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From the Frontlines to the Flightline: 96th BS Celebrates 107 Years by Honoring Heroic Leader

A plaque is displayed in the Summersett Auditorium during an Auditorium Naming Ceremony at Barksdale Air Force Base, Louisiana, July 18, 2025. Summersett was instrumental in refining precision bombing techniques by tightening formation flying among bombers and enhancing coordination between U.S. air and ground forces and French aerial units. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Rhea Beil)

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From the Frontlines to the Flightline: 96th BS Celebrates 107 Years by Honoring Heroic Leader

Members of Lt. Col. James Summersett’s family reveal a plaque officially naming the Summersett Auditorium during an Auditorium Naming Ceremony at Barksdale Air Force Base, Louisiana, July 18, 2025. The ceremony brought together squadron members, base leadership and special guests to reflect on the Bomb Squadron’s rich legacy. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Rhea Beil)

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From the Frontlines to the Flightline: 96th BS Celebrates 107 Years by Honoring Heroic Leader

James Summersett III, the grandson of Lt. Col. James Summersett, speaks about his grandfather during an Auditorium Naming Ceremony at Barksdale Air Force Base, Louisiana, July 18, 2025. Summersett led the squadron’s Breguet 14B bombers in one of the first American bombing raids into German territory and directed numerous strikes across hostile lines.

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From the Frontlines to the Flightline: 96th BS Celebrates 107 Years by Honoring Heroic Leader

U.S. Air Force Lt. Col. Matthew Dougherty, 96th Bomb Squadron commander, shares remarks during an Auditorium Naming Ceremony at Barksdale Air Force Base, Louisiana, July 18, 2025. During the event, the unit officially dedicated the Summersett Auditorium to Lt. Col. James Summersett, a former World War I squadron commander. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Rhea Beil)

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From the Frontlines to the Flightline: 96th BS Celebrates 107 Years by Honoring Heroic Leader

U.S. Air Force Lt. Col. Matthew Dougherty, 96th Bomb Squadron commander, shares remarks during an Auditorium Naming Ceremony at Barksdale Air Force Base, Louisiana, July 18, 2025. Originally activated as the 96th Aero Squadron on August 20, 1917, at Kelly Field, Texas, the unit conducted the first American combat aerial bombardment in World War I. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Rhea Beil)

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From the Frontlines to the Flightline: 96th BS Celebrates 107 Years by Honoring Heroic Leader

U.S. Air Force Capt. Osang Idagbo, 2nd Bomb Wing chaplain, delivers the invocation during an Auditorium Naming Ceremony at Barksdale Air Force Base, Louisiana, July 18, 2025. This ceremony coincided with the 96th Bomb Squadron’s 107th Combat Bombardment Anniversary. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Rhea Beil)

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STARR and Stripes Programs Reward Airmen and Guardians Referrals

The Stellar Talent Acquisition Recruiting Referral and Stripes for Referrals programs are tools used by current service members to refer new recruits through the AIM HIGH app, May 18, 2023. STARR aims to incentivize all Airmen and Guardians to inspire the next generation to serve in the Air Force and Space Force, see more in DAFMAN 36-2806 and DAFMAN 36-2032. (U.S. Air Force Illustration)

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STARR and Stripes Programs Reward Airmen and Guardians Referrals

The Stellar Talent Acquisition Recruiting Referral and Stripes for Referrals programs are tools used by current service members to refer new recruits through the AIM HIGH app, May 18, 2023. STARR aims to incentivize all Airmen and Guardians to inspire the next generation to serve in the Air Force and Space Force, see more in DAFMAN 36-2806 and DAFMAN 36-2032. (U.S. Air Force Illustration)

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STARR and Stripes Programs Reward Airmen and Guardians Referrals

The Stellar Talent Acquisition Recruiting Referral flowchart depicts the referral movement from the AIM HIGH app to become a service medal as of July 14, 2025. STARR and Stripes for Referrals programs are tools used by current Airmen and Guardians to refer new recruits, see more in DAFMAN 36-2806 and DAFMAN 36-2032. (U.S. Air Force Illustration by Tech. Sgt. Della Creech)

