Team Barksdale contemplates Service Before Self in light of MLK’s life

Master Sgt. Edner Francois, African American Heritage Committee member, welcomes guests to the Martin Luther King Jr. commemorative worship service at Barksdale Air Force Base, La., Jan. 14, 2016. This year’s theme, Called to Serve, highlighted King’s commitment to serving his community. This event acted as a reminder to honor his legacy of helping others regardless of race or status. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Amanda Morris)

Team Barksdale contemplates Service Before Self in light of MLK’s life

Members of the Shreveport Community Church choir perform a medley of songs during the Martin Luther King Jr. commemorative worship service at Barksdale Air Force Base, La., Jan. 14, 2016. Team Barksdale and community members honored King’s service to others by holding a worship service focusing on the theme Called to Serve. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Amanda Morris)

Team Barksdale contemplates Service Before Self in light of MLK’s life

Bruce Ewing, Shreveport Community Church associate pastor, engages the audience during the Martin Luther King Jr. commemorative worship service at Barksdale Air Force Base, La., Jan. 14, 2016. The African American Heritage Committee hosted the event and members of the Shreveport Community Church volunteered their time to make the event a success. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Amanda Morris)

Team Barksdale contemplates Service Before Self in light of MLK’s life

The audience celebrates the ministry and message of the Martin Luther King Jr. commemorative worship service at Barksdale Air Force Base, La., Jan. 14, 2016. More than 50 people attended the worship service to pay tribute to King and his legacy of serving his community. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Amanda Morris)

Team Barksdale contemplates Service Before Self in light of MLK’s life

Published Jan. 20, 2016
By Senior Airman Amanda Morris
2nd Bomb Wing Public Affairs

BARKSDALE AIR FORCE BASE, La. -- Master Sgt. Edner Francois, African American Heritage Committee member, welcomes guests to the Martin Luther King Jr. commemorative worship service at Barksdale Air Force Base, La., Jan. 14, 2016. This year’s theme, Called to Serve, highlighted King’s commitment to serving his community. This event acted as a reminder to honor his legacy of helping others regardless of race or status. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Amanda Morris)