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Pool Time

Barksdale residents enjoy a day at the North Pool on Barksdale Air Force Base, La., May 31. More than 40 people came out to swim and sunbathe during open swim time. For more information on swim lessons, pool parties, lap swim and open swim times, call 456-3482 or 456-3389. (U.S. Air Force photo/Senior Airman La'Shanette V. Garrett) (RELEASED)

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Pool Time

Nathaniel Cast, 4, shoots out of a slide as Krystle Stacey, 14, waits to catch him at the North Pool on Barksdale Air Force Base, La., May 31. Both the North and West pools opened May 27. For more information on swim lessons, pool parties, lap swim and open swim times, call 456-3482 or 456-3389. Nathaniel is the son of Staff Sgt. Robert Cast, 8th Maintenance Squadron and Krystle is the daughter of Tech. Sgt. Paul Stacey, 2nd Security Forces Squadron. (U.S. Air Force photo/Senior Airman La'Shanette V. Garrett) (RELEASED)

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Rickenbacker Ave construction project

A detour barrier alerts motorists to a construction zone on Rickenbacker Avenue near the Barksdale Fitness Center on Barksdale Air Force Base, La., May 19. Construction crews are adding drainage structures, which prevent high-water build-up and improves vehicle safety. The two-phase construction project will continue until approximately Aug. 12, however the fitness center’s overflow parking lot is slated to reopen July 11. (U.S. Air Force photo/Senior Airman Joanna M. Kresge)

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Rickenbacker Ave construction project

Local contractor, Justin Earnest, surveys land inside the construction zone on Rickenbacker Avenue near the Barksdale Fitness Center on Barksdale Air Force Base, La., May 19. Construction crews are adding drainage structures, which prevent high-water build-up and improves vehicle safety. The two-phase construction project will continue until approximately Aug. 12, however the fitness center’s overflow parking lot is slated to reopen July 11. (U.S. Air Force photo/Senior Airman Joanna M. Kresge)

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Eighth Air Force Chilli Cookoff

Awards for the prizes for the first, second and third place best-tasting chilli, as well as a prize for the hottest chilli, are displayed during the Eighth Air Force Chilli Cookoff at the Cyber Innovation Center in Bossier City, La., May 18. The winner for the best-tasting chilli this time was Staff Sgt. Thomas Anderson, 608th Strategic Operations Squadron. (U.S. Air Force photo/Staff Sgt. John Gordinier)(RELEASED)

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Eighth Air Force Chilli Cookoff

Senior Master Sgt. Roy Ollie, 608th Strategic Operations Squadron, fills his bowl with chili during the Eighth Air Force Chilli Cookoff at the Cyber Innovation Center in Bossier City, La., May 18. The 8 AF has a chilli cookoff every quarter and awards a prize for first, second and third best-tasting chilli, which are voted on by each member. The winner for the best-tasting chilli this quarter was Staff Sgt. Thomas Anderson, 608th Strategic Operations Squadron. (U.S. Air Force photo/Staff Sgt. John Gordinier)(RELEASED)

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Eighth Air Force Chilli Cookoff

A Barksdale Air Force Base civilian samples some chili during the Eighth Air Force Chilli Cookoff at the Cyber Innovation Center in Bossier City, La., May 18. The 8 AF has a chilli cookoff every quarter and awards a prize for first, second and third best-tasting chilli, which are voted on by each member. The winner for the best-tasting chilli this quarter was Staff Sgt. Thomas Anderson, 608th Strategic Operations Squadron. (U.S. Air Force photo/Staff Sgt. John Gordinier)(RELEASED)

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Eighth Air Force Chilli Cookoff

Maj. Gen. Floyd Carpenter, Eighth Air Force commander, presents the first place prize for the quarterly chilli cookoff to Staff Sgt. Thomas Anderson, 608th Strategic Operations Squadron, at the Cyber Innovation Center in Bossier City, La., May 18. (U.S. Air Force photo/Staff Sgt. John Gordinier)(RELEASED)

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Eighth Air Force Chilli Cookoff

Barksdale Air Force Base personnel sample some chili during the Eighth Air Force Chilli Cookoff at the Cyber Innovation Center in Bossier City, La., May 18. The 8 AF has a chilli cookoff every quarter and awards a prize for first, second and third best-tasting chilli, which are voted on by each member. The winner for the best-tasting chilli this quarter was Staff Sgt. Thomas Anderson, 608th Strategic Operations Squadron. (U.S. Air Force photo/Staff Sgt. John Gordinier)(RELEASED)

