Col. Steven Basham, 2d Bomb Wing commander, addresses the men and women of Barksdale’s 2d BW in preparation for an upcoming conventional operational readiness inspection. Colonel Basham said, “I know you are tired,” and sympathized with Airmen about the long hours and missed weekends they have contributed to the mission. He advised them, that he would again call on their excellence and attention to detail for the upcoming CORI, and reminded Airmen to always remember their reason for serving for inspiration when they feel they have nothing left to give. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Joanna M. Kresge)
Col. Steven Basham, 2d Bomb Wing commander, provides a reaction statement to local media following the announcement of Barksdale Air Force Base being named the preferred location for Global Strike Command Headquaters. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Joanna M. Kresge)
BARKSDALE AIR FORCE BASE, La. -- Angie Basham, wife of 2d Bomb Wing Commander Col. Steven Basham, sprays her husband with a fire hose after his fini-flight July 13. Several of Colonel Basham's family members, friends and fellow Airmen were on hand for his final flight as commander of the 2d BW. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Chad Warren)
BARKSDALE AIR FORCE BASE, La. -- Angie Basham, wife of 2d Bomb Wing Commander Col. Steven Basham, and their daughters Sarah, 10, and Lauren, 8, wait with a fire hose at the ready during Colonel Basham's fini flight July 13. Several of Colonel Basham's family members, friends and fellow Airmen were on hand for his final flight as commander of the 2 BW. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Chad Warren)
BARKSDALE AIR FORCE BASE, La. Col. Steven L. Basham, 2d Bomb Wing commander, washes a B-52H Stratofortress July 13. During the 2010 Air Force Assistance Fund campaign the 2d Maintenance Group sponsored a contest to wash a B-52, raising over $2,000 for the AFAF. Colonel Basham was able to wash his own aircraft he flew during his fini-flight. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman La?Shanette V. Garrett)(RELEASED)
BARKSDALE AIR FORCE BASE, La. -- Col. Steven Basham, 2d Bomb Wing commander, kneels down to Justin Smith, 7 months, and tries to get his attention during the Lunch Before You Launch event at Chapel 1, April 17. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Alexandra Boutte)
BARKSDALE AIR FORCE BASE, La. – Col. Steven Basham, 2d Bomb Wing commander, helps serve food at the Red River Dining Facility November 26, during the Thanksgiving Day feast for Airmen who are unable to visit their families for the holiday. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Joesph Boals)
BARKSDALE AIR FORCE BASE, La. – Col. Thomas Hesterman, 2d Bomb Wing vice commander, presents Col. Steven Basham, outgoing 2d BW commander with a gift on behalf of the wing during Colonel Basham’s farewell banquet at the Barksdale Club July 16. Colonel Basham relinquished command of the wing to Col. Timothy Fay July 19. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Joanna M. Kresge)