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RMFEYW4M–Capt. Tyler McBride, 421st Expeditionary Fighter Squadron chief of safety, deployed from Hill Air Force Base, Utah, prepares for his first combat sortie as Staff Sgt. Devon Sheffey, 455th Expeditionary Aircraft Maintenance Squadron crew chief, deployed from Aviano Air Base, Italy, looks on after removing the chocks from the F-16 Fighting Falcon at Bagram Air Field, Afghanistan, Oct. 30, 2015. The 555th EFS, deployed from Aviano Air Base, Italy, is nearing the end of its six-month deployment at Bagram and will hand the reins over to the 421st EFS in support of Operation Freedom's Sentinel and N
RMHEBGCR–Technical Sgt. Joseph McCullough, 455th Expeditionary Aircraft Maintenance Squadron weapons maintainer, gives a weapons pre-brief at Bagram Airfield, Afghanistan, June 07, 2016. The 455th EAMXS weapons flight load the F-16s with both offensive and defensive explosive devices to support various air tasking orders. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Justyn M. Freeman)
RMF6AYCT–U.S. Air Force Capt. Doug Mayo, 555th Expeditionary Fighter Squadron, enters an F-16 Fighting Falcon aircraft before conducting a preflight inspection with Staff Sgt. William Harris, 455th Expeditionary Maintenance Squadron crew chief, at Bagram Air Field, Afghanistan, June 8, 2015. The 455th EAMXS ensure Fighting Falcons on Bagram are prepared for flight and return them to a mission-ready state once they land. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Joseph Swafford/Released)
RMMHK5M0–Senior Airman Kevin Zaragoza, 455th Expeditionary Aircraft Maintenance Squadron F-16 Fighting Falcon crew chief, inspects a gear box on an F-16 Mar. 20, 2018 at Bagram Airfield, Afghanistan. The 455th EAMXS mission is to execute the Air Tasking Order by disciplined maintenance for responsive airpower. (U.S. Air Force
RMEG1F5R–A 455th Expeditionary Aircraft Maintenance Squadron crew repairs an A-10 Thunderbolt II Aprill 6, 2012, at Bagram Airfield, Afghanistan. The 455th EAMXS is responsible for repairing and maintaining military aircraft at Bagram Airfield as well as performing preventative maintenance inspections. Airman 1st Class Ericka Engblom
RMDHAWP2–Master Sgt. Paul Titus, 455th Expeditionary Aircraft Maintenance Squadron production superintendent, a native of Denver, Colo.,
RMHEBGCP–Technical Sgt. Joseph McCullough, 455th Expeditionary Aircraft Maintenance Squadron weapons maintainer, straps down a GBU (Guided Bomb Unit)-54 to a munitions loader at Bagram Airfield, Afghanistan, June 07, 2016. The 455th EAMXS weapons flight load F-16s with both offensive and defensive explosive devices to support various air tasking orders. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Justyn M. Freeman)
RMHEAGE1–Senior Airman Jesse Anocibar, 455th Expeditionary Aircraft Maintenance Squadron crew chief, deployed from Dyess Air Force Base, Texas, removes a bolt on a C-130 Hercules at Bagram Air Field, Afghanistan, Nov. 13, 2015. The 455th EAMXS is responsible for repairing and maintaining military aircraft on Bagram, as well as performing preventative maintenance inspections. Tech. Sgt. Robert Cloys/)
RMRAAJYB–Senior Airman Domynic Panto and Tech. Sgt. Bob Kaster, 455th Expeditionary Aircraft Maintenance Squadron C-130 Compass Call Aircraft Maintenance Unit communications navigations and mission systems technicians, and Airman 1st Class Mitchell Dillon, 455th EAMXS C-130 AMU electronic warfare combat systems technician, play video games at Bagram Airfield, Afghanistan Jan. 12, 2017. When they’re not working out on the flightline, members of the AMU play sports or video games and work out together.
RMHEAXTF–A U.S. Airman assigned to the 455th Expeditionary Aircraft Maintenance Squadron works to complete a 50-hour inspection on an HH-60 Pave Hawk helicopter at Bagram Air Field, Afghanistan, June 28, 2015. The 455th EAMXS ensure Pave Hawks on Bagram are prepared for flight and return them to a mission-ready state once they land. Tech. Sgt. Joseph Swafford
RMDH9TN6–Master Sgt. Paul Titus, 455th Expeditionary Aircraft Maintenance Squadron production superintendent, a native of Denver, Colo.,
RMPTEH27–Members of the Bagram Honor Guard set the U.S. Air Force and American flags in place during the 455th Expeditionary Aircraft Maintenance Squadron change of command at Bagram Airfield, Afghanistan, July 14, 2017. During the ceremony, Lt. Col. Robert Kongaika took command of the 455th EAMXS.
