Families from the Exceptional Family Members Program
Families from the Exceptional Family Members Program participate in EFMP’s Dinner with Sparky at Barksdale Air Force Base, La., Oct. 12, 2018. The night was dedicated to giving children with exceptionalities a ... More
A deployment support display is set up at the Airman
A deployment support display is set up at the Airman and Family Readiness Center Annual Holiday Open House at Barksdale Air Force Base, La., Dec 7, 2018. This display was designed to showcase the deployment sup... More
Sharron Cooper, Southern University Veterans Upward
Sharron Cooper, Southern University Veterans Upward Bound Program specialist, looks over an informational display at the Airman and Family Readiness Center Annual Holiday Open House at Barksdale Air Force Base,... More
Airman 1st Class Aaron Marks, 2nd Force Support Squadron
Airman 1st Class Aaron Marks, 2nd Force Support Squadron career development apprentice, runs with a POW/MIA flag during the Honor the Fallen run at Barksdale Air Force Base, Louisiana, Sept. 20, 2019. Besides t... More
A child from the Exceptional Family Members Program
A child from the Exceptional Family Members Program smiles during EFMP’s Dinner with Sparky at Barksdale Air Force Base, La., Oct. 12, 2018. The night was dedicated to giving children with exceptionalities a ch... More
Barksdale military families interact with static displays
Barksdale military families interact with static displays during Operation Hero at Barksdale Air Force Base, La., Sept. 29, 2018. Participating children experienced a simplified and creative version of the depl... More
A child from the Exceptional Family Members Program
A child from the Exceptional Family Members Program smiles during EFMP’s Dinner with Sparky at Barksdale Air Force Base, La., Oct. 12, 2018. The night was dedicated to giving children with exceptionalities a ch... More
A child poses for a photo during Operation Hero at
A child poses for a photo during Operation Hero at Barksdale Air Force Base, Louisiana, Sept. 28, 2019. Barksdale Airmen created a mock deployment scenario to help military children understand deployment proced... More
Baked goods and desserts are put on display at Boomtown
Baked goods and desserts are put on display at Boomtown Casino and Hotel, in Bossier City, La. Airmen from the 2nd Force Support Squadron trained with professional chefs to supplement their food preparation and... More
A child from the Exceptional Family Members Program
A child from the Exceptional Family Members Program smiles during EFMP’s Dinner with Sparky at Barksdale Air Force Base, La., Oct. 12, 2018. The night was dedicated to giving children with exceptionalities a ch... More
A child from the Exceptional Family Members Program
A child from the Exceptional Family Members Program smiles during EFMP’s Dinner with Sparky at Barksdale Air Force Base, La., Oct. 12, 2018. The night was dedicated to giving children with exceptionalities a ch... More
Airman Tony Miller, 2nd Force Support Squadron dining
Airman Tony Miller, 2nd Force Support Squadron dining facility shift worker, cooks a burger for a customer as Airman 1st Class Jordan McDaniel, 2nd FSS DFAC shift worker, stands by at Barksdale Air Force Base, ... More
Community partners attending the Airman and Family
Community partners attending the Airman and Family Readiness Center Annual Holiday Open House have a discussion at Barksdale Air Force Base, La., Dec 7, 2018. The Open House has been held annually for three yea... More
The moon rises over Lake Harmon at Barksdale Air Force
The moon rises over Lake Harmon at Barksdale Air Force Base, La., Feb. 26, 2020. Barksdale occupies over 22,000 acres, offering seven lakes and ten forest ponds. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Lillian Miller)
Families from the Exceptional Family Members Program
Families from the Exceptional Family Members Program participate in EFMP’s Dinner with Sparky at Barksdale Air Force Base, La., Oct. 12, 2018. The night was dedicated to giving children with exceptionalities a ... More
