RMHE96XX–U.S. Air Force Senior Airman Derek Hemerick, 83rd Expeditionary Rescue Squadron, 455 Air Expeditionary Wing pararescueman, prepares his gear for a training mission at Bagram Air Field, Afghanistan May 5, 2014. The squadron participated in a training scenario where a vehicle simulated striking an improvised explosive device. During the training, rescue crews flew on HH-60G Pave Hawk helicopters to the simulated point of injury, provided security, treated patients, prepared them for travel, and safely departed the area. Hemerick is a native of San Clemente, Calif., and is deployed from Moody Air
RMDH0M93–Staff Sgt. Megan Stockinger, 455th Air Expeditionary Wing NCO in charge of military justice, deployed from Little Rock Air Force Base, Ark., and a native of Geneva, Ala., provides legal assistance to Staff Sgt. Lowell Wann, 455 AEW chaplain assistant, dep
RM2B14BEM–Chief Master Sgt. of the Air Force Kaleth O. Wright takes a photo with 455th Expeditionary Aeromedical Evacuation members during a tour of a C-130J Hercules aircraft April 13, 2017, at Bagram Airfield, Afghanistan. This was Wright’s first visit to Bagram since being selected as the 18th chief master sergeant of the Air Force. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Katherine Spessa)
RMM854YM–James Mattis, U.S. Secretary of Defense, conducts an all call with the men and women of Bagram Airfield, Afghanistan on Mar. 14, 2018. Mattis thanked the men and women at BAF for their service and sacrifice and answered questions about various topics. (U.S. Air Force photo/Tech. Sgt. Justin Jacobs)
RMP70Y9M–(From left to right) Master Sgt. Aaron Lesher, 455th Expeditionary Logistics Readiness Squadron, Master Sgt. Troy Dubois, 455th Expeditionary Security Forces Squadron, Master Sgt. James Pruitt, 455th Expeditionary Medical Group, Lisa Hietpas, 455th Expeditionary Operations Group, and Senior Master Sgt. Michael Martin, 455th Expeditionary Maintenance Squadron, are all first sergeants from Barksdale Air Force Base, La., who deployed to Bagram Airfield, Afghanistan, at the same time.
RMHE96XY–Air Force pararescuemen from the 83rd Expeditionary Rescue Squadron, 455 Air Expeditionary Wing, Bagram Air Field, Afghanistan, help a simulated patient to a HH-60G Pave Hawk helicopter during a training exercise May 5, 2014. The scenario simulated a vehicle striking an improvised explosive device. During the training, rescue crews flew on HH-60G Pave Hawks to the simulated point of injury, provided security, treated patients, prepared them for travel, and safely departed the area. PJs perform life-saving missions and provide emergency medical capabilities in humanitarian and combat operations
RMFFH0YW–An F-16 Fighting Falcon deployed from Shaw Air Force Base, S.C., takes off from Bagram Airfield, Afghanistan. The F-16's mission in Afghanistan is to provide tactical air-to-air and air-to-ground support for Operation Enduring Freedom.
RM2B14EYF–Senior Airman Alexis Garrido, a 455th Expeditionary Aircraft Maintenance Squadron dedicated crew chief, removes paint from an F-16 Fighting Falcon on Bagram Airfield, Afghanistan, June 16, 2017. Maintainers work day and night during extreme heat and freezing weather ensuring “Ops never stops.” (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Benjamin Gonsier)
RFKFW5AB–F-16 Fighting Falcon Taxiing
RMR8WPWN–Staff Sgt. Thomas Bennett, 455th Air Expeditionary Wing chaplain assistant, lights candles before Sunday Mass March 12, 2017 at Kandahar Airfield, Afghanistan. Bennett and his chaplain serve at Kandahar, Camp Bastion and Camp Dwyer.