RMHEAXTW–U.S. Airmen assigned to the 455th Expeditionary Aircraft Maintenance Squadron work to complete a 50-hour inspection on an HH-60 Pave Hawk helicopter at Bagram Air Field, Afghanistan, June 28, 2015. The 455th EAMXS ensure Pave Hawks on Bagram are prepared for flight and return them to a mission-ready state once they land. Tech. Sgt. Joseph Swafford
RMDH9TP6–Master Sgt. Paul Titus, 455th Expeditionary Aircraft Maintenance Squadron production superintendent, a native of Denver, Colo.,
RMHE9ADH–U.S. Air Force Senior Airman Mina Phouangphidok, assigned to the 455th Expeditionary Aircraft Maintenance Squadron, inspects the tail section on a C-130J Super Hercules aircraft during a post flight inspection on the flight line at Bagram Air Field, Afghanistan, May 5, 2015. The 455th EAMXS ensure Super Hercules on Bagram are prepared for flight and return them to a mission-ready state once they land. Tech. Sgt. Joseph Swafford
RME5H1JJ–U.S. Air Force Senior Airman Lucas Brogdon, a crew chief with the 455th Expeditionary Aircraft Maintenance Squadron (EAMXS), an
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
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
RMPTEH20–Master Sgt. Justin Mullins, the 455th Expeditionary Aircraft Maintenance Squadron first sergeant, holds the 455th EAMXS guidon during the singing of the national anthem at Bagram Airfield, Afghanistan, July 14, 2017. Mullins served as the guidon bearer during the 455th EAMXS change of command ceremony, where Lt. Col. Sean Goode relinquished command to Lt. Col. Robert Kongaika.
RMHE9ADG–U.S. Air Force Senior Airman Mina Phouangphidok, assigned to the 455th Expeditionary Aircraft Maintenance Squadron, checks the wings on a C-130J Super Hercules aircraft during a post flight inspection on the flight line at Bagram Air Field, Afghanistan, May 5, 2015. The 455th EAMXS ensure Super Hercules on Bagram are prepared for flight and return them to a mission-ready state once they land. Tech. Sgt. Joseph Swafford
RMHE9ADJ–U.S. Air Force Airman 1st Class Ryan Munchel, assigned to the 455th Expeditionary Aircraft Maintenance Squadron, transfers liquid oxygen to an LOX reservoir in a C-130J Super Hercules aircraft on the flight line at Bagram Air Field, Afghanistan, May 5, 2015. The 455th EAMXS ensure Super Hercules on Bagram are prepared for flight and return them to a mission-ready state once they land. Tech. Sgt. Joseph Swafford
RMP426NY–Technical Sgt. Joseph McCullough, 455th Expeditionary Aircraft Maintenance Squadron weapons maintainer, gives a weapons pre-brief at Bagram Airfield, Afghanistan, June 07, 2016. The 455th EAMXS weapons flight load the F-16s with both offensive and defensive explosive devices to support various air tasking orders. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Justyn M. Freeman)
RMPE7969–Airmen assigned to the 455th Expeditionary Aircraft Maintenance Squadron, deployed from Hill Air Force Base, Utah, perform maintenance on an F-16 Fighting Falcon at Bagram Air Field, Afghanistan, Oct. 30, 2015. The 455th EAMXS ensure Fighting Falcons on Bagram are prepared for flight and return them to a mission-ready state once they land. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Joseph Swafford/Released)
RMP426NE–Technical Sgt. Joseph McCullough, 455th Expeditionary Aircraft Maintenance Squadron weapons maintainer, straps down a GBU (Guided Bomb Unit)-54 to a munitions loader at Bagram Airfield, Afghanistan, June 07, 2016. The 455th EAMXS weapons flight load F-16s with both offensive and defensive explosive devices to support various air tasking orders. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Justyn M. Freeman)
