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Passing of the guidon

Col. Scott Hoover, 2nd Mission Support Group commander, passes the 2nd Security Forces Squadron guidon to Maj. Mark Breed, 2 SFS commander, during a change-of-command ceremony at Hoban Hall on Barksdale Air Force Base, La., Jan. 5. The passing of the guidon signifies the responsibilities of an organization being transferred over to the new commander. (U.S. Air Force photo/Airman 1st Class Benjamin Gonsier)(RELEASED)

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Donate Life

LifeShare Donor Technician Kim Peoples prepares the arm of Tech. Sgt. Gregory Fuller, 2nd Communications Squadron quality assurance evaluator, for a blood donation at Hoban Hall on Barksdale Air Force Base, La., Dec. 28. LifeShare visits the base every month to collect valuable units of blood for use in local hospitals. (U.S. Air Force photo/2nd Lt. Tori Lalich)(RELEASED)

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Donate Life

Tech. Sgt. Gregory Fuller, 2nd Communications Squadron quality assurance evaluator, squeezes a stress ball during a LifeShare blood drive at Hoban Hall on Barksdale Air Force Base, La., Dec. 28. Individuals who donate whole blood can give a unit every 56 days, while those who donate two units of red cells can contribute every 112 days. (U.S. Air Force photo/2nd Lt. Tori Lalich)(RELEASED)

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Donate Life

LifeShare Donor Technician Kim Peoples checks paperwork before collecting red blood cells from a donor at Hoban Hall on Barksdale Air Force Base, La., Dec. 28. Donors are carefully screened and evaluated prior to giving blood, which is used in Shreveport-Bossier hospitals. (U.S. Air Force photo/2nd Lt. Tori Lalich)(RELEASED)

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Donate Life

Craig Pearson, 2nd Communications Squadron senior information technology specialist, relaxes in a lounger during a LifeShare blood drive at Hoban Hall on Barksdale Air Force Base, La., Dec. 28. There are eight possible types of blood: A, B, AB or O, which are either designated positive or negative types. Individuals with type O negative blood are especially welcome to donate because their blood can be transfused to anyone in an emergency situation. (U.S. Air Force photo/2nd Lt. Tori Lalich)(RELEASED)

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You have the right to remain silent!

Capt. Thomas Greenwood, Area Defense Counsel Judge Advocate, reads from a Manual for Courts-Martial in his office on Barksdale Air Force Base, La., Dec. 15. The ADC provides a free service to Air Force members facing administrative or judicial actions including courts-martial, Uniform Code of Military Justice rights advisement, administrative discharges and non-judicial punishment proceedings. (U.S. Air Force photo/Senior Airman Kristin High)(RELEASED)

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STEP promotion

Col. Tim Fay, 2nd Bomb Wing commander, presents Staff Sgt. Jennifer LeBlanc, 2nd Logistics Readiness Squadron, with her new technical sergeant stripes Dec. 14 as part of the Stripes For Exceptional Performers program on Barksdale Air Force Base, La. STEP is an incentive program that identifies outstanding senior airmen, staff sergeants and technical sergeants for immediate promotion and is based on the Airman's professional accomplishments and commander recommendations. (U.S. Air Force photo/Airman 1st Class Ben Gonsier)(RELEASED)

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Pin marks the spot

Pins are placed on a map of the flightline to indicate areas requiring maintenance Dec. 12 on Barksdale Air Force Base, La. More than 10,000 feet of the flightline will close Dec. 17 until the beginning of 2012. Airmen from the 2nd Operations Support Squadron airfield management flight and contractors will remove rubber build-up, foreign object debris, and pave cracks on the airfield. (U.S. Air Force photo/Senior Airman Amber Ashcraft)(RELEASED)

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wide open spaces

The runway sits momentarily empty Dec. 12 on Barksdale Air Force Base, La. Over time, rubber build-up from aircraft landings and take-offs can damage the runway and cover the centerline, which prevents pilots from accurately landing. (U.S. Air Force photo/Senior Airman Amber Ashcraft)(RELEASED)

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Do you see PAPI?