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STARR and Stripes Programs Reward Airmen and Guardians Referrals

The Stellar Talent Acquisition Recruiting Referral progression depicts how to refer Airmen and Guardians within the AIM HIGH app as of July 14, 2025. STARR and Stripes for Referrals programs are tools used by current Airmen and Guardians to refer new recruits, see more in DAFMAN 36-2806 and DAFMAN 36-2032. (U.S. Air Force Illustration by Tech. Sgt. Della Creech)

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Barksdale Airmen Help Secure New Drone Restrictions Across Louisiana

U.S. Air Force Senior Airman Anthony Cruz, 2nd Security Forces Squadron electronic warfare airman, catches a drone during a demonstration at Barksdale Air Force Base, Louisiana, September 3, 2024. The unauthorized flying of drones on a military installation can incur a fine of up to $250,000 and up to one year imprisonment. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Aaron Hill)

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Shaking Hands with History: Col. Martinez Honors the 307th Bomba

U.S. Air Force Col. David Martinez, commander of the 307th Bomb Wing, shakes hands with SSgt. Thomas Stevens, 307th Bomb Wing veteran, at the 33rd Reunion of the 307th Bombardment Group (HV,) in Kansas City, Kan., July 2, 2025. Stevens completed 27 missions as a tail gunner on a B-29 bomber aircraft during the Korean War. (U.S. Air Force photo by SSgt. Kate Bragg)

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Shaking Hands with History: Col. Martinez Honors the 307th Bomba

U.S. Air Force Col. David Martinez, commander of the 307th Bomb Wing, is honored with a coin from Jim Walsh, President of the 307th Bombardment Group (HV,) at the annual group reunion in Kansas City, Kan., July 2, 2025. (U.S. Air Force photo by SSgt. Kate Bragg)

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Shaking Hands with History: Col. Martinez Honors the 307th Bomba

U.S. Air Force Col. David Martinez, commander of the 307th Bomb Wing, delivers remarks at the 307th Bombardment reunion in Kansas City, Kan., July 2, 2025. Martinez was the keynote speaker at the 33rd annual reunion. (U.S. Air Force photo by SSgt. Kate Bragg)

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Shaking Hands with History: Col. Martinez Honors the 307th Bomba

U.S. Air Force Col. David Martinez, commander of the 307th Bomb Wing, speaks to the attendees of the 307th Bombardment reunion in Kansas City, Kan., July 2, 2025. Martinez honored the veterans of the 307th Bomb Wing as the keynote speaker at the reunion banquet. (U.S. Air Force photo by SSgt. Kate Bragg)

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Shaking Hands with History: Col. Martinez Honors the 307th Bomba

Attendees at the 307th Bombardment Group’s 33rd Reunion pose for a group photo in Kansas City, Kansas, July 2, 2025. The group is made of veterans, their descendants and friends whose mission is to ensure that future generations never forget the sacrifices made by those who fought in World War II. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Kate Bragg)

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First B-52 Crew

The first B-52 Stratofortress crew stands in front of the first operational B-52, June 29, 1955. The B-52 went on to serve in every major conflict and celebrated its 70th anniversary June 29, 2025. (Photo courtesy of Air Force Global Strike Command Historian)

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A B-52H Stratofortress assigned to the 2nd Bomb Wing stands by as another takes off from the runway before Global Thunder 25, on Oct.16, 2024, at Barksdale Air Force Base, La. Global Thunder provides training opportunities for components, units and task forces to deter, and if necessary defeat a military attack against the United States and to employ forces as directed by the President. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Devyn Taylor)

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2nd Bomb Wing Airmen perform post-flight maintenance on a B-52 Stratofortress after the aircrew and aircraft returned Nov. 14, 2023 to Barksdale Air Force Base, La. Airmen assigned to the 96th Bomb Squadron were deployed to Andersen Air Force Base, Guam to support a bomber task force mission. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Laiken King)

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First Operational B-52

Photo of the first operational B-52 landing at Castle Air Force Base, Calif., June 29, 1955. The B-52 went on to serve in every major conflict and celebrated its 70th anniversary June 29th, 2025. (Photo courtesy of Air Force Global Strike Command Historian)

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