RMPE796G–Airman 1st Class Christian Lamb, 455th Expeditionary Aircraft Maintenance Squadron crew chief, deployed from Aviano Air Base, Italy, performs a pre-flight inspection on an F-16 Fighting Falcon at Bagram Air Field, Afghanistan, Oct. 30, 2015. The 455th EAMXS ensure Fighting Falcons on Bagram are prepared for flight and return them to a mission-ready state once they land. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Joseph Swafford/Released)
RMP426NH–Senior Airman Clarence Williams, 455th Expeditionary Aircraft Maintenance Squadron weapons maintainer, prepares tools to load two GBU (Guided Bomb Unit)-54 on an F-16C Fighting Falcon during routine weapons upload at Bagram Airfield, Afghanistan, June 07, 2016. Airmen with the 455th EAMXS weapons flight ensure the aircraft are armed, combat ready, and fully operational before every F-16 take off. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Justyn M. Freeman)
RMPF21YA–Members of the 455th Expeditionary Aircraft Maintenance Squadron phase inspection team and fabrication flight work on an F-16 Fighting Falcon at Bagram Air Field, Afghanistan, Feb. 24, 2016. The 455th EAMXS ensures aircraft are prepared for flight and return them to a mission-ready state once they land. (U.S. Air Force photo/Tech. Sgt. Robert Cloys)
RMPAEE4W–Staff Sgt. Jimmy Hall, 455th Expeditionary Aircraft Maintenance Squadron crew chief, cleans the cockpit window of a C-130J Super Hercules at Bagram Airfield, Afghanistan, March 29, 2016. The 455th EAMXS ensures that aircraft at Bagram are prepared for flight and return them to a mission-ready state once they land. (U.S. Air Force photo/Tech. Sgt. Robert Cloys)
RMPTEH21–Master Sgt. Justin Mullins, the 455th Expeditionary Aircraft Maintenance Squadron first sergeant, holds the 455th EAMXS guidon during the singing of the national anthem at Bagram Airfield, Afghanistan, July 14, 2017. Mullins served as the guidon bearer during the 455th EAMXS change of command ceremony, where Lt. Col. Sean Goode relinquished command to Lt. Col. Robert Kongaika.
RMPAEE4R–Staff Sgt. Jimmy Hall, 455th Expeditionary Aircraft Maintenance Squadron crew chief, cleans the cockpit window of a C-130J Super Hercules at Bagram Airfield, Afghanistan, March 29, 2016. Members of the 455th EAMXS ensure that aircraft at Bagram are prepared for flight and return them to a mission-ready state once they land. (U.S. Air Force photo/Tech. Sgt. Robert Cloys)
RMPTEH29–Lt. Col. Robert Kongaika, right, the incoming 455th Expeditionary Aircraft Maintenance Squadron commander, receives the 455th EAMXS guidon from Col. Tim Trimmell, the 455th Expeditionary Maintenance Group commander, during a change of command at Bagram Airfield, July 14, 2017. Kongaika previously served as the 31st Aircraft Maintenance Squadron commander at Aviano Air Base, Italy.
RMPAEE4K–Senior Airman Alexander Matej, 455th Expeditionary Aircraft Maintenance Squadron crew chief, checks the oil on a C-130J Super Hercules engine at Bagram Airfield, Afghanistan, March 29, 2016. Members of the 455th EAMXS ensure that aircraft at Bagram are prepared for flight and return them to a mission-ready state once they land. (U.S. Air Force photo/Tech. Sgt. Robert Cloys)
RMRE4HR9–An F-16 Fighting Falcon taxis before takeoff Nov. 16, 2016 at Bagram Airfield, Afghanistan. Members of the 455th EAMXS enable multiple combat sorties daily out of Bagram.
RMPAEE4M–Senior Airman Alexander Matej, 455th Expeditionary Aircraft Maintenance Squadron crew chief, tops off the oil on a C-130J Super Hercules at Bagram Airfield, Afghanistan, March 29, 2016. Members of the 455th EAMXS ensure that aircraft at Bagram are prepared for flight and return them to a mission-ready state once they land. (U.S. Air Force photo/Tech. Sgt. Robert Cloys)
RMRE4HR8–Senior Airman Jeremy Andrews, 455th Expeditionary Aircraft Maintenance Squadron dedicated crew chief, marshals a taxiing F-16 Fighting Falcon before takeoff Nov. 16, 2016 at Bagram Airfield, Afghanistan. Members of the 455th EAMXS enable multiple combat sorties daily out of Bagram.
