Safely securing the base
BARKSDALE AIR FORCE BASE, La. - Ms. Tia Morris, 2nd Force Support Squadron, places her finger on a scanner to register her identification card with the defense biometric identification system at Barksdale Air Force Base, La., on Dec. 14. Mr. Al Watts, 2nd Security Forces Squadron, verifies the information on an individual's card with the database. DBIDS is an enhanced security device used to better secure the base by identifying individuals attempting to gain access to the installation. (U.S. Air Force photo/Senior Airman Alexandra M. Boutte) (RELEASED)