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Team Barksdale and local community go the extra mile for fitness

Mike Kuhr from Shreveport, La., runs with the American flag during the Barksdale Half Marathon on Barksdale Air Force Base, La., Sept. 21, 2013. Several base and community residents ran with American flags, an Air Force flag and even their Airman Leadership School flags the entire race. (U.S. Air Force photo/Senior Airman Micaiah Anthony)

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Team Barksdale and local community go the extra mile for fitness

Participants of the Barksdale Half Marathon and 5k sign in prior to the run on Barksdale Air Force Base, La., Sept. 21, 2013. After signing in, runners were able to get a close look at B-52H Stratofortress bombers, Emergency Ordnance Disposal equipment and fire equipment before the start of the race. (U.S. Air Force photo/Senior Airman Micaiah Anthony)

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Marriage Retreat

Senior Airman Clinton Pearson, 2nd Civil Engineer Squadron, and his wife recently attended the Summer Marriage Retreat through the Barksdale Air Force Base, La., Chapel. The couple spent the weekend completing worksheets and exercises as well as watching information videos on marriage and interacting with other couples. Pearson and his wife learned new ways to keep their marriage resilient. (courtesy photo)

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Marriage Retreat

Senior Airman Clinton Pearson, 2nd Civil Engineer Squadron, and his wife recently attended the Summer Marriage Retreat through the Barksdale Air Force Base, La., Chapel. The couple spent the weekend completing worksheets and exercises as well as watching information videos on marriage and interacting with other couples. Pearson and his wife learned new ways to keep their marriage resilient. (courtesy photo)

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Air Force brings major changes to tuition assistance

Fiscal year 2014 will bring major changes to tuition assistance throughout the Air Force. Application, degree plan, supervisor approval and eligibility changes will begin on or after Oct. 1, 2013. (U.S. Air Force illustration/Senior Airman Kristin High)

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Art exhibit showcases artistic side of Air Force

Attendees view artwork in the Air Force Art of the Atomic Age exhibit at the Meadows Museum of Art, at Centenary College of Louisiana, Shreveport, La., Sept. 12, 2013. The artwork portrays the experiences of its military members through paintings. (U.S. Air Force photo/Senior Airman Benjamin Gonsier)

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Art exhibit showcases artistic side of Air Force

Artwork from the Air Force Art of the Atomic Age exhibit is on display in the Meadows Museum of Art, at Centenary College of Louisiana, Shreveport, La., Sept. 12, 2013. The selection is a good mix of art showcasing Air Force people, aircraft and missiles, all related to the very essence of Air Force Global Strike Command. (U.S. Air Force photo/Senior Airman Benjamin Gonsier)

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Art exhibit showcases artistic side of Air Force

David Rowe, Centenary College of Louisiana President, speaks to attendees of the Air Force Art of the Atomic Age exhibit in the Meadows Museum of Art, at Centenary College of Louisiana, Shreveport, La., Sept. 12, 2013. The exhibit features 12 pieces of art, which highlights the Air Force Global Strike Command and the Strategic Air Command. (U. S. Air Force photo/Senior Airman Benjamin Gonsier)

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Art exhibit showcases artistic side of Air Force

Col. Thomas Hesterman, Eighth Air Force vice commander, looks at a piece of artwork in the Meadows Museum of Art at Centenary, at College of Louisiana, Shreveport, La., Sept. 12, 2013. The museum exhibit, Air Force Art of the Atomic Age, is currently on display at the Meadows Museum of Art until Sept. 29. (U.S. Air Force Base/Senior Airman Benjamin Gonsier)

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Team Barksdale comes together for 9/11 ceremony

Airmen from Airman Leadership School prepare to raise the flag during the 9/11 Remembrance Ceremony on Barksdale Air Force Base, La., Sept. 11, 2013. The flag was raised during the 'National Anthem' and left at half-staff to honor those who lost their lives Sept. 11, 2001. (U.S. Air Force photo/Senior Airman Micaiah Anthony)

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Team Barksdale comes together for 9/11 ceremony

Col. Andrew Gebara, 2nd Bomb Wing commander, speaks to Airmen on Barksdale Air Force Base, La., Sept. 11, 2013. Gebara talked about the events of 9/11 and the 2nd BW's involvement in military operations following the attack. (U.S. Air Force photo/Senior Airman Micaiah Anthony)

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Team Barksdale comes together for 9/11 ceremony