RMPAEE4J–Senior Airman Alexander Matej, 455th Expeditionary Aircraft Maintenance Squadron crew chief, climbs a lift to top off the oil on a C-130J Super Hercules at Bagram Airfield, Afghanistan, March 29, 2016. Members of the 455th EAMXS ensure that aircraft at Bagram are prepared for flight and return them to a mission-ready state once they land. (U.S. Air Force photo/Tech. Sgt. Robert Cloys)
RMRB8A8D–Senior Airman Thomas Budd, 455th Expeditionary Aircraft Maintenance Squadron crew chief, walks into the C-130J Hercules aircraft maintenance unit Dec. 9, 2016 at Bagram Airfield, Afghanistan. The C-130 AMU component of the 455th EAMXS is responsible for upkeep and repair of Bagram’s fleet of C-130J aircraft.
RMPAEE4N–Senior Airman Jeremey Shawmeker, 455th Expeditionary Aircraft Maintenance Squadron crew chief, changes a light in the cargo hold of a C-130J Super Hercules at Bagram Airfield, Afghanistan, March 29, 2016. Members of the 455th EAMXS ensure that aircraft at Bagram are prepared for flight and return them to a mission-ready state once they land. (U.S. Air Force photo/Tech. Sgt. Robert Cloys)
RMRB7BW6–Staff Sgt. Kyle Pringle, 455th Expeditionary Aircraft Maintenance Squadron crew chief, walks on top of a C-130J Hercules during an inspection Dec. 5, 2016 at Bagram Airfield, Afghanistan. The C-130 aircraft maintenance unit component of the 455th EAMXS is responsible for upkeep and repair of Bagram’s fleet of C-130J aircraft.
RMPAEE3N–Airman 1st Class Brian Mitchem, 455th Expeditionary Aircraft Maintenance Squadron dedicated crew chief, guides a C-130J Super Hercules as it begins a sortie from Bagram Airfield, Afghanistan, March 29, 2016. The 455th EAMXS ensures that aircraft at Bagram are prepared for flight and return them to a mission-ready state once they land. (U.S. Air Force photo/Tech. Sgt. Robert Cloys)
RMRB7BW4–Senior Airman Zackery Schaadt, 455th Expeditionary Aircraft Maintenance Squadron crew chief, performs an inspection on a C-130J Hercules Dec. 5, 2016 at Bagram Airfield, Afghanistan. The 455th EAMXS’ C-130 aircraft maintenance unit is based out of Little Rock, Arkansas, along with the 774th Expeditionary Airlift Squadron and their contingent of C-130 aircraft.
RMPAEE3R–Airman 1st Class Brian Mitchem, 455th Expeditionary Aircraft Maintenance Squadron dedicated crew chief, guides a C-130J Super Hercules as it begins a sortie from Bagram AIrfield, Afghanistan, March 29, 2016. The 455th EAMXS ensures that aircraft at Bagram are prepared for flight and return them to a mission-ready state once they land. (U.S. Air Force photo/Tech. Sgt. Robert Cloys)
RMRB8A8C–Senior Airman Thomas Budd, 455th Expeditionary Aircraft Maintenance Squadron crew chief, takes a break after performing maintenance on a C-130J Hercules Dec. 9, 2016 at Bagram Airfield, Afghanistan. Each member of the 455th EAMXS work twelve hour shifts, six days per week, ensuring Bagram’s C-130J fleet is always ready to fly.
RMPAEE4H–Senior Airman Alexander Matej, 455th Expeditionary Aircraft Maintenance Squadron crew chief, puts on protective gear before topping off the oil on a C-130J Super Hercules at Bagram Airfield, Afghanistan, March 29, 2016. Members of the 455th EAMXS ensure that aircraft at Bagram are prepared for flight and return them to a mission-ready state once they land. (U.S. Air Force photo/Tech. Sgt. Robert Cloys)
RMRB8A8F–A 455th Expeditionary Aircraft Maintenance Squadron crew chief climbs down from a of a C-130J Hercules after performing engine maintenance Dec. 9, 2016 at Bagram Airfield, Afghanistan. The 455th EAMXS’ C-130 aircraft maintenance unit is based out of Little Rock, Arkansas, along with the 774th Expeditionary Airlift Squadron and their contingent of C-130 aircraft.
