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Airman 1st Class Mario Carfagno III, 2nd Operations Support Squadron airfield manager, fires a 12-gauge pyrotechnics pistol on Barksdale Air Force Base, La., May 15. The 12-gauge pistol launches a projectile that creates a small explosion near its desired target causing minimal collateral damage. The pistol is a non-lethal option for airfield managers to choose from when scaring birds away from the flightline. (U.S. Air Force photo/Airman 1st Class Micaiah Anthony)(RELEASED)

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Airman 1st Class Mario Carfagno III, 2nd Operations Support Squadron airfield management, loads a 12-gauge pyrotechnics pistol with a shell cracker on Barksdale Air Force Base, La., May 15. The 12-gauge pistol uses a small pyrotechnic charge to scare birds away from the flightline to prevent aircraft mishaps. (U.S. Air Force photo/Airman 1st Class Micaiah Anthony)(RELEASED)

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Two 15mm single shot pyrotechnics pistols, along with fuses, rest on a counter in the 2nd Operations Support Squadron Airfield Management office on Barksdale Air Force Base, La., May 15. Airfield Management Airmen use pyrotechnic pistols along with oscillating air cannons placed around the flightline to prevent bird strikes on incoming and outgoing aircraft. (U.S. Air Force photo/Airman 1st Class Micaiah Anthony)(RELEASED)

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NDI

Senior Airman Paul Nessle, 2nd Maintenance Squadron non-destructive inspector, calibrates an eddy current machine before conducting a test on Barksdale Air Force Base, La., May 9. The portable machine is used to check for cracks of aircraft components without removing them from the aircraft. (U.S. Air Force photo/Staff Sgt. Chad Warren)(RELEASED)

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Senior Airman Paul Nessle, 2nd Maintenance Squadron non-destructive inspector, checks for cracks on an aircraft part during a fluorescent magnetic particle test on Barksdale Air Force Base, La., May 9. This is one of many tests NDI Airmen use to ensure the structural integrity of aircraft components. (U.S. Air Force photo/Staff Sgt. Chad Warren)(RELEASED)

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NDI

Senior Airman Paul Nessle, 2nd Maintenance Squadron non-destructive inspector, checks for cracks on an aircraft part during a fluorescent magnetic particle test on Barksdale Air Force Base, La., May 9. When applied to a magnetized part, the solution accumulates in small cracks, making them visible under a black light. (U.S. Air Force photo/Staff Sgt. Chad Warren)(RELEASED)

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NDI

Senior Airman Paul Nessle, 2nd Maintenance Squadron non-destructive inspector, applies a fluorescent magnetic particle solution to an aircraft part on Barksdale Air Force Base, La., May 9. When magnetized, the solution will show the NDI Airmen if there are any cracks in the part. (U.S. Air Force photo/Staff Sgt. Chad Warren)(RELEASED)

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NDI

Senior Airman Paul Nessle, 2nd Maintenance Squadron non-destructive inspector, takes inventory of his equipment before conducting a fluorescent magnetic particle test on Barksdale Air Force Base, La., May 9. NDI Airmen use a variety of methods to test the structural integrity of aircraft components without damaging the parts. (U.S. Air Force photo/Staff Sgt. Chad Warren)(RELEASED)

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2012 Crawfish Festival

Col. Keith Teister, 608th Air Operations Center, eats crawfish during an eating contest at the 2012 Crawfish Festival on Barksdale Air Force Base, La., May 4. The festival held eating contests for both kids and adults. The winner for the children's contest won a 26-inch television and the winner of the adults' contest won a 46-inch television. (U.S. Air Force photo/Airman 1st Class Micaiah Anthony)(RELEASED)

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2012 Crawfish Festival

Contestants in a crawfish eating contest prepare to dig-in during the 2012 Crawfish Festival on Barksdale Air Force Base, La., May 4. Contestants were given one minute to eat as many 'mud bugs' as possible. After the allotted time, the contestants' trays were weighed and the individual with the lightest tray won. (U.S. Air Force photo/Airman 1st Class Micaiah Anthony)(RELEASED)

