RMFEYWKD–Tech. Sgt. Carlo Patalinghug, 455th Expeditionary Aircraft Maintenance Squadron crew chief, deployed from Hill Air Force Base, Utah, examines an F-16 Fighting Falcon to isolate and repair a hydraulic leak at Bagram Air Field, Afghanistan, Nov. 30, 2015. The squadron provides combat-ready aircraft to the air component commander in support of coalition forces throughout Afghanistan.
RMM7HDXP–A U.S. Air Force F-16 Fighting Falcon pilot assigned to the 455th Air Expeditionary Wing, Bagram Airfield, Afghanistan approaches a U.S. K.C. 10 Extender over Afghanistan, March 9, 2018. The 455th AEW is the premier counter terrorism wing that enables a successful Train, Advise, and Assist campaign. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Anthony Nelson Jr.)
RMJF5EG4–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. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Benjamin Gonsier)
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)
RM2M9JNPB–030121-F-7203T-022. [Complete] Scene Caption: A group of local Afghani men from the village of Aroki, located in the Kapisa Province of Afghanistan, prepare to watch a video entitled 'Why We Are Here' which explains the US Military involvement in the war on terrorism during a Medical Civil Action Program (MEDCAP) held in their village. US Army (USA) Soldiers from the 48th Combat Support Hospital, along side US Air Force (USAF) Airmen from the 455th Air Expeditionary Wing (EAW) and Republic of Korea (ROK) Army Soldiers from the 924th Medical hospital, operate the programs, which provides free m
RMPKFADM–Airmen from the 455th Air Expeditionary Wing (AEW) gather around to recite a prayer on the flight line at Bagram Airfield, Afghanistan, August 10, 2018. The prayer was written for the aircraft and the airmen that operate and maintain them. The event was hosted by the 455th AEW Chaplains Corps who are tasked with providing pastoral care ministry and counseling to those of faith and those of no faith while assigned to the 455th AEW.
RMFEYTE4–A C-5 Galaxy from Travis Air Force Base, Calif., sits on the ramp as the sun sets prior to a sortie at Bagram Air Field, Afghanistan, Dec. 28, 2015. The C-5 Galaxy is a heavy airlifter with intercontinental range. It is the largest U.S. military aircraft, capable of carrying more than 270,000 pounds of cargo.
RMM7HDY3–A U.S. Air Force F-16 Fighting Falcon pilot assigned to the 455th Air Expeditionary Wing, Bagram Airfield, Afghanistan prepares to receive fuel over Afghanistan from a KC-10 Extender, March 9, 2018. The 455th AEW is the premier counter terrorism wing that enables a successful Train, Advise, and Assist campaign. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Anthony Nelson Jr.)
RMJF5EGD–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. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Benjamin Gonsier)
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)
RM2M9JNMK–030121-F-7203T-045. [Complete] Scene Caption: US Army (USA) Soldiers from the 48th Combat Support Hospital operate a station where female medical personnel provide care for local Afghani women during a Medical Civil Action Program (MEDCAP) held in the village of Aroki, located in the Kapisa Province of Afghanistan, during Operation ENDURING FREEDOM. Soldiers from the 48th Combat Support Hospital, along side US Air Force (USAF) Airmen from the 455th Air Expeditionary Wing (EAW) and ROK Army Soldiers from the 924th Medical hospital, operate the programs, which provides free medical and dental ca
RMPKFADN–Airmen from the 455th Air Expeditionary Wing (AEW) gather around to recite a prayer on the flight line at Bagram Airfield, Afghanistan, August 10, 2018. The prayer was written for the aircraft and the airmen that operate and maintain them. The event was hosted by the 455th AEW Chaplains Corps who are tasked with providing pastoral care ministry and counseling to those of faith and those of no faith while assigned to the 455th AEW.
