Photo Essay: CSAF and CMSAF visit Barksdale Airmen Published April 5, 2013 By Airman 1st Class Joseph A. Pagán Jr. Air Force Global Strike Command Public Affairs BARKSDALE AIR FORCE BASE, La. -- Air Force Chief of Staff Gen. Mark A. Welsh III and Chief Master Sgt. of the Air Force James Cody visited Barksdale AFB, April 2-3, reinforcing the importance of the command's mission of providing combat ready forces for nuclear deterrence and global strike operations. To view the slideshow click here.