Staff Sgt. Joseph Commisso-Vinetti, 455th Expeditionary Communications Squadron, client system technician, troubleshoots computer hardware, Bagram Airfield, Afghanistan, July 27, 2016. The CST shop provides on- More
Capt. Jared Cummings, 746th Expeditionary Airlift Squadron aircraft commander, reviews the crew resource management paperwork prior to conducting a mission on a C-130H Hercules July 28, 2016, at Al Udeid Air Ba More
Senior Airman Isiah Chaney and Airman 1st Class Reginald Maffett, 455th Expeditionary Communications Squadron, network management technicians, program a network switch, Bagram Airfield, Afghanistan, July 29, 20 More
Staff Sgt. Corey Blanar, 455th Expeditionary Communications Squadron, cable and antenna maintenance noncommissioned officer in charge and Patrick Casket, 455th Expeditionary Communications Squadron, cable and a More
Tech. Sgt. Timothy Cook, 455th Expeditionary Security Forces Squadron, supply and logistics noncommissioned officer in charge, drives a forklift, Bagram Airfield, Afghanistan, Aug. 1, 2016. The supply and logis More
Tech. Sgt. John Havens, 455th Expeditionary Security Forces Squadron, Check Six instructor, briefs a class on actions to take in case of an active shooter threat, Bagram Airfield, Afghanistan, Aug. 02, 2016. Ch More
Capt. Jonathan Ayers, 455th Air Expeditionary Wing chaplain and Tech. Sgt. Chanreaksmey Sok, 455th Air Expeditionary Wing, chaplain’s assistant, hold a bible study, Bagram Airfield, Afghanistan, Aug. 3, 2016. T More
Staff Sgt. Dakota Karlsen, 455th Expeditionary Security Forces Squadron, echo sector controller, plots coordinates on a map, Bagram Airfield, Afghanistan, Aug. 4, 2016. Command post controllers use maps to iden More
Senior Airman Christopher McEwen, 455th Expeditionary Aircraft Maintenance Squadron C-130J Super Hercules crew chief, reconfigures the inside of the aircraft for passenger travel, Bagram Airfield, Afghanistan, More
Staff Sgt. Jose Barsallo, 455th Expeditionary Aircraft Maintenance Squadron F-16C Fighting Falcon crew chief, installs an engine on an F-16C Fighting Falcon, Bagram Airfield, Afghanistan, Aug. 9, 2016. Crew chi More
Pararescue specialists from the 83rd Expeditionary Rescue Squadron, rush to assist simulated wounded patients during a mass casualty exercise, Bagram Airfield, Afghanistan, Aug. 10, 2016. Freedom’s Sentinel, th More
The 455th Expeditionary Civil Engineer Squadron placed AM-2 matting on the flightline, Bagram Airfield, Afghanistan, Aug. 11, 2016. The matting was used to expand a ramp and create a drive way for aircraft. The More
Air Force Chief of Staff Gen. David L. Goldfein speaks during an all call, Bagram Airfield, Afghanistan, Aug. 13, 2016. Goldfein addressed the future of the Air Force, advances in cyber space and increasing rea More
Bagram Airmen prepare to salute the flag during a retreat ceremony, Bagram Airfield, Afghanistan, Aug. 15, 2016. Members of the 455th Air Expeditionary Wing gather together monthly to pay respects to the flag. More
A pararescue specialist from the 83rd Expeditionary Rescue Squadron, attends to Senior Airman Joshua Calara, 455th Expeditionary Maintenance Squadron armament systems technician, during a joint mass casualty an More
The 774th Expeditionary Airlift Squadron conducts missions out of Bagram Airfield, Afghanistan using C-130J Super Hercules out of Little Rock Air Force Base, Arkansas, Bagram Airfield, Afghanistan, Aug. 19, 201 More
Senior Airman Austin Bryson, 774th Expeditionary Airlift Squadron C-130J Super Hercules loadmaster, communicates with pilots in the cockpit of a C-130J while pre-flight checklists were completed, Bagram Airfiel More
Staff Sgt. Juan Flores, 455th Expeditionary Maintenance Squadron electrical environment engineer, conducts a wire inspection on an F-16C Fighting Falcon, Bagram Airfield, Afghanistan, Aug. 22, 2016. During a 30 More
An F-16C Fighting Falcon from the 93rd Expeditionary Fighter Squadron taxis out of a parking spot Aug. 22, 2016, Bagram Airfield Afghanistan. Freedom’s Sentinel, the follow-on to Enduring Freedom, is the contin More
Pararescue specialists from the 83rd Expeditionary Rescue Squadron transport a simulated wounded patient using a litter, Bagram Airfield, Afghanistan, Aug. 31, 2016. The 83rd ERQS paired with the 717th Explosiv More