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May Airman of the Month

Retired Chief Master Sgt. Cathy Smith, Shreveport/Bossier City Military Affairs Council, congratulates Airman 1st Class Karina Reyes, 2nd Contracting Squadron, for achieving 2nd Bomb Wing Airman of the month, Barksdale Air Force Base, La., May 17. Airman Reyes was congratulated by Air Force Global Strike Command commander Lt. Gen. James Kowalski and 2nd Bomb Wing commander Col. Tim Fay and several members of the local community. (U.S. Air Force photo/Airman 1st Class Micaiah Anthony)(RELEASED)

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608 STOS crawfish bowl

Senior Airman Crystal Randolph, Headquarters Eighth Air Force, eats crawfish during the 608th Strategic Operations Squadron crawfish boil at the Cyber Innovation Center in Bossier City, La., May 13. Crawfish season in Louisiana begins in March and continues through July. Louisiana supplies 98 percent of the crawfish harvested in the United States. (U.S. Air Force photo/Staff Sgt. Brian Stives)

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608 STOS crawfish bowl

Senior Airman Crystal Randolph, Headquarters Eighth Air Force, eats crawfish with her husband Staff Sgt. Casey Randolph, 2nd Maintenance Operations Squadron, during the 608th Strategic Operations Squadron crawfish boil at the Cyber Innovation Center in Bossier City, La., May 13. Crawfish season in Louisiana begins in March and continues through July. Louisiana supplies 98 percent of the crawfish harvested in the United States. (U.S. Air Force photo/Staff Sgt. Brian Stives)

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608 STOS crawfish bowl

Tech. Sgt. Steven Davis, 608th Strategic Operations Squadron, stirs crawfish in a pot during the 608th STOS crawfish boil at the Cyber Innovation Center in Bossier City, La., May 13. Crawfish season in Louisiana begins in March and continues through July. Louisiana supplies 98 percent of the crawfish harvested in the United States. (U.S. Air Force photo/Staff Sgt. Brian Stives)

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608 STOS crawfish bowl

Master Sgt. Robert Reeder and Tech. Sgt. Steven Davis, both from the 608th Strategic Operations Squadron, prepare to boil crawfish during the 608th STOS crawfish boil at the Cyber Innovation Center in Bossier City, La., May 13. Crawfish season in Louisiana begins in March and continues through July. Louisiana supplies 98 percent of the crawfish harvested in the United States. (U.S. Air Force photo/Staff Sgt. Brian Stives)

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Radiology CT scan

Senior Airman Sean McCarty and Airman 1st Class Natisha Haynie, 2nd Medical Support Squadron radiology computed tomography technologists, care for a patient after a CT exam of her abdomen and pelvis area. A CT scan provides a more in-depth look at an area than an X-ray. The CT provides a cross-sectional view, like bread slices, rather than an X-ray's two-dimensional view. (U.S. Air Force photo/Staff Sgt. John Gordinier)(RELEASED)

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Radiology CT scan

Senior Airman Sean McCarty, 2nd Medical Support Squadron radiology computed tomography technologist, bandages a patient after a CT exam of her abdomen and pelvis area. A CT scan provides a more in-depth look at an area than an X-ray. The CT provides a cross-sectional view, like bread slices, rather than an X-ray's two-dimensional view. (U.S. Air Force photo/Staff Sgt. John Gordinier)(RELEASED)

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Ultimate frisbee

Airmen of the 26th Operational Weather Squadron play ultimate frisbee at the Barksdale Fitness Center on Barksdale Air Force Base, La., May 11. Ultimate frisbee is one of the many physical activities that the Barksdale Fitness Center has to offer. The fitness center hours are 4 a.m. to midnight Monday through Friday, 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. on Saturday and 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. on Sunday. (U.S. Air Force photo/Airman 1st Class Micaiah Anthony)(RELEASED)

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Photo of the Day

Art Nerio, a videographer from local Shreveport broadcast station KTAL 6, films Senior Airman Cornelia Jackson, 2nd Force Support Squadron, as she prepares lunch in the Red River Dining Facility on Barksdale Air Force Base, La., May 10. The story will air May 12 as part of the network’s year long spotlight on Barksdale. (U.S. Air Force photo/Staff Sgt. Terri Barriere)

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FOD walk

Airmen conduct a foreign object debris walk after the 2011 Defenders of Liberty Air Show on Barksdale Air Force Base, La., May 9. The FOD walk is performed to ensure that items such as trash and rocks are not left on the flightline to prevent damage to jet engines. (U.S. Air Force photo/ Senior Airman Kristin High)(RELEASED)

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Barksdale Gears Up For Air Show with M.A.R.E.

A volunteer during a major accident acts as a distraught spectator while being pulled away from a loved one by a member of the 2nd Security Forces Squadron on Barksdale Air Force Base, La., April 29. Security Forces members must clear accident scenes to ensure there are no additional injuries. Safety is a major concern for team Barksdale. (U.S. Air Force photo/Airman 1st Class Micaiah Anthony)(RELEASED)

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