RMFEYWAR–Senior Airman Josiah Stromstad, 83rd Expeditionary Rescue Squadron pararescueman, packs his parachute after jumping from an HH-60 Pave Hawk over Bagram Air Field, Afghanistan, Nov. 22, 2015. The team jumps to maintain proficiency and train for their mission in support of Operation Freedom's Sentinel. ( Tech. Sgt. Robert Cloys/Released)
RMM2MXD2–Airmen from the 455th Expeditionary Aircraft Maintenance Squadron perform maintenance on an EC-130H Compass Call Feb. 2, 2018 at Bagram Airfield, Afghanistan. The EC-130H Compass Call is an airborne tactical weapon system using a heavily modified version of the C-130H designed to disrupt enemy command and control communications and limits adversary coordination essential for enemy force management. (U.S. Force photo/Staff Sgt. Divine Cox)
RMJF3PJ6–Chief Master Sgt. Peter Speen, the 455th Air Expeditionary Wing command chief, hoses down Col. Rebecca Sonkiss, the 455th AEW vice commander, at Bagram Airfield, Afghanistan, May 16, 2017. Sonkiss conducted her fini flight out of Bagram Airfield. The fini flight is a time-honored military aviation tradition marking the last flight of a commander’s tour. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Benjamin Gonsier)
RM2B14RCW–An Army National Guard UH-60 Blackhawk helicopter crew prepares to hoist Air Force pararescuemen from the 64th Expeditionary Rescue Squadron during joint training at Kandahar Airfield, Afghanistan, April 5, 2019. The rescue Airmen and Soldiers work and train together regularly to be prepared to save lives across the region. (U.S. Air Force photo by Capt. Anna-Marie Wyant)
RM2M9JNN5–030121-F-7203T-048. [Complete] Scene Caption: Armed with a 5.56mm M16A2 rifle a US Army (USA) female Medic guards the entrance to at facility where female medical personnel provide care for local Afghani women during a Medical Civil Action Program (MEDCAP) held in the village of Aroki, located in the Kapisa Province of Afghanistan, during Operation ENDURING FREEDOM. Soldiers from the 48th Combat Support Hospital, along side US Air Force (USAF) Airmen from the 455th Air Expeditionary Wing (EAW) and ROK Army Soldiers from the 924th Medical hospital, operate the programs, which provides free medi
RMPKFADR–U.S. Air Force Capt. Dariusz Barna, Chaplain, casts holy water with an aspergillum onto airmen of the 455th Air Expeditionary Wing (AEW), Bagram Airfield, Afghanistan, August 10, 2018, during a religious ceremony on the aircraft ramp. The event was hosted by the 455th AEW Chaplains Corps who are tasked with providing pastoral care ministry and counseling to those of faith and those of no faith while assigned to the 455th AEW.
RMFEYTDW–Service members from several units at Bagram Air Field, Afghanistan, pay their respects during a fallen comrade ceremony held in honor of six Airmen Dec. 23, 2015. The six Airmen lost their lives in an improvised explosive attack near Bagram Dec. 21, 2015.
RMM35GCH–A U.S. Air Force C-130J Super Hercules pilot with the 774th Expeditionary Airlift Squadron flies a mission over Afghanistan to transport passengers and supplies to various bases, Feb. 6, 2018. The C-130J is capable of operating from rough, dirt strips and is the prime transport for airdropping troops and equipment into hostile areas. (U.S. Air Force photo by SSgt Douglas Ellis)
RMJ89M2N–Chief Master Sgt. Peter Speen, command chief of the 455th Air Expeditionary Wing, hoses down Brig. Gen. Jim Sears at Bagram Airfield, Afghanistan, May 22, 2017. Sears, commander of the 455th AEW, conducted his fini flight out of Bagram Airfield. The fini flight is a time-honored military aviation tradition marking the last flight of a commander's tour. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Benjamin Gonsier)
RM2B14P03–A U.S. Air Force F-16 Fighting Falcon assigned to the 77th Fighter Squadron, takes off Nov. 21, 2017, at Bagram Airfield, Afghanistan. The launch was used in support of a new offensive campaign. Afghan National Defense and Security Forces (ANDSF) and United States Forces-Afghanistan (USFOR-A) launched a series of ongoing attacks to hit Taliban revenue streams. Together, Afghan and U.S. forces conducted combined operations to strike drug labs and command-and-control nodes in northern Helmand province. These types of strikes represent the highest level of trust and cooperation between ANDSF and
RMPKFADP–U.S. Air Force Capt. Dariusz Barna, Chaplain, casts holy water with an aspergillum onto a F-16 Fighting Falcon at 455th Air Expeditionary Wing (AEW), Bagram Airfield, Afghanistan, August 10, 2018, during a religious ceremony on the aircraft ramp. The event was hosted by the 455th AEW Chaplains Corps who are tasked with providing pastoral care ministry and counseling to those of faith and those of no faith while assigned to the 455th AEW.
