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Striker NCO Preparation Course

U.S. Air Force Chief Master Sgt. Shawn Aiello, Air Force Global Strike Command Command Chief, speaks to newly selected senior non-commissioned officers during the Striker SNCO preparation course at Barksdale Air Force Base, Louisiana, Sept. 2, 2025. SNCOs attend the course to understand their strategic role as a member of AFGSC and transition from first-line supervisors to a leader of leaders. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Devyn Taylor)

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An Airman comes home: From homelessness to the American Dream

Honorable Judge Mark Hornsby, shakes the hands of U.S. Air Force Airman 1st Class Atson Nameta, 2nd Logistics Readiness Squadron individual protection equipment apprentice, and Airman 1st Class Tykhon Rudenok, 2nd Civil Engineer Squadron heating, ventilation and air conditioning apprentice, after administering the Oath of Allegiance during a Naturalization Ceremony at Barksdale Air Force Base, Louisiana, July 15, 2025. Hornsby, who administered the Oath of Allegiance, is the U.S. Magistrate for the Western District of Louisiana. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Jaiyah Lewis)

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An Airman comes home: From homelessness to the American Dream

U.S. Air Force Airman 1st Class Atson Nameta, 2nd Logistics Readiness Squadron individual protection equipment apprentice, and Airman 1st Class Tykhon Rudenok, 2nd Civil Engineer Squadron heating, ventilation and air conditioning apprentice, take the Oath of Allegiance during a Naturalization Ceremony at Barksdale Air Force Base, Louisiana, July 15, 2025. A Naturalization Ceremony is a formal event where non-citizen U.S. service members officially become U.S. citizens through the naturalization process due to their military service. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Jaiyah Lewis)

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An Airman comes home: From homelessness to the American Dream

U.S. Air Force Airman 1st Class Tykhon Rudenok, 2nd Civil Engineer Squadron heating, ventilation and air conditioning journeyman, poses for a photo with his leadership and fellow Airmen during a Naturalization Ceremony at Barksdale Air Force Base, Louisiana, July 15, 2025. Rudenok is currently serving in the Air Force to give back to the country that gave him opportunities when he immigrated to the U.S. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Jaiyah Lewis)

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An Airman comes home: From homelessness to the American Dream

U.S. Air Force Col. Michael Maginness, 2nd Bomb Wing commander, Airman 1st Class Tykhon Rudenok, 2nd Civil Engineer Squadron heating, ventilation and air conditioning journeyman, and Chief Master Sgt. Thomas Podgorski, 2nd Maintenance Group senior enlisted leader, pose for a photo during a Naturalization Ceremony at Barksdale Air Force Base, Louisiana, July 15, 2025. After moving to the U.S. from Ukraine in 2014, Rudenok battled homelessness, but later joined the Air Force in February 2023. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Jaiyah Lewis)

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Military and community, building partnerships that last

Honorary commanders watch a K9 demonstration during a tour at Barksdale Air Force Base, Louisiana, August 15, 2025. During their tour, the honorary commanders visited the 2nd Security Forces and learned about the role that military working dogs play in support of 2nd Bomb Wing mission. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Rhea Beil)

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Military and community, building partnerships that last

Danny Aiello, Aviation Tech Group manager and 2nd Maintenance Group honorary commander, listens to a Combat Arms Training and Maintenance Airman talk about their weaponry during a tour at Barksdale Air Force Base, Louisiana, August 15, 2025. During their tour, the honorary commanders met with CATM Airmen to learn the critical role they play in supporting national defense (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Rhea Beil)

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Military and community, building partnerships that last

U.S. Air Force Airman 1st Class Jacob Rogers, 2nd Operations Support Squadron air traffic control apprentice, explains how the ATC tower works to honorary commanders during a tour at Barksdale Air Force Base, Louisiana, August 15, 2025. The Honorary Commander program builds strong connections between Barksdale Air Force Base Airmen, gaining a deeper appreciation for each other’s roles. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Rhea Beil)

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Military and community, building partnerships that last

U.S. Air Force Tech. Sgt. Garret Vanmeveren, 2nd Medical Group education and training flight chief, shows honorary commanders a Tactical Combat Casualty Care simulator during a tour at Barksdale Air Force Base, Louisiana, August 15, 2025. During their tour, the honorary commanders visited the 2nd Medical Group and learned about how the Airmen support the 2nd Bomb Wing mission. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Rhea Beil)