Airman 1st Class Kelon Moffett, 2nd Force Support Squadron
Airman 1st Class Kelon Moffett, 2nd Force Support Squadron installation personnel readiness apprentice, reads the names of those listed as POW/MIA during the Honor the Fallen run at Barksdale Air Force Base, Lo... More
A child from the Exceptional Family Members Program
A child from the Exceptional Family Members Program is shown a fire hose during EFMP’s Dinner with Sparky at Barksdale Air Force Base, La., Oct. 12, 2018. The night was dedicated to giving children with excepti... More
A child from the Exceptional Family Members Program
A child from the Exceptional Family Members Program smiles during EFMP’s Dinner with Sparky at Barksdale Air Force Base, La., Oct. 12, 2018. The night was dedicated to giving children with exceptionalities a ch... More
A child participating in Operation Hero watches the
A child participating in Operation Hero watches the 2nd Civil Engineer Squadron fire department’s demonstration at Barksdale Air Force Base, La., Sept. 29, 2018. Barksdale Airmen simulated a mock deployment for... More
Families from the Exceptional Family Members Program
Families from the Exceptional Family Members Program participate in EFMP’s Dinner with Sparky at Barksdale Air Force Base, La., Oct. 12, 2018. The night was dedicated to giving children with exceptionalities a ... More
Airman Eddie Rivera Jr., 2nd Force Support Squadron
Airman Eddie Rivera Jr., 2nd Force Support Squadron food service apprentice, stands by to advise Red River dining facility customers of a new policy at Barksdale Air Force Base, La., March 16, 2020. The DFAC ch... More
A child fires a Nerf gun during the simulated weapons
A child fires a Nerf gun during the simulated weapons qualification portion of Operation Hero at Barksdale Air Force Base, Louisiana, Sept. 28, 2019. Barksdale Airmen created a mock deployment scenario to help ... More
Col. Randy Whitecotton, 2nd Mission Support Group commander,
Col. Randy Whitecotton, 2nd Mission Support Group commander, and Lt. Col. Ronnie Walden, outgoing 2nd Force Support Squadron commander, stand at attention while Walden prepares to receive the Legion of Merit Me... More
Jason Russell, 2nd Civil Engineer Squadron wildlife
Jason Russell, 2nd Civil Engineer Squadron wildlife technician, talks to a class during a How to Fish on Barksdale Air Force Base fishing class at Barksdale AFB, La., Feb. 25, 2020. Barksdale occupies over 22,0... More
A child poses for a photo during Operation Hero at
A child poses for a photo during Operation Hero at Barksdale Air Force Base, Louisiana, Sept. 28, 2019. Operation Hero is a hands-on experience tailored to help military children understand deployment processes... More
A volunteer paints a child’s face during Operation
A volunteer paints a child’s face during Operation Hero at Barksdale Air Force Base, Louisiana, Sept. 28, 2019. Barksdale Airmen created a mock deployment scenario to help military children understand deploymen... More
Families from the Exceptional Family Members Program
Families from the Exceptional Family Members Program participate in EFMP’s Dinner with Sparky at Barksdale Air Force Base, La., Oct. 12, 2018. The night was dedicated to giving children with exceptionalities a ... More
A Red River dining facility customer places their meal
A Red River dining facility customer places their meal in a takeout bag at Barksdale Air Force Base, La., March 16, 2020. The DFAC changed their policy which permits individuals to order take out only, due to h... More
Lt. Col. Jamie Gegg, incoming 2nd Force Support Squadron
Lt. Col. Jamie Gegg, incoming 2nd Force Support Squadron commander, addresses the crowd during a change of command ceremony at Barksdale Air Force Base, La., July 20, 2020. A change of command is a military tra... More
A child sits on a 4-wheeler at the security forces
A child sits on a 4-wheeler at the security forces display during Operation Hero at Barksdale Air Force Base, Louisiana, Sept. 28, 2019. Operation Hero is a hands-on experience tailored to help military childr... More