RMFEYTD1–An MQ-9 Reaper equipped with an extended range modification from the 62nd Expeditionary Reconnaissance Squadron sits on the ramp at Kandahar Airfield, Afghanistan, Dec. 6, 2015. The ER modification allows for 20 to 40 percent additional flight time dependent on the aircraft's loadout.
RMM35GCG–A U.S. Air Force C-130J Super Hercules pilot from the 774th Expeditionary Airlift Squadron flies a mission over Afghanistan to transport passengers and supplies to various bases throughout the country, Feb. 6, 2018. The C-130J is capable of operating from rough, dirt strips and is the prime transport for airdropping troops and equipment into hostile areas.(U.S. Air Force photo by SSgt Douglas Ellis)
RMJ89M30–Brig. Gen. Jim Sears, commander of the 455th Air Expeditionary Wing, wrestles a fire hose away from Chief Master Sgt. Peter Speen, command chief of the 455th AEW, after completing his fini flight at Bagram Airfield, Afghanistan, May 22, 2017. Sears, who commanded the 455th AEW for the last 12 months, is a command pilot with more than 3,200 flying hours, including combat missions over Iraq and Afghanistan. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Benjamin Gonsier)
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)
RM2M9JKGJ–US Army (USA) Soldiers assigned to Alpha Company, 82nd Airborne Division, set up a 60mm M224 lightweight company mortar, for a nighttime fire mission at Bagram Air Base (AB), Afghanistan, during Operation ENDURING FREEDOM. Subject Operation/Series: ENDURING FREEDOM Base: Bagram Air Base State: Parwan Country: Afghanistan (AFG)
RMM3HBY6–Senior Airman William Urquhart, 455th Expeditionary Aircraft Maintenance Squadron EC-130H Compass Call aerospace propulsion, checks engine functions on the EC-130H Feb. 2, 2018 at Bagram Airfield, Afghanistan. The EC-130H’s mission is to jam communications and collect intelligence for the troops. (U.S. Air Force
RMFEYTCG–An MQ-9 Reaper equipped with Gorgon Stare from the 62nd Expeditionary Reconnaissance Squadron takes off at Kandahar Airfield, Afghanistan, Dec. 5, 2015. The capability combines real-time situational awareness for strike coordination and reconnaissance, or cross-cueing other sensors, with persistent video recording for forensic analysis and pattern-of-life study.