Col. Andrew Gebara, 2nd Bomb Wing commander, addresses members of Team Barksdale during the 9/11 Remembrance Ceremony on Barksdale Air Force Base, La., Sept. 11, 2013. On the morning of the attacks Sept. 11, 2001 Air Force One was diverted to Barksdale so President George W. Bush could address the nation. (U.S. Air Force photo/Senior Airman Micaiah Anthony)

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Team Barksdale comes together for 9/11 ceremony

Airmen from Airman Leadership School prepare to raise the flag for reveille on Barksdale Air Force Base, La., Sept. 11, 2013. Airmen, civilians, retirees and dependents gathered in front of the base flag pole to remember the events that took place 12 years ago. (U.S. Air Force photo/Senior Airman Micaiah Anthony)

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Team Barksdale comes together for 9/11 ceremony

Airmen from Airman Leadership School stand at parade rest before reveille on Barksdale Air Force Base, La., Sept. 11, 2013. Members of Team Barksdale gathered to honor the fallen of Sept. 11, 2001 and those who lost their lives defending the Nation. (U.S. Air Force photo/Senior Airman Micaiah Anthony)

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Maj. Gen. Wilson, newest Iron Airman

Maj. Gen. Stephen Wilson, 8th Air Force commander, performs sit-ups as a part of the Air Force physical training and Iron Airman tests at the Senior Bryan Bell Fitness Center on Barksdale Air Force Base, La., Sept. 9, 2013. The Iron Airman test allows Airmen an extra minute to do more sit-ups and push-ups. (U.S. Air Force photo/Senior Airman Joseph A. Pagán Jr.)

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Maj. Gen. Wilson, newest Iron Airman

Maj. Gen. Stephen Wilson, 8th Air Force commander, performs pull-ups inside the Senior Airman Bryan Bell Fitness Center on Barksdale Air Force Base, La., Sept. 9, 2013. In conjunction to the Air Force physical training test, Wilson took the Iron Airman test which involves pull-ups, a two mile run, and two minutes of sit-ups and push-ups. (U.S. Air Force photo/Senior Airman Joseph A. Pagán Jr.)

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Maj. Gen. Wilson, newest Iron Airman

Maj. Gen. Stephen Wilson, 8th Air Force commander, performs push-ups as a part of the Air Force physical training and Iron Airman tests at the Senior Airman Bryan Bell Fitness Center on Barksdale Air Force Base, La., Sept. 9, 2013. To become an Iron Airman the challenger must receive a minimum score of 360 which includes two minutes of push-ups, sit-ups, and pull-ups, along with a two mile run, all in less than 30 minutes. (U.S. Air Force photo/Senior Airman Joseph A. Pagán Jr.)

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Maj. Gen. Wilson, newest Iron Airman

Maj. Gen. Stephen Wilson, 8th Air Force commander, verifies his Air Force physical training test results at the Senior Airman Bryan Bell Fitness Center on Barksdale Air Force Base, La., Sept. 9, 2013. Wilson passed his PT test with a score of 100 and also completed the Iron Airman test with a score of 390 out of 400, giving Wilson the title of Iron Airman. (U.S. Air Force photo/Senior Airman Joseph A. Pagán Jr.)

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Maj. Gen. Wilson, newest Iron Airman

Maj. Gen. Stephen Wilson, 8th Air Force commander, runs around the track at the Senior Airman Bryan Bell Fitness Center on Barksdale Air Force Base, La., Sept. 9, 2013. Wilson, with a total time of 13:38, not only passed his physical training test two and a half minutes sooner, but also ran an additional half-mile to complete and pass the Iron Airman test. (U.S. Air Force photo/Senior Airman Joseph A. Pagán Jr.)

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Maj. Gen. Wilson, newest Iron Airman

Maj. Warren Carroll, 2nd Bomb Wing Commander Action Group, checks the point totals for an Iron Airman test at the Senior Airman Bryan Bell Fitness Center track on Barksdale Air Force Base, La., Sept. 10, 2013. Carroll was conducting the test for Gen. Stephen Wilson, 8th Air Force commander. The Iron Airman test is an extension of the Air Force physical training test consisting of two minutes of push-ups, sit-ups, pull-ups, and two mile run; all of which needs to be completed in less than 30 minutes. (U.S. Air Force photo/Senior Airman Joseph A. Pagán Jr.)

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