RMPAEE4G–Senior Airman Alexander Matej, 455th Expeditionary Aircraft Maintenance Squadron crew chief, raises a lift before topping off the oil on a C-130J Super Hercules at Bagram Airfield, Afghanistan, March 29, 2016. Members of the 455th EAMXS ensure that aircraft at Bagram are prepared for flight and return them to a mission-ready state once they land. (U.S. Air Force photo/Tech. Sgt. Robert Cloys)
RMRE4HT6–Gen. Hawk Carlisle, Air Combat Command commander, speaks to 455th Expeditionary Aircraft Maintenance Squadron members during a visit to Bagram Airfield, Afghanistan Nov. 20, 2016. In addition to the 455th EAMXS, Carlisle and ACC Command Chief Master Sgt. Steve K. McDonald also visited the 455th Expeditionary Security Forces Squadron, the Craig Joint Theater Hospital and the 83rd Expeditionary Rescue Squadron.
RMPF1CGT–Members of the 455th Expeditionary Aircraft Maintenance Squadron and 774th Expeditionary Airlift Squadron relay information via headset during engine run-ups on a C-130J Super Hercules before a sortie at Bagram Air Field, Afghanistan, Feb. 22, 2016. The 455th EAMXS ensures that aircraft at Bagram are prepared for flight and return them to a mission-ready state once they land. (U.S. Air Force photo/Tech. Sgt. Robert Cloys)
RMTYMJDM–An F-16 Fighting Falcon taxis before takeoff Nov. 16, 2016 at Bagram Airfield, Afghanistan. Members of the 455th EAMXS enable multiple combat sorties daily out of Bagram.
RMPF1CGY–Senior Airman Alec Flores, 455th Expeditionary Aircraft Maintenance Squadron crew chief, prepares to guide a C-130J Super Hercules on to a taxiway as it leaves on a night sortie at Bagram Air Field, Afghanistan, Feb. 22, 2016. The 455th EAMXS ensures that aircraft at Bagram are prepared for flight and return them to a mission-ready state once they land. (U.S. Air Force photo/Tech. Sgt. Robert Cloys)
RMPF21R2–Tech. Sgt. Greggory Myers, 455th Expeditionary Aircraft Maintenance Squadron crew chief, performs a 400-hour phase inspection of landing gear on an F-16 Fighting Falcon assigned to the 421st Expeditionary Fighter Squadron at Bagram Air Field, Afghanistan, Feb. 24, 2016. The 455th EAMXS ensures aircraft are prepared for flight and return them to a mission-ready state once they land. (U.S. Air Force photo/Tech. Sgt. Robert Cloys)
RMTYMJD6–Senior Airman Jeremy Andrews, 455th Expeditionary Aircraft Maintenance Squadron dedicated crew chief, marshals a taxiing F-16 Fighting Falcon before takeoff Nov. 16, 2016 at Bagram Airfield, Afghanistan. Members of the 455th EAMXS enable multiple combat sorties daily out of Bagram.
RMPF2207–Tech. Sgt. Ritchie Videna, 455th Expeditionary Aircraft Maintenance Squadron avionics specialist, replaces a recently repaired Very High Frequency AM antenna on an F-16 Fighting Falcon assigned to the 421st Expeditionary Fighter Squadron at Bagram Air Field, Afghanistan, Feb. 24, 2016. The 455th EAMXS ensures aircraft are prepared for flight and return them to a mission-ready state once they land. (U.S. Air Force photo/Tech. Sgt. Robert Cloys)
RMTYP1N2–Gen. Hawk Carlisle, Air Combat Command commander, speaks to 455th Expeditionary Aircraft Maintenance Squadron members during a visit to Bagram Airfield, Afghanistan Nov. 20, 2016. In addition to the 455th EAMXS, Carlisle and ACC Command Chief Master Sgt. Steve K. McDonald also visited the 455th Expeditionary Security Forces Squadron, the Craig Joint Theater Hospital and the 83rd Expeditionary Rescue Squadron.
RMPF2202–Airman 1st Class Dylan McNamee, 455th Expeditionary Aircraft Maintenance Squadron crew chief, climbs across the wing of an F-16 Fighting Falcon assigned to the 421st Expeditionary Fighter Squadron at Bagram Air Field, Afghanistan, Feb. 24, 2016. Members of the 455th EAMXS worked to complete several phase inspections along with an 8,000-hour rotary actuator time change. (U.S. Air Force photo/Tech. Sgt. Robert Cloys)
RMPXMKGD–Senior Airman Brandon Murdaugh, a 455th Expeditionary Aircraft Maintenance Squadron crew chief, reviews a technical order at Bagram Airfield, Afghanistan, June 16, 2017. A technical order provides guidance and step-by-step instructions on how to conduct certain maintenance procedures.