RMT3E7DC–A KC-135 Stratotanker from the 340th Expeditionary Air Refueling Squadron prepares for takeoff from Kandahar Airfield, Afghanistan, April 4, 2019. The KC-135s deployed to Kandahar provide aerial refueling capabilities, significantly increasing range and reach of various military aircraft in the U.S. Central Command area of responsibility. (U.S. Air Force photo by Capt. Anna-Marie Wyant)
RMJF5EG9–Brig. Gen. Jim Sears renders his final salute as the 455th Air Expeditionary Wing commander during a change of command ceremony at Bagram Airfield, Afghanistan, June 3, 2017. Sears commanded the 455th AEW for the last 12 months. During his time at Bagram, Sears’ leadership enabled 15,800 combat sorties, accumulating to 102,877 combat hours, which resulted in more than 1,369 kinetic strike and 2,836 enemies killed in action. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Benjamin Gonsier)
RM2M9JKGN–US Army (USA) Soldiers assigned to Alpha Company, 82nd Airborne Division, prepare to fire an M83A3 illumination round from their 60mm M224 lightweight company mortar, in order to get a better look at the outer perimeter of Bagram Air Base (AB), Afghanistan, during Operation ENDURING FREEDOM. Subject Operation/Series: ENDURING FREEDOM Base: Bagram Air Base State: Parwan Country: Afghanistan (AFG)
RMM3HBY7–Airman 1st Class Nicholas Foydl, 455th Expeditionary Aircraft Maintenance Squadron EC-130H Compass Call crew chief, checks the oil of an EC-130H Feb. 2, 2018 at Bagram Airfield, Afghanistan. Here at BAF, Foydl ensures that the EC-130H remains ready to support any operation or mission. (U.S. Air Force
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
RMT3E7DB–A KC-135 Stratotanker from the 340th Expeditionary Air Refueling Squadron prepares for takeoff from Kandahar Airfield, Afghanistan, April 4, 2019. The KC-135s deployed to Kandahar provide aerial refueling capabilities, significantly increasing range and reach of various military aircraft in the U.S. Central Command area of responsibility. (U.S. Air Force photo by Capt. Anna-Marie Wyant)
RMJF5EGA–Brig. Gen. Craig Baker, the incoming 455th Air Expeditionary Wing commander, receives the 455th AEW guidon from Maj. Gen. James Hecker, the 9th Air and Space Expeditionary Task Force-Afghanistan commander, which officially grants him command of the 455th AEW during a change of command ceremony at Bagram Airfield, Afghanistan, June 3, 2017. Baker is a command pilot with more than 2,600 flying hours and has commanded at the Squadron and Wing level. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Benjamin Gonsier)
RM2M9JKH0–US Army (USA) Soldiers assigned to Alpha Company, 82nd Airborne Division, fire an M83A3 illumination round from their 60mm M224 lightweight company mortar, in order to get a better look at the outer perimeter of Bagram Air Base (AB), Afghanistan, during Operation ENDURING FREEDOM. Subject Operation/Series: ENDURING FREEDOM Base: Bagram Air Base State: Parwan Country: Afghanistan (AFG)
RMMCBKEK–Staff Sgt. Brandon Hasegawa, 455th Expeditionary Communication Squadron cyber transport technician, poses for a photo Mar. 22, 2018 at Bagram Airfield, Afghanistan. Hailing from Davis, Calif., Hasegawa is currently deployed from Mountain Home Air Force Base, Idaho and has been in the Air Force for five years.
RMHE1WY0–Tech. Sgt. Christopher Melrose, a 455th Expeditionary Aircraft Maintenance Squadron phase technician, inspects the interior of an F-16C Fighting Falcon during routine phase maintenance at Bagram Airfield, Afghanistan, May 18, 2016. The aircraft went through phase maintenance where members of the 455th EAMS phase flight closely inspected the aircraft for cracks and other types of damage, verifying that the 30-plus year old aircraft was safe to fly. /Senior Airman Justyn M. Freeman
RMT3E7D9–A KC-135 Stratotanker crew from the 340th Expeditionary Air Refueling Squadron prepares for takeoff from Kandahar Airfield, Afghanistan, April 4, 2019. The KC-135s deployed to Kandahar provide aerial refueling capabilities, significantly increasing range and reach of various military aircraft in the U.S. Central Command area of responsibility. (U.S. Air Force photo by Capt. Anna-Marie Wyant)
RMJF5EGB–Brig. Gen. Craig Baker, the 455th Air Expeditionary Wing commander, gives a round of applause during a change of command ceremony at Bagram Airfield, Afghanistan, June 3, 2017. As the commander of the 455th AEW, Baker will lead the premier counterterrorism air mission in Afghanistan. The wing’s operations enable the NATO Resolute Support mission to successfully train, advise, and assist the military and security forces of Afghanistan, while restricting and deterring the terrorist threat in the region. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Benjamin Gonsier)
RM2M9JHFN–030114-F-7203T-009. Subject Operation/Series: ENDURING FREEDOM Base: Kabul Country: Afghanistan (AFG)
RMMCBKE8–Staff Sgt. Brandon Hasegawa, 455th Expeditionary Communication Squadron cyber transport technician, activates a network port Mar. 22, 2018 at Bagram Airfield, Afghanistan. In addition to maintaining and managing the network, Hasegawa stays busy dealing with vulnerability issue, testing and troubleshooting network systems equipment as well as port activations.
