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Barksdale Car Wash ribbon cutting

Staff Sgt. Pamela Bradford, 2nd Maintenance Group command staff, drives into the Auto Hobby Shop's Car Wash on Barksdale Air Force Base, La., June 2, 2014. Bradford was the first patron to use the new car wash. (U.S. Air Force photo/Senior Airman Benjamin Gonsier)

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Barksdale Car Wash ribbon cutting

Col. Andrew Gebara, 2nd Bomb Wing commander, and Chief Master Sgt. Curtis Storms, 2nd BW command chief, cut a ribbon during the Auto Hobby Shop's Car Wash grand opening on Barksdale Air Force Base, La., June 2, 2014. The car wash was built for active duty members, veterans and retirees who want a quicker and hands-free wash. (U.S. Air Force photo/Senior Airman Benjamin Gonsier)

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2014 Defenders of Liberty Mud Run

Capt. Cherelle Small, 2nd Logistics Readiness Squadron, receives the first place female trophy from Col. Andrew Gebara, 2nd Bomb Wing commander, during the 2014 Defenders of Liberty Mud Run on Barksdale Air Force Base, La., May 31. Small completed the Mud Run in 49:49. (U.S. Air Force photo/Senior Airman Benjamin Gonsier)

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2014 Defenders of Liberty Mud Run

Senior Master Sgt. Randall Kingfisher, Air Force Global Strike Command, receives the first place male trophy from Col. Andrew Gebara, 2nd Bomb Wing commander, during the 2014 Defenders of Liberty Mud Run on Barksdale Air Force Base, La., May 31. Kingfisher completed the Mud Run in 37:07. (U.S. Air Force photo/Senior Airman Benjamin Gonsier)

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Seeking Help: Spiritual fitness guides Airmen

Everyone has an inner voice giving them both good and bad advice, Airmen are no exception. Family, finances, religion and career can affect one’s mental stability. Airmen have services available to them such as the mental health clinic and Chaplin’s that can help with combating stress One way to combat stress is to find a place where you can meditate and focus on how you are going to handle each stressor. Airmen should try to compartmentalize stress. For example try to keep work issues at work, and home issues at home, and attempt to tackle each stressor one at a time. The Chaplain can provide a safe place to discuss issues, regardless of your religion. (U.S. Air Force illustration/Staff Sgt. Jason McCasland)

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20th Bomb Squadrom Heritage Room

Memorabilia is on display inside the Heritage Room at the 20th Bomb Squadron on Barksdale Air Force Base, La., May 27, 2014. The history of the 20th BS spans nearly a century, from 1917 to present day, serving in every major conflict, with the exception of the Korean War. (U.S. Air Force photo/Senior Airman Joseph A. Pagán Jr.)

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101 Critical Days of Summer

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Pool season starts with a bash

Dakota Lehman, son of Mary Lehman, 2nd Medical Squadron, plays in the water during the Pool Bash at the North Gate Pool on Barksdale Air Force Base, La., May 23, 2014. Lehman was one of the last children in the pool, only getting out because the Pool Bash, celebrating the opening of the pool for summer, had finally ended. (U.S. Air Force photo/Senior Airman Joseph A. Pagán Jr.)

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Pool season starts with a bash

Pool Bash guests play catch in the water at the North Gate Pool on Barksdale Air Force Base, La., May 23, 2014. The Pool Bash was held to celebrate the opening of the pool for the summer season. (U.S. Air Force photo/Senior Airman Joseph A. Pagán Jr.)

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Pool season starts with a bash

Kallen Zhea, son of Lt. Col. Kristian Zhea, 412th Security Forces Squadron commander, Edwards Air Force Base, Ca., slides down a waterslide during the Pool Bash at the North Gate Pool on Barksdale Air Force Base, La., May 23, 2014. Pool Bash guests not only enjoyed four different waterslides, but also received free admission, food and drinks while celebrating the opening of the pool for the summer season. (U.S. Air Force photo/Senior Airman Joseph A. Pagán Jr.)

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Pool season starts with a bash

Jessica Blank, North Gate pool lifeguard, watches guests swim during the Pool Bash on Barksdale Air Force Base, La., May 23, 2014. More than 10 lifeguards kept watch to ensure the safety of the more than 500 guests in attendance. (U.S. Air Force photo/Senior Airman Joseph A. Pagán Jr.)

