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Museum volunteers keep the past alive

John Henry, Barksdale Global Power Museum volunteer, places a chalk in front of an F-111 tire on Barksdale Air Force Base, La., Jan. 30. Henry is a retired senior master sergeant and dedicates his time to maintaining the static aircraft on display. (U.S. Air Force photo/Airman 1st Class Benjamin Gonsier)

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Museum volunteers keep the past alive

John Henry, left, and Wayne Hyden, Barksdale Global Power Museum volunteers, look for water damage inside a B-17G Flying Fortress on Barksdale Air Force Base, La., Jan. 30. The Barksdale Global Power Museum has an airpark which displays static aircraft and indoor exhibits. The airpark has various restored aircraft from World War II to the present. (U.S. Air Force photo/Airman 1st Class Benjamin Gonsier)

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Barksdale spouse of the year

Stefanie Markin, Barksdale Air Force Base?s Military Spouse of the Year recipient, assists a customer at the Airman?s Attic on Barksdale Air Force Base, La., Jan. 28. When not volunteering, Markin spends her time reading and is a member of the Goodeats Book Club, writing for her blog and working at the Airman?s Ministry Center. (U.S. Air Force photo/Senior Airman Sean Martin)

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Barksdale spouse of the year

Stefanie Markin, Barksdale Air Force Base?s Military Spouse of the Year recipient, records items for a customer at the Airman?s Attic on Barksdale Air Force Base, La., Jan. 28. Markin is a big asset to the Barksdale community having volunteered more than 1,000 hours to meet the needs of Team Barksdale. (U.S. Air Force photo/Senior Airman Sean Martin)

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Barksdale sopuse of the year

Stefanie Markin, Barksdale?s Military Spouse of the Year recipient, looks for a customer?s item card at the Airman?s Attic on Barksdale Air Force Base, La., Jan. 28. Markin has dedicated time to Airmen Against Drunk Driving and is an active board member on the Barksdale Enlisted Spouse?s Group. (U.S. Air Force photo/Senior Airman Sean Martin)

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Barksdale spouse of the year

Stefanie Markin, Barksdale?s Military Spouse of the Year recipient, organizes clothes at the Airman?s Attic on Barksdale Air Force Base, La., Jan. 28. Markin has volunteered more than 1,580 hours this year to meeting the needs of Barksdale Airmen as the manager of the Airman?s Attic. (U.S. Air Force photo/Senior Airman Sean Martin)

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Women in Combat

The ban on women in combat was lifted Jan. 23. Though 99% of the careers offered in the Air Force are open to women, the decision will open more than 230,000 jobs across all branches of the military. 2013 marks the 20th year that the Department of Defense allowed women to serve as combat pilots. (U.S. Air Force illustration/Senior Airman Micaiah Anthony)

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Airshow excellence

Maj. Warren Carroll, 11th Bomb Squadron, Capt. Joshua Yerk, 2nd Civil Engineer Squadron, and 1st Lt. Andrew Cooper, 2nd Munitions Squadron are awarded a plaque for excellence from the US Air Force Thunderbirds by Col. Reid Langdon, 2nd Bomb Wing vice commander, Barksdale Air Force Base, La., Jan. 23. Out of the many locations the Thunderbirds performed during the 2012, Barksdale was recognized as the top location for support they provided during the 2012 Defenders of Liberty Airshow. (U.S. Air Force photo/Airman 1st Class Andrew Moua)

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How to prevent the flu

A Barksdale Airman demonstrates good and bad hygiene practices. Good hygiene helps protect individuals against the flu. Use a tissue or your sleeve when sneezing and coughing. Always wash your hands with soap and water or use hand sanitizer. While these practices are not going to completely eliminate the risk, it lowers the chances of catching the flu and spreading it to others. (U.S. Air Force graphic/Airman 1st Class Benjamin Gonsier)

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Dorm Council there for Airmen

Master Sgt. Adolphus Sims, 2nd Civil Engineer Squadron unaccompanied housing superintendent, speaks to Airmen during a dorm council meeting on Barksdale Air Force Base, La., Jan. 17. The meetings are an open forum where Airmen and dorm management talk about issues concerning the base dorms. Meetings are held on the third Thursday of every month and issues such as safety, health concerns and morale are discussed. (U.S. Air Force photo/Airman 1st Class Benjamin Gonsier)