RME1HHKG–Staff Sgt. William Beal, an Airman assigned to 455th Expeditionary Logistics Readiness Squadron, pauses for a photo after finis
RM2A18JGA–Lt. Col. Stalker, pilot for the 176th Expeditionary Fighter Squadron, deployed to Bagram Airfield, Afghanistan, taxis the F-16C aircraft after his 221st combat sortie, where he reached 1,000 combat flight hours. Less than 10 pilots under the rank of Colonel have logged 1,000 combat flying hours. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Isaac Garden/Released)
RMJF5EGE–Brig. Gen. Craig Baker, the 455th Air Expeditionary Wing commander, renders his first salute to Airmen of the 455th AEW during a change of command ceremony at Bagram Airfield, Afghanistan, June 3, 2017. Baker previously served as the Director, Deputy Chief of Staff for Operations Checkmate Division at Headquarters U.S. Air Force in Washington D.C. Baker is a command pilot with more than 2,600 hours flying and has flown the F-16 Fighting Falcon and F-22 Raptor. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Benjamin Gonsier)
RM2M9JHYT–030114-F-7203T-012. Subject Operation/Series: ENDURING FREEDOM Base: Bagram Air Base State: Parwan Country: Afghanistan (AFG)
RMMCBKDY–Staff Sgt. Brandon Hasegawa, 455th Expeditionary Communication Squadron cyber transport technician, activates a network port Mar. 22, 2018 at Bagram Airfield, Afghanistan. In addition to maintaining and managing the network, Hasegawa stays busy dealing with vulnerability issues, testing and troubleshooting network systems equipment as well as port activations.
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
RMT3E7DW–Army National Guardsmen and Air Force pararescuemen from the 64th Expeditionary Rescue Squadron fly in a UH-60 Blackhawk helicopter over Kandahar, Afghanistan, during joint training April 5, 2019. The rescue Airmen and Soldiers work and train together regularly to be prepared to save lives across the region. (U.S. Air Force photo by Capt. Anna-Marie Wyant)
RMJF5EGC–Brig. Gen. Craig Baker, the 455th Air Expeditionary Wing commander, speaks to 455th AEW Airmen and distinguished guests during a change of command ceremony at Bagram Airfield, Afghanistan, June 3, 2017. As the commander of the 455th AEW, Baker will lead the premier counterterrorism air mission in Afghanistan. The wing’s operations enable the NATO Resolute Support mission to successfully train, advise, and assist the military and security forces of Afghanistan, while restricting and deterring the terrorist threat in the region. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Benjamin Gonsier)
RMMBC41A–Senior Airman Astrid Hernandez, 455th Expeditionary Force Support Squadron contracting officer representative, poses for a photo in The Rock fitness center Feb. 13, 2018 at Bagram Airfield, Afghanistan. Hailing from Oregon, Hernandez is currently deployed from Mountain Home Air Force Base, Idaho and has been in the Air Force for 3 years.
