Sgt.1st Class James R. Shull, a supply sergeant with the 371st Sustainment Brigade and a Dover, Ohio, native, inspects plate carriers received from Soldiers with the 1st Brigade, 1st Armored Division at the Pla More
Tech. Sgt. Christopher Depuy, 376th Expeditionary Civil Engineer Squadron firefighter, uses a forklift to position a vehicle for a joint vehicle extrication exercise with Kyrgyz firefighters from Manas Internat More
A KC-135 Stratotanker undergoes maintenance on the flightline, Nov. 17, 2013, at Transit Center at Manas, Kyrgyzstan. The KC-135 greatly enhances the Air Force's capability to accomplish its primary missions of More
A damaged thrust reverser door sits on the flightline after being replaced on a C-17 Globemaster III, Nov. 17, 2013, at Transit Center at Manas, Kyrgyzstan. The thrust reverser slows the plane down upon landing More
Master Sgt. Steve Hager, 376th Expeditionary Civil Engineer Squadron explosive ordnance disposal flight chief, briefs members of the Kyrgyz military before a joint military training exchange, Nov. 19, 2013, at More
Military members walk to various locations on the base during an early morning snowfall, Nov. 20, 2013, at Transit Center at Manas, Kyrgyzstan. It snowed three inches and was the heaviest snowfall so far at the More
Permanent party and transient personnel watch the “Minute to Win It” competition at Transit Center at Manas, Kyrgyzstan, Nov. 26, 2013. The contest consisted of various games that tested the contestants’ abilit More
Senior Airman Trent Huisman, 376th Expeditionary Logistics Readiness Squadron vehicle mechanic, removes a valve block from underneath a truck at Transit Center at Manas, Kyrgyzstan, Nov. 27, 2013. The valve blo More
David Plants, 376th Expeditionary Force Support Squadron fitness center manager, gives a safety briefing to participants of the Turkey Trot 5K fun run here, Nov. 28, 2013. Service members from the Air Force, Ar More
Service members line up for dinner during a Thanksgiving celebration at Transit Center at Manas, Kyrgyzstan, Nov. 28, 2013. The celebration provided deployed service members an opportunity to enjoy the holiday More
An airman measures a piece of wood to cut at Transit Center at Manas, Kyrgyzstan, Dec. 3, 2013. The wood was used to build the foundation of a cargo scale. McCoy is deployed from Whiteman Air Force Base, Mo., a More
Col. John Millard, left, 376th Air Expeditionary Wing commander, listens to Senior Airman Jeffrey Lowery, 22nd Expeditionary Aerial Refueling Squadron aviation resource management technician, explain the detail More
Senior Airman Kevin Clark, 376th Expeditionary Security Forces Squadron patrolman, provides overwatch at Transit Center at Manas, Kyrgyzstan, Dec. 9, 2013. Members of the 376th ESFS work 24/7 to maintain the se More
Col. John Vaughn, 376th Air Expeditionary Wing vice commander, presents Chuck Milligan with an American flag before his comedy show at Transit Center at Manas, Kyrgyzstan, Dec. 10, 2013. Milligan is a comedy hy More
A training device for fillings is displayed during a joint dental training briefing at Transit Center at Manas, Kyrgyzstan, Dec. 13, 2013. The 376th EMDG exchanged dentistry training techniques with Kyrgyz dent More
Col. John Vaughn, 376th Air Expeditionary Wing vice commander, listens to Staff Sgt. Tamika Hart, 376th AEW Theater Security Cooperation Social Culture protocol NCO, give a briefing about American Corner operat More
Tech. Sgt. Naomi Keen, Tops in Blue performer, sings during a holiday alumni tour at Transit Center at Manas, Kyrgyzstan, Dec. 22, 2013. The primary purpose of Tops in Blue is to perform for military personnel More
Capt. David Bereda, 376th Expeditionary Medical Group physician, runs in at the head of the pack during the Christmas ruck march at Transit Center at Manas, Kyrgyzstan, Dec. 25, 2013. The competition was broken More
