Eighth Air Force commander visits Barksdale Airmen

BARKSDALE AIR FORCE BASE, La. - Maj. Gen. Stephen Wilson, Eighth Air Force commander, talks with Airman 1st Class Kaitlin Caudle, 2nd Operation Support Squadron, during a visit to the First Term Airmen Center at Barksdale Air Force Base, La., Aug. 31. Wilson and Chief Master Sgt. Terry West, Eighth Air Force command chief, made their first official visit to the 2nd Bomb Wing to get to know how they could help the Airmen. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Justin McMullen)

Eighth Air Force commander visits Barksdale Airmen

BARKSDALE AIR FORCE BASE, La. - Maj. Gen. Stephen Wilson, Eighth Air Force commander, talks with Airmen at the at the Rivers Edge at Barksdale Air Force Base, La., Aug. 31. Wilson and Chief Master Sgt. Terry West, Eighth Air Force command chief, made their first official visit to the 2nd Bomb Wing to get to know how they could help the Airmen. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Justin McMullen)

8th Air Force retreat ceremony Aug. 10, 2011

BARKSDALE AIR FORCE BASE, La. – Airman 1st Class Joshua Freedman, 608th Air and Space Operations Center, stands at attention as members of the 2nd Bomb Wing Base Honor Guard prepare to fold the U.S. flag during a retreat ceremony Aug.10, 2011, at Barksdale Air Force Base, La. The Eighth Air Force Headquarters and 2nd Medical Group performed the retreat ceremony, which serves a twofold purpose. It signals the end of the official duty day and serves as a ceremony for paying respect to the flag. When persons not assigned to a formation are outdoors and in uniform, on the first note of retreat, they should face the flag (if visible) or music and assume the position of parade rest. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Brian Stives)

8th Air Force retreat ceremony Aug. 10, 2011

BARKSDALE AIR FORCE BASE, La. - Members of the Eighth Air Force Headquarters participate in a retreat ceremony with the 2nd Medical Group Aug.10, 2011, at Barksdale Air Force Base, La. The retreat ceremony serves a twofold purpose. It signals the end of the official duty day and serves as a ceremony for paying respect to the flag. When persons not assigned to a formation are outdoors and in uniform, on the first note of retreat, they should face the flag (if visible) or music and assume the position of parade rest. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Brian Stives)

Eighth Air Force major sets record at jump school

TEXEL, Netherlands - Maj. John Seffern, Eighth Air Force plans, programs and requirements, walks back to a hangar after landing from his final jump at the NATO Jump School in Texel, Netherlands. Seffern is the oldest person to complete the school. (Courtesy photo)

Eighth Air Force major sets record at jump school

TEXEL, Netherlands - Maj. John Seffern, Eighth Air Force plans, programs and requirements, removes his gear after landing from a jump at the NATO Jump School in Texel, Netherlands. Seffern is the oldest person to complete the school. (Courtesy photo)