Senior Airman Leon Michael, 455th Expeditionary Civil Engineer Squadron electrical journeyman, uses a pick ax to dig up dirt, Bagram Airfield, Afghanistan, Aug. 31, 2016. The ECES electricians laid service wire More
Pararescuemen from the 83rd Expeditionary Rescue Squadron conduct checks before a jump, Bagram Airfield, Afghanistan, Sept. 03, 2016. Airmen from the 83rd ERQS, 774th Expeditionary Airlift Squadron, and 455th E More
A U.S. Army Soldier provides observation and security out the back of a CH47 Chinook while flying over Afghanistan. (Photo: Ben Santos, U.S. Forces Afghanistan)
Pararescuemen assigned to the 83rd Expeditionary Rescue Squadron, prepare for a training mission at Bagram Air Field, Afghanistan, Sept. 6, 2016. Airmen from the 83rd ERQS, provided personnel recovery scenario More
Pararescuemen assigned to the 83rd Expeditionary Rescue Squadron, prepare to take off after recovering their downed Afghan Air Force pilot during a training mission near Kabul, Afghanistan, Sept. 6, 2016. Airme More
Senior Airman Jacob Nevills, 455th Expeditionary Civil Engineer Squadron pavements and equipment technician, operates a backhoe to remove dirt from a ditch, Bagram Airfield, Afghanistan, Sept. 7, 2016. The engi More
Michael Ballew, Department of Defense contractor, connects a tow bar to a Sikorsky UH-60 Blackhawk, Bagram Airfield, Afghanistan, Sept. 8, 2016. When Army aircrew units redeploy back to their home stations, the More
Tech. Sgt. Bradley Stevens, 455th Expeditionary Logistics Squadron Central Command Material Recovery Element team lead, guides a forklift to a high line dock, Bagram Airfield, Afghanistan, Sept. 9, 2016. CMRE a More
Servicemembers and civilians at Bagram Airfield, Afghanistan gathered to hold a 9/11 remembrance ceremony, Sept. 11, 2016. The ceremony involved a joint service honor guard that conducted a retreat to remember More
Tech. Sgt. Corey Briggs, 455th Expeditionary Logistics Readiness Squadron cryogenics, guides a 10k forklift, Bagram Airfield, Afghanistan, Sept. 14, 2016. The 455th ELRS received 400-gallon liquid oxygen tanks More
U.S. Army Maj. Gen. John Thomson (left), U.S. Forces-Afghanistan deputy command general-support, prepares to take his first aerial reconnaissance survey of Bagram Airfield, Afghanistan in a UH-60 with U.S. Army More
The 455th Expeditionary Civil Engineer Squadron accompanied by volunteers from various base units, level out concrete mixture using an aluminum screed, Bagram Airfield, Afghanistan, Sept. 19, 2016. A screed is More
Senior Airman John Roach, 455th Expeditionary Communications Squadron, cable and antenna maintenance journeyman, pulls off a cable box, Bagram Airfield, Afghanistan, Sept. 20, 2016. The 455th ECS and 455th Expe More
Tech. Sgt. Matthew Heeter, 455th Expeditionary Aircraft Maintenance Squadron aerospace ground equipment floor lead, uses a hammer to tap a punch while replacing a tilt cycle on a munitions lift, Bagram Airfield More
Airmen from the 83rd Expeditionary Rescue Squadron unfold the blades of a HH-60G Pave Hawk, Bagram Airfield, Afghanistan, Sept. 26, 2016. The 83rd ERQS provides the only U.S. personnel recovery assets in Afghan More
Senior Airman Michael Van Deusen, 455th Expeditionary Security Forces Squadron quick reaction force, patrols the flightline in a mine-resistant ambush-protected (MRAP) vehicle, Bagram Airfield, Afghanistan, Sep More
Family members stand for the playing of the national anthem during the 107th Military Police Company deployment ceremony, Brooklyn, N.Y., Sept. 29, 2016. The 29 New York National Guard Soldiers leave for traini More
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 E More
The 455th Air Expeditionary Wing Honor Guard presents the colors during a remembrance ceremony for those Airmen lost when TORQE 62 crashed, Bagram Airfield, Afghanistan, Oct. 2, 2016. TORQE 62 crashed during ta More
Senior Airman Austin DeDeo, 455th Expeditionary Civil Engineer Squadron pavements and heavy equipment technician, climbs into a motor grader, Bagram Airfield, Afghanistan, Oct. 4, 2016. The ECES “Dirt Boys”, as More