Participants gather around for instructions before the Gator Push at Transit Center at Manas, Kyrgyzstan, Dec. 28, 2013. Airmen took part in the event for points towards the Commander's Cup competition. (U.S. A More
Students look over the play script at the Birdik Village School in Kyrgyzstan, Dec. 30, 2013. Representatives of Transit Center at Manas attended a holiday play performed by the students at the school and were More
Task Force Guam soldiers deployed to Afghanistan for Operation Enduring Freedom finally returned to the United States Dec. 31 at Gulfport International Airport, Miss., and are greeted by representatives from th More
People socialize before the start of the New Year's Eve party at Transit Center at Manas, Kyrgyzstan, Dec. 31, 2013. Bobby Kimball, Alex Ligertwood and Bill Champlin performed for members of TCM to celebrate th More
Senior Airman Allen Lebo, 22nd Expeditionary Airlift Refueling Squadron aircrew flight equipment technician, prepares to climb into a KC-135 Stratotanker during post-flight checks at Transit Center at Manas, Ky More
Staff Sgt. Jennifer Thompson, 376th Expeditionary Medical Group diagnostic imaging technician, explains the X-ray process to Col. John Millard, 376th Air Expeditionary Wing commander, at Transit Center at Manas More
A C-17 Globemaster III moves into position on the taxiway at Transit Center at Manas, Kyrgyzstan, Jan. 18, 2014. The C-17s are used to support transportation of cargo and troops for combat operations in the are More
Participants gather before the last foreign object and debris walk at Transit Center at Manas, Kyrgyzstan, Jan. 18, 2014. More than 300 people attended the final FOD walk at the TCM. FOD walks are conducted to More
U.S. Marines exit a C-17 Globemaster III at Transit Center at Manas, Kyrgyzstan, Jan. 28, 2014. The TCM is the gateway for U.S. personnel entering Afghanistan. (U.S. Air Force photo/Senior Airman George Goslin)
Firefighters from the 376th Expeditionary Civil Engineer Squadron demonstrate techniques to Col. John Vaughn, 376th Air Expeditionary Wing vice commander, used to transport tools up to elevated levels at Transi More
Miami Dolphins cheerleaders accept flags flown over Afghanistan before a performance at Transit Center at Manas, Kyrgyzstan, Feb. 7, 2014. Two former Miami Dolphins football players and five Miami Dolphins chee More
Sgt. 1st Class Charmin Gordon-Harston, 376th Air Expeditionary Wing liaison office career counselor, gives an opening speech for the last spoken word performance at Transit Center at Manas, Kyrgyzstan, Feb. 11, More
Tech. Sgt. Dan Ely, 376th Expeditionary Aircraft Maintenance Squadron production expeditor, reviews paperwork for aircraft maintenance at Transit Center at Manas, Kyrgyzstan, Feb. 14, 2014. Ely manages the lau More
Members of the 376th Expeditionary Civil Engineer Squadron work to disassemble a tent at Transit Center at Manas, Kyrgyzstan, Feb. 17, 2014. Members of the 376th Expeditionary Civil Engineer Squadron, Expeditio More
Col. John Vaughn, 376th Air Expeditionary Wing vice commander, announces the R & B band Mint Condition at Transit Center at Manas, Kyrgyzstan, Feb. 18, 2014. Mint Condition made a stop at the Transit Center to More
U.S. and coalition military members wait for their plane in the passenger terminal at Transit Center at Manas, Kyrgyzstan, Feb. 21, 2014. U.S. and coalition members transited through the TCM on the last camber More
A KC-135 Stratotanker taxis in after a flight at Transit Center at Manas, Kyrgyzstan, Feb. 24, 2014. The aircraft completed the final refueling mission over Afghanistan from the TCM. (U.S. Air Force photo/Senio More
Local media take photos of Senior Airman Ross Whitley, 376th Air Expeditionary Wing public affairs broadcaster, during the Theater Security Cooperation deactivation ceremony at Transit Center at Manas, Kyrgyzst More