Jason Russell, 2nd Civil Engineer Squadron wildlife
Jason Russell, 2nd Civil Engineer Squadron wildlife technician, shows the best fishing pole to use for catching bream during a How to Fish on Barksdale Air Force Base fishing class at Barksdale AFB, La., Feb. 2... More
Signs are placed at the entrance of the Red River dining
Signs are placed at the entrance of the Red River dining facility at Barksdale Air Force Base, La., March 16, 2020. The signs advise individuals that the DFAC offers takeout only due to health concerns and expl... More
Staff Sgt. Hunter Benham, 2nd Force Support Squadron
Staff Sgt. Hunter Benham, 2nd Force Support Squadron food service supervisor, right, fills out a food operational inspection report, as Tech. Sgt. Roberto Rodriguez, 2nd FSS DFAC NCO-in-charge, left, waits for ... More
Fishing lures sit on a table for a “How to Fish on
Fishing lures sit on a table for a “How to Fish on Barksdale Air Force Base” fishing class at Barksdale AFB, La., Feb. 25, 2020. The 2nd Civil Engineer Squadron Natural Resources Office held the class for peopl... More
Col. Randy Whitecotton, 2nd Mission Support Group commander,
Col. Randy Whitecotton, 2nd Mission Support Group commander, passes the guidon to Lt. Col. Jamie Gegg, incoming 2nd Force Support Squadron commander, during a change of command ceremony at Barksdale Air Force B... More
Staff Sgt. Levi Ewer, 2nd Civil Engineer Squadron emergency
Staff Sgt. Levi Ewer, 2nd Civil Engineer Squadron emergency management journeyman, performs a demonstration for children during Operation Hero at Barksdale Air Force Base, Louisiana, Sept. 28, 2019. Barksdale A... More
A child participates in the simulated weapons qualification
A child participates in the simulated weapons qualification segment of Operation Hero at Barksdale Air Force Base, Louisiana, Sept. 28, 2019. Operation Hero is a hands-on experience tailored to help military ch... More
A child from the Exceptional Family Members Program
A child from the Exceptional Family Members Program smiles during EFMP’s Dinner with Sparky at Barksdale Air Force Base, La., Oct. 12, 2018. The night was dedicated to giving children with exceptionalities a ch... More
Airman 1st Class Jone Hairston, 2nd Force Support Squadron
Airman 1st Class Jone Hairston, 2nd Force Support Squadron fitness specialist, sanitizes a treadmill at Barksdale Air Force Base, La., March 16, 2020. Due to health concerns, the frequency of sanitization was i... More
Airman 1st Class Nino Garcia (left) and Airman 1st
Airman 1st Class Nino Garcia (left) and Airman 1st Class Jose Von Vogler (right), 2nd Civil Engineer Squadron firefighters, assist a child while operating a water hose during Operation Hero at Barksdale Air For... More
Col. Michael Miller, 2nd Bomb Wing commander, welcomes
Col. Michael Miller, 2nd Bomb Wing commander, welcomes Operation Hero participants at Barksdale Air Force Base, La., Sept. 29, 2018. Barksdale Airmen simulated a mock deployment for military children to help th... More
Airman 1st Class Jordan McDaniel and Airman Robert
Airman 1st Class Jordan McDaniel and Airman Robert Rivera Sarriera, 2nd Force Support Squadron dining facility shift workers, stand ready to serve customers at Barksdale Air Force Base, La., April 15, 2020. All... More
A child from the Exceptional Family Members Program
A child from the Exceptional Family Members Program is shown a fire hose during EFMP’s Dinner with Sparky at Barksdale Air Force Base, La., Oct. 12, 2018. The night was dedicated to giving children with excepti... More
Families from the Exceptional Family Members Program
Families from the Exceptional Family Members Program participate in EFMP’s Dinner with Sparky at Barksdale Air Force Base, La., Oct. 12, 2018. The night was dedicated to giving children with exceptionalities a ... More
Staff Sgt. Michael Smith, 2nd Civil Engineer Squadron
Staff Sgt. Michael Smith, 2nd Civil Engineer Squadron explosive ordnance disposal apprentice, assists a child during Operation Hero at Barksdale Air Force Base, Louisiana, Sept. 28, 2019. Barksdale Airmen creat... More
