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(From left to right) Master Sgt. Aaron Lesher, 455th Expeditionary Logistics Readiness Squadron, Master Sgt. Troy Dubois, 455th Expeditionary Security Forces Squadron, Master Sgt. James Pruitt, 455th Expeditionary Medical Group, Lisa Hietpas, 455th Expeditionary Operations Group, and Senior Master Sgt. Michael Martin, 455th Expeditionary Maintenance Squadron, are all first sergeants from Barksdale Air Force Base, La., who deployed to Bagram Airfield, Afghanistan, at the same time. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Benjamin Gonsier)


From the Swamp to the Mountains: Barksdale first sergeants deploy in force in support of Bagram Airmen

(From left to right) Master Sgt. Aaron Lesher, 455th Expeditionary Logistics Readiness Squadron, Master Sgt. Troy Dubois, 455th Expeditionary Security Forces Squadron, Master Sgt. James Pruitt, 455th Expeditionary Medical Group, Lisa Hietpas, 455th Expeditionary Operations Group, and Senior Master Sgt. Michael Martin, 455th Expeditionary Maintenance Squadron, are all first sergeants from Barksdale Air Force Base, La., who deployed to Bagram Airfield, Afghanistan, at the same time. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Benjamin Gonsier)

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Vvelma, 2nd Security Forces Squadron military working dog, prepares to engage Staff Sgt. Jonathan Baker, 2SFS military working dog handler in the Black Bayou Lake during a water aggression training session in Benton, La., Sept. 6, 2017. MWDs conduct numerous bite drills weekly, during the drills MWDs chased and stopped a simulated suspect by attacking a bite wrap worn by trainers
A warning sign is posted outside the sealed off training at Black Bayou Lake in Benton, La., Sept. 6, 2017. The sign was posted to warn patrons of the presence of military working dogs in the Cypress Black Bayou Recreation Area.
Staff Sgt. Stephen Lammers, 2nd Security Forces Squadron military working dog trainer, walks MWD Aura after a water aggression training session at Black Bayou Lake in Benton, La., Sept. 6, 2017. MWDs performed bite drills designed to slow down or stop suspects attempting to flee apprehension by escaping into a body of water
Vvelma, 2nd Security Forces Squadron military working dog, plays in the Black Bayou Lake between bite drills in Benton, La., Sept. 6, 2017. The training session also provided MWDs with an opportunity to have fun and enjoy playing in the water
Senior Airman William Sims, 2nd Security Forces Squadron military working dog handler, attempts to evade MWD Zzeki during a water aggression training session at Black Bayou Lake in Benton, La., Sept. 6, 2017. MWDs performed bite drills designed to slow down or stop suspects attempting to flee apprehension by escaping into a body of water
Vvelma, 2nd Security Forces Squadron military working dog, takes a break during a water aggression training session in Benton, La., Sept. 6, 2017. The water aggression training session provided MWDs with an opportunity to increase their skills by adding water take-downs to their current skillset
Vvelma, a 2nd Security Forces Squadron military working dog, sprints in the Black Bayou Lake during a water aggression training session in Benton, La., Sept. 6, 2017. MWDs took turns conducting various types of training drills in the lake
Senior Airman William Sims, 2nd Security Forces Squadron military working dog handler, attempts to evade MWD Zzeki during a water aggression training session at Black Bayou Lake in Benton, La., Sept. 6, 2017. Sims ran into the lake in an attempt to confuse and evade MWD Zzeki
Vvelma, 2nd Security Forces Squadron military working dog, runs into the Black Bayou Lake as part of a water aggression training session at Benton, La., Sept. 6, 2017. The training sessions in water provided MWDs with the skills to be more effective within their area of responsibility. Barksdale’s geographical location includes numerous large bodies of water
Staff Sgt. Briana Hartwig, 2nd Security Forces Squadron military working dog handler, walks MWD Zzeki in the Black Bayou Lake before a water aggression training session at Benton, La., Sept. 6, 2017. Handlers attempt to conduct water aggression training at a minimum of twice a year. The training session taught MWDs to chase and stop suspects in a body of water without hesitation
Family and friends await the return of deployed Airmen at Barksdale Air Force Base, La., March 21, 2017. More than 400 Barksdale Airmen returned from their deployment to Al Udeid Air Base, Qatar, where they supported Operation Inherent Resolve in the fight against ISIS. Since September, Barksdale B-52 Stratofortresses and Airmen have flown over 400 sorties, dropped more than 2,500 weapons totaling approximately two million pounds, and executed more than 2,000 strikes against ISIS. (U.S. Air Force photo/Senior Airman Curt Beach)
Members of Team Barksdale welcome home Airmen upon their return from deployment at Barksdale Air Force Base, La., March 21, 2017. Barksdale Airmen joined U.S. Air Forces Central Command in the mission to defeat and ultimately destroy ISIS through mutual support of regional forces. Since September 2016, Barksdale B-52 Stratofortresses and Airmen have flown over 400 sorties, dropped more than 2,500 weapons totaling approximately two million pounds, and executed more than 2,000 strikes against ISIS. (U.S. Air Force photo/Senior Airman Curt Beach)