Barksdale Airmen compete in 2011 Global Strike Challenge
Capt. Michael Gough, a B-52 Stratofortress pilot assigned to the 93rd Bomb Squadron loads equipment in preparation for a sortie as Staff Sgt. Ted Daigle videotapes the action at Barksdale Air Force Base, La., July 25, 2011. Gough is part of the aircrew from the 93rd BS competing in the 2011 Global Strike Challenge. The competition, which is currently underway, includes bases, units and people across the country. The competition will continue through the score-posting and symposium event in November. The competition wraps up with an awards ceremony at Barksdale where trophies will be awarded to the final winners. Daigle, who is assigned to the 307th Bomb Wing Public Affairs office, was recording events to be used during the award ceremonies at the conclusion of the competition. (U.S. Air Force photo/Tech. Sgt. Jeff Walston)