Staff Sgt. Michael Smith, 2nd Civil Engineer Squadron
Staff Sgt. Michael Smith, 2nd Civil Engineer Squadron explosive ordnance disposal apprentice, assists a child during Operation Hero at Barksdale Air Force Base, Louisiana, Sept. 28, 2019. Operation Hero is a ha... More
Families from the Exceptional Family Members Program
Families from the Exceptional Family Members Program participate in EFMP’s Dinner with Sparky at Barksdale Air Force Base, La., Oct. 12, 2018. The night was dedicated to giving children with exceptionalities a ... More
Families from the Exceptional Family Members Program
Families from the Exceptional Family Members Program participate in EFMP’s Dinner with Sparky at Barksdale Air Force Base, La., Oct. 12, 2018. The night was dedicated to giving children with exceptionalities a ... More
Airman 1st Class Kuyeon Bates (left) and Airman 1st
Airman 1st Class Kuyeon Bates (left) and Airman 1st Class Mia Luciano, 2nd Force Support Squadron food service apprentices, pose for a photo at Boomtown Casino and Hotel, in Bossier City, La. Bates and Luciano ... More
Families from the Exceptional Family Members Program
Families from the Exceptional Family Members Program participate in EFMP’s Dinner with Sparky at Barksdale Air Force Base, La., Oct. 12, 2018. The night was dedicated to giving children with exceptionalities a ... More
Airman 1st Class Jose Von Vogler, 2nd Civil Engineer
Airman 1st Class Jose Von Vogler, 2nd Civil Engineer Squadron firefighter, assists a child with a water hose during Operation Hero at Barksdale Air Force Base, Louisiana, Sept. 28, 2019. Barksdale Airmen create... More
Families from the Exceptional Family Members Program
Families from the Exceptional Family Members Program participate in EFMP’s Dinner with Sparky at Barksdale Air Force Base, La., Oct. 12, 2018. The night was dedicated to giving children with exceptionalities a ... More
Mckenzie Curtis, a Barksdale Air Force Base resident,
Mckenzie Curtis, a Barksdale Air Force Base resident, kayaks across Flag Lake at Barksdale AFB, La. Feb. 22, 2020. Barksdale offers seven lakes and ten forest ponds to explore. (Courtesy photo)
A child sits on a 4-wheeler at the security forces
A child sits on a 4-wheeler at the security forces display during Operation Hero at Barksdale Air Force Base, Louisiana, Sept. 28, 2019. Operation Hero is a hands-on experience tailored to help military childre... More
Education: a key to success - Public domain dedication image
A 2nd Bomb Wing education specialist, goes over tuition assistance rates at Barksdale Air Force Base, La. Airmen are allotted $250 per semester hour, or $4,500 per fiscal year for TA. (U.S. Air Force photo by A... More
Airmen stand outside waiting for the Red River Dining
Airmen stand outside waiting for the Red River Dining Facility to open for lunch at Barksdale Air Force Base, La., April 15, 2020. The DFAC offers a variety of meal options to go. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech.... More
Staff Sgt. Hunter Benham, 2nd Force Support Squadron
Staff Sgt. Hunter Benham, 2nd Force Support Squadron food service supervisor, fills out a food operational inspection report on Barksdale Air Force Base, La., April 15, 2020. All DFAC personnel now wear face ma... More
A child poses for a photo while participating in Operation
A child poses for a photo while participating in Operation Hero at Barksdale Air Force Base, Louisiana, Sept. 28, 2019. Barksdale Airmen created a mock deployment scenario to help military children understand d... More
A child poses for a photo while trying on a gas mask
A child poses for a photo while trying on a gas mask during Operation Hero at Barksdale Air Force Base, Louisiana, Sept. 28, 2019. Operation Hero is a hands-on experience tailored to help military children unde... More
A child wears chemical gear during Operation Hero at
A child wears chemical gear during Operation Hero at Barksdale Air Force Base, Louisiana, Sept. 28, 2019. Operation Hero is a hands-on experience tailored to help military children understand deployment process... More
