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Airmen selected for Air Force World Class Athlete Program

2nd Lt. Anthony D’Errico, 608th Air Operations Center executive officer, defends his goal during soccer practice at Louisiana State University Shreveport on Aug. 14, 2014. D’Errico was recently selected to attend the Air Force World Class Athlete Program where he will train and perfect his skills and have a chance to be chosen for the Air Force Olympic team. (U.S. Air Force photo/Senior Airman Benjamin Gonsier)

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Airmen selected for Air Force World Class Athlete Program

1st Lt. Katherine Ward, 608th AOC deputy chief intelligence, reconnaissance and surveillance deputy chief, trains for the World Class Athlete Program at Louisiana State University Shreveport on Aug. 14, 2014. The Air Force World Class Athlete Program is a two-year program that provides active duty, national guard and reserve Air Force personnel the opportunity to train and compete at national and international sports competitions with the ultimate goal of selection to the United States Olympic team. (U.S. Air Force photo/Senior Airman Benjamin Gonsier)

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Airmen selected for Air Force World Class Athlete Program

2nd Lt. Anthony D'Errico, 608th Air Operations Center executive officer and 1st Lt. Katherine Ward, 608th AOC deputy chief intelligence, reconnaissance and surveillance deputy chief, pose for a photo at Louisiana State University Shreveport on Aug.14, 2014. D'Errico and Ward were recently chosen for the Air Force World Class Athlete Program. (U.S. Air Force photo/Senior Airman Benjamin Gonsier)

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Barksdale Airmen set to compete in Defender's Cup

(U.S. Air Force graphic/Senior Airman Benjamin Gonsier)

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Barksdale participates in MITO exercise

Staff Sgt. Joseph Gamache and Senior Airman Mitchell Dexter, both 2nd Aircraft Maintenance Squadron crew chiefs, load a shotgun cartridge into a B-52H Stratofortress engine during a Minimal Interval Takeoff on Barksdale Air Force Base, La., Aug. 14, 2014. A MITO uses shotgun cartridges, filled with gun powder, to rapidly start all eight engines on a B-52H Stratofortress. This allows the B-52 to takeoff at a moment's notice if called upon to do so. (U.S. Air Force photo/Airman 1st Class Mozer Da Cunha)

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Barksdale participates in MITO exercise

A B-52H Stratofortress starts its engines during a Minimum Interval Takeoff on Barksdale Air Force Base, La., Aug. 14, 2014. Common place during the Cold War, a MITO challenges crews to get multiple aircraft airborne as quickly as possible in response to an alert call. (U.S. Air Force photo/Staff Sgt. Sean Martin)

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Barksdale participates in MITO exercise

Senior Airman Mitchell Dexter, 2nd Aircraft Maintenance Squadron crew chief, renders a salute to a B-52H Stratofortress aircrew preparing to launch during a Minimum Interval Takeoff on Barksdale Air Force Base, La., Aug. 14, 2014. The small launch window of a MITO, combined with turbulence created by preceeding aircraft that can create rough air for the following aircraft, gives aircrew an opportunity to demonstrate their skills and abilities. (U.S. Air Force photo/Staff Sgt. Sean Martin)

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Barksdale participates in MITO exercise

Aircrew members board a B-52H Stratofortress to execute a Minimum Interval Takeoff on Barksdale Air Force Base, La., Aug. 14, 2014. A MITO is an accelerated launch procedure that allows deterrent forces to respond as rapidly as possible when called upon. (U.S. Air Force photo/Staff Sgt. Sean Martin)

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Barksdale participates in MITO exercise

Senior Airman Mitchell Dexter, 2nd Aircraft Maintenance Squadron crew chief, communicates with aircrew in the cockpit of a B-52H Stratofortress during a Minimum Interval Takeoff on Barksdale Air Force Base, La., Aug. 14, 2014. A MITO is executed to allow the B-52 to quickly respond and deliver precision munitions at a moment's notice. Starter cartridges, filled with gun powder, are used during this takeoff instead of the standard, compressed-air takeoff. (U.S. Air Force photo/Staff Sgt. Sean Martin)