Brig. Gen. James Sears, 455th Air Expeditionary Wing commander, welcomes Lt. Gen. Jeffrey Harrigian, U.S. Air Forces Central Command commander, to Bagram Airfield, Afghanistan, Oct. 4, 2016. Harrigian spent tim More
Senior Airman Jean Alonso, 455th Expeditionary Aircraft Maintenance Squadron crew chief, waits to marshal an F-16C Fighting Falcon, Bagram Airfield, Afghanistan, Oct. 5, 2016. Tactical aircraft maintenance tech More
BAGRAM AIRFIELD, AFGHANISTAN (Oct. 7, 2016) - U.S. Army Sgt. Ethan Taylor directs his military working dog, Alex, through some obedience drills using Alex's favorite toy. Taylor and Alex are assigned to the U. More
BAGRAM AIRFIELD, AFGHANISTAN (Oct. 15, 2016) - The Area Support Group - Afghanistan ceremony cake used to celebrate the establishment of the new group. The ASG-A will consolidate base support leadership and ma More
Airmen from the 137th Special Operations Wing, Will Rogers Air National Guard Base, wait for their baggage to be inspected and loaded prior to deploying in Support of Operation Freedom's Sentinel, October 19, 2 More
Soldiers of the 2nd Infantry Brigade Combat Team, 4th Infantry Division received awards for their actions taken during their combat deployment to Kandahar, Afghanistan. The dedication and resolve of the men an More
BAGRAM AIRFIELD, AFGHANISTAN (Oct. 22, 2016) - Chief Warrant Officer 5 Paul B. George cuts the ceremonial cake made in his honor to celebrate his final flight as a U.S. Army aviator and his pending military ret More
The NATO Resolute Support Mission Commander, John Nicholson, discusses current strategy for Southern Afghanistan with US Marine Corps Brig. Gen. Roger Turner at Kandahar Air Field. Abdullah Habibi, the Aghanis More
Soldiers assigned to the 1st Cavalry Division Resolute Support Sustainment Brigade (1CD RSSB), Aerial Delivery Team, secure a pallet of plywood to an S-61 Sikorski helicopter on Bagram Airfield, Afghanistan, Oc More
Soldiers, Sailors, Airmen, and civilians from many nations compete in the Marine Corps Marathon Forward held here in Kabul, Afghanistan. The 26.2 mile run commemorates the missions of those Servicemembers who More
Soldiers with 215th Military Police Detachment and the 467th Engineer Detachment Firefighting Headquarters, Army Reserve units, are manifested and processed prior to deploying in support of Operation Freedom’s More
Senior Airmen Mathew Chapman and Devin Tillman, 455th Expeditionary Civil Engineer Squadron power production specialists, place a Mobile Aircraft Arresting System cable across the runway at Bagram Airfield Afgh More
Airmen from the 8th Expeditionary Air Mobility Squadron push a pallet into an 816th Expeditionary Airlift Squadron C-17 Globemaster III in support of Operation Freedom’s Sentinel Nov. 3, 2016. The operation foc More
BAGRAM AIRFIELD, AFGHANISTAN (Nov. 2, 2016) - The color guard, dignitaries, and guests render honors to the flag during the national anthem at the transfer of authority ceremony from 2nd Battalion, 44th Air Def More
Senior Airmen James Curry and Tyler Phillips, 451st Expeditionary Support Squadron response force members, man their positions while standing guard at Kandahar Airfield, Afghanistan Nov. 5, 2016. Security force More
Master Sgt. Ben, 62nd Reconnaissance Squadron sensor operator, poses in front of an MQ-9 Reaper at Kandahar Airfield, Afghanistan Nov. 5, 2016. Ben is a native of the Philippines and became a U.S. citizen while More
Command Sgt. Maj. David M. Clark, Senior Enlisted Leader for NATO’s Resolute Support (RS), U.S. Forces-Afghanistan (USFOR-A) visited 1st Cavalry Division Resolute Support Sustainment Brigade (1CD RSSB) at Bagra More
BAGRAM AIRFIELD, AFGHANISTAN (Nov. 9, 2016) - U.S. Army Col. G. Shawn Wells, Jr., Area Support Group - Afghanistan commander wields a sledge hammer in a ceremonial first swing in the demolition of Bagram Airfie More
Staff Sgt. John Pittman, 774th Expeditionary Airlift Squadron loadmaster, prepares a C-130J Hercules for takeoff from Bagram Airfield, Afghanistan Nov. 10, 2016. Afghanistan has been called a “Herk’s playground More
BAGRAM AIRFIELD, AFGHANISTAN (Nov. 11, 2016) - Service members, civilians and guests at the U.S. Forces Afghanistan Veterans Day celebration. Photo by Bob Harrison, U.S. Forces Afghanistan Public Affairs.
