Kathleen O’Hara, a psychotherapist specializing in working with survivors of violent tragedies, speaks on her own experience with overcoming the pain of loss during the 2015 Annual 422nd Air Base Group National More
Rows of tombstones line the vast expanse at Cambridge American Cemetery, United Kingdom, Nov. 11, 2015. The cemetery was dedicated in 1956 as the final resting place of 3,812 American Service members. (U.S. Air More
Paul Blais speaks to an Airman Leadership School class at Langley Air Force Base, Va., May 15, 2013 - discussing his experience as a U.S. Air Force airman and survivor of the Khobar Towers attack. The attack, w More
A fledgling osprey sits patiently in its nest on the waters of Langley Air Force Base, Va., as its mother prepares to fly off in search of food, July 22, 2013. Since 2001, the 1st Fighter Wing’s Bid/Wildlife Ai More
U.S. Army National Guard Chief Warrant Officer 4 Clifford Bauman recalls his experiences, at Langley Air Force Base, Va., Aug. 22, 2013, of the Sept. 11 attack on the Pentagon, Washington, D.C. Bauman’s memorie More
U.S. Army soldiers from the 622nd Movement Control Detachment from Fort Eustis, Va., board a C-17 Globemaster III during an unloading mission at Langley Air Force Base, Va., Oct. 23, 2013. The Soldiers partnere More
Benjamin Bradley Wolf, left, portrayed by Alconbury Elementary School student Evan Utter, and his defense attorney, played by fellow student Kaden Traylor, review their case before presenting opening arguments More
U.S. Air Force Maj. Cory Bartholomew, U-2 Dragon Lady pilot from the 9th Reconnaissance Wing, discusses the difficulties of landing an aircraft on its rear wheel at RAF Fairford, United Kingdom, June 6, 2014. A More
Master Sgt. Nathan Pollard, 423rd Air Base Group first sergeant, talks with Airmen during a dorm inspection at RAF Alconbury, United Kingdom, June 20, 2014. According to Pollard, programs, like dorm inspections More
A young girl putts a mini-golf ball toward the cup at the Fourth of July celebration on RAF Alconbury, United Kingdom, July 3, 2014. The 501st Combat Support Wing celebrated Independence Day by opening the base More
A U.S. Air Force C-130J Super Hercules, deployed from Ramstein Air Base, Germany, to Powidz Air Base, Poland, sits on the flightline at Siauliai Air Base, Lithuania, ready to receive U.S. Army and Lithuanian Ar More
A U.S. Air Force C-130J Super Hercules, deployed from Ramstein Air Base, Germany, to Powidz Air Base, Poland, prepares to take off from Siauliai Air Base, Lithuania, July 29, 2014. America’s forward presence in More
A tractor hauls local farming goods and supplies along the road to Powidz Air Base, Poland, Aug. 1, 2014. Nearly 75 years ago, these roads were packed with troops from Nazi Germany as they invaded the country. More
U.S. Air Force 2nd Lt. Su Johnson, 86th Aircraft Maintenance Squadron sortie support officer in charge, stands on the flightline at Powidz Air Base, Poland, Aug. 8, 2014. During this flying training deployment, More
A C-130J Super Hercules touches down before immediately taking off again during a training flight at Powidz Air Base, Poland, Aug. 11, 2014. During this flying training deployment, in support of Operation Atlan More
Lisa Mackenzie, 420th Air Base Squadron logistics readiness chief, goes over the final details in preparation for President Barack Obama’s arrival at RAF Fairford, United Kingdom, Sept. 3, 2014. Due to its stat More
This is the graphic for "ONE: a defender's story." (U.S. Air Force graphic by Staff Sgt. Jarad A. Denton/Released)
Rows of tombstones line the vast expanse at Cambridge American Cemetery, United Kingdom, Nov. 11, 2014. The cemetery was dedicated in 1956 as the final resting place of 3,812 American Service members. (U.S. Air More
Staff Sgt. Lizeth Rico, 423rd Medical Squadron dental technician, presses a pair of dumbbells over her head during her morning workout at RAF Alconbury, England, Nov. 19, 2014. Body building became a major part More