A Precision Approach Path Indicator sits ready for aircraft Dec. 12 on Barksdale Air Force Base, La. The PAPI has red and white lights seen by aircrew to notify them if their landing approach is too high or too low. Airmen from the 2nd Operations Support Squadron airfield management flight perform maintenance several times a year to ensure the PAPIs are functioning properly. (U.S. Air Force photo/Senior Airman Amber Ashcraft)(RELEASED)

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Pickin' up the pieces

Airman 1st Class Mike Ross, 2nd Operations Support Squadron airfield management, picks up broken pavement Dec. 12 from the flightline on Barksdale Air Force Base, La. Barksdale Airmen perform sweeps on the airfield to pick up foreign object debris for flight operations to run smoothly. FOD usually consists of aircraft parts, rocks and broken pavement. (U.S. Air Force photo/Senior Airman Amber Ashcraft)(RELEASED)

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Fuel for the fire

Airman 1st Class Rachel Rodgers, 2nd Logistics Readiness Squadron fuel distribution operator, closes the hatch to a fuel pit on Barksdale Air Force Base, La., Dec. 7. R-12 fuel trucks are designed to extract jet fuel from fuel pits located beneath the flightline to the awaiting aircraft. (U.S. Air Force photo/Airman 1st Class Micaiah Anthony)(RELEASED)

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Fuel for the fire

Senior Airman Joel Mitchell, 2nd Logistics Readiness Squadron refueling maintainer, tightens a bolt on an R-12 fuel truck on Barksdale Air Force Base, La., Dec. 7. The Airmen from the 2 LRS petroleum, oil and lubrication flight were called out to refuel a B-52H Stratofortress with Jet Propulsion 8. JP-8 was formulated to contain less carcinogens and neurotoxins than its predecessor JP- 4. (U.S. Air Force photo/Airman 1st Class Micaiah Anthony)(RELEASED)

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Fuel for the fire

Senior Airman Benjamin McCann and Airman 1st Class Rachel Rodgers, 2nd Logistics Readiness Squadron fuel distribution operators, look at a technical order while refueling a B-52H Stratofortress on Barksdale Air Force Base, La., Dec. 7. R-12 fuel trucks are used to refuel B-52s which are capable of holding more than 310,000 pounds of fuel. (U.S. Air Force photo/Airman 1st Class Micaiah Anthony)(RELEASED)

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Fuel for the fire

Staff Sgt. Gregory Krech, 307th Aircraft Maintenance Squadron crew chief, connects a fuel line to a B-52H Stratofortress on Barksdale Air Force Base, La., Dec. 7. B-52s use a fuel called Jet Propulsion 8. JP-8 is a kerosene-based fuel, formulated with corrosion and icing inhibitors, lubricants and antistatic agents. (U.S. Air Force photo/Airman 1st Class Micaiah Anthony)(RELEASED)

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Fuel for the fire

Tech. Sgt. David Johnson, 307th Aircraft Maintenance Squadron dedicated crew chief, signals Airman 1st Class Rachel Rodgers, 2nd Logistics Readiness Squadron fuel distribution operator, to back up an R-11 fuel truck on Barksdale Air Force Base, La., Dec. 7. The 2 LRS petroleum, oil and lubrication flight manages and distributes fuel for all aircraft and government vehicles on base. (U.S. Air Force photo/Airman 1st Class Micaiah Anthony)(RELEASED)

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Fuel for the fire

Staff Sgt. Shannon Tutt, 917th Aircraft Maintenance Squadron, ensures fuel flows safely from an A-10 Thunderbolt II back to an R-11 fuel truck on Barksdale Air Force Base, La., Dec. 6. Before an aircraft can defuel, the fuel must be tested to prevent further contamination. R-11 fuel trucks are capable of storing 6,000 pounds of fuel. (U.S. Air Force photo/Airman 1st Class Micaiah Anthony)(RELEASED)

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Fuel for the fire

Senior Airman Joel Mitchell, 2nd Logistics Readiness Squadron refueling maintainer, pours fuel into a reclaiming tank on Barksdale Air Force Base, La., Dec. 6. Reclaimed fuel is inspected for contamination. If no contamination is present the fuel is returned to one of the main tanks for later use. (U.S. Air Force photo/Airman 1st Class Micaiah Anthony)(RELEASED)

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Fuel for the fire

Airman Gregory Parish and Senior Airman Gregory Presley, 2nd Logistics Readiness Squadron, pull a fuel line from an R-12 fuel truck on Barksdale Air Force Base, La., Dec. 6. From bumper to bumper, every moving part on a fuel truck is inspected daily to ensure safety and mission readiness. (U.S. Air Force photo/Airman 1st Class Micaiah Anthony)(RELEASED)

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Fuel for the fire

Airman Gregory Parish, 2nd Logistics Readiness Squadron fuels apprentice, guides Senior Airman Gregory Presley, 2 LRS fuels distributor, into the inspection area on Barksdale Air Force Base, La., Dec. 6. Inspections are conducted daily to ensure all fuel trucks are ready and safe to use. (U.S. Air Force photo/Airman 1st Class Micaiah Anthony)(RELEASED)

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