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Eighth Air Force celebrates Air Force birthday

BOSSIER CITY, La. - Members of the Eighth Air Force Headquarters, 608th Air and Space Operations Center and 608th Air Communications Squadron stand in formation for a reveille ceremony at the Cyber Innovation Center in celebration of the Air Force’s 64th birthday Sept. 16. Sixty-four years ago, President Harry Truman signed the National Security Act of 1947, establishing the United States Air Force as a separate military service. Since Sept. 18, 1947, the U.S. Air Force – through its Airmen and technology – has played a key role in the defense of the U.S., maintenance of peace and humanitarian operations around the world. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Brian Stives)
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2011 Red River Dragon Boat Festival

SHREVEPORT, La. – Members of the “Mighty Eighth” dragon boat team (second from top) battle for the lead against five other teams in the dragon boat races during the third annual Red River Dragon Boat Festival Sept. 10, 2011. This year's race featured 27 teams, all vigorously paddling 41-foot-long boats to the finish line. Each team is comprised of a minimum of 20 paddlers, a captain and a drummer who beats the cadence as they paddle. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Brian Stives)
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2011 Red River Dragon Boat Festival

SHREVEPORT, La. – Members of the “Mighty Eighth” dragon boat team (blue shirts) tries to catch up to another team in the dragon boat races during the third annual Red River Dragon Boat Festival Sept. 10, 2011. This year's race featured 27 teams, all vigorously paddling 41-foot-long boats to the finish line. Each team is comprised of a minimum of 20 paddlers, a captain and a drummer who beats the cadence as they paddle. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Brian Stives)
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2011 Red River Dragon Boat Festival

SHREVEPORT, La. – Members of the “Mighty Eighth” dragon boat team (blue shirts) tries to hold off a late rally by another team in the dragon boat races during the third annual Red River Dragon Boat Festival Sept. 10, 2011. This year's race featured 27 teams, all vigorously paddling 41-foot-long boats to the finish line. Each team is comprised of a minimum of 20 paddlers, a captain and a drummer who beats the cadence as they paddle. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Brian Stives)
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2011 Red River Dragon Boat Festival

SHREVEPORT, La. - Jessica Sellers leads the “Mighty Eighth” dragon boat team out to the starting line of the dragon boat races during the third annual Red River Dragon Boat Festival Sept. 10, 2011. This year's race featured 27 teams, all vigorously paddling 41-foot-long boats to the finish line. Each team is comprised of a minimum of 20 paddlers, a captain and a drummer who beats the cadence as they paddle. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Brian Stives)
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Barksdale 9/11 Reveille and Wreath Laying Ceremony

BARKSDALE AIR FORCE BASE, La. – Brig. Gens. Keith Kries, mobilization assistant to the Eighth Air Force commander, and John Mooney III, 307th Bomb Wing commander, walk to place a memorial wreath at the base of the 2nd Bomb Wing Headquarters flag pole during a 9/11 Reveille and Wreath Laying Ceremony on Barksdale Air Force Base Sept. 9, 2011. The ceremony included a moment of silence, which allowed Barksdale Airmen to reflect upon the tragic losses of Sept. 11, 2001, as well as the service and sacrifices made combating terrorism since that fateful day. (U.S. Air Force photo by Maj. Richard Komurek)
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Barksdale 9/11 Reveille and Wreath Laying Ceremony

BARKSDALE AIR FORCE BASE, La. – Brig. Gens. Keith Kries, mobilization assistant to the Eighth Air Force commander, and John Mooney III, 307th Bomb Wing commander, walk to place a memorial wreath at the base of the 2nd Bomb Wing Headquarters flag pole during a 9/11 Reveille and Wreath Laying Ceremony on Barksdale Air Force Base Sept. 9, 2011. The ceremony included a moment of silence, which allowed Barksdale Airmen to reflect upon the tragic losses of Sept. 11, 2001, as well as the service and sacrifices made combating terrorism since that fateful day. (U.S. Air Force photo by Maj. Richard Komurek)
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Barksdale 9/11 Reveille and Wreath Laying Ceremony

BARKSDALE AIR FORCE BASE, La. – Members of Headquarters Eighth Air Force salute as the U.S. Flag is raised during a 9/11 Reveille and Wreath Laying Ceremony on Barksdale Air Force Base Sept. 9, 2011. The ceremony included a moment of silence, which allowed Barksdale Airmen to reflect upon the tragic losses of Sept. 11, 2001, as well as the service and sacrifices made combating terrorism since that fateful day. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Brian Stives)
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Barksdale 9/11 Reveille and Wreath Laying Ceremony

BARKSDALE AIR FORCE BASE, La. – Members of Headquarters Eighth Air Force salute as the U.S. Flag is raised during a 9/11 Reveille and Wreath Laying Ceremony on Barksdale Air Force Base Sept. 9, 2011. The ceremony included a moment of silence, which allowed Barksdale Airmen to reflect upon the tragic losses of Sept. 11, 2001, as well as the service and sacrifices made combating terrorism since that fateful day. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Brian Stives)
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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)
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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)
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Eighth Air Force commander visits Barksdale Airmen

BARKSDALE AIR FORCE BASE, La. - Chief Master Sgt. Terry West, Eighth Air Force command chief, talks with Chief Master Sgt. Larry Malcom, 2nd Bomb Wing command chief, and other Airmen at the Rivers Edge at Barksdale Air Force Base, La., Aug. 31. Maj. Gen. Stephen Wilson, Eighth Air Force commander, and West 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)
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Eighth Air Force commander visits Barksdale Airmen

BARKSDALE AIR FORCE BASE, La. - Maj. Gen. Stephen Wilson, Eighth Air Force commander, talks with Airman Dominic Florini, 2nd Civil Engineer Squadron fire protection flight, during breakfast at the Red River Dining Facility 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)
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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)
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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)
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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)
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Eighth Air Force major sets record at jump school

TEXEL, Netherlands - Maj. John Seffern, Eighth Air Force plans, programs and requirements, practices in the hanging harness before making jumps at the NATO Jump School in Texel, Netherlands. Seffern is the oldest person to complete the school. (Courtesy photo)
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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)
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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)
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Eighth Air Force Top 3 Providence House 7/20/11

SHREVEPORT, La. – Fourteen members of the Eighth Air Force built shelves in the Providence House daycare storage area to give the children more room for their toys July 20. The members were from the Headquarters Eighth Air Force staff and 608th Air Operations Center. The Airmen built new shelves for the daycare and moved furniture in the warehouse. The Providence House, located in downtown Shreveport, La., is a residential development center for homeless families with children, providing comprehensive support services for improving the family structure and moving the family into independent living. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Brian Stives)
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