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Military and community, building partnerships that last

Penny Haire, Barksdale Youth Center assistant director, talks about the Youth Center to honorary commanders during a tour at Barksdale Air Force Base, Louisiana, August 15, 2025. The Honorary Commander program gives airmen and community members an opportunity to learn about each other's missions. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Rhea Beil)

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Military and community, building partnerships that last

Honorary commanders and Airmen from the 2nd Bomb Wing stand for a group photo during a tour at Barksdale Air Force Base, Louisiana, August 15, 2025. The honorary commanders toured the base and explored key areas to learn more about the mission and the support that commanders are looking for from community leaders. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Rhea Beil)

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Military and community, building partnerships that last

U.S. Air Force Col. Chris Cain, 2nd Bomb Wing commander, talks with honorary commanders during a tour at Barksdale Air Force Base, Louisiana, August 15, 2025. Honorary commanders pair with unit commanders across the 2nd Bomb Wing and serve a two-year term in an effort to bridge the military-civilian gap. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Rhea Beil)

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Military and community, building partnerships that last

U.S. Air Force Senior Airman Dylan Keenan, 702nd Maintenance Squadron load crew team member, shows 2nd Bomb Wing honorary commanders various munitions during a tour at Barksdale Air Force Base, Louisiana, August 15, 2025. The honorary commanders spent the day touring the base and learning about the 2nd Bomb Wing mission. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Rhea Beil)

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Military and community, building partnerships that last

U.S. Air Force Col. Chris Cain, 2nd Bomb Wing commander, gives a mission brief to honorary commanders at Barksdale Air Force Base, Louisiana, August 15, 2025. The Honorary Commander program enables members of the community to understand the importance of the mission at Barksdale AFB by giving them commanders to work with for two years. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Rhea Beil)

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Beyond the Homecoming: How the MFRC helps Airmen thrive after Deployment

U.S. Air Force Master Sgt. Jasmine Tanner, Military and Family Readiness Center readiness noncommissioned officer in charge, gives a post-deployment brief to Barksdale Airmen at Barksdale Air Force Base, Louisiana, Aug. 6, 2025. Post-deployment briefings offer Airmen the opportunity to learn how to better reintegrate themselves, and resources to help them manage their finances and mental health. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Aaron Hill)

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Beyond the Homecoming: How the MFRC helps Airmen thrive after Deployment

U.S. Air Force Airmen with the 2nd Bomb Wing attend a financial planning class offered by the Military and Family Readiness Center at Barksdale Air Force Base, Louisiana, Aug. 7, 2025. Financial advice is one of the many services Airmen can receive from the Military and Family Readiness Center. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Aaron Hill)

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Beyond the Homecoming: How the MFRC helps Airmen thrive after Deployment

U.S. Air Force Master Sgt. Jasmine Tanner, Military and Family Readiness Center readiness noncommissioned officer in charge, gives a post deployment brief to Barksdale Airmen at Barksdale Air Force Base, Louisiana, Aug. 6, 2025. Post deployment briefs bring together resources from different agencies to help Airmen reintegrate from deployment. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Aaron Hill)

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Beyond the Homecoming: How the MFRC helps Airmen thrive after Deployment

U.S. Air Force Senior Airman Jordan Bradley, 2nd Force Support Squadron commander support staff technician, briefs Barksdale Airmen during a post-deployment brief at Barksdale Air Force Base, Louisiana, Aug. 6, 2025. Post-deployment briefing give Airmen the necessary points of contact they need to help handle reintegration after deployment. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Aaron Hill)

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Beyond the Homecoming: How the MFRC helps Airmen thrive after Deployment

Mike Tucci, Military and Family Readiness Center personal financial counselor, gives Barksdale Airmen a post-deployment briefing at Barksdale Air Force Base, Louisiana, Aug. 6, 2025. Financial advice is one of the many services Airmen can receive from the Military and Family Readiness Center. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Aaron Hill)

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Building relationships behind the badge

U.S. Air Force Airman Janorris Sejour, 2nd Security Forces Squadron patrolman, wears the red man training suit to teach children about defensive tactics training during National Night Out at Barksdale Air Force Base, Louisiana, Aug. 4, 2025. Airmen in the 2nd SFS and other first responder units came together during National Night Out to build and strengthen bonds with the community through demonstrations, activities and food. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Hailey Farrell)

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