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
RMT3E7DR–An Army National Guard UH-60 Blackhawk helicopter crew prepares to hoist Air Force pararescuemen from the 64th Expeditionary Rescue Squadron during joint training at Kandahar Airfield, Afghanistan, April 5, 2019. The rescue Airmen and Soldiers work and train together regularly to be prepared to save lives across the region. (U.S. Air Force photo by Capt. Anna-Marie Wyant)
RMJF5EG7–Brig. Gen. Jim Sears, the outgoing 455th Air Expeditionary Wing commander, receives the Bronze Star Medal from Maj. Gen. James Hecker, the 9th Air and Space Expeditionary Task Force-Afghanistan commander, during a change of command ceremony at Bagram Airfield, Afghanistan, June 3, 2017. Sears commanded the 455th AEW for the last 12 months. During his time at Bagram, Sears’ leadership enabled 15,800 combat sorties, accumulating to 102,877 combat hours, which resulted in more than 1,369 kinetic strike and 2,836 enemies killed in action. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Benjamin Gonsier)
RMMCBKDK–Staff Sgt. Brandon Hasegawa, 455th Expeditionary Communication Squadron cyber transport technician, checks the non-secure internet protocol router wires Mar. 22, 2018 at Bagram Airfield, Afghanistan. Hasegawa is charged with maintaining and managing the base’s non-secure internet protocol router, secret internet protocol router and the Comprehensive Airman Fitness network.
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
RMT3E7DX–An Army National Guard UH-60 Blackhawk helicopter crew prepares to hoist Air Force pararescuemen from the 64th Expeditionary Rescue Squadron during joint training at Kandahar Airfield, Afghanistan April 5, 2019. The rescue Airmen and Soldiers work and train together regularly to be prepared to save lives across the region. (U.S. Air Force photo by Capt. Anna-Marie Wyant)
RMHEBR5D–Army Maj. Gen. Jeffrey Schloesser, International Security Assistance Force Regional Commander East and senior leader at Bagram Air Field, thanks 455th Air Expeditionary Wing Airmen for their contributions during his tenure. The two-star general, who plans to return home soon, recognized the efforts of 10 Airmen and presented them with his honorary military coin. The Airmen of the 455th AEW provide close air support and combat search and rescue capabilities for coalition ground troops in addition to aeromedical evacuations, perimeter defense and expertise in a variety of specialized jobs throug
RMM3G179–Airmen from the 455th Expeditionary Aircraft Maintenance Squadron perform maintenance on an EC-130H Compass Call Feb. 2, 2018 at Bagram Airfield, Afghanistan. The EC-130H Compass Call is an airborne tactical weapon system using a heavily modified version of the C-130H designed to disrupt enemy command and control communications and limits adversary coordination essential for enemy force management. (U.S. Force
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
RMT3E7DY–Army National Guardsmen and Air Force pararescuemen from the 64th Expeditionary Rescue Squadron fly in a UH-60 Blackhawk helicopter over Kandahar Airfield, Afghanistan, during joint training April 5, 2019. The rescue Airmen and Soldiers work and train together regularly to be prepared to save lives across the region. (U.S. Air Force photo by Capt. Anna-Marie Wyant)
RMHEBCG3–U.S. Air Force Brig. Gen. Mark D. Kelly, right, 455th Air Expeditionary Wing commander, and Chief Master Sgt. Jeffery Brown, 455th AEW command chief, place a wreath in front of the Air Force flag during the U.S. Forces Afghanistan Memorial Day observance ceremony at Bagram Air Field, Afghanistan, May 25, 2015. Memorial Day is dedicated to remembering U.S. men and women who gave their lives while in military service protecting and defending national interests. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech Sgt. Joseph Swafford/Released)
