BARKSDALE AFB, Louisiana, Feb. 1 -- The U.S. Air Force Barksdale Air Force Base issued the following news: By Adriane Askins Wise, 2nd Bomb Wing Historian Office One of the most highly decorated African American soldiers to serve in World War I was stationed at Barksdale Field in 1932. Aaron R. Fisher was awarded the Distinguished Service Cross and the Purple Heart by for his actions at Lesseux, France while serving as a second lieutenant with the 366th Infantry Regiment, 92nd Division. Th  more