A child from the Exceptional Family Members Program
A child from the Exceptional Family Members Program smiles during EFMP’s Dinner with Sparky at Barksdale Air Force Base, La., Oct. 12, 2018. The night was dedicated to giving children with exceptionalities a ch... More
Children pose for a photo during Operation Hero at
Children pose for a photo during Operation Hero at Barksdale Air Force Base, Louisiana, Sept. 28, 2019. Operation Hero is a hands-on experience tailored to help military children understand deployment processes... More
Jason Russell, 2nd Civil Engineer Squadron wildlife
Jason Russell, 2nd Civil Engineer Squadron wildlife technician, prepares to teach a “How to Fish on Barksdale Air Force Base” fishing class at Barksdale AFB, La., Feb. 25, 2020. The 2nd Civil Engineer Squadron ... More
A child waits for her turn to operate a water hose
A child waits for her turn to operate a water hose during Operation Hero at Barksdale Air Force Base, Louisiana, Sept. 28, 2019. Operation Hero is a hands-on experience tailored to help military children unders... More
An Airman from the 2nd Civil Engineer Squadron Explosive
An Airman from the 2nd Civil Engineer Squadron Explosive Ordnance Disposal team showcases a bomb suit helmet during Operation Hero at Barksdale Air Force Base, La., Sept. 29, 2018. As part of Operation Hero, EO... More
Master Sgt. Jennifer Ellison, 2nd Force Support Squadron
Master Sgt. Jennifer Ellison, 2nd Force Support Squadron Airman and Family Readiness Center readiness NCO in-charge, briefs guests of the A&FRC Annual Holiday Open House at Barksdale Air Force Base, La., Dec 7... More
Families from the Exceptional Family Members Program
Families from the Exceptional Family Members Program participate in EFMP’s Dinner with Sparky at Barksdale Air Force Base, La., Oct. 12, 2018. The night was dedicated to giving children with exceptionalities a ... More
Airman Robert Rivera Sarriera, 2nd Force Support Squadron
Airman Robert Rivera Sarriera, 2nd Force Support Squadron dining facility shift worker, hands a meal to a customer at Barksdale Air Force Base, La., April 15, 2020. All food items are currently being made to go... More
The sun hangs above the horizon at Flag Lake located
The sun hangs above the horizon at Flag Lake located at Barksdale Air Force Base, La. Feb. 22, 2020. Outdoor Recreation has all of the equipment to allow anyone to rent kayaks, canoes, fishing gear, camping equ... More
A child from the Exceptional Family Members Program
A child from the Exceptional Family Members Program hugs Sparky during EFMP’s Dinner with Sparky at Barksdale Air Force Base, La., Oct. 12, 2018. The night was dedicated to giving children with exceptionalities... More
A child from the Exceptional Family Members Program
A child from the Exceptional Family Members Program smiles during EFMP’s Dinner with Sparky at Barksdale Air Force Base, La., Oct. 12, 2018. The night was dedicated to giving children with exceptionalities a ch... More
A child wears chemical gear during Operation Hero at
A child wears chemical gear during Operation Hero at Barksdale Air Force Base, Louisiana, Sept. 28, 2019. Barksdale Airmen created a mock deployment scenario to help military children understand deployment proc... More
Children try on chemical gear during Operation Hero
Children try on chemical gear during Operation Hero at Barksdale Air Force Base, Louisiana, Sept. 28, 2019. Barksdale Airmen created a mock deployment scenario to help military children understand deployment pr... More
Families from the Exceptional Family Members Program
Families from the Exceptional Family Members Program participate in EFMP’s Dinner with Sparky at Barksdale Air Force Base, La., Oct. 12, 2018. The night was dedicated to giving children with exceptionalities a ... More
Airman Tony Miller, 2nd Force Support Squadron dining
Airman Tony Miller, 2nd Force Support Squadron dining facility shift worker, cooks a burger for a customer at Barksdale Air Force Base, La., April 15, 2020. All food items are currently being made to go. (U.S. ... More
