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Secretary of Defense visits Barksdale

Leadership of Team Barksdale salutes as Secretary of Defense Leon E. Panetta departs Barksdale Air Force Base, La., Feb. 17. The Secretary hosted an All-Call with more than 300 Airmen during his visit to thank them for their efforts in operating, maintaining and supporting the long range strike missions performed by the B-52H Stratofortress, B-2 Spirit and B-1B Lancer bomber aircraft. (U.S. Air Force photo/Senior Airman La'Shanette V. Garrett)(RELEASED)

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Secretary of Defense visits Barksdale

Maj. Gen. Everett Thomas, Air Force Global Strike Command vice commander responds to a question from the Secretary of Defense Leon E. Panetta during his visit to Barksdale Air Force Base, La., Feb. 17. Following an All-Call with more than 300 Airmen, Secretary Panetta met with Headquarters Air Force Global Strike Command and 2nd Bomb Wing leadership for briefings on global strike capabilities. (U.S. Air Force Photo/La'Shanette V. Garrett)(RELEASED)

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Secretary of Defense visits Barksdale

Secretary of Defense Leon E. Panetta speaks with a B-1B Lancer crew member during his visit to Barksdale Air Force Base, La., Feb. 17. The Secretary hosted an All-Call with more than 300 Airmen to thank them for their efforts in operating, maintaining and supporting the long range strike missions performed by the B-52H Stratofortress, B-2 Spirit and B-1B Lancer bomber aircraft. (U.S. Air Force photo/Senior Airman La'Shanette V. Garrett)(RELEASED)

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Secretary of Defense visits Barksdale

Secretary of Defense Leon E. Panetta addresses Air Force Airmen during a visit to Barksdale Air Force Base, La., Feb. 17. The Secretary hosted an All-Call with more than 300 Airmen to thank them for their efforts in operating, maintaining and supporting the long range strike missions performed by the B-52H Stratofortress, B-2 Spirit and B-1B Lancer bomber aircraft. During the event, Secretary Panetta also re-enlisted six Airmen and presented medals to Airmen who served in Afghanistan and other overseas locations. Following the All-Call, Secretary Panetta met with Headquarters Air Force Global Strike Command and 2nd Bomb Wing leadership for briefings on global strike capabilities. (U.S. Air Force photo/Senior Airman La'Shanette V. Garrett)(RELEASED)

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Secretary of Defense visits Barksdale

Secretary of Defense Leon E. Panetta addresses Air Force Airmen during a visit to Barksdale Air Force Base, La., Feb. 17. The Secretary hosted an All-Call with more than 300 Airmen to thank them for their efforts in operating, maintaining and supporting the long range strike missions performed by the B-52H Stratofortress, B-2 Spirit and B-1B Lancer bomber aircraft. During the event, Secretary Panetta also re-enlisted six Airmen and presented medals to Airmen who served in Afghanistan and other overseas locations. Following the All-Call, Secretary Panetta met with Headquarters Air Force Global Strike Command and 2nd Bomb Wing leadership for briefings on global strike capabilities. (U.S. Air Force photo/Senior Airman La'Shanette V. Garrett)(RELEASED)

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Wood Shop

A Team Barksdale member shows off his nearly finished project at the Hobby Shop on Barksdale Air Force Base, La., Feb. 15. His project will soon house military challenge coins and is made of various types of wood. (U.S. Air Force photo/Airman 1st Class Joseph A. Pagán Jr.)(RELEASED)

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Wood Shop

Multiple types of wood are located in the storage closet of the Hobby Shop on Barksdale Air Force Base, La., Feb. 15. Craftsmen have various types of wood to choose from which differ in color, strength and size. Employees and experienced wood makers are more than willing to help new members select materials for their project. (U.S. Air Force photo/Airman 1st Class Joseph A. Pagán Jr.)(RELEASED)

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Wood Shop

Machines and tools used for wood-working are ready for use in the Hobby Shop at Barksdale Air Force Base, La., Feb. 15. The shop has nearly every type of wood and machine to make any project desired and can order what isn't available. (U.S. Air Force photo/Airman 1st Class Joseph A. Pagán Jr.)(RELEASED)

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Wood Shop

Lt. Col. Todd Callahan, 11th Bomb Squadron Training Flight assistant director of operations, chisels away a square hole inside the Hobby Shop on Barksdale Air Force Base, La., Feb. 15. Callahan refurbished an old dresser that was in his home. (U.S. Air Force photo/Airman 1st Class Joseph A. Pagán Jr.)(RELEASED)

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Wood Shop

A two-tone chess board pressed between clamps dries at the Hobby Shop on Barksdale Air Force Base, La., Feb. 15. A variety of objects are made at the Hobby Shop by wood-working experts and Airmen qualified to use the Hobby Shop tools. (U.S. Air Force photo/Airman 1st Class Joseph A. Pag?n Jr.)(RELEASED)

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Wood Shop

A drill press is used to make a square hole inside the Hobby Shop on Barksdale Air Force Base, La., Feb. 15. The shop has a large selection of wood and machines which can be used to make any project desired. (U.S. Air Force photo/Airman 1st Class Joseph A. Pagán Jr.)(RELEASED)