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2012 Crawfish Festival

Participants of the 2012 Crawfish Festival stand in line to order food on Barksdale Air Force Base, La., May 4. Crawfish, corn on the cob, potatoes, cookies, hamburgers and hotdogs were a few menu items found at the concessions stand operated by the 2nd Force Support Squadron. (U.S. Air Force photo/Airman 1st Class Micaiah Anthony)(RELEASED)

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2012 Crawfish Festival

Children dig through hay during a crawfish hunt at the 2012 Crawfish Festival on Barksdale Air Force Base, La., May 4. Along with the crawfish hunt, the Airmen and Family Readiness Center hosted several events for children to participate in for a chance to win prizes. (U.S. Air Force photo/Airman 1st Class Micaiah Anthony)(RELEASED)

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2012 Crawfish Festival

Natalea Rice, 10, thinks about her next move during a checkers competition at the 2012 Crawfish Festival on Barksdale Air Force Base, La., May 4. During the festival, the Airmen and Family Readiness Center hosted a jump rope competition, crawfish hunt, hula hoop contest, zydeco dance and a crawfish eating contest for the children in attendance. (U.S. Air Force photo/Airman 1st Class Micaiah Anthony)(RELEASED)

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2012 Crawfish Festival

Crawfish climb around in a container at the 2012 Crawfish Festival on Barksdale Air Force Base, La., May 4. Participants enjoyed live music, raffles, games, beverages and food during the annual festival. (U.S. Air Force photo/Airman 1st Class Micaiah Anthony)(RELEASED)

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2012 Crawfish Festival

Wyatt Deckard, 6, takes a closer look at two crawfish during the 2012 Crawfish Festival on Barksdale Air Force Base, La., May 4. Along with eating the crustaceans, participants were able to hold and pet live crawfish during the festival. (U.S. Air Force photo/Airman 1st Class Micaiah Anthony)(RELEASED)

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2012 Crawfish Festival

Natalea Rice, 10, jumps rope during a competition at the 2012 Crawfish Festival on Barksdale Air Force Base, La., May 4. Along with the jump rope competition, the Airmen and Family Readiness Center hosted several events for children to participate in for a chance to win prizes. (U.S. Air Force photo/Airman 1st Class Micaiah Anthony)(RELEASED)

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Barksdale shootout

Paintball players take cover behind a barrier on Barksdale Air Force Base, La., April 15. Players are given the option to play several different game types such as elimination, president and capture the flag. Elimination is a team-based game in which each team must attempt to shoot all of the opposing team's players. President is when one team is assigned to protect an individual while the other team tries to eliminate the protected individual. Capture the flag is where each team must attempt to take the flag placed in the center of the field to the opposing team's base. (U.S. Air Force photo/Airman 1st Class Micaiah Anthony)(RELEASED)

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Barksdale shootout

A paintball player peaks around a barrier on Barksdale Air Force Base, La., April 15. Players are given the option to play several different game types such as elimination, president and capture the flag. Elimination is a team-based game in which each team must attempt to shoot all of the opposing team's players. President is when one team is assigned to protect an individual while the other team tries to eliminate the protected individual. Capture the flag is where each team must attempt to take the flag placed in the center of the field to the opposing team's base. (U.S. Air Force photo/Airman 1st Class Micaiah Anthony)(RELEASED)

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Barksdale shootout

A paintball player fires a round at an opposing player on Barksdale Air Force Base, La., April 15. In the past, on-base paintball courses were managed by Outdoor Recreation, but as of April 7, Splat Zone entered a contract with the base to manage and maintain the paintball fields. (U.S. Air Force photo/Airman 1st Class Micaiah Anthony)(RELEASED)

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Barksdale shootout

A paintball player fires a round at an opposing player on Barksdale Air Force Base, La., April 15. As of April 7, the paintball fields will be open Saturdays and Sundays from 9 a.m. until one hour before dusk. The field fee for military members and their dependents on Saturday is $10 and is free on Sundays. Non-military members must pay a field fee of $15 on Saturday and $10 on Sunday. The field fee covers all equipment excluding paintballs which must be purchased separately. (U.S. Air Force photo/Airman 1st Class Micaiah Anthony)(RELEASED)

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