Volume 6, Issue 2 July 2016 Meet the new Ty Neuman is the commander of the 2nd serve as a B-1 liaison . Addi- Bomb Wing, , . He is tionally, he deployed with the 34th responsible for providing combat-ready B-52H aircraft, Bomb and the 28th Oper- crews, and associated combat support to conduct global ations Support Squadron in support operational taskings. As Barksdale’s installation com- of Operations Enduring Freedom mander, he supports 32 tenant units, including Headquar- and Iraqi Freedom. ters, Air Force Global Strike Command; Headquarters, Neuman has graduated with hon- ; and the Air Force Reserve Command’s ors from the Naval Postgraduate . He promotes the welfare of more than School in Monterey, California, and 11,400 military and civilian personnel, 6,300 family is a graduate of the National War members and 25,000 retirees. College, earning a Master of Busi- Neuman received his commission in 1995 through the ness degree in Executive Manage- Reserve Officer Training Corps at State Univer- ment and a Master's Degree in Na- Colonel Neuman sity, Fort Collins, Colorado, and completed Specialized tional Security Strategy. He served Undergraduate Navigator Training as a distinguished on the Joint Staff at U.S. Strategic Command, National Airborne graduate in 1997. In 2002, he attended U.S. Air Force Operations Center, Offutt AFB, Nebraska, were he worked as a Weapons School where he graduated with distinction as strategic operations section chief and the emergency actions of- an outstanding graduate, top academic performer and top ficer in support of multiple presidential support missions and flight performer. During his time at Ellsworth AFB, worldwide taskings. Neuman logged over 60 alert periods, 200 South Dakota, Neuman supported Operation Allied Force flights and 625 hours on board the E-4B. Later, as commander of from Royal Air Force station Fairford, United Kingdom, the 28th Bomb Squadron, Dyess AFB, Texas, he led the largest and later forward deployed to Aviano Air Base, Italy, to B-1 squadron in . Help wanted for annual picnic Please join your fellow MAC mem- we will work you into a slot. Please let Dr. Chris Cosse bers and volunteer to work at us know your availability when signing [email protected] “Celebrate Barksdale” on Friday, Octo- up to work. 869-1248 (ask for Chris or Holly) ber 14. This is our annual way of ex- Dave Lay Tent Committee - Responsible for food tending a great big THANK YOU to all [email protected] serving process and routine cleaning of the men, women and their family mem- Cell 318 426-1221 dining tables. bers serving Barksdale. We need your Refreshments Committee - Responsible help with cooking and serving hot dogs, for icing and distributing soft drinks/ Greg Doyal hamburgers and all the trimmings to our water; oversight on Beer Trailer. [email protected] guests. In addition to showing our ap- Cell 318 458-1094 preciation to Barksdale Team Members Kathi Smith Vice President Celebrate Barksdale - and their families, working at [email protected] Coordinates all aspects of event. “Celebrate Barksdale” is a terrific way Cell 318 268-0773 to meet other MAC members, interact Logistics Committee - Responsible for with Base personnel and enjoy a Friday ordering supplies, coordinating electri- outside in October weather. cal needs, coordinating stage/children’s The four major areas of work are activities and organizing trash details. listed below along with the responsible Committee Chair. If you can work and Daryl Pruitt are interested in serving in a particular [email protected] area, please contact the committee chair Cell 318 469-0758 directly; otherwise contact Greg Doyal, Cooking Committee - Responsible for Vice President Celebrate Barksdale or cooking and delivering food to serving Kathi Smith, Executive Director, and tent. Volume 6, Issue 2 July 2016 ment send-off’s, welcoming parties for those returning from deployments, holiday parties and any other squad- ron specific functions being presented. The Wing Com- mander also hosts functions for “Squadron Eagles” only. The benefits of this informal, personal relationship are invaluable and many times lead to long-lasting friend- ships between members of the Squadron and their eagle. for Squadron Eagle Program The program provides an opportunity for an exchange of ideas, backgrounds and talents. As a support group for the As many of you know, members of the Military Affairs men and women of Barksdale, the “Squadron Eagle” acts as Council are referred to as “Eagles.” Within the MAC, we an informal ambassador for the cities of Shreveport and Bossi- have an opportunity to assign a limited number of our mem- er. The men and women stationed at Barksdale are the most bers to a specific military unit. This program is referred to as important asset the Base provides in this area. The Eagles and “The Squadron Eagle Program.” There are no additional dues their relationship with those men and women show the im- to participate in this program, only an investment of your time portance of Barksdale personnel to the community. The pro- (as you are available). This program allows a member of the gram won’t require any more effort than you would want to Military Affairs Council to be an honorary member of a contribute. If you are not already a part of this exclusive pro- squadron. The “Squadron Eagle” can expect to receive invita- gram and would like to be, call the office @ 429-2418. You tions to events such as squadron hail and farewells, deploy- will find it rewarding and enjoyable. formal work environment. If you can Air Force Airman and reinforcing posi- remember leaving behind the comfort tive social values. This rewarding pro- and security of your parents’ home, then gram currently exists at other military you will understand the needs of the installations and has been highly suc- young men and women in the BASP. cessful. Rigorous military standards can tax The BASP will be run by the Military even the best of spirits, producing feel- Affairs Council (MAC) of Shreveport- The Military Affairs Council and ings of great stress to make the grade in Bossier. The MAC is a 501c3 non-profit Barksdale Air Force Base are happy to some Airmen, and in others, moments with a history of service and ties to introduce the Adopt an Airmen Program of loneliness, homesickness and doubt. Barksdale AFB. We, through the here in Shreveport-Bossier. This Barks- The official relationship lasts for the BASP, will attempt to match host fami- dale Airmen Sponsor Program (BASP) duration of time that the Airman is as- lies with Airmen who share the same offers select community leaders a signed to Barksdale AFB, or when one basic characteristics. Airmen can re- unique and rewarding opportunity to of the two parties decides to terminate quest “by name” host families. provide Airmen a home-away-from- the relationship. If you have the desire and commit- home during their first assignment in the The goal of the program is to have ment to make a difference in a young military. It also offers community lead- individuals from the community serve Airman’s life, this is the program for ers the opportunity to enter Barksdale as the Airman’s mentor, friend, and you! Sammy Halphen will serve as the Air Force Base and meet first-hand our advisor, providing a caring environment Committee Chair/Program Manager for fine young Air Force men and women to relax away from the pressures of the Barksdale Sponsor Program. If you and, the air and space leaders of tomor- work and future deployments. Partici- interested in being involved in the pro- row. The BASP is designed to provide pants are also in the position to serve as gram or have questions, contact him at Airmen with an avenue to form friend- a positive adult role model helping Air- [email protected] or ships and gather support beyond the men understand their role as a career 318-465-5608.