RMHE96Y0–U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Justin Tyler, 83rd Expeditionary Rescue Squadron, 455 Air Expeditionary Wing pararescue element leader, treats a simulated casualty in a HH-60G Pave Hawk helicopter at Bagram Air Field, Afghanistan May 5, 2014. The squadron participated in a training scenario where a vehicle simulated striking an Improvised Explosive Device. During the training, rescue crews flew on HH-60G Pave Hawks to the simulated point of injury, provided security, treated patients, prepared them for travel, and safely departed the area. Tyler is a native of Columbia, S.C. and is deployed from
RMDH9TN6–Master Sgt. Paul Titus, 455th Expeditionary Aircraft Maintenance Squadron production superintendent, a native of Denver, Colo.,
RM2B14M2D–U.S. Air Force Airman 1st Class Brandon Ramirez of the 455th Expeditionary Civil Engineer Squadron punches a hole into a segment of tape April 20, 2017, at Bagram Airfield, Afghanistan. The tape is one component of the Mobile Aircraft Arresting System, which is used to rapidly decelerate a landing plane, primarily fighters. The system is crucial for landings where the runway is too short or there is brake failure. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Benjamin Gonsier)
RFKFW5A4–F-16 Fighting Falcon Taxiing
RMR7PJ25–Staff Sgt. Darius Lester, 455th Air Expeditionary Wing comptroller, referees a big-glove boxing match March 25, 2017 at Bagram Airfield, Afghanistan. The match was part of Freedom Fest, an event held as an end-of-tour celebration.
RMM7PRW8–BAGRAM AIRFIELD, Afghanistan -- (U.S. Air Force photo by Maj. Brandon Lingle/Released) 455th Air Expeditionary Wing Bagram Airfield, Afghanistan
RMDH9TP6–Master Sgt. Paul Titus, 455th Expeditionary Aircraft Maintenance Squadron production superintendent, a native of Denver, Colo.,
RFKFW5AN–F-16 Fighting Falcon Taxiing
RMR8WPWX–Combat boots are seen beneath Chaplain (Capt.) Robbie Deka’s priest robes before Sunday Mass March 12, 2017 at Kandahar Airfield, Afghanistan. Deka and his chaplain assistant belong to the 455th Air Expeditionary Wing and provide chapel support to its geographically separated unit, the 451st Air Expeditionary Group.
RMM7PRTY–BAGRAM AIRFIELD, Afghanistan -- (U.S. Air Force photo by Maj. Brandon Lingle/Released) 455th Air Expeditionary Wing Bagram Airfield, Afghanistan
RMDHAWP2–Master Sgt. Paul Titus, 455th Expeditionary Aircraft Maintenance Squadron production superintendent, a native of Denver, Colo.,
RFKFW5AC–F-16 Fighting Falcon Taxiing
RMR8WPX3–Chaplain (Capt.) Robbie Deka, 455th Air Expeditionary Wing, puts on robes before Sunday Mass March 12, 2017 at Kandahar Airfield, Afghanistan. Service members deployed to Kandahar are welcome to attend chapel services, religious study groups and seek counseling from chaplains during their deployment.
RMM7PRW7–BAGRAM AIRFIELD, Afghanistan -- (U.S. Air Force photo by Maj. Brandon Lingle/Released) 455th Air Expeditionary Wing Bagram Airfield, Afghanistan
RMEG28ME–Staff Sgt. Jason Lee, 83rd Expeditionary Rescue Squadron pararescue element leader, talks with his teammates about their clearing procedures during a mission rehearsal Aug. 26, 2014, at Bagram Airfield, Afghanistan. The event allowed PJs to hone their breaching, clearing, patient care and egress skills. Air Force rescue forces conduct combat search and rescue and personnel recovery operations. Lee is an Air National Guardsman deployed from the 123rd Special Tactics Squadron at Louisville, Ky. Maj. Brandon Lingle
RFKFW5BE–F-16 Fighting Falcon Taxiing
RMR8WPX4–Service members, Defense Department civilian employees and contractors sing during a service March 12, 2017 at the Fraise Chapel, Kandahar Airfield, Afghanistan. In addition to chapel services, the 455th Air Expeditionary Wing chaplain provides counseling, enhances morale and provides accommodations for all faiths throughout the units assigned at Kandahar.