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Pool season starts with a bash

Pool Bash guests wait outside the North Gate Pool on Barksdale Air Force Base, La., May 23, 2014. For the first day of pool season, guests enjoyed free admission and food and drinks that were provided during the Pool Bash. (U.S. Air Force photo/Senior Airman Joseph A. Pagán Jr.)

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Seeking help in a time of need

Members of the armed forces are not immune to the substance use problems that affect the rest of society. Although illicit drug use is lower among U.S. military personnel than among civilians, heavy alcohol and tobacco use, and especially prescription drug abuse, are much more prevalent and are on the rise. Most of the prescription drugs misused by service members are opioid pain medications. It is everyone's job, no matter the rank or position, to notice signs of prescription drug abuse and take action before it is too late. (U.S. Air Force photo illustration/Staff Sgt. Sean Martin)

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2nd AMXS maintains legacy dating back to World War I

Staff Sgt. Harley Phillips, 2nd Aircraft Maintenance Squadron debrief assistant NCO in-charge, examines a photograph in the 96th Bomb Squadron Heritage Room on Barksdale Air Force Base, La., May 9, 2014. Airmen in the 2nd Aircraft Maintenance Squadron have collected photos, posters and other items as well as donated their time to create the room’s legacy and provide a reminder to Airmen of their storied history. (U.S. Air Force photo/Airman 1st Class Benjamin Raughton)

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Successful end to Constant Vigilance 14

B-52H Stratofortress strategic bombers participate in a Constant Vigilance minimum interval takeoff exercise at Barksdale Air Force Base, La., May 19, 2014. The MITO was executed in response to a simulated alert. The expedited launch procedure allows deterrent forces to respond as rapidly as possible in crisis, contingency, and wartime operations. (U.S. Air Force photo/Senior Airman Joseph A. Pagán Jr.)

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Successful end to Constant Vigilance 14

Barksdale Airman watch as B-52H Stratofortress strategic bombers take-off during a Constant Vigilance minimum interval takeoff exercise at Barksdale Air Force Base, La., May 19, 2014. MITOs are used to get the aircraft off the ground as quickly as possible in crisis, contingency, and wartime operations. (U.S. Air Force illustration/Senior Airman Joseph A. Pagán Jr.)

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Successful end to Constant Vigilance 14

B-52H Stratofortress bombers taxi for minimum interval takeoffs at Barksdale Air Force Base, La., during exercise Constant VigilanceMay 19, 2014. MITO is an accelerated launch procedure which allows strategic bomber forces to respond as rapidly as possible when called upon. The long range and versatility of the B-52 makes it a weapon of choice for providing deterrence and demonstrating U.S. resolve in support of combat operations around the world. (U.S. Air Force photo/Senior Airman Joseph A. Pagán Jr.)

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Successful end to Constant Vigilance 14

Using cartridge-start launch procedures, a B-52H Stratofortress prepares for a quick launch as part of a Constant Vigilance minimum interval takeoff exercise at Barksdale Air Force Base, La., May 19, 2014. During MITO events, starter cartridges filled with gunpowder are used to quickly fire up the bomber’s engines, allowing aircrews to get the aircraft airborne quickly. The launch procedure allows strategic bomber forces to respond as rapidly as possible when called upon. (U.S. Air Force photo/Senior Airman Joseph A. Pagán Jr.)

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Successful end to Constant Vigilance 14

Aircrew members scramble to launch a B-52H Stratofortress during exercise Constant Vigilance at Barksdale Air Force Base, La., May 19, 2014. Numerous B-52s were launched simultaneously using minimum interval takeoff procedures to demonstrate how quickly the aircraft can respond and deliver precision munitions to the battlefield. (U.S. Air Force photo/Senior Airman Joseph A. Pagán Jr.)

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Successful end to Constant Vigilance 14, Global Lightning 14

A four-man weapons load crew team installs a training Joint Air-to-Surface Standoff Missile on the wing of a B-52H Stratofortress during at Barksdale Air Force Base, La., during Global Lightning/Constant Vigilance May 14, 2014. Air Force Global Strike Command conducts training operations and exercise on a regular basis ensure forces are ready to perform nuclear deterrence operations and long-range strike missions if and when called upon to do so. (U.S. Air Force photo/Senior Airman Joseph A. Pagán Jr.)

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