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Air Traffic Control

Senior Airman John Porter, air traffic control operator, uses a microphone to communicate with pilots on Barksdale Air Force Base, La., Aug. 8, 2014. The microphone sends a voice recording to a computer program that pilots can dial into to receive additional information on flight conditions, such as weather, potential hazards, and a flock of birds. (U.S. Air Force photo/Airman 1st Class Benjamin Raughton)

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Air Traffic Control

Senior Airman John Porter, 2nd Operations Support Squadron air traffic control tower operator, points to a vehicle driving on the runway on Barksdale Air Force Base, La,. Aug. 8, 2014. Porter communicated with the vehicle driver to ensure the runway ahead was safe for the vehicle to continue crossing. (U.S. Air Force photo/Airman 1st Class Benjamin Raughton)

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Air Traffic Control

Senior Airman John Porter, 2nd Operations Support Squadron air traffic control operator, demonstrates how to use a light gun on Barksdale Air Force Base, La., Aug. 8, 2014. The light gun is most often used when radio communication is difficult between the traffic control tower and the aircraft. (U.S. Air Force photo/Airman 1st Class Benjamin Raughton)

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Air Traffic Control

Staff Sgt. Colin Belyeu, 2nd Operations Support Squadron air traffic control tower operator, looks at the runway through binoculars on Barksdale Air Force Base, La., Aug. 8, 2014. Air traffic control operators use a variety of other tools such as a light gun, computers and a microphone to communicate critical information to pilots. (U.S. Air Force photo/Airman 1st Class Benjamin Raughton)

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Air Traffic Control

B-52H Stratofortresses sit on the flightline on Barksdale Air Force Base, La., Aug. 8, 2014. Air traffic controllers monitor the distance between airborne aircraft and aircraft on the ground as well as moving vehicles to ensure the safety of all Airmen who carry out the mission on the flightline. (U.S. Air Force photo/Airman 1st Class Benjamin Raughton)

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CAP teaches leadership to youths

Tech. Sgt. Nicholous Banks, 2nd Security Forces Squadron and former Military Training Instructor, verbally corrects a Civil Air Patrol cadet during drill training at Barksdale Air Force Base, La., July 20, 2014. CAP cadets attend a week-long encampment, which is designed to give them a taste of basic training, teach physical fitness and team building skills. (U.S. Air Force photo/Tech. Sgt. Marie Brown)

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CAP teaches leadership to youths

Master Sgt. George Corbett, 2nd Aircraft Maintenance Squadron and former Military Training Instructor, teaches Civil Air Patrol cadets how to properly render a salute during drill training at Barksdale Air Force Base, La., July 20, 2014. Each cadet also learned proper facing movements and how to work as a team when executing the movements. (U.S. Air Force photo/Tech. Sgt. Marie Brown)

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CAP teaches leadership to youths

Tech. Sgt. Nicholous Banks, 2nd Security Forces Squadron and former Military Training Instructor, verbally corrects a Civil Air Patrol cadet during drill training at Barksdale Air Force Base, La., July 20, 2014. CAP is a national organization that allows cadets to gain insight into military life as well as leadership abilities. (U.S. Air Force photo/Tech. Sgt. Marie Brown)

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CAP teaches leadership to youths

Civil Air Patrol cadets stand in formation at Barksdale Air Force Base, La., July 20, 2014. Around 72 CAP cadets went through a week-long encampment to get a better understanding of the Air Force. (U.S. Air Force photo/Tech. Sgt. Marie Brown)

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CAP teaches leadership to youths

Senior Master Sgt. James McClure, 2nd Force Support Squadron and former Military Training Instructor, corrects a Civil Air Patrol cadet during drill training at Barksdale Air Force Base, La., July 20, 2014. Three former MTI's instructed the cadets on basic flight formation, movements and commands to give them a small taste of what basic training is like. (U.S. Air Force photo/Tech. Sgt. Marie Brown)

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CAP teaches leadership to youths

Master Sgt. George Corbett, 2nd Aircraft Maintenance Squadron and former Military Training Instructor, inspects the Civil Air Patrol cadets for proper flight alignment during drill training at Barksdale Air Force Base, La., July 20, 2014. Around 72 cadets went through a week-long encampment where they got a taste of basic training, learned team building skills and more. (U.S. Air Force photo/Tech. Sgt. Marie Brown)

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