You know that master sergeant over at Wing Plans and Programs who everyone calls Master Sgt. Bark because he claims he could sell the brown, crunchy jerky-like crust on his ribs to Metropolitan Market and, as he says, "make a killin'. Has anyone ever tasted his ribs? (We get it. You don't want to go barking up the wrong rib.)

Seriously, though, it's time for Master Sgt. Bark to put up or shut up. The Air Force Personnel Center Directorate of Services is hosting the inaugural Air Force High Flyin' BBQ Challenge now through September. The competition is open to all active duty Airmen and sister service members at Air Force-led joint bases in the continuous United States who think their barbecue is the best in town and want to prove their barbecue prowess.

That's you Master Sgt. Bark!

To apply for the competition applicants must submit an essay by April 18 to AFHighFlyingBBQ@MyAirForceLife.com explaining in 500 words or less why their barbecue skills are the best.

AFPC will announce the top two essay winners of the three geographic regions April 25, and those winners will be automatically entered to compete in local competitions slated for May 23 through Aug. 23.

The three Air Force finalists will compete during the San Antonio Stock and Rodeo Show's Fall Fest, held in September. All participants will receive a commemorative gift for participating in the High Flyin' BBQ Challenge, and additional prizes will be awarded to winners of the regional and grand final competitions.

For more information about the High Flyin' BBQ Challenge visit www.MyAirForceLife.com/bbq.