Airman and Family Readiness Center representatives
Airman and Family Readiness Center representatives brief attendees of the A&FRC Annual Holiday Open House at Barksdale Air Force Base, La., Dec 7, 2018. One of the many programs these local allies support is t... More
Families from the Exceptional Family Members Program
Families from the Exceptional Family Members Program participate in EFMP’s Dinner with Sparky at Barksdale Air Force Base, La., Oct. 12, 2018. The night was dedicated to giving children with exceptionalities a ... More
Hand sanitizer is placed at the entrance of the Senior
Hand sanitizer is placed at the entrance of the Senior Airman Bryan Bell fitness center at Barksdale Air Force Base, La., March 16, 2020. Due to health concerns, the frequency of sanitization was increased at a... More
Airman 1st Class Jose Von Vogler, 2nd Civil Engineer
Airman 1st Class Jose Von Vogler, 2nd Civil Engineer Squadron firefighter, assists a child during Operation Hero at Barksdale Air Force Base, Louisiana, Sept. 28, 2019. Barksdale Airmen created a mock deploymen... More
A child from the Exceptional Family Members Program
A child from the Exceptional Family Members Program smiles during EFMP’s Dinner with Sparky at Barksdale Air Force Base, La., Oct. 12, 2018. The night was dedicated to giving children with exceptionalities a ch... More
Col. Randy Whitecotton, 2nd Mission Support Group commander,
Col. Randy Whitecotton, 2nd Mission Support Group commander, receives the guidon from Lt. Col. Ronnie Walden, outgoing 2nd Force Support Squadron commander, during a change of command ceremony at Barksdale Air ... More
Jason Russell, 2nd Civil Engineer Squadron wildlife
Jason Russell, 2nd Civil Engineer Squadron wildlife technician, shows a spinner bait during a “How to Fish on Barksdale Air Force Base” fishing class at Barksdale AFB, La., Feb. 25, 2020. The 2nd Civil Engineer... More
Airman Robert Rivera Sarriera, 2nd Force Support Squadron
Airman Robert Rivera Sarriera, 2nd Force Support Squadron dining facility shift worker, prepares a meal for a customer at Barksdale Air Force Base, La., April 15, 2020. All food items are currently being made t... More
Fishing poles lay on a table during a How to Fish on
Fishing poles lay on a table during a How to Fish on Barksdale Air Force Base fishing class at Barksdale AFB, La., Feb. 25, 2020. Barksdale occupies over 22,000 acres, offering seven lakes and ten forest ponds.... More
Senior Airman Gregory Deese, 2nd Force Support Squadron
Senior Airman Gregory Deese, 2nd Force Support Squadron dining facility shift leader, prepares items to be moved to the flight line dining facility at Barksdale Air Force Base, La., April 15, 2020. All food ite... More
The moon rises over Lake Harmon at Barksdale Air Force
The moon rises over Lake Harmon at Barksdale Air Force Base, La., Feb. 26, 2020. This graphic was created for social media to promote an article about Barksdale's wildlife. (U.S. Air Force graphic by Senior Air... More
A child sits on a 4-wheeler at the Security Forces
A child sits on a 4-wheeler at the Security Forces display during Operation Hero at Barksdale Air Force Base, Louisiana, Sept. 28, 2019. Operation Hero is a hands-on experience tailored to help military childre... More
A child poses for a photo inside of an armored vehicle
A child poses for a photo inside of an armored vehicle at the security forces display during Operation Hero at Barksdale Air Force Base, Louisiana, Sept. 28, 2019. Barksdale Airmen created a mock deployment sce... More
A child from the Exceptional Family Members Program
A child from the Exceptional Family Members Program smiles during EFMP’s Dinner with Sparky at Barksdale Air Force Base, La., Oct. 12, 2018. The night was dedicated to giving children with exceptionalities a ch... More
Airman 1st Class Jose Von Vogler, 2nd Civil Engineer
Airman 1st Class Jose Von Vogler, 2nd Civil Engineer Squadron firefighter, assists a child during Operation Hero at Barksdale Air Force Base, Louisiana, Sept. 28, 2019. Barksdale Airmen created a mock deploymen... More