Staff Sgt. Craig Virginia, 455th Expeditionary Security Forces Squadron Fly Away Security Team member, holds an M-4 Carbine rifle during landing at an undisclosed location in Afghanistan Nov. 11, 2016. FAST mem More
Senior Airman Daniel Lasal, 455th Expeditionary Aircraft Maintenance Squadron dedicated crew chief, performs a post-flight inspection on an F-16 Fighting Falcon Nov. 15, 2016 at Bagram Airfield, Afghanistan. Ai More
Senior Airman Daniel Lasal, 455th Expeditionary Aircraft Maintenance Squadron dedicated crew chief, washes the wing of an F-16 Fighting Falcon Nov. 15, 2016 at Bagram Airfield, Afghanistan. Dedicated crew chief More
U.S. Navy Senior Chief Petty Officer Reina Hockenberry, Operation Proper Exit wounded warrior, returns to the bed she occupied while a patient at the Craig Joint Theater Hospital during a return visit to Bagram More
Pararescuemen apply moulage to Senior Airman Kelsey Desz, 83rd Expeditionary Rescue Squadron aviation resource manager, before a mass casualty exercise held Nov. 17, 2016 at Bagram Airfield, Afghanistan. Moulag More
A young Afghan boy gives the thumbs up to U.S. Army and Czech Republic Soldiers, part of Task Force Tiger, U.S. Forces Afghanistan, delivering school supplies to a local school in Afghanistan, November 17, 2016 More
Tech. Sgt. Jeremy Rarang, 817th Expeditionary Air Support Operations Squadron joint terminal attack controller, fires an M110 Semi-Automatic Sniper System during training at Forward Operating Base Dahlke, Afgha More
U.S. Sen. Deb Fischer, of Nebraska, and Army Capt. Brendan Brye show their Husker pride while visiting service members deployed in support of Nov. 24, 2016. Operation Freedom's Sentinel. Freedom’s Sentinel, th More
Army Gen. John Nicholson, commander of Resolute Support Mission and U.S. Forces Afghanistan (USFOR-A), arrives to serve Thanksgiving lunch to coalition forces and Department of the Army civilians at Bagram Airf More
Staff Sgt. Ethan Chambers, 455th Expeditionary Civil Engineer Squadron pavements and equipment, scrolls through social media on Thanksgiving, Nov. 24, 2016 at Bagram Airfield, Afghanistan. Many service members More
First Sgt. Fatema Ammadi, takes notes during the 12th Afghan National Defense and Security Forces Conference at the Kabul Military Training Center, near Kabul, Afghanistan, Nov. 26, 2016. Ammadi is Afghanistan’ More
BAGRAM AIRFIELD, AFGHANISTAN (Nov. 29, 2016) - U.S. Army Lt. Col. Edward 'Keith' Rowsey and Command Sgt. Maj. Matthew R. Boehme case the colors of the 63th Ordnance Battalion (Explosive Ordnance Disposal) in pr More
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 airc More
Capts. Nicholas Bonner and David Tart, 455th Expeditionary Airlift Squadron pilots, pose with a University of Idaho flag in front of a C-130J Hercules at Bagram Airfield, Afghanistan, Dec. 3, 2016. Bonner is a More
Brig. Gen. Ian Rigden, commanding officer overseeing the construction and campaign plan at the Afghan National Army Officer Academy, shows Maj. Gen. Richard G. Kaiser, commanding general of Combined Security Tr More
U.S. Army Soldiers with the 3rd Cavalry Regiment conduct a fire mission while actress Scarlett Johansson observes during the annual Chairman's USO Holiday Tour 2016 visit to Tactical Base Gamberi, Afghanistan D More
Maj. Gen. Richard G. Kaiser, commanding general of Combined Security Transition Command – Afghanistan and Sgt. Maj. Michael Clemens, Deputy Chief of Staff, Security Assistance/Combined Security Transition Comma More
Defense Secretary Ash Carter and his wife, Stephanie, address service members at the Craig Joint Theater Hospital Dec. 9, 2016 at Bagram Airfield, Afghanistan. Carter thanked members of Task Force – Medical for More
Secretary of Defense Ash Carter takes a helicopter ride to the Resolute Support Headquarters in Kabul, Afghanistan, Dec. 9, 2016. (DOD photo by U.S. Air Force Tech. Sgt. Brigitte N. Brantley)
U.S. Secretary of Defense, Ashton Carter, stops at Bagram Airfield, Afghanistan to visit and thank service members for their service, Dec. 9, 2016. (Photo: Ben Santos, U.S. Forces public affairs)