Col. John Millard, 376th Air Expeditionary Wing commander, and Lt. Col. Tammy Hinskton, 376th Expeditionary Force Support Squadron commander, remove the sign in front of the Col. Mac's dining facility at Transi More
Shredded paper is spread throughout a tent at Transit Center at Manas, Kyrgyzstan, March 1, 2014. The paper simulated equipment, which would be in various areas of a tent if transients were inside. (U.S. Air Fo More
Members of the 376th Expeditionary Civil Engineer Squadron take down support arches at Transit Center at Manas, Kyrgyzstan, March 4, 2014. Members of the 376th ECES completed dismantling tents in Hotel Californ More
Members of the 376th Air Expeditionary Wing dismantle Col. Mac's Dining Facility while members of local media observe at Transit Center at Manas, Kyrgyzstan, March 6, 2014. The TCM invited local media to witnes More
Paul Mowris, keyboardist, displays the universal sign for rock’n’roll while performing sound checks at Transit Center at Manas, Kyrgyzstan, March 17, 2014. Slippery When Wet – “The Ultimate Bon Jovi Tribute” pu More
Master Sgt. Philip Broderson, 376th Expeditionary Mission Support Group first sergeant, serves airmen coffee during the last morale wagon visit at Transit Center at Manas, Kyrgyzstan, March 18, 2014. The first More
Chief Master Sgt. Greg Warren, 376th Air Expeditionary Wing command chief, presents an American flag to singer/songwriter James Durbin at Transit Center at Manas, Kyrgyzstan, March 22, 2014. Durbin visited the More
Members of the 376th Air Expeditionary Wing shop at the last bazaar at Transit Center at Manas, Kyrgyzstan, March 29, 2014. The bazaars consisted of local vendors who visited the Transit Center every Saturday t More
An airman plays darts during the Pete's Place closure celebration at Transit Center at Manas, Kyrgyzstan, March 31, 2014. Pete's Place was a centralized recreation center for transients and permanent party memb More
Empty lots are shown where the Army and Air Force Exchange Service town once was at Transit Center at Manas, Kyrgyzstan, April 01, 2014. AAFES town was disassembled and is now void of the shops and restaurants More
A crowd of airmen watch as the 376th Expeditionary Maintenance Group and Aircraft Maintenance Squadron inactivation ceremony begins April 2, 2014, at Transit Center at Manas, Kyrgyzstan. After more than 12 year More
Col. John C. Millard, 376th Air Expeditionary Wing commander, returns a salute to Col. Stanly Springer, 376th Expeditionary Maintenance Group commander, after pinning on a Bronze Star Medal during the inactivat More
Col. John Millard, 376th Air Expeditionary Wing commander, sheathes the 376th Expeditionary Medical Group guidon with Col. James Knowles, 376th EMDG commander, during the group's inactivation ceremony at Transi More
Col. James Knowles, 376th Expeditionary Medical Group commander, speaks during the 376th EMDG inactivation ceremony at Transit Center at Manas, Kyrgyzstan, April 05, 2014. The 376th EMDG provided routine, urgen More
Sgt. Phong Le (left), a member of the 316th Sustainment Command (Expeditionary), assists service members that are transitioning through the Manas Transit Center, Krygyzstan. “Our job is more than just scanning More
Sgt. 1st Class James R. Shull, a supply sergeant with the 371st Sustainment Brigade and a Dover, Ohio, native, and Spc. Octavius Johnson, a motor transport operator and a Cincinnati, native inspects plate carr More
Staff Sgt. Wesley Gladfelter and Senior Airman Jeffrey Wild, 728th Aircraft Maintenance Squadron aerospace propulsion technicians, work to replace a thrust reverser door on a C-17 Globemaster III, Nov. 17, 2013 More
Members of the Kyrgyz military examine the 376th Civil Engineer Squadron explosive ordnance disposal flight tool kit during a joint military training exchange, Nov. 19, 2013, at Transit Center at Manas, Kyrgyzs More
Staff Sgt. Christopher Hampton, 376th Expeditionary Medical Group medical technician, shovels snow during an early morning snowfall, Nov. 20, 2013, at Transit Center at Manas, Kyrgyzstan. It snowed three inches More