RMPF21GK–Staff Sgt. Steven Kinsland, 455th Expeditionary Aircraft Maintenance Squadron avionics specialist, prepares the surface on the tail of an F-16 Fighting Falcon before a repaired Very High Frequency AM antenna is re-attached at Bagram Air Field, Afghanistan, Feb. 24, 2016. The 455th EAMXS ensures aircraft are prepared for flight and return them to a mission-ready state once they land. (U.S. Air Force photo/Tech. Sgt. Robert Cloys)
RMPAEE4P–Senior Airman Alec Flores, 455th Expeditionary Aircraft Maintenance Squadron crew chief, visually inspects the intake of C-130J Super Hercules during a basic post flight and preflight combo inspection at Bagram Airfield, Afghanistan, March 29, 2016. Members of the 455th EAMXS ensure that aircraft at Bagram are prepared for flight and return them to a mission-ready state once they land. (U.S. Air Force photo/Tech. Sgt. Robert Cloys)
RMPXMKGB–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.”
RMPAEE50–Senior Airman Alec Flores, 455th Expeditionary Aircraft Maintenance Squadron crew chief, visually inspects the underside of a C-130J Super Hercules during a basic post- and pre-flight combo inspection at Bagram Airfield, Afghanistan, March 29, 2016. Members of the 455th EAMXS ensure that aircraft at Bagram are prepared for flight and return them to a mission-ready state once they land. (U.S. Air Force photo/Tech. Sgt. Robert Cloys)
RMPXKTWY–Airman 1st Class Michael Smothers, a 455th Expeditionary Aircraft Maintenance Squadron weapons load crew member, holds an F-16 Fighting Falcon in place at Bagram Airfield, Afghanistan, June 16, 2017. Smothers is deployed out of Aviano Air Base, Italy, and is a native of Oklahoma City, Oklahoma.
RMPAEE4T–Senior Airman Alec Flores, 455th Expeditionary Aircraft Maintenance Squadron crew chief, checks a panel on a C-130J Super Hercules during a basic post- and pre-flight combo inspection at Bagram Airfield, Afghanistan, March 29, 2016. The 455th EAMXS ensures that aircraft at Bagram are prepared for flight and return them to a mission-ready state once they land. (U.S. Air Force photo/Tech. Sgt. Robert Cloys)
RMPXMKG8–Senior Airman Brandon Murdaugh, a 455th Expeditionary Aircraft Maintenance Squadron crew chief, installs a constant speed drive filter into an F-16 Fighting Falcon on Bagram Airfield, Afghanistan, June 16, 2017. CSDs are mainly used on airliner and military aircraft jet engines to drive the alternating current electrical generator.
RMPAEE51–Senior Airman Alec Flores, 455th Expeditionary Aircraft Maintenance Squadron crew chief, visually inspects a C-130J Super Hercules during a basic post- and pre-flight combo inspection at Bagram Airfield, Afghanistan, March 29, 2016. Members of the 455th EAMXS ensure that aircraft at Bagram are prepared for flight and return them to a mission-ready state once they land. (U.S. Air Force photo/Tech. Sgt. Robert Cloys)
RMPXMKGA–Senior Airman Brandon Murdaugh, a 455th Expeditionary Aircraft Maintenance Squadron crew chief, installs a constant speed drive filter into an F-16 Fighting Falcon on Bagram Airfield, Afghanistan, June 16, 2017. CSDs are mainly used on airliner and military aircraft jet engines to drive the alternating current electrical generator.