Dr. Ralph Baucum III Arthur Thompson Robert Crawford Patricia Viser Menda Davis Terry Womack Sandy Franks Benjamin Woods Kendrix Gilliard Dr. Michael Woolbert Emily Mott Dr. Christopher Yeaw Bert Schmale Doug Yoder Volume 6, Issue 2 July 2016

Continued Success for Barksdale/Defenders of Liberty Air Show his year proved to be another successful one for the pilots and trying on real flight gear. Mrs. McHugh’s pediatri- T Defenders of Liberty Air Show despite the weather- cian was a B-29 pilot and World War II POW who became related Friday night cancellation. On April 30 and May 1, a the 24/7 on-call physician for Holy Angels for twenty-eight crowd of 85,000 people gathered to watch performances from years. Barksdale airmen cleared the land on Ellerbe Road the USAF Thunderbirds, the Canadian Skyhawks, and numer- where the Holy Angels facility is now located. ous other vintage and modern airplane demonstrators. Among Special thanks goes to the hard-working men and women of the airplanes showcased were the B-2 Spirit, the B-29 Super- Barksdale Air Force Base, President’s Club members, and our fortress, the B-52, and the P-51. Several airplanes were unable corporate partners: Bossier Parish, City of Bossier, Greater to attend due to bad weather earlier in the week. Bossier Economic Development Foundation, Boeing, Northrop One of the highlights of this year’s show was the Thunder- Grumman, Louisiana Family Medicine, Pickett Industries, birds special needs event. President’s Club Chairman Cathy Rose Neath/Kilpatrick Life, AEP SWEPCO, University McHugh arranged for the residents of Holy Angels to meet the Health, Caddo Parish, Music Mountain Arkansas Spring Wa- pilots of the Thunderbirds on the afternoon of Friday, April ter, and Disabled Veteran Flight Team. Next year’s air show 29. Holy Angels staff member Martha Hammock brought will be 6-7 May 2017, with the Blue Angels scheduled as the approximately thirty of the residents to enjoy an afternoon of keynote performers. meeting the Thunderbirds, other performers, and Barksdale

MAC President John Hubbard (left) and Past President John Atkins MAC President John Hubbard presents Outgoing 2 BW/CC (right) present a scholarship to Airman 1st Class Clayton Dahm. Colonel Kristin Goodwin with a farewell gift. (Barksdale Air (Barksdale Air Force Base Courtesy Photo) Force Base Courtesy Photo)

 Celebrate Barksdale Picnic, 14 October 2016  Celebrate Barksdale Golf Tournament, 14 Nov 2016, Eastridge Country Club  MAC Christmas Social, 5 December 2016, 6:30 p.m., Eldorado Resort & Casino  Barksdale Air Show, 6-7 May 2017