A contestant uses a tape measurer to roll a pingpong ball into a short glass during the “Minute to Win It” competition at Transit Center at Manas, Kyrgyzstan, Nov. 26, 2013. All of the tasks had to be completed More
Senior Airman Trent Huisman, 376th Expeditionary Logistics Readiness Squadron vehicle mechanic, cleans up oil after removing a valve block from underneath a truck at Transit Center at Manas, Kyrgyzstan, Nov. 27 More
An airman is served a plate full of traditional food during the Thanksgiving celebration at Transit Center at Manas, Kyrgyzstan, Nov. 28, 2013. The dining facility at the TCM had a broad range of meal choices, More
Service members from the Navy, Army and Air Force prepare to start the Turkey Trot 5K fun run here, Nov. 28, 2013. The fun run, which is part of the Commander's Cup challenge, brought 106 service members from a More
Senior Airman Marita McCoy, 376th Expeditionary Logistics Readiness Squadron inbound specialist, uses a saw to cut a piece of wood at Transit Center at Manas, Kyrgyzstan, Dec. 3, 2013. McCoy used the wood to bu More
Senior Airman Jeffrey Lowery, 22nd Expeditionary Aerial Refueling Squadron aviation resource management technician, explains his responsibilities during an Airman Shadow Program visit at Transit Center at Manas More
Senior Airman Kevin Clark, 376th Expeditionary Security Forces Squadron patrolman, provides overwatch at Transit Center at Manas, Kyrgyzstan, Dec. 9, 2013. Members of the 376th ESFS work day and night to mainta More
Show participants remain asleep after being hypnotized during a Chuck Milligan comedy show at Transit Center at Manas, Kyrgyzstan, Dec. 10, 2013. The participants who were not able to be hypnotized were allowed More
Kyrgyz dentists watch a 376th Expeditionary Medical Group dental briefing at Transit Center at Manas, Kyrgyzstan, Dec. 13, 2013. The 376th EMDG exchanged dentistry training techniques with Kyrgyz dentists to be More
A Kyrgyz college student performs in an American Corner talent show at Bishkek, Kyrgyzstan, Dec. 18, 2013. The key to the success of American Corner is the participation of Transit Center at Manas's volunteers. More
A group of people walk the Christmas ruck march at Transit Center at Manas, Kyrgyzstan, Dec. 25, 2013. The transit center held a ruck march on Christmas Day to build camaraderie and unity during the holiday sea More
Members of the Army team push a vehicle during the Gator Push competition at Transit Center at Manas, Kyrgyzstan, Dec. 28, 2013. The Gator Push was an event where a team would push the vehicle around a snow cov More
Soldiers from 1st Battalion, 294th Infantry Regiment, Guam Army National Guard, display the Guam flag after boarding a C-17 Globemaster III cargo aircraft Dec. 28 at North Kaia, Kabul, Afghanistan. The soldiers More
Students and personnel from the Transit Center at Manas dance during a holiday play at the Birdik Village School in Kyrgyzstan, Dec. 30, 2013. Representatives of Transit Center at Manas attended a holiday play More
Task Force Guam soldiers from 1st Battalion, 294th Infantry Regiment, Guam Army National Guard disembark a chartered aircraft Dec. 31 at Gulfport International Airport, Miss., from Manas Transit Center, Bishkek More
Senior Airman Ross Whitley, 376th Air Expeditionary Wing video broadcaster, spins poi during the New Year's Eve party at Transit Center at Manas, Kyrgyzstan, Dec. 31, 2013. Bobby Kimball, Alex Ligertwood and Bi More
Senior Airman Allen Lebo, 22nd Expeditionary Airlift Refueling Squadron aircrew flight equipment technician, swaps out a Quick Don oxygen mask for the boom of a KC-135 Stratotanker during a post-flight check at More
Staff Sgt. Jennifer Thompson, 376th Expeditionary Medical Group diagnostic imaging technician, describes how to read X-rays to Col. John Millard, