Team Barksdale personnel including Chief Master Sgt. Curtis Storms, 2nd Bomb Wing command chief, far left, and Col. Andrew Gebara, 2nd BW commander, far right, pose for a photo with Paralympian curler Patrick McDonald during the American 300 Skate-A-Thon at a skating rink in Bossier City, La., June 2, 2014. McDonald, a U.S. Army veteran, visited Barksdale to speak with military personnel and share his experiences in and out of the service. (U.S. Air Force photo/Senior Airman Benjamin Gonsier)
Patrick McDonald, a Paralympian curler, signs an autograph during the American 300 Skate-A-Thon at a skating rink in Bossier City, La., June 2, 2014. McDonald, a U.S. Army veteran, has competed in curling events around the world and is a part of the U.S. Paralympic curling team. (U.S. Air Force photo/Senior Airman Benjamin Gonsier)
Patrick McDonald, a Paralympian curler, skates with Team Barksdale personnel during the American 300 Skate-A-Thon at a skating rink in Bossier City, La., June 2, 2014. McDonald is a U.S. Army veteran who lost the use of his legs after an accident while stationed in Korea. (U.S. Air Force photo/Senior Airman Benjamin Gonsier)
Airmen from the First Four Airmen Association speak with Patrick McDonald, a Paralympian curler, and Robi Powers, American 300 host, during the American 300 Skate-A-Thon at a skating rink in Bossier City, La., June 2, 2014. McDonald joined the American 300 tour to speak with service men and women about his experiences and theirs while in the military. (U.S. Air Force photo/Senior Airman Benjamin Gonsier)