RMM7PRTE–BAGRAM AIRFIELD, Afghanistan -- (U.S. Air Force photo by Maj. Brandon Lingle/Released) 455th Air Expeditionary Wing Bagram Airfield, Afghanistan
RMEG298A–Senior Airman Joseph Brady, Staff Sgt. Jason Lee and Senior Airman Thomas Schalin breach a door and prepare to clear a room during a mission rehearsal Aug. 26, 2014, at Bagram Airfield, Afghanistan. The event allowed pararescuemen from the 83rd Expeditionary Rescue Squadron to hone their breaching, clearing, patient care and egress skills. Air Force rescue forces conduct combat search, rescue and personnel recovery operations. Brady and Schalin are deployed from Davis-Monthan AFB, Ariz., and Lee is an Air National Guardsman deployed from the 123rd Special Tactics Squadron at Louisville, Ky. M
RFKFW5A5–F-16 Fighting Falcon Taxiing
RMR8WR09–Capt. Trevor Waliszewski, 3rd Brigade Combat Team, 101st Airborne Division, sings during Sunday Mass March 12, 2017 at the Fraise Chapel, Kandahar Airfield, Afghanistan. In addition to chapel services, the 455th Air Expeditionary Wing chaplain provides counseling, enhances morale and provides accommodations for all faiths throughout the units assigned at Kandahar.
RMM7PRWF–BAGRAM AIRFIELD, Afghanistan -- (U.S. Air Force photo by Maj. Brandon Lingle/Released) 455th Air Expeditionary Wing Bagram Airfield, Afghanistan
RME8A5PH–From left, U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Taj Copeland, a fuels distribution supervisor with the 455th Expeditionary Logistics Readiness Squadron (ELRS), and Staff Sgt. James Brumbaugh, a fuels cryogenics noncommissioned officer in charge with the 455 ELRS, re
RFKCKN9B–C-130J Super Hercules takes off from Bagram Airfield, Afghanistan, Oct. 4, 2017
RMR8YEK2–Maj. Benjamin Lindsay, 455th Air Expeditionary Wing Kandahar Airfield flight safety manager, patrols the base looking for hazardous wildlife March 11, 2017 at Kandahar Airfield, Afghanistan. Safety officials are entering into Bird Aircraft Strike Hazard Phase 2 to raise awareness and mitigate the increased threat wildlife poses to aircraft and their pilots during Spring migration season.
RMM7PRW2–BAGRAM AIRFIELD, Afghanistan -- (U.S. Air Force photo by Maj. Brandon Lingle/Released) 455th Air Expeditionary Wing Bagram Airfield, Afghanistan
RMEG2BM8–Capt. Cameron Rochelle, 83rd Expeditionary Rescue Squadron combat rescue officer, watches for potential threats as his teammates prepare to breech a door during a mission rehearsal Aug. 26, 2014, at Bagram Airfield, Afghanistan. The event allowed PJs to hone their breaching, clearing, patient care and egress skills. Air Force rescue forces conduct combat search, rescue and personnel recovery operations. Rochelle is deployed from Davis-Monthan AFB, Ariz. Maj. Brandon Lingle
RFKCKN9E–C-130J Super Hercules takes off from Bagram Airfield, Afghanistan, Oct. 4, 2017
RMR8YEJN–Maj. Benjamin Lindsay and Master Sgt. Jake Bayler, 455th Air Expeditionary Wing safety officials, walk toward a flock of birds March 11, 2017 at Kandahar Airfield, Afghanistan. During the migration season, safety officials will spend several hours each day trapping, harassing and, as a last resort, hunting, hazardous wildlife in the area. Lindsay also raises awareness of bird strike conditions and educates pilots on modifying their procedures to avoid the risk.
