dog visited the youth center to inform more than 80 children about the negative effects of substance-abuse. (U.S. Air Force photo/Airman 1st Class Benjamin Gonsier)(RELEASED)
Children attending the youth center sign a banner pledging to be drug-free during Red Ribbon Week on Barksdale Air Force Base, La., Oct. 30. Red Ribbon Week is dedicated to inform the community on the dangers of drug and alcohol abuse. It is celebrated annually from Oct. 23-31. (U.S. Air Force photo/Airman 1st Class Benjamin Gonsier)(RELEASED)
Col. Alexis Mezynski, 2nd Bomb Wing vice commander, Sparky the Fire Dog and McGruff the Crime Dog hand out goodie bags to all attendees during Red Ribbon Week on Barksdale Air Force Base, La., Oct. 30. Red Ribbon Week is dedicated to inform the community on the dangers of drug and alcohol abuse. More than 80 children pledged to be drug-free. (U.S. Air Force photo/Airman 1st Class Benjamin Gonsier)(RELEASED)