RMMBC417–Senior Airman Astrid Hernandez, 455th Expeditionary Force Support Squadron contracting officer representative, looks over her checklist in The Rock fitness center Feb. 13, 2018 at Bagram Airfield, Afghanistan. Hernandez is responsible for looking over the fitness centers, Morale, Welfare and Recreation facilities and lodging. She helps improve facilities and oversees that the contractors are meeting standards and following guidelines. (U.S. Air Force photo/Staff Sgt. Divine Cox)
RMEG29D8–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
RMT3E7DT–Army National Guardsmen and Air Force pararescuemen from the 64th Expeditionary Rescue Squadron fly in a UH-60 Blackhawk helicopter over Kandahar, Afghanistan, during joint training April 5, 2019. The rescue Airmen and Soldiers work and train together regularly to be prepared to save lives across the region. (U.S. Air Force photo by Capt. Anna-Marie Wyant)
RMHEBCG6–U.S. Air Force Brig. Gen. Mark D. Kelly, right, 455th Air Expeditionary Wing commander, and Chief Master Sgt. Jeffery Brown, 455th AEW command chief, place a wreath in front of the Air Force flag during the U.S. Forces Afghanistan Memorial Day observance ceremony at Bagram Air Field, Afghanistan, May 25, 2015. Memorial Day is dedicated to remembering U.S. men and women who gave their lives while in military service protecting and defending national interests. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech Sgt. Joseph Swafford/Released)
RMPWXHF6–Chaplain (Maj.) Travis Sears, 451st Air Expeditionary Group, delivers an invocation during a ceremony at Kandahar Airfield, Afghanistan, June 23, 2017. Religious support teams from the 455th AEW provide spiritual support in seven locations in Afghanistan.
RMEG29D3–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. Senior Airman Chris Willis
RMM854YN–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/Staff Sgt. Divine Cox)
RMHE74D2–A ceremony was held for newly promoted Staff Sgt. Jessica Wilson (middle), a chaplain assistant from the 455th Air Expeditionary Wing, during a wing-staff luncheon, Nov. 1. Master Sgt. Nicole Nixon (left) and Lt. Col. Randall Kitchens (right) 'tack on' stripes for Wilson. Wilson, a West Palm Beach, Fla., native, is deployed from Vance Air Force Base, Okla. Nixon, a chaplain assistant from the 455th AEW, is deployed from Ramstein Air Base, Germany, and hails from Chicago, Ill. Kitchens, a chaplain from the 455th AEW, is deployed from Peterson AFB, Colo., and hails from Macon, Ga.
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.
RMEG29D4–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. Senior Airman Chris Willis
RMM72C64–“Mach”, 77th Expeditionary Fighter Squadron F-16 Fighting Falcon fighter pilot, signals from his aircraft prior to taking off Feb. 28, 2018 at Bagram Airfield, Afghanistan. Reaching the 1000 hour mark as a fighter pilot represents a significant career accomplishment. Even more so for “Mach” because all of his combat hours were flown with the 77th EFS and no other pilot has ever done that. (U.S. Air Force photo/Staff Sgt. Divine Cox)
RMHEB5TA–U.S. Airmen assigned to the 455th Air Expeditionary Wing lower the group guidons during the national anthem at the 455th AEW change of command ceremony at Bagram Air Field, Afghanistan, July 1, 2015. During the ceremony Kelly relinquished command of the 455th AEW to Brig. Gen. Dave Julazadeh. Tech. Sgt. Joseph Swafford
RM2M9JMHT–030118-F-7203T-006. Subject Operation/Series: ENDURING FREEDOM Base: Bagram Air Base State: Parwan Country: Afghanistan (AFG)
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.