RMM7PRWB–BAGRAM AIRFIELD, Afghanistan -- (U.S. Air Force photo by Maj. Brandon Lingle/Released) 455th Air Expeditionary Wing Bagram Airfield, Afghanistan
RMEG288Y–Senior Airman Joseph Brady, 83rd Expeditionary Rescue Squadron pararescue team member, starts a cut-off saw during a mission rehearsal Aug. 26, 2014, at Bagram Airfield, Afghanistan. The event allowed PJs to hone their breaching, clearing, patient care and egress skills. Air Force rescue forces conduct combat search, rescue and personnel recovery operations. Brady is deployed from Davis-Monthan AFB, Ariz. Maj. Brandon Lingle
RFKCKN98–C-130J Super Hercules takes off from Bagram Airfield, Afghanistan, Oct. 4, 2017
RMR8YEK5–Maj. Benjamin Lindsay and Master Sgt. Jake Bayler, 455th Air Expeditionary Wing safety officials, patrol the base looking for hazardous wildlife March 11, 2017 at Kandahar Airfield, Afghanistan. During the migration season, safety officials will spend several hours each day trapping, harassing and, as a last resort, hunting, hazardous wildlife in the area. Lindsay also raises awareness of bird strike conditions and encourages pilots to modify their procedures to avoid the risk.
RMM7PRW1–BAGRAM AIRFIELD, Afghanistan -- (U.S. Air Force photo by Maj. Brandon Lingle/Released) 455th Air Expeditionary Wing Bagram Airfield, Afghanistan
RMEG28R8–Air Force pararescuemen from the 83rd Expeditionary Rescue Squadron move a mock patient, Airman 1st Class Benjamin Martin, out through a hole in the floor during a mission rehearsal Aug. 26, 2014, at Bagram Airfield, Afghanistan. The event allowed PJs to hone their breaching, clearing, patient care and egress skills. Air Force rescue forces conduct combat search, rescue and personnel recovery operations. The Airmen are deployed from Davis-Monthan AFB, Ariz. Maj. Brandon Lingle
RFKCKN9C–C-130J Super Hercules takes off from Bagram Airfield, Afghanistan, Oct. 4, 2017
RMR8WPWR–Chaplain (Capt.) Robbie Deka, 455th Air Expeditionary Wing, prepares to put on robes before Sunday Mass March 12, 2017 at Kandahar Airfield, Afghanistan. Deka is the only Air Force chaplain at Kandahar, Camp Bastion and Camp Dwyer.
RMM7PRTT–BAGRAM AIRFIELD, Afghanistan -- (U.S. Air Force photo by Maj. Brandon Lingle/Released) 455th Air Expeditionary Wing Bagram Airfield, Afghanistan
RMDH9TPX–Master Sgt. Paul Titus, a native of Denver, Colo., talks with Master Sgt. Andrew Davis, a resident of Moscow, Tenn., on Bagram Air Field, Afghanistan, Nov. 2, 2013. Both are 455 EAMXS production superintendents who have deployed from Seymour Johnson Air F
RFKABXR7–F-16 Fighting Falcons line the flightline at Bagram Airfield, Afghanistan, Sept. 21, 2017.
RMR8WPYP–A churchgoer prays during Sunday Mass March 12, 2017 at the Fraise Chapel, Kandahar Airfield, Afghanistan. Chaplain (Capt.) Robbie Deka, 455th Air Expeditionary Wing, serves as the only Air Force chaplain at Kandahar. He and the sister service chaplains assigned there offer a variety of religious services for all faiths throughout the week at Fraise Chapel.
