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ALS class performs retreat in honor of Air Force birthday

Airmen from Airman Leadership School class 12-6 march toward Col. Alexis Mezynski, 2nd Bomb Wing vice commander, during a retreat ceremony on Barksdale Air Force Base, La., Sept. 18. After the flag is folded, the flag detail reports to the commander. ALS Airmen performed retreat in honor of the Air Force's 65th birthday. This was the first time an ALS class performed retreat for the 2nd Bomb Wing. (U.S. Air Force photo/Airman 1st Class Benjamin Gonsier)(RELEASED)

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ALS class performs retreat in honor of Air Force birthday

Airmen from Airman Leadership School class 12-6 fold the American flag during a retreat ceremony on Barksdale Air Force Base, La., Sept. 18. The ALS Airmen performed retreat in honor of the Air Force's 65th birthday. This was the first time an ALS class performed retreat for the 2nd Bomb Wing. (U.S. Air Forces photo/Airman 1st Class Benjamin Gonsier)(RELEASED)

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ALS class performs retreat in honor of Air Force birthday

Airmen from Airman Leadership School class 12-6 lower the American flag during a retreat ceremony on Barksdale Air Force Base, La., Sept. 18. The flag detail consists of two halyards to lower the flag and two Airmen to salute and grab the flag before it touches the ground. This was the first time an ALS class performed retreat for the 2nd Bomb Wing. (U.S. Air Force photo/Airman 1st Class Benjamin Gonsier)(RELEASED)

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Books to Borrow program lends Barksdale Amn helping hand

Master Sgt. Scott Schreck, 2nd Maintenance Squadron Fabrication Flight assistant flight chief, checks to see if a college book is up to date with current classes at Barksdale Air Force Base, La., Sept. 19. All of the books in the books to borrow program have to be checked prior to each semester to make sure they are still current for upcoming classes. (U.S. Air Force photo/Senior Airman Micaiah Anthony)(RELEASED)

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Books to Borrow program lends Barksdale Amn helping hand

College textbooks wait to be checked out by Airmen at Barksdale Air Force Base, La., Sept. 17. These books are part of the books to borrow program created by Master Sgt. Scott Schreck, 2nd Maintenance Squadron Fabrication Flight assistant flight chief, to assist Airmen taking classes by eliminating the need to purchase a new or used book. (U.S. Air Force photo/Senior Airman Micaiah Anthony)(RELEASED)

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Cleaning the BUFF

Col. Andrew Gebara, 2nd Bomb Wing commander, cleans the interior of the wing's flagship B-52H Stratofortress alongside Staff Sgt. Jason Edwards, the plane's dedicated crew chief, in a maintenance hangar on Barksdale Air Force Base, La., Sept. 15. The DCC program assigns top crew chiefs to specific aircraft, ensuring continuity and in-depth knowledge of each plane. (U.S. Air Force photo/Staff Sgt. Chad Warren)(RELEASED)

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Cleaning the BUFF

Col. Andrew Gebara (left), 2nd Bomb Wing commander, helps maintenance Airmen clean the wheels of the wing's flagship B-52H Stratofortress in a maintenance hangar on Barksdale Air Force Base, La., Sept. 15. In addition to routine repairs, maintenance crews periodically clean and detail the planes. (U.S. Air Force photo/Staff Sgt. Chad Warren)(RELEASED)

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Air Force 65th Birthday fun run

To celebrate the Air Force's 65th Birthday, the Barksdale Fitness Center will host a flightline 5-K fun run starting at Hoban Hall on Monday, Sept. 17, at 7 a.m. Door prize drawings will be held after the run. (U.S. Air Force photo/Staff Sgt. Amber Ashcraft)(RELEASED)

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2 SFS sets sights for GSC

A bullet disintegrates after hitting its target at the Bossier Parish Sheriff?s Office pistol range in Plain Dealing, La., Sept. 11. Airmen from the 2nd Security Forces Squadron practiced firing the M-9 pistol in preparation for the 2012 annual Global Strike Challenge. Seven Airmen were selected to represent the 2 SFS team. During the challenge, security forces Airmen will compete in three main categories; tactics, weapons and a mental and physical challenge. The competition is set to begin Sept. 24, and will be held at Camp Guernsey, Wyo. (U.S. Air Force photo/Senior Airman Micaiah Anthony)(RELEASED)

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2 SFS sets sights for GSC

An Airman from the 2nd Security Forces Squadron jogs in place during a head-to-head shoot off at the Bossier Parish Sheriff?s Office pistol range in Plain Dealing, La., Sept. 11. The Airmen donned their gas masks and competed against each other to see who could shoot their target the fastest. The loser had to do 10 push-ups, and if the shooter missed the target they had to complete an additional 10 push-ups. After the Airmen shot or exercised, they returned to the shooting line and jogged in place to keep their heart rate up. The Airmen did this drill to help them prepare for the 2012 annual Global Strike Challenge. (U.S. Air Force photo/Senior Airman Micaiah Anthony)(RELEASED)

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2 SFS sets sights for GSC

Airmen from the 2nd Security Forces Squadron shoot at targets with M-9 pistols and exercise at the Bossier Parish Sheriff?s Office pistol range in Plain Dealing, La., Sept. 11. The Airmen donned their gas masks to participate in a head-to-head shoot off to prepare them for the 2012 annual Global Strike Challenge. In the head-to-head shoot off, the Airmen had to draw their weapon and shoot their target before their opponent. The shooters had to do 10 push-ups for missed targets and another 10 for losing the shoot-off. (U.S. Air Force photo/Senior Airman Micaiah Anthony)(RELEASED)