RMEG28NN–Instructors from the 455th Expeditionary Security Forces Group Combat Arms Training and Maintenance section instruct Airmen during an active shooter scenario March 7, 2013, on Bagram Airfield, Afghanistan. During the course Airmen are told to fire starting from a seated position and also while moving towards the target. Senior Airman Chris Willis
RMM72C63–“Mach” (center), 77th Expeditionary Fighter Squadron F-16 Fighting Falcon fighter pilot, takes off from Bagram Airfield, Afghanistan Feb. 28, 2018. “Mach” logged his first combat sortie in 2011 in support of Operation Unified Protector, protecting our NATO allied partners in Libiya. Since then, he has double downed on two tours in Afghanistan and has compiled more than 1000 flying hours and 177 combat sorties during her career. (U.S. Air Force photo/Staff Sgt. Divine Cox)
RMHEB5T9–U.S. Airmen with the Bagram Air Field Honor Guard stand ready to present the colors during the 455th Air Expeditionary Wing change of command ceremony at Bagram Air Field, Afghanistan, July 1, 2015. During the ceremony Kelly relinquished command of the 455th AEW to Brig. Gen. Dave Julazadeh. Tech. Sgt. Joseph Swafford
RM2M9JMK4–030118-F-7203T-009. Subject Operation/Series: ENDURING FREEDOM Base: Bagram Air Base State: Parwan Country: Afghanistan (AFG)
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.
RMEG29F2–Senior Airman Ricardo Reano balances and sequences cargo and passenger data for a flight at Bagram Airfield, Afghanistan, June 8, 2012. Reano plans the movement of hundreds of passengers and hundreds of thousands of pounds of cargo through the theater of operations daily. Reano is a 455th Expeditionary Aerial Port Squadron load planner. Staff Sgt. Jeff Nevison
RMM4N3P5–“Slapshot”, 77th Expeditionary Fighter Squadron F-16 Fighting Falcon fighter pilot, signals from his aircraft prior to taking off Feb. 9, 2018 at Bagram Airfield, Afghanistan. The 77th EFS is one of two fighter squadrons in Afghanistan providing fixed wing close air support ground forces with kinetic strikes and armed over watch. (U.S. Air Force photo/Staff Sgt. Divine Cox)
RMHE9EKH–U.S. Air Force Brig. Gen. Dave Julazadeh, 455th Air Expeditionary Wing commander, goes over preflight checks in an F-16 Fighting Falcon aircraft before flying a combat sortie July 7, 2015, at Bagram Air Field, Afghanistan. Julazadeh was flying his first combat sortie as Commander of the 455th AEW. Tech. Sgt. Joseph Swafford
RM2M9JMJ1–030118-F-7203T-007. Subject Operation/Series: ENDURING FREEDOM Base: Bagram Air Base State: Parwan Country: Afghanistan (AFG)
RMPW7P55–U.S. Army Maj. Gen. Leopoldo Quintas, the deputy commanding general of U.S. Forces Afghanistan, signs a bomb during a visit of the 455th Air Expeditionary Wing at Bagram Airfield, Afghanistan, Sept. 26, 2017. During his immersion of the 455th AEW, Quintas saw firsthand how Airmen deliver airpower and enable a successful train, advise, and assist campaign in Afghanistan.
RMEG29D6–Staff Sgt. Jonathan Cooper, 455th Expeditionary Security Forces Group Military Working Dog handler, 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
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RMHE9428–U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Brenda Hawkins, 455th Expeditionary Logistics Readiness Squadron non-commissioned officer in charge of the armory, writes down serial numbers for weapons Aug. 26, 2015, at Bagram Air Field, Afghanistan. Hawkins is responsible for issuing weapons to Airmen of the 455th AEW that do not deploy with but require a weapon during their deployment. Senior Airman Cierra Presentado
RM2M9JN6T–030118-F-7203T-018. Subject Operation/Series: ENDURING FREEDOM Base: Bagram Air Base State: Parwan Country: Afghanistan (AFG)
RMPXK5GM–Brig. Gen. Craig Baker, the 455th Air Expeditionary Wing commander, speaks to 455th AEW Airmen and distinguished guests during a change of command ceremony at Bagram Airfield, Afghanistan, June 3, 2017. As the commander of the 455th AEW, Baker will lead the premier counterterrorism air mission in Afghanistan. The wing’s operations enable the NATO Resolute Support mission to successfully train, advise, and assist the military and security forces of Afghanistan, while restricting and deterring the terrorist threat in the region.
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