RMM7PRTR–BAGRAM AIRFIELD, Afghanistan -- (U.S. Air Force photo by Maj. Brandon Lingle/Released) 455th Air Expeditionary Wing Bagram Airfield, Afghanistan
RMEG2BJD–Members of 455th Expeditionary Communications Squadron prepare to connect tower sections while a civilian contractor helicopter lowers sections into place at Bagram Airfield, Afghanistan, Sept. 3, 2012. A specialized team, from several Air National Guard engineering installation squadrons, deployed to Bagram Airfield to combine their efforts to build and setup the 170-foot communications tower, greatly increasing radio communication range. 1st Lt. Bruce Champion
RFKABXR5–F-16 Fighting Falcons line the flightline at Bagram Airfield, Afghanistan, Sept. 21, 2017.
RMR8WR02–A churchgoer prays during Sunday Mass March 12, 2017 at the Fraise Chapel, Kandahar Airfield, Afghanistan. Chaplain (Capt.) Robbie Deka, 455th Air Expeditionary Wing, serves as the only Air Force chaplain at Kandahar. He and the sister service chaplains assigned there offer a variety of religious services for all faiths throughout the week at Fraise Chapel.
RMM7PRW6–BAGRAM AIRFIELD, Afghanistan -- (U.S. Air Force photo by Maj. Brandon Lingle/Released) 455th Air Expeditionary Wing Bagram Airfield, Afghanistan
RMEG280E–Capts. Mario Ramirez and Suzanne Morris confirm a patient's identity and prepare to administer a blood transfusion March 21 during a flight from Bagram Airfield, Afghanistan. A Critical Care Air Transport Team crew consists of a physician, intensive care nurse and a respiratory therapist. Ramirez and Morris are assigned to the 455th Expeditionary Aeromedical Evacuation Squadron Critical Care Air Transport Team. Senior Airman Chris Willis
RFKABXR0–F-16 Fighting Falcons line the flightline at Bagram Airfield, Afghanistan, Sept. 21, 2017.
RMR8WPX7–Service members, Defense Department civilian employees and contractors sing during Sunday Mass March 12, 2017 at the Fraise Chapel, Kandahar Airfield, Afghanistan. Chaplain (Capt.) Robbie Deka, 455th Air Expeditionary Wing, serves as the only Air Force chaplain at Kandahar. He and the sister service chaplains assigned there offer a variety of religious services for all faiths throughout the week at Fraise Chapel.
RMM7PRTD–BAGRAM AIRFIELD, Afghanistan -- (U.S. Air Force photo by Maj. Brandon Lingle/Released) 455th Air Expeditionary Wing Bagram Airfield, Afghanistan
RME1HHKG–Staff Sgt. William Beal, an Airman assigned to 455th Expeditionary Logistics Readiness Squadron, pauses for a photo after finis
RFKABXT5–F-16 Fighting Falcons line the flightline at Bagram Airfield, Afghanistan, Sept. 21, 2017.
RMR8YEJM–Maj. Benjamin Lindsay, 455th Air Expeditionary Wing Kandahar Airfield flight safety manager, fires birdshot to frighten away a flock of birds March 11, 2017 at Kandahar Airfield, Afghanistan. In 2015, bird strikes cost the Air Force $86 million in aircraft damages, nearly $250,000 of that at Kandahar Airfield alone.
RMM7PRW9–BAGRAM AIRFIELD, Afghanistan -- (U.S. Air Force photo by Maj. Brandon Lingle/Released) 455th Air Expeditionary Wing Bagram Airfield, Afghanistan
RMEG2A8N–Crew chiefs assigned to the 455th Expeditionary Aircraft Maintenance Squadron replace a tire on a C-130 Hercules, March 6, 2013, on Bagram Airfield, Afghanistan. The crew is deployed from Little Rock Air Force Base, Ark. Senior Airman Chris Willis
RFKDP4E0–Targetting Pods
RMMRCA16–Chief Master Sgt. of the Air Force Kaleth O. Wright shakes hands with 455th Air Expeditionary Wing members prior to a tour of a C-130J Hercules April 13, 2017 at Bagram Airfield, Afghanistan. Wright, along with Air Force Vice Chief of Staff Stephen W. Wilson, visited Bagram to meet deployed Airmen and see their mission firsthand.