U.S. Air Force Airmen with the 8th Expeditionary Air Mobility Squadron load cargo onto a Tunner 60K cargo loader at Al Udeid Air Base, Qatar, Dec. 12, 2016. Airmen with the 8th EAMS work day and night at one of More
The 1st Cavalry Division Sustainment Brigade hosted a memorial service in honor of U.S. Army Sgt. 1st Class Allan E. Brown at Bagram Airfield, Afghanistan Dec. 15, 2016. Sgt. 1st Class Brown died Dec. 6 at Wa More
BAGRAM AIRFIELD, Afghanistan (Dec. 18, 2016) - Gen. Mark A. Milley presents the Air Medal to Sgt. Michael Charles during a ceremony held near the U.S. Forces Afghanistan headquarters here. Milley is the Chief o More
The color guard prepares their formation for the 29th Infantry Division transfer of authority ceremony Dec. 19, 2016 at Camp Arifjan, Kuwait. The 29th Infantry Division is organized to provide oversight to some More
A 340th Expeditionary Air Refueling Squadron KC-135 Stratotanker pilot talks with maintainers before takeoff in support of an Operation Freedom’s Sentinel mission at Al Udeid Air Base, Qatar, Dec. 21, 2016. The More
161221-F-TY749-226 Air Force Office of Special Investigations Expeditionary Detachment 2405 and 455th Expeditionary Security Forces Squadron members participate in a “Ruck March to Remember” fallen comrades Dec More
U.S. Air Forces Central Command Chief Master Sgt. Joseph Montgomery speaks to Airmen with the 455th Expeditionary Medical Operations Squadron’s En-Route Patient Staging Flight during a visit to Bagram Airfield, More
Tech. Sgt. Joe Collett, 455th Expeditionary Aircraft Maintenance Squadron expeditor, plays Christmas Carols Dec. 25, 2016 at Bagram Airfield, Afghanistan. The mission continued over the holiday, but service mem More
KABUL, Afghanistan (Dec. 27, 2016) — As part of Resolute Support’s Train, Advise, and Assist mission, non commissioned officers stationed at the military installation near Hamid Karzai International Airport met More
A 340th Expeditionary Air Refueling Squadron KC-135 Stratotanker crew talks with a maintainer before takeoff in support of a Combined Joint Task Force - Operation Inherent Resolve mission at Al Udeid Air Base, More
Service members, Defense Department civilian employees and contractors sing during a service Jan. 1, 2017 at the Warrior Chapel, Bagram Airfield, Afghanistan. In addition to chapel services, the 455th Air Exped More
U.S. Air Force Lt. Col. Tate Whitener, a 340th Expeditionary Air Refueling Squadron KC-135 Stratotanker pilot, prepares for takeoff in support of an Operation Freedom’s Sentinel mission at Al Udeid Air Base, Qa More
Tech. Sgt. Jason Caswell, 455th Expeditionary Aircraft Maintenance Squadron C-130 Hercules debrief NCO-in-charge, stands in a C-130 hangar at Bagram Airfield, Afghanistan, Jan. 5, 2017. After a sports injury in More
Senior Airman Domynic Panto, 455th Expeditionary Aircraft Maintenance Squadron C-130 Compass Call Aircraft Maintenance Unit communications navigations and mission systems technician, laughs while playing video More
Capt. David, 79th Expeditionary Fighter Squadron pilot, walks out to an F-16 Fighting Falcon before a night mission Jan. 13, 2017 at Bagram Airfield, Afghanistan. David enlisted in the Air Force in 2004 as an F More
Col. Christopher H. Colavita (left), commander, 1st Cavalry Division Resolute Support Sustainment Brigade, returns the salute of Maj. Eric M. Holtzapple, commander, 204th Engineer Detachment Construction Manage More
BAGRAM AIRFIELD, Afghanistan—Spc. Roger Hawkins, security platoon, Headquarters and Headquarters Company, Special Troops Battalion, 1st Cavalry Division Resolute Support Sustainment Brigade, searches the Resolu More
An Afghan National Mine Removal Group soldier zeroes his weapon during marksmanship training at Jalalabad on Jan. 21, 2017. The NMRG is Afghanistan’s premier force for route clearance and mine reduction. (U.S. More
BAGRAM AIRFIELD, Afghanistan— Spc. Rogelio Casares, Headquarters and Headquarters Company, Special Troops Battalion, 1st Cavalry Division Resolute Support Sustainment Brigade, takes a moment to look into a snow More