Col. Tim Fay, 2nd Bomb Wing commander, helps Everett Lejeune from the 2nd Civil Engineer Squadron replace the old Tree City USA sign at Barksdale Air Force Base, La., Nov. 19. The Tree City USA program, sponsored by the Arbor Day Foundation provides direction, technical assistance, public attention, and national recognition for urban and community forestry programs. Barksdale has been recognized by Tree City USA for 20 consecutive years, every 10 years the sign is updated. (U.S. Air Force photo/Senior Airman Brittany Y. Bateman)(RELEASED)
Chaplain (Lt. Col.) Robert O'Dell, 2nd Bomb Wing and Kamron Jackson, 3, son of Airman 1st Class Faquita Jackson, 2nd Force Support Squadron food specialist, give each other a high-five after planting a Leyland Cypress tree in front of Chapel 1 on Barksdale Air Force Base, La., Nov. 17. The tree was planted in observance of the Barksdale Arbor Day Celebration. Arbor Day is an observance that encourages tree planting and care. More than 700 trees were planted on Barksdale over the past 18 years. (U.S. Air Force photo/Senior Airman La'Shanette V. Garrett)(RELEASED)
Col. Tim Fay, 2nd Bomb Wing commander and Kaden Taylor, 4, son of Tech. Sgt. Gerald Taylor, 2nd Communications Squadron NCO in charge of boundry protection, plant a Leyland Cypress tree in front of Chapel 1 on Barksdale Air Force Base, La., Nov. 17. Each year, a day is set aside in recognition of Arbor Day, an observance that encourages tree planting, care and preservation. The celebration, along with other requirements, qualifies BAFB to receive the Tree City USA Award. More than 15 children and staff members of the child development center came out for the celebration. (U.S. Air Force photo/Senior Airman La'Shanette V. Garrett)(RELEASED)
Col. Tim Fay, 2nd Bomb Wing commander, along with children from Barksdale Child Development Center participate in the Arbor Day Celebration by planting a Leyland Cypress tree in front of Chapel 1 on Barksdale Air Force Base, La., Nov. 17. Each year, a day is set aside in recognition of Arbor Day. BAFB has been recognized by TREE CITY USA for 20 consecutive years. (U.S. Air Force photo/Senior Airman La'Shanette V. Garrett)(RELEASED)
Children from Barksdale Child Development Center assist Mr. Everett Lejeune, Barksdale's Natural Resources urban forester, plant a Leyland Cypress tree in front of Chapel 1 on Barksdale Air Force Base, La., Nov. 17. The tree was planted in observance of the Barksdale Arbor Day Celebration. Arbor Day is an observance that encourages tree planting, care and preservation. (U.S. Air Force photo/Senior Airman La'Shanette V. Garrett)(RELEASED)