RMM7PRWG–BAGRAM AIRFIELD, Afghanistan -- (U.S. Air Force photo by Maj. Brandon Lingle/Released) 455th Air Expeditionary Wing Bagram Airfield, Afghanistan
RMEG29DB–Ruth, 455th Expeditionary Security Forces Group Military Working Dog, deployed from Wright-Patterson Air Force Base, Ohio, takes a break from her obstacle course training at Bagram Airfield, Afghanistan, April 28, 2013. The course provides obstacles at different heights to provide realistic scenarios MWDs can expect while on patrol. Senior Airman Chris Willis
RFKDP4DM–Targetting Pods
RMMRCA1P–Air Force Vice Chief of Staff Gen. Stephen W. Wilson thanks members of the 455th Air Expeditionary Wing during a tour of a C-130J Hercules April 13, 2017 at Bagram Airfield, Afghanistan. Wilson and Chief Master Sgt. of the Air Force Kaleth O. Wright visited Bagram as part of a tour of several locations in the U.S. Central Command area of responsibility.
RMM7PRTC–BAGRAM AIRFIELD, Afghanistan -- (U.S. Air Force photo by Maj. Brandon Lingle/Released) 455th Air Expeditionary Wing Bagram Airfield, Afghanistan
RMEG29DA–Senior Master Sgt. Edward Keenan, 455th Expeditionary Security Forces Group operations superintendent, and Military Working Dog Ruth perform controlled aggression training at Bagram Airfield, Afghanistan, April 28, 2013. Controlled aggression training creates scenarios in which the MWD team responds to a suspect or unidentified individual. U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Chris Willis
RFK42GXF–An F-16 Fighting Falcon taxis on the flightline.
RMR7THX0–Capt. Jeffrey Hipp, 577th Expeditionary Prime BEEF Squadron detachment flight commander, walks through the newly-constructed airfield fire station March 24, 2017 at Bagram Airfield, Afghanistan. Members of the 577th EPBS are forward deployed to Bagram from Al Udeid Air Base, Qatar.
RMM7PT8G–U.S. Air Force Airmen with the 455th Expeditionary Maintenance Squadron ensure an A-10 Thunderbolt aircraft is ready for a flying mission at Bagram Airfield, Afghanistan Oct. 24, 2014. Maintainers are responsible for having the aircraft ready to fly at a moment’s notice. The Airmen are deployed from Fort Wayne, Indiana Air National Guard in support of Operation Enduring Freedom. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Evelyn Chavez/Released) 455th Air Expeditionary Wing Bagram Airfield, Afghanistan
RMEG29D2–Tech. Sgt. Adam Leslie, 455th Expeditionary Security Forces Group Military Working Dog kennel master, deployed from Langley Air Force Base, Va., and Military Working Dog Ruth perform controlled aggression training at Bagram Airfield, Afghanistan, April 28, 2013. Controlled aggression training creates scenarios in which the MWD team responds to a suspect or unidentified individual. Senior Airman Chris Willis
RFK42GXJ–F-16 Fighting Falcons taxi on the flightline.
RMR7THX5–Senior Airman Tyler Fosdyk, 455th Expeditionary Prime BEEF Squadron structural journeyman, seals sheets of drywall March 24, 2017 at Bagram Airfield, Afghanistan. Prime BEEF teams provide a full range of civil engineering support required to establish, operate, and maintain garrison and contingency air bases.