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Dorm Council there for Airmen

Chief Master Sgt. Tracy Bozarth-Larouche, Air Force Global Strike Command, speaks to Airmen during a dorm council meeting on Barksdale Air Force Base, La., Jan. 17. The meetings are an open forum where Airmen and dorm management talk about issues concerning the base dorms. Meetings are held on the third Thursday of every month and issues such as safety, health concerns and morale are discussed. (U.S. Air Force photo/Airman 1st Class Benjamin Gonsier)

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Delectable choices

Various food items sit on the buffet line at the Barksdale Club on Barksdale Air Force Base, La., Jan. 17. The Barksdale Club recently underwent renovations which rearranged the seating and set up of the club's dining areas. The many choices the club has to offer are available during the lunch between 11 a.m. and 1 p.m. (U.S. Air Force photo/Airman 1st Class Andrew Moua)

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Show me potato salad!

Tony Flowers, Barksdale Club manager, tidies up the salad bar at the Barksdale Club on Barksdale Air Force Base, La., Jan. 17. The Barksdale Club recently underwent renovations which rearranged the seating and set up of the club's dining areas. With more than 120 salad bar items to choose from, the club has many more food choices for lunch between 11 a.m. and 1 p.m. (U.S. Air Force photo/Airman 1st Class Andrew Moua)

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Airman's Attic goes above,beyond for Airmen, Families

Stefanie Markin, Barksdale Airman's Attic manager, prepares clothing items for Krystal Fly at the Airman's Attic here, Jan. 14. The Airman's Attic is open for all Airmen and families ranked Senior Airman and below.

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Barksdale's wood shop

Mike Jarrett, 2nd Force Support Squadron wood craft shop, speaks with a customer on Barksdale Air Force Base, La., Jan. 16. The wood craft shop receives more than 30 requests a month ranging from shadow boxes to trophy shelves for retirements and other occasions. (U.S. Air Force photo/Airman 1st Class Benjamin Gonsier)

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Barksdale's wood shop

Mike Jarrett, 2nd Force Support Squadron wood craft shop, works on a project design on Barksdale Air Force Base, La., Jan. 16. The wood craft shop makes shadow boxes, podiums, trophy cases and coin racks. To complete projects, Jarrett uses a variety of hard wood including pine, oak, cherry, walnut, maple and ash. (U.S. Air Force photo/Airman 1st Class Benjamin Gonsier)

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Barksdale's wood shop

Mike Jarrett, 2nd Force Support Squadron wood craft shop, looks through work requests on Barksdale Air Force Base, La., Jan. 16. The wood craft shop receives more than 30 requests a month ranging from shadow boxes to trophy shelves. (U.S. Air Force photo/Airman 1st Class Benjamin Gonsier)

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Barksdale's wood shop

Mike Jarrett, 2nd Force Support Squadron wood craft center, glues two pieces of wood together on Barksdale Air Force Base, La., Jan. 16. The wood craft shop makes shadow boxes, podiums, trophy cases and coin racks. (U.S. Air Force photo/Airman 1st Class Benjamin Gonsier)

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Barksdale's wood shop

Mike Jarrett, 2nd Force Support Squadron wood craft shop, puts wood glue on a piece of lumber on Barksdale Air Force Base, La., Jan. 16. The wood craft shop receives requests ranging from shadow boxes to trophy shelves. Certified individuals can use the facility and rent tools for their own wood shop projects. (U.S. Air Force photo/Airman 1st Class Benjamin Gonsier)

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Barksdale's wood shop

Mike Jarrett, 2nd Force Support Squadron wood craft shop, cuts a piece of lumber on Barksdale Air Force Base, La., Jan. 16. The wood craft shop makes shadow boxes, podiums, trophy cases and coin racks. Every month, the wood craft shop offers a four-day woodworking class where beginners can be certified to use the shop's equipment. (U.S. Air Force photo/Airman 1st Class Benjamin Gonsier)

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