Joanna Millan speaks about the extermination of the Jews by the Nazis during the 2015 Holocaust Remembrance Luncheon at RAF Alconbury, England, April 14, 2015. Seventy years after the liberation of concentratio More
Master Sgt. Shawn Leach, 501st Combat Support Wing Emergency Management superintendent, looks at a picture of himself as a young Airman, minutes before his retirement ceremony at RAF Alconbury, England, May 8, More
Senior Airman James Colombo, 422nd Security Forces Squadron unit trainer, jogs along the perimeter road at RAF Croughton, England, May 11, 2015, while carrying a guidon and wearing a gas mask, during a ruck mar More
Katy Shipman, 423rd Medical Squadron key spouse, left, speaks with Janet Driggers, 501st Combat Support Wing key spouse, during an informal meeting at RAF Alconbury, U.K.. May 13, 2015. Key spouses serve as lia More
Staff Sgt. Christian Gosselin, 423rd Security Forces Squadron combat arms training and maintenance instructor, inspects the range prior to a shooting competition during National Police Week at RAF Molesworth, E More
The first team to tackle the Warrior Challenge takes off from the starting line at RAF Alconbury, England, May 15, 2015. The challenge was held to show support of National Police Week. (U.S. Air Force photo by More
Former U.S. Army Air Corps Tech. Sgt., and World War II veteran, Bill Toombs stands at the entrance to RAF Alconbury, England, May 18, 2015. Toombs was stationed at RAF Debach during the war, as a B-24 Liberato More
U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Charles Yarbrough, 422nd Air Base Group honor guardsman, prepares to present the colors during a Memorial Day ceremony at Brookwood American Military Cemetery, England, May 24, 2015. B More
Airmen from the 501st Combat Support Wing render a salute as the colors are presented during the wing change of command ceremony at RAF Alconbury, England, May 28, 2015. After nearly two years as commander of s More
A U-2 Dragon Lady, from Beale Air Force Base, Calif., prepares to land at RAF Fairford, United Kingdom, June 9, 2015. U-2 pilots have a small margin of space to effectively land the plane without causing damage More
A Polish Air Force MiG-29 “Fulcrum” rockets down the flightline during the Royal International Air Tattoo at RAF Fairford, United Kingdom, July 17, 2015. Initially flown in 1977, the Fulcrum on display at RIAT More
Patriot Files: that day in September | The World Trade Center burns behind New York City’s Empire State Building, Sept. 11, 2001. Both towers were attacked as a result of a highly-coordinated al-Qaida plot. (AP More
Patriot Files: that day in September | Part Four: Hope (U.S. Air Force photo illustration by Staff Sgt. Jarad A. Denton/Released)
Patriot Files: that day in September | Part Two: Chaos (U.S. Air Force photo illustration by Staff Sgt. Jarad A. Denton/Released)
Patriot Files: that day in September | Part Three: Despair (U.S. Air Force photo illustration by Staff Sgt. Jarad A. Denton/Released)
U.S. Air Force Senior Airman Sonia Sandoval, 422nd Medical Squadron facility manager, looks out a window of the newly-construct clinic at RAF Croughton, United Kingdom, Oct. 1, 2015. Due to her work ethic and d More
Members of the Joint Services honor guard prepare to present the colors during a Veterans Day ceremony at Cambridge American Cemetery, United Kingdom, Nov. 11, 2015. The ceremony honored both the 3,812 American More
ONE: unshakable faith (U.S. Air Force photo illustration by Tech. Sgt. Jarad A. Denton/Released)
Brittany, a key spouse with the 501st Combat Support Wing, smiles and talks about her commitment to maintaining her CPR and first aid certification at RAF Alconbury, United Kingdom, Feb. 29, 2016. Thanks to her More
A KC-130J Harvest Hawk touches down at RAF Fairford, United Kingdom, June 29, 2016. As a lean base, RAF Fairford stands ready to ransform and receive forces on a moment's notice. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. More
Three F-35A Lightning II's fly over RAF Fairford, United Kingdom, June 30, 2016. The 5th generation fighters made the transatlanic flight with help from the mid-air refueling of a KC-10 tanker. (U.S. Air Force More