RMM7PT89–Military vehicles are lined up in the Expeditionary Aerial Port Squadron loading yard at Bagram Airfield, Afghanistan Oct. 23, 2014. The 455 EAPS coordinates all equipment, personnel and life-saving supply movement that come into Afghanistan via the airfield. They are the busiest aerial port squadron in the Department of Defense. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Evelyn Chavez/Released) 455th Air Expeditionary Wing Bagram Airfield, Afghanistan
RMEG29CW–Staff Sgt. Jonathan Cooper, 455th Expeditionary Security Forces Group Military Working Dog handler, deployed from Shaw Air Force Base, S.C., and Military Working Dog Astra search for Vehicle-Borne Improvised Explosive Devices at Bagram Airfield, Afghanistan, April 29, 2013. Vehicles come from all over Afghanistan and must be searched for VBIED threats before they can enter the installation. Senior Airman Chris Willis
RMRAAJYY–Staff Sgt. Sean Nelson, 455th Expeditionary Aircraft Maintenance Squadron crew chief, walks along the wing of an EC-130 Compass Call Jan. 18, 2017 at Bagram Airfield, Afghanistan. In the past four months, the unit has flown more than any other time of the same period in the history of the unit.
RMM7PTP9–U.S. Air Force Airmen with the 455th Expeditionary Civil Engineer Squadron, paint the flightline at Bagram Airfield, Afghanistan June 8, 2014. The 455 ECES ensures operability of the airfield by providing airfield maintenance, construction and operation for the senior airfield authority mission. (U.S. Air Force photo by Master Sgt. Cohen A. Young/Released) 455th Air Expeditionary Wing Bagram Airfield, Afghanistan
RMEG29D9–Staff Sgt. Joshua Mason, 455th Expeditionary Security Forces Group Military Working Dog handler, deployed from Wright-Patterson Air Force Base, Ohio, and Military Working Dog Ruth perform controlled aggression training at Bagram Airfield, Afghanistan, April 28, 2013. Controlled aggression training creates scenarios in which the MWD team responds to a suspect or unidentified individual. Senior Airman Chris Willis
RMPXK5GA–Col. William Burks, the 455th Air Expeditionary Wing vice commander, stands in formation during a change of command ceremony at Bagram Airfield, Afghanistan, June 3, 2017. Bagram Airfield welcomed its new commander, Brig. Gen. Craig Baker.
RMM7PT2R–U.S. Air Force Airmen with the 455th Expeditionary Civil Engineer Squadron prepare to pour concrete on the flightline at Bagram Airfield, Afghanistan May 22, 2014. The 455 ECES ensures operability of the airfield by providing airfield maintenance, construction and operation for the senior airfield authority mission. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Evelyn Chavez/Released) 455th Air Expeditionary Wing Bagram Airfield, Afghanistan
RMEG29CY–Staff Sgt. Steven Owen, 455th Expeditionary Security Forces Group Military Working Dog handler, deployed from Ofutt Air Force Base, Neb., and Military Working Dog Tex conduct a night operations search at Traffic Control Points outside of Bagram Airfield, Afghanistan, April 28, 2013. TCPs provide an unpredictable security posture in which random vehicles are selected to be swept for contraband and all occupants identified and checked. Senior Airman Chris Willis
RMPTFMMC–Chaplain (Capt.) Joshua Flynn, 455th Air Expeditionary Wing, delivers an invocation during a ceremony at Bagram Airfield, Afghanistan, July 14, 2017. Religious support teams from the 455th AEW travel throughout Afghanistan to accommodate the spiritual needs of service members and coalition forces.
RMM7PRYR–U.S. Air Force Airmen with the 455th Expeditionary Aerial Port Squadron load cargo into a C-17 Globemaster III loadmaster Sept. 9, 2014. Airmen assigned to the 455 EAPS have serviced more than 14,300 missions and 114,700 short tons of cargo since the beginning of the year to support Operation Enduring Freedom. (U.S. Air Force photo by Master Sgt. Cohen A. Young/Released) 455th Air Expeditionary Wing Bagram Airfield, Afghanistan
RMEG297K–Senior Airman Kenneth Del Valle Ruiz, front left, and Airman 1st Class Wynton Warren, front right, have an instrument duel during a Tops in Blue performance at Bagram Airfield, Afghanistan, Dec. 24, 2012. Tops in Blue serves as an expeditionary entertainment unit that provides quality entertainment to personnel stationed worldwide at remote and deployed locations. Staff Sgt. David Dobrydney
RMPXK5G3–Airmen from the 455th Air Expeditionary Wing lower their group guidons as the national anthem is sung during a change of command ceremony at Bagram Airfield, Afghanistan, June 3, 2017. During the ceremony, Brig. Gen. Jim Sears relinquished command of the 455th AEW to Brig. Gen. Craig Baker.
