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Local law enforcement officers visits Barksdale

Members of the Bossier Sheriff and Police departments exit a bus near the flight-line on Barksdale Air Force Base, La., Oct. 27. The officers were taking a tour of Barksdale which included a static display of a B-52H Stratofortess and the new 2nd Security Forces Squadron building. (U.S. Air Force photo/Airman 1st Class Benjamin Gonsier)(RELEASED)

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A safe rider is a happy rider

Keith Green, course instructor, watches as members of Barksdale practice riding around the military sport bike training course on Barksdale Air Force Base, La., Oct. 22. The military sport bike riding course is required for all sport bike riders on Barksdale. (U.S. Air Force photo/Senior Airman Kristin High)(RELEASED)

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A safe rider is a happy rider

Miguel Capellan, Air Force Global Strike Command, practices turns during a military sport bike rider course on Barksdale Air Force Base, La., Oct. 22. According to the Barksdale motorcycle safety policy letter, new military motorcycle riders assigned to Barksdale are not authorized to operate a motorcycle at any time while on public roads or on base until an approved motorcycle safety course has been completed, with the exception of traveling to a course. Personnel who own a sport bike are required to take the eight-hour military sport bike rider course or the advance rider course. (U.S. Air Force photo/Senior Airman Kristin High)(RELEASED)

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A safe rider is a happy rider

Tech. Sgt. John Robertson, 49th Test and Evaluation Squadron, practices leaning with his bike during a military sport bike rider course on Barksdale Air Force Base, La., Oct. 22. Leaning on a motorcycle helps to control the bike while turning. Personnel who own a sport bike are required to take the eight-hour military sport bike rider course or the advance rider course to help further their skills on the bike. (U.S. Air Force photo/Senior Airman Kristin High)(RELEASED)

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A safe rider is a happy rider

Sport bike riders watch as riding coach, Staff Sgt. Clint Gateley, 2nd Communications Squdran, demonstrates quick-stops during a military sport bike rider course on Barksdale Air Force Base, La., Oct. 22. All sport bike riders are required to complete the course, whether riding on-or off-base. (U.S. Air Force photo/Senior Airman Kristin High)(RELEASED)

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A safe rider is a happy rider

Airman 1st Class Marcus Robins, 2nd Logistics Readiness Squadron, fastens the chin strap on his helmet before heading to work on Barksdale Air Force Base, La., Oct. 20. Motorcycle riders on base must wear proper personal protective equipment. All active and reserve military personnel must comply with the PPE requirements on and off base both on and off duty. (U.S. Air Force photo/Senior Airman Kristin High)(RELEASED)

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AFSA members have a picnic

Air Force Sergeants Association members pose for a photo after an AFSA picnic at Cullen Park on Barksdale Air Force Base, La., Oct. 8. Approximately 80 families came to enjoy the festivities. AFSA hosts a variety of activities for members and their families. (Courtesy Photo)(RELEASED)

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2nd Bomb Wing Fire Muster

The 2nd Medical Group team receives the first-place trophy following the 2nd Bomb Wing Fire Muster on Barksdale Air Force Base, La., Oct. 14. The competitors, from left to right: Airman 1st Class Donald Mears, Senior Airman Alexander Roberts, 1st Lt. Benjamin Meighan, Tech. Sgt. Chad Brock and Pat Holland (U.S. Air Force photo/Senior Airman Chad Warren)(RELEASED)

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2nd Bomb Wing Fire Muster

Teams compete in a hose joust competition during the 2nd Bomb Wing Fire Muster on Barksdale Air Force Base, La., Oct. 14. During this final event of the muster, teams used water streams to push a sliding target into an opposing team's area. (U.S. Air Force photo/Senior Airman Chad Warren)(RELEASED)

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2nd Bomb Wing Fire Muster

A competitor in the "backdraft bull" drags a fire hose during the 2nd Bomb Wing Fire Muster on Barksdale Air Force Base, La., Oct. 14. This portion of the competition consisted of individuals completing a strength and endurance course without the help of teammates. (U.S. Air Force photo/Senior Airman Chad Warren)(RELEASED)

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2nd Bomb Wing Fire Muster

An individual competitor drags a fire hose during the 2nd Bomb Wing Fire Muster on Barksdale Air Force Base, La., Oct. 14. The competition, known as the "backdraft bull", pits individuals against each other in a timed event to complete a strength and endurance course. (U.S. Air Force photo/Senior Airman Chad Warren)(RELEASED)

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2nd Bomb Wing Fire Muster

A member of the 2nd Force Support Squadron team operates a fire hose during the 2nd Bomb Wing Fire Muster on Barksdale Air Force Base, La., Oct. 14. Operating the hose was one of several fire-fighter related events competitors completed throughout the course. (U.S. Air Force photo/Senior Airman Chad Warren)(RELEASED)