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SEC DEF visits Barksdale

Secretary of Defense Leon E. Panetta re-enlists six Air Force Airmen during a visit to Barksdale Air Force Base, La., Feb. 17 as Col. Tim Fay, 2nd Bomb Wing commander, looks on. The Secretary hosted an All-Call with more than 300 Airmen to thank them for their efforts in operating, maintaining and supporting the long range strike missions performed by the B-52H Stratofortress, B-2 Spirit and B-1B Lancer bomber aircraft. During the event, Secretary Panetta presented medals to Airmen who served in Afghanistan and other overseas locations. Following the All-Call, Secretary Panetta met with Headquarters Air Force Global Strike Command and 2nd Bomb Wing leadership for briefings on global strike capabilities. (U.S. Air Force photo/Airman 1st Class Micaiah Anthony)(RELEASED)

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SEC DEF visits Barksdale

Secretary of Defense Leon E. Panetta addresses Air Force Airmen during a visit to Barksdale Air Force Base, La., Feb. 17. The Secretary hosted an All-Call with more than 300 Airmen to thank them for their efforts in operating, maintaining and supporting the long range strike missions performed by the B-52H Stratofortress, B-2 Spirit and B-1B Lancer bomber aircraft. During the event, Secretary Panetta also re-enlisted six Airmen and presented medals to Airmen who served in Afghanistan and other overseas locations. Following the All-Call, Secretary Panetta met with Headquarters Air Force Global Strike Command and 2nd Bomb Wing leadership for briefings on global strike capabilities. (U.S. Air Force photo/Airman 1st Class Micaiah Anthony)(RELEASED)

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SEC DEF visits Barksdale

Secretary of Defense Leon E. Panetta addresses Air Force Airmen during a visit to Barksdale Air Force Base, La., Feb. 17. The Secretary hosted an All-Call with more than 300 Airmen to thank them for their efforts in operating, maintaining and supporting the long range strike missions performed by the B-52H Stratofortress, B-2 Spirit and B-1B Lancer bomber aircraft. During the event, Secretary Panetta also re-enlisted six Airmen and presented medals to Airmen who served in Afghanistan and other overseas locations. Following the All-Call, Secretary Panetta met with Headquarters Air Force Global Strike Command and 2nd Bomb Wing leadership for briefings on global strike capabilities. (U.S. Air Force photo/Airman 1st Class Micaiah Anthony)(RELEASED)

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SEC DEF visits Barksdale

Secretary of Defense Leon E. Panetta addresses Air Force Airmen during a visit to Barksdale Air Force Base, La., Feb. 17. The Secretary hosted an All-Call with more than 300 Airmen to thank them for their efforts in operating, maintaining and supporting the long range strike missions performed by the B-52H Stratofortress, B-2 Spirit and B-1B Lancer bomber aircraft. During the event, Secretary Panetta also re-enlisted six Airmen and presented medals to Airmen who served in Afghanistan and other overseas locations. Following the All-Call, Secretary Panetta met with Headquarters Air Force Global Strike Command and 2nd Bomb Wing leadership for briefings on global strike capabilities. (U.S. Air Force photo/Airman 1st Class Micaiah Anthony)(RELEASED)

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WWI

Kay Milroy Walker, a World War I veteran, poses for a photo taken when he was serving as a private in the United States Army. Walker passed away in 1943, and the flag his family received during his funeral has been passed through four generations. The flag was recently refolded by two Barksdale Honor Guard Airmen at the request of Walker's great-granddaughter. (Courtesy photo)(RELEASED)

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Association helps museum make progress, preserve history

Visitors to the 8th Air Force Museum look at the C-47A Skytrain static aircraft display Feb. 12, at Barksdale Air Force Base, La. The museum sees several thousand visitors every year. Repair and maintenance for the displays are funded by donations and fundraising efforts by the 8th Air Force Museum Association. (U.S. Air Force photo/Tech. Sgt. Mike Andriacco)(Released)

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Association helps museum make progress, preserve history

Visitors to the 8th Air Force Museum read about the B-24 Liberator, Louisiana Belle II, at the museum?s air park Feb. 12, at Barksdale Air Force Base, La. The aircraft is one of only 17 of the B-24 series of bombers currently on display or in the restoration process worldwide. The original production amounted to more than 18,000 bombers. (U.S. Air Force photo/Tech. Sgt. Mike Andriacco)(Released)

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AFGSC Commander visits 2 BW

Tech. Sgt. Clayton Tebbetts, 2nd Security Forces Squadron Military Working Dog kennel master, shows Lt. Gen. Jim Kowalski, Air Force Global Strike Command commander, photos of old Barksdale Air Force Base kennels. Recently, the 2nd SFS received a new facility for MWDs and their handlers. The new facility is equipped with heated and cooled floors, keeping the dogs warmer in the winter and cooler in the summer. Kowalski visited the wing Feb. 3. (U.S. Air Force photo/Airman 1st Class Micaiah Anthony)(RELEASED)

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AFGSC Commander visits 2 BW

Lt. Gen. Jim Kowalski, Air Force Global Strike Command commander, speaks with members of the Barksdale Air Force Base Company Grade Officers Council about common issues CGOs face. Kowalski visited the wing Feb. 3. (U.S. Air Force photo/Airman 1st Class Micaiah Anthony)(RELEASED)

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