RMM7PTFR–U.S. Air Force Airmen with the 455th Expeditionary Aerial Port Squadron load cargo into a C-17 Globemaster III loadmaster Sept. 9, 2014. Airmen assigned to the 455 EAPS have serviced more than 14,300 missions and 114,700 short tons of cargo since the beginning of the year to support Operation Enduring Freedom. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Evelyn Chavez/Released) 455th Air Expeditionary Wing Bagram Airfield, Afghanistan
RMEG2B6P–Airman 1st Class Riostasia Johns, 455th Expeditionary Security Forces Squadron entry controller, holds an Afghan baby while her mother processes through the medical entry control point on April 16 at Bagram Airfield, Afghanistan. Senior Airman Chris Willis
RMPXK5G8–Col. Jason Bailey, the 455th Expeditionary Operations Group commander, stands at parade rest during a change of command ceremony at Bagram Airfield, Afghanistan, June 3, 2017. During the ceremony, Brig. Gen. Jim Sears relinquished command of the 455th Air Expeditionary Wing to Brig. Gen Craig Baker.
RMHE9T36–Senior Airman Eric Woolston, 455th Expeditionary Civil Engineer Squadron structural journeyman, marks a two by four to be used in the constructing of a wall in the 455th Air Expeditionary Wing Headquarters building, June 20, 2016, Bagram Airfield, Afghanistan. Structural specialists have a varied skill set that is used along with specialized materials, and equipment to build numerous structures that range from locker rooms to improvised emergency disaster relief shelters. Senior Airman Justyn M. Freeman)
RMEG2CYG–Airman 1st Class Riostasia Johns, 455th Expeditionary Security Forces Squadron entry controller, holds a local Afghan baby while her mother processes through the medical entry control point at Bagram Airfield, Afghanistan, on April 16. Senior Airman Chris Willis
RMPXK5G2–Senior Airman Calvin Johnson, 455th Expeditionary Security Forces Squadron, sings the national anthem during a change of command ceremony at Bagram Airfield, Afghanistan, June 3, 2017. During the ceremony, Brig. Gen. Jim Sears relinquished command of the 455th Air Expeditionary Wing to Brig. Gen. Craig Baker.
RMHE9T38–Senior Airman Jonathan Brooks (right), Senior Airman Eric Woolston (middle), and Airman 1st Class Taylor Davis (left), 455th Expeditionary Civil Engineer Squadron structural journeymen, nail a frame together as they construct a wall in the 455th Air Expeditionary Wing Headquarters building, June 20, 2016, Bagram Airfield, Afghanistan. Structural specialists have a varied skill set that is used along with specialized materials, and equipment to build numerous structures that range from locker rooms to improvised emergency disaster relief shelters. Senior Airman Justyn M. Freeman)
RMEG29D1–Ruth, 455th Expeditionary Security Forces Group Military Working Dog, takes a break from her obstacle course training at Bagram Airfield, Afghanistan, April 28, 2013. The course provides obstacles at different heights to provide realistic scenarios MWDs can expect while on patrol. Senior Airman Chris Willis
RMPXK5GP–The 455th Air Expeditionary Wing renders the first salute to the new 455th Air Expeditionary Wing commander, Brig. Gen. Craig Baker, during a change of command ceremony at Bagram Airfield, Afghanistan, June 3, 2017. During the ceremony, Brig. Gen. Jim Sears relinquished command of the 455th AEW to Baker.
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