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2nd Bomb Wing Fire Muster

A competitor completes the Keiser Sled portion of the 2nd Bomb Wing Fire Muster on Barksdale Air Force Base, La., Oct. 14. This was the first fire-fighter related competition open to all Barksdale Airmen. (U.S. Air Force photo/Senior Airman Chad Warren)(RELEASED)

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2nd Bomb Wing Fire Muster

Event coordinators prepare fire equipment prior to the start of the 2nd Bomb Wing Fire Muster on Barksdale Air Force Base, La., Oct. 14. This competition allowed Barksdale Airmen to compete as a team or individually in fire-fighter related competitions, such as operating a fire hose and carrying a dummy to safety. (U.S. Air Force photo/Senior Airman Chad Warren)(RELEASED)

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CSAF Civic Leader Tour

Tech. Sgt. Daniel Vogan, 2nd Maintenance Squadron, speaks with Air Force Chief of Staff Gen. Norton Schwartz and members of the CSAF Civic Leader Program about B-52 Stratofortress capabilities on Barksdale Air Force Base, La., Oct. 18, 2011. Schwartz led a 15-member civic leader delegation during a tour of the 2nd Bomb Wing, 8th Air Force and Air Force Global Strike Command. The CSAF civic leader program is an Air Staff-level program comprised of respected community leaders selected by officials from Air Force major commands, the National Guard Bureau and Headquarters Air Force. (U.S. Air Force photo/Senior Airman Amber Ashcraft)(RELEASED)

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CSAF Civic Leader Tour

Air Force Chief of Staff Gen. Norton Schwartz and several members of the CSAF Civic Leader Program enjoy lunch with Barksdale Airmen in the Phase Hangar on Barksdale Air Force Base, La., Oct. 18, 2011. Schwartz led a 15-member civic leader delegation during a tour of the 2nd Bomb Wing, 8th Air Force and Air Force Global Strike Command. The CSAF civic leader program is an Air Staff-level program comprised of respected community leaders selected by officials from Air Force major commands, the National Guard Bureau and Headquarters Air Force. (U.S. Air Force photo/Senior Airman Amber Ashcraft)(RELEASED)

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CSAF Civic Leader Tour

Maj. Peter Varney, 2nd Maintenance Operations Squadron, speaks with Kay Yeager, chairman of the Board of Commerce and Industry, Wichita Falls, Texas, and retired Army Col. Jim Trobaugh, former mayor of The City of Kokomo, Ind., during an Air Force Chief of Staff Civic Leader Program visit to Barksdale Air Force Base, La., Oct. 18, 2011. The CSAF civic leader program is an Air Staff-level program comprised of respected community leaders selected by officials from Air Force major commands, the National Guard Bureau and Headquarters Air Force. (U.S. Air Force photo/Senior Airman Amber Ashcraft)(RELEASED)

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CSAF Civic Leader Tour

Air Force Chief of Staff Gen. Norton Schwartz shakes hands with Airman 1st Class Edward Strother, 2nd Comptroller Squadron, during a civic leader tour on Barksdale Air Force Base, La., Oct. 18, 2011. Schwartz led a 15-member civic leader delegation during a tour of the 2nd Bomb Wing, 8th Air Force and Air Force Global Strike Command. The CSAF civic leader program is an Air Staff-level program comprised of respected community leaders selected by officials from Air Force major commands, the National Guard Bureau and Headquarters Air Force. (U.S. Air Force photo/Senior Airman Amber Ashcraft)(RELEASED)

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CSAF Civic Leader Tour

Air Force Chief of Staff Gen. Norton Schwartz speaks with Staff Sgt. Rikki Welch, 917th Maintenance Squadron, about an A-10 Thunderbolt II during a visit to Barksdale Air Force Base, La., Oct. 18, 2011. Schwartz led a 15-member civic leader delegation during a tour of the 2nd Bomb Wing, 8th Air Force and Air Force Global Strike Command. The CSAF civic leader program is an Air Staff-level program comprised of respected community leaders selected by officials from Air Force major commands, the National Guard Bureau and Headquarters Air Force. (U.S. Air Force photo/Senior Airman Amber Ashcraft)(RELEASED)

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CSAF Civic Leader Tour

Michael Bidwell, Arizona Cardinals Football Club president, and Tony Hughes, president of the Navarre Beach Area Chamber of Commerce and Military Affairs Council, Navarre, Fla., pose with Barksdale Airman for a photo after an Air Force Chief of Staff Civic Leader Program breakfast at the Red River Dining Facility on Barksdale Air Force Base, La., Oct. 18, 2011. Air Force Chief of Staff Gen. Norton Schwartz led the 15-member delegation during a tour of the 2nd Bomb Wing, 8th Air Force and Air Force Global Strike Command. The CSAF civic leader program is an Air Staff-level program comprised of respected community leaders selected by officials from Air Force major commands, the National Guard Bureau and Headquarters Air Force. (U.S. Air Force photo/Senior Airman Amber Ashcraft)(RELEASED)

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