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2 SFS sets sights for GSC

Staff Sgt. Jamie Farmer and Airman 1st Class Cody Rothery, 2nd Security Forces Squadron, shoot at targets with M-9 pistols at the Bossier Parish Sheriff?s Office pistol range in Plain Dealing, La., Sept. 11. The Airmen donned their gas masks to participate in a head-to-head shoot off, to prepare them for the 2012 annual Global Strike Challenge. In the head-to-head shoot off the Airmen had to draw their weapon and shoot their target before their opponent. The shooters had to do 10 push-ups for missed targets and another 10 for losing the shoot-off. (U.S. Air Force photo/Senior Airman Micaiah Anthony)(RELEASED)

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2 SFS sets sights for GSC

Senior Airman Jezrell Zimmerman, 2nd Security Forces Squadron, takes a 9mm round to load into his M-9 pistol at the Bossier Parish Sheriff?s Office pistol range in Plain Dealing, La., Sept. 11. Airmen from the 2 SFS spent the morning firing the M-9 at various targets to prepare for the 2012 annual Global Strike Challenge. During the challenge, security forces Airmen will compete in three main categories; tactics, weapons and a mental and physical challenge. The competition is set to begin Sept. 24, and will be held at Camp Guernsey, Wyo. (U.S. Air Force photo/Senior Airman Micaiah Anthony)(RELEASED)

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2 SFS sets sights for GSC

An Airman from the 2nd Security Forces Squadron aims at a target with an M-9 pistol at the Bossier Parish Sheriff?s Office pistol range in Plain Dealing, La., Sept. 11. Airmen from the 2 SFS spent the morning firing the M-9 at various targets to prepare for the 2012 annual Global Strike Challenge. (U.S. Air Force photo/Senior Airman Micaiah Anthony)(RELEASED)

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2 SFS sets sights for GSC

Senior Airman Jezrell Zimmerman, 2nd Security Forces Squadron, performs a squat exercise at the Bossier Parish Sheriff?s Office pistol range in Plain Dealing, La., Sept. 11. Zimmerman, along with other 2 SFS Airmen, completed 25 squats and 25 push-ups before firing an M-9 pistol at several targets. Seven 2 SFS Airmen were selected to represent the 2nd Bomb Wing during the 2012 annual Global Strike Challenge. (U.S. Air Force photo/Senior Airman Micaiah Anthony)(RELEASED)

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2 SFS sets sights for GSC

Airmen from the 2nd Security Forces Squadron watch as a fellow 2 SFS Airman fires an M-9 pistol at the Bossier Parish Sheriff?s Office pistol range in Plain Dealing, La., Sept. 11. The Airmen spent the morning firing the M-9 at various targets to prepare for the 2012 annual Global Strike Challenge. (U.S. Air Force photo/Senior Airman Micaiah Anthony)(RELEASED)

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2 SFS sets sights for GSC

1st Lt. Kendall Benton, 2nd Security Forces Squadron, throws a training grenade on Barksdale Air Force Base, La., Sept. 10. Airmen from the 2 SFS practiced throwing training grenades into a bunker in preparation for the 2012 annual Global Strike Challenge. During the challenge, security forces Airmen will compete in three main categories; tactics, weapons and a mental and physical challenge. The competition is set to begin Sept. 24, and will be held at Camp Guernsey, Wyo. (U.S. Air Force photo/Senior Airman Micaiah Anthony)(RELEASED)

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2 SFS sets sights for GSC

Staff Sgt. Aldo Felici, 2nd Security Forces Squadron, prepares to throw a training grenade on Barksdale Air Force Base, La., Sept. 10. Airmen from the 2 SFS practiced throwing training grenades and firing weapons in preparation for the 2012 annual Global Strike Challenge. Training grenades have a small amount of explosives in the fuse to simulate the timing in which a grenade would explode. Though the amount of explosives may be small, the grenades can still inflict injuries if handled incorrectly. (U.S. Air Force photo/Senior Airman Micaiah Anthony)(RELEASED)

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2 SFS sets sights for GSC

Senior Airman Jezrell Zimmerman, 2nd Security Forces Squadron, gives directions to a team member while clearing a building on Barksdale Air Force Base, La., Sept. 10. The Airmen spent the afternoon practicing tactical room clearing for the 2012 annual Global Strike Challenge. During the challenge, security forces Airmen will compete in three main categories; tactics, weapons and a mental and physical challenge. The competition is set to begin Sept. 24, and will be held at Camp Guernsey, Wyo. (U.S. Air Force photo/Senior Airman Micaiah Anthony)(RELEASED)

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2 SFS sets sights for GSC

A 2nd Security Forces Squadron Airman leads his team into a building on Barksdale Air Force Base, La., Sept. 10. The Airmen spent the afternoon practicing tactical room clearing for the 2012 annual Global Strike Challenge. Each wing in the Air Force Global Strike Command sends a team to represent security forces, maintenance, munitions and operations to compete in the challenge. The competition for security forces begins Sept. 24, and will be held at Camp Guernsey, Wyo. (U.S. Air Force photo/Senior Airman Micaiah Anthony)(RELEASED)

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