Royal Norwegian Navy Lt. Lasse L. Matberg smiles during his workout at the Stavanger, Norway Fitness Center, Feb. 1, 2017. As a sports officer, Matberg manages the various fitness programs on the installation. More
ONE: life less ordinary (U.S. Air Force graphic by Tech. Sgt. Jarad A. Denton/Released)
Airmen from the 23rd Expeditionary Bomb Squadron return home to Minot Air Force Base, N.D., Sept. 11, 2017. After providing combat airpower in support of Operation Inherent Resolve, the returning Airmen were we More
Col. Patrick Matthews, Eighth Air Force vice commander, speaks with 5th Munitions Squadron Airmen during a tour at Minot Air Force Base, N.D., Sept. 25, 2017. During the tour, Matthews visited the 5th MUNS, Com More
Two B-52H Stratofortresses fly over Minot Air Force Base, N.D., Jan. 30, 2018. The aircraft returned from a deployment to the United Kingdom, where they conducted theater integration and flying training operati More
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Staff Sgt. Taylor Brand, 5th Medical Operations Squadron medical technician, administers an influenza vaccine at Minot Air Force Base, Oct. 25, 2018. Individuals with base access can get the vaccine from the Im More
Paul Blais holds his Purple Heart medal in his hand May 15, 2013. Blais was awarded the medal after he survived the Khobar Tower bombing June 25, 1996. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Jarad A. Denton/Released)
An osprey soars through the skies over Langley Air Force Base, Va, July 22, 2013. According to the U.S. Air Force Safety Center, between 1995 and 2006 there have been 25 osprey aircraft strikes, resulting in mo More
U.S. Army National Guard Chief Warrant Officer 4 Clifford Bauman, while at Langley Air Force Base, Va., Aug. 22, 2013, reflects on the boots, gloves and hat he wore during search and rescue missions at the Pent More
U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Andrew Hughes, left, 633rd Logistics Readiness Squadron air terminal supervisor, pushes cargo with U.S. Army Pvt. Christopher Mott, from the 622nd Movement Control Detachment from Fort More
Brenna Kjorness, left, watches as her fellow prosecutor, Eli Morris, reads his opening argument during “The Trial of the Big Bad Wolf,” at RAF Alconbury, U.K., May 1, 2014. Kjorness and Morris, both students at More
U.S. Air Force Maj. Cory Bartholomew, U-2 Dragon Lady pilot from the 9th Reconnaissance Wing, slips on his specially-designed pressure suit at RAF Fairford, United Kingdom, June 6, 2014. The suit is worn to hel More
Master Sgt. Nathan Pollard, 423rd Air Base Group first sergeant, pauses and responds to a message during a physical training session at RAF Alconbury, United Kingdom, June 24, 2014. First sergeants are often on More
A young girl climbs an artificial rock wall during the Fourth of July celebration on RAF Alconbury, United Kingdom, July 3, 2014. During the celebration, patrons were able to enjoy food, games, music and rides. More
A U.S. Army UH-60 Blackhawk helicopter lands at Siauliai Air Base, Lithuania, July 29, 2014. The Black Hawk, along with Army Soldiers, partnered with Lithuanian Forces to conduct bilateral training to improve r More
A U.S. Air Force C-130J Super Hercules prepares for loading and takeoff at Siauliai Air Base, Lithuania, July 29, 2014. Deployed from Ramstein Air Base, Germany, to Powidz Air Base, Poland, the Super Hercules a More
A house sits amidst an expanse of farmland on the road to Powidz Air Base, Poland, Aug. 1, 2014. U.S. Air Force Airmen have deployed to the country as part of a flying training deployment designed to enhance re More
U.S. Air Force 2nd Lt. Su Johnson, 86th Aircraft Maintenance Squadron sortie support officer in charge, discusses maintenance operations with Master Sgt. Jeremy Leuch, 86th AMXS production superintendent, durin More
A C-130J Super Hercules touches down before immediately taking off again during a training flight, in support of Operation Atlantic Resolve, at Powidz Air Base, Poland, Aug. 11, 2014. Operation Atlantic Resolve More