RMPAEE53–Senior Airman Alec Flores, 455th Expeditionary Aircraft Maintenance Squadron crew chief, visually inspects the wheel well of a C-130J Super Hercules during a basic post- and pre-flight combo inspection at Bagram Airfield, Afghanistan, March 29, 2016. Members of the 455th EAMXS ensure that aircraft at Bagram are prepared for flight and return them to a mission-ready state once they land. (U.S. Air Force photo/Tech. Sgt. Robert Cloys)
RMPF1CG4–Senior Airman Alec Flores, 455th Expeditionary Aircraft Maintenance Squadron crew chief, and Staff Sgt. Eric Mingues, 455 EAMXS flying crew chief, talk in the back of a C-130J Super Hercules before a night sortie at Bagram Air Field, Afghanistan, Feb. 22, 2016. The 455th EAMXS ensures that aircraft at Bagram are prepared for flight and return them to a mission-ready state once they land. (U.S. Air Force photo/Tech. Sgt. Robert Cloys)
RMPF21WK–Senior Airman Joseph Lonneman (foreground) and Airman John Ellis, 455th Expeditionary Aircraft Maintenance Squadron crew chiefs, lift the leading edge flap of an F-16 Fighting Falcon assigned to the 421st Expeditionary Fighter Squadron at Bagram Air Field, Afghanistan, Feb. 24, 2016. Maintainers worked together with the 455th EAMXS fabrication flight to check for corrosion and complete an 8,000-hour rotary actuator time change during a phase inspection. (U.S. Air Force photo/Tech. Sgt. Robert Cloys)
RMPF1CGF–Staff Sgt. Eric Mingues, 455th Expeditionary Aircraft Maintenance Squadron flying crew chief and Senior Airman Noah Lindquist, 774th Expeditionary Airlift Squadron loadmaster, relay information via headset during an engine run-up of C-130J Super Hercules flown by the 774th Expeditionary Airlift Squadron before a sortie at Bagram Air Field, Afghanistan, Feb. 22, 2016. The 455th EAMXS ensures that aircraft at Bagram are prepared for flight and return them to a mission-ready state once they land. (U.S. Air Force photo/Tech. Sgt. Robert Cloys)
RMMXP1PA–An F-16 Fighting Falcon taxis before takeoff Nov. 16, 2016 at Bagram Airfield, Afghanistan. Members of the 455th EAMXS enable multiple combat sorties daily out of Bagram. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Katherine Spessa)
RMP3NFP9–Master Sgt. Lindsey Glover, 455th Expeditionary Aircraft Maintenance Squadron, writes down the squat weight of a competitor, July 15, 2016, Bagram Airfield, Afghanistan. The 455th EAMXS held a power lifting competition that included squats, bench press, and deadlifts. (U.S. Air Force photo by Capt. Korey Fratini)
RMP2K6GX–Airmen from the 455th Expeditionary Aircraft Maintenance Squadron, install a new engine on a C-130J Super Hercules, Oct. 01, 2016, Bagram Airfield, Afghanistan. Members of the 455th EAMXS replaced the old engine due to malfunction. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Justyn M. Freeman)
RMPXKTWJ–Staff Sgt. Donterrio Erby, a 455th Expeditionary Aircraft Maintenance Squadron aerospace propulsion technician, performs an inspection of an F-16 Fighting Falcon before conducting an afterburner run at Bagram Airfield, Afghanistan, June 16, 2017. Conducting afterburner runs enables maintainers to discover possible problems with the engine that may not be detectable through regular inspections.
RMP1A0HH–Airmen from the 455th Expeditionary Aircraft Maintenance Squadron, install a new engine on a C-130J Super Hercules, Oct. 01, 2016, Bagram Airfield, Afghanistan. Members of the 455th EAMXS replaced the old engine due to malfunction. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Justyn M. Freeman)
RMPXMKG2–An F-16 Fighting Falcon, belonging to the 555th Expeditionary Fighter Squadron, sits on the ramp as 455th Expeditionary Aircraft Maintenance Squadron Airmen work on it at Bagram Airfield, Afghanistan, June 16, 2017. The 555th EFS, deployed out of Aviano Air Base, Italy, conducts counterterrorism operations which enable Resolute Support’s train, advise, and assist campaign.
RMP2JHBM–Senior Airman Thomas Budd, 455th Expeditionary Aircraft Maintenance Squadron electrician, guides a new C-130J Super Hercules engine into place, Bagram Aifield, Afghanistan, Oct. 01, 2016. Members of the 455th EAMXS replaced the old engine due to malfunction. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Justyn M. Freeman)
RMPXMKFX–Senior Airman Brandon Murdaugh, a 455th Expeditionary Aircraft Maintenance Squadron crew chief, inspects a constant speed drive filter before installing it on an F-16 Fighting Falcon at Bagram Airfield, Afghanistan, June 16, 2017. CSDs are mainly used on airliner and military aircraft jet engines to drive the alternating current electrical generator.