U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Christopher Bennett, 48th Security Forces Squadron K-9 handler, and his military working dog, Yyogi, do a final inspection on equipment set for use during President Barack Obama’s visi More
U.S. Air Force Airman 1st Class Lance Ryans, 422nd Security Forces Squadron patrolman, guides his cruiser through an area of on-base housing at RAF Croughton, United Kingdom, Nov. 5, 2014. For nearly two years, More
U.S. Air Force Lt. Col. Peter Fischer, 501st Combat Support Wing chaplain, and his wife, Shannon, 501st CSW secretary, walk through a row of tombstones at Cambridge American Cemetery, United Kingdom, Nov. 11, More
Staff Sgt. Lizeth Rico, 423rd Medical Squadron dental technician, lowers a barbell during her morning workout at RAF Alconbury, England, Nov. 19, 2014. Rico said she was initially too nervous to even set foot i More
Joanna Millan speaks about the Rosenthal family and its tragic tale of loss during the Holocaust during a remembrance luncheon at RAF Alconbury, England, April 14, 2015. During World War II, the Nazi regime sys More
Master Sgt. Shawn Leach, 501st Combat Support Wing Emergency Management superintendent, looks over a set of index cards before delivering a speech during his retirement ceremony at RAF Alconbury, England, May 8 More
Chaplain (Maj.) Jack Stanley, 422nd Air Base Group chaplain, motivates fellow Airmen during a National Police Week ruck march around RAF Croughton, England, May 11, 2015. Stanley participated in the run to hono More
Katy Shipman, 423rd Medical Squadron key spouse, left, listens as Janet Driggers, 501st Combat Support Wing key spouse, discusses her motivation behind becoming a key spouse, during an informal meeting at RAF A More
Staff Sgt. Christian Gosselin, 423rd Security Forces Squadron combat arms training and maintenance instructor, picks up 9 mm rounds in preparation for a shooting competition during National Police Week at RAF M More
Staff Sgt. Wyoming Jeffries, 423rd Medical Squadron laboratory technician, flips a tire during the National Police Week Warrior Challenge at RAF Alconbury, England, May 15, 2015. Jeffries and his team finished More
U.S. Air Force Airmen from the 422nd Air Base Group Honor Guard, flanked by Soldiers from the British Army, present the colors during a Memorial Day ceremony at Brookwood American Military Cemetery, England, Ma More
U.S. Air Force Lt. Gen. Darryl Roberson, 3rd Air Force and 17th Expeditionary Air Force commander, speaks to 501st Combat Support Wing Airmen during the wing change of command ceremony at RAF Alconbury, England More
A U-2 Dragon Lady, from Beale Air Force Base, Calif., touches down at RAF Fairford, United Kingdom, June 9, 2015. If the pilot lands with too much forward momentum, the aircraft could bounce off the flightline More
A Polish Air Force MiG-29 “Fulcrum,” from the 23rd Tactical Air Base at Mińsk Mazowiecki in eastern Poland, flies in the sky above RAF Fairford, United Kingdom, during the Royal International Air Tattoo, July 1 More
Patriot Files: that day in September | Part One: Shock (U.S. Air Force photo illustration by Staff Sgt. Jarad A. Denton/Released)
U.S. Air Force Senior Airman Sonia Sandoval, 422nd Medical Squadron facility manager, looks down the main corridor on the second floor of the newly-constructed clinic at RAF Croughton, United Kingdom, Oct. 1, 2 More
Service members from the Department of Defense, carry wreaths during the Veterans Day ceremony at Cambridge American Cemetery, United Kingdom, Nov. 11, 2015. The wreaths were laid in honor the military members More
U.S. Air Force Airmen, from the 501st Combat Support Wing honor guard, stand at parade rest during a Veterans Day ceremony at Cambridge American Cemetery, United Kingdom, Nov. 11, 2015. The ceremony honored bot More
U.S. Air Force chaplain, Maj. Mitchell Zygadlo, 501st Combat Support Wing Roman Catholic chaplain, prays in front of the chapel alter at RAF Alconbury, United Kingdom, Dec. 8, 2015. After immigrating to the Uni More
Brittany, a key spouse with the 501st Combat Support Wing, moves her hands together while explaining CPR chest compressions at RAF Alconbury, United Kingdom, Feb. 29, 2016. During the 2016 Saucony Cambridge Hal More
A KC-10 Extender prepares to land at RAF Fairford, United Kingdom, June 29, 2016. The aerial refueling tanker led a three-ship formation of F-35B Lightning II's on their inagural journey to the United Kingdom. More
An F-35A Lightning II touches down at RAF Fairford, United Kingdom, June 30, 2016. This marked the first time the U.S. Air Force's newest fighter landed on UK soil. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Jarad A. More
Royal Norwegian Navy Lt. Lasse L. Matberg pauses between sets at the Stavanger, Norway Fitness Center, Feb. 1, 2017. As a child, Matberg said he was teased and bullied for being the proverbial ugly duckling. (U More
U.S. Air Force 2nd Lt. Rebecca Esselstein, right, drives her oar through the cold water of the River Thames, near the Wallingford Rowing Club, United Kingdom, March 23, 2017. Esselstein, an Air Force academy gr More
Col. Patrick Matthews, Eighth Air Force vice commander, builds an inert conventional bomb during a tour at Minot Air Force Base, N.D., Sept. 25, 2017. During the tour, Matthews visited the 5th Munitions Squadro More
A B-52H Stratofortress prepares to land at Minot Air Force Base, N.D., Jan. 30, 2018. A total of four bombers deployed to RAF Fairford, United Kingdom, to conduct theater integration and flying training exercis More
Staff Sgt. Taylor Brand, 5th Medical Operations Squadron medical technician, administers an influenza vaccine at Minot Air Force Base, Oct. 25, 2018. The vaccine used is called Afluria and protects against four More
Airmen ready B-52H Stratofortresses during Global Thunder 19 at Minot Air Force Base, N.D., Nov. 2, 2018. Global Thunder is an exercise to test readiness and ensure a safe, secure, ready and reliable strategic More
U.S. and Saudi military personnel survey the damage to Khobar Towers caused by the explosion of a fuel truck outside the northern fence of the facility on King Abdul Aziz Air Base near Dhahran, Saudi Arabia, at More
U.S. Air Force Lt. Gen. Darryl Roberson, 3rd Air Force and 17th Expeditionary Air Force commander, left, presents Col. Angela Cadwell with the Legion of Merit decoration, during the wing change of command cerem More
Tom Olexa, 1st Fighter Wing’s Bird/Wildlife Aircraft Strike Hazard Team manager and the U.S. Department of Agriculture wildlife biologist, removes a fledgling osprey from its nest on Langley Air Force Base, Va. More
U.S. Air Force 2nd Lt. Keisha Pearson, poses for a photo at Langley Air Force Base, Aug. 28, 2013. Pearson was in high school during the Sept. 11 attacks and vividly recalls how the events impacted her life. (U More
U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Craig Grabowski, 633rd Logistics Readiness Squadron air terminal supervisor, lifts rolling lanes from the floor of a C-17 Globemaster III during a joint unloading operation at Langley More
Members of the Alconbury Elementary School jury listen as the trial of Benjamin Bradley Wolf is presented during the 2014 Law Day at RAF Alconbury, U.K., May 1, 2014. The mock trial was held as a partnership be More
U.S. Air Force Maj. Cory Bartholomew, U-2 Dragon Lady pilot from the 9th Reconnaissance Wing, adjusts his helmet during pre-flight procedures at RAF Fairford, United Kingdom, June 6, 2014. Both the helmet and p More
Master Sgt. Nathan Pollard, 423rd Air Base Group first sergeant, reviews the Airman Comprehensive Assessment forms at RAF Alconbury, United Kingdom, June 30, 2014. Pollard said the new evaluation system allows More
Children propel down an inflatable slide during the Fourth of July celebration at RAF Alconbury, United Kingdom, July 3, 2014. During the festival, military families were able to interact with members of the lo More
U.S. Army Sgt. David Rufenacht, right, 1-91st Cavalry A-Troop platoon sergeant, holds the harness of Army Staff Sgt. Tyler Trappe, Headquarters and Headquarters Company troop and jumpmaster, as he scans the ter More