RMP1A0H5–Senior Airman Thomas Budd, 455th Expeditionary Aircraft Maintenance Squadron electrician, guides a new C-130J Super Hercules engine into place, Bagram Aifield, Afghanistan, Oct. 01, 2016. Members of the 455th EAMXS replaced the old engine due to malfunction. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Justyn M. Freeman)
RMMRYJFB–Members of the Bagram Honor Guard set the U.S. Air Force and American flags in place during the 455th Expeditionary Aircraft Maintenance Squadron change of command at Bagram Airfield, Afghanistan, July 14, 2017. During the ceremony, Lt. Col. Robert Kongaika took command of the 455th EAMXS. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Benjamin Gonsier)
RMPXKTWW–Staff Sgt. Donterrio Erby, a 455th Expeditionary Aircraft Maintenance Squadron aerospace propulsion technician, shows his unit pride by displaying the “Triple Nickel” sign at Bagram Airfield, Afghanistan, June 16, 2017. Erby is deployed out of Aviano Air Base, Italy, where he performs engine maintenance on F-16 Fighting Falcons assigned to the 555th Expeditionary Fighter Squadron.
RMMY0G0H–Senior Airman Thomas Budd, 455th Expeditionary Aircraft Maintenance Squadron crew chief, walks into the C-130J Hercules aircraft maintenance unit Dec. 9, 2016 at Bagram Airfield, Afghanistan. The C-130 AMU component of the 455th EAMXS is responsible for upkeep and repair of Bagram’s fleet of C-130J aircraft. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Katherine Spessa)
RMP3NFPG–Peter Olsen, Department of Defense civilian, prepares to stand up from the bottom of a squat during a power lifting competition, July 15, 2016, Bagram Airfield, Afghanistan. Olsen participated in a power lifting competition that included squats, bench press, and deadlifts organized by the 455th EAMXS. (U.S. Air Force photo by Capt. Korey Fratini)
RMMXP1P9–Senior Airman Jeremy Andrews, 455th Expeditionary Aircraft Maintenance Squadron dedicated crew chief, marshals a taxiing F-16 Fighting Falcon before takeoff Nov. 16, 2016 at Bagram Airfield, Afghanistan. Members of the 455th EAMXS enable multiple combat sorties daily out of Bagram. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Katherine Spessa)
RMP61G5B–Tech. Sgt. Eric Ramos, 455th Expeditionary Aircraft Maintenance Squadron, inventories tools after maintenance is completed on an F-16 Fighting Falcon at Bagram Airfield, Afghanistan, April 6, 2016. The 455th EAMXS provides combat-ready aircraft to the air component commander in support of coalition forces throughout Afghanistan. (U.S. Air Force photo/Tech. Sgt. Robert Cloys)
RMPXKTWK–Staff Sgt. Donterrio Erby, a 455th Expeditionary Aircraft Maintenance Squadron aerospace propulsion technician, waits for a piece of equipment before conducting an F-16 Fighting Falcon afterburner run at Bagram Airfield, Afghanistan, June 16, 2017. Erby is deployed out of Aviano Air Base, Italy, where he performs engine maintenance on F-16s assigned to the 555th Expeditionary Fighter Squadron.
RMP61G57–Staff Sgt. Eve Dorshorst, 455th Expeditionary Aircraft Maintenance Squadron crew chief, unloads a run screen for an F-16 Fighting Falcon at Bagram Airfield, Afghanistan, April 6, 2016. The 455th EAMXS provides combat-ready aircraft to the air component commander in support of coalition forces throughout Afghanistan. (U.S. Air Force photo/Tech. Sgt. Robert Cloys)
RMPEKKCA–An Airman from the 455th Expeditionary Aircraft Maintenance Squadron climbs through the hatch of a C-130J Super Hercules after an engine test at Bagram Air Field, Aghanistan, Jan. 12, 2016. The 455th EAMXS ensures that Super Hercules at Bagram are prepared for flight and return them to a mission-ready state once they land. (U.S. Air Force photo/Tech. Sgt. Robert Cloys)
RMMD6GNG–Senior Airman Kevin Zaragoza, 455th Expeditionary Aircraft Maintenance Squadron F-16 Fighting Falcon crew chief, inspects a gear box on an F-16 Mar. 20, 2018 at Bagram Airfield, Afghanistan. The 455th EAMXS mission is to execute the Air Tasking Order by disciplined maintenance for responsive airpower. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Divine Cox)
RMP3NFPB–Capt. Kellianne Matsuoka, 455th Expeditionary Aircraft Maintenance Squadron, smiles after completing a squat during a power lifting competition, July 15, 2016, Bagram Airfield, Afghanistan. Airmen competed in three different power lifting events as part of a competition organized by the 455th EAMXS unit activities council. (U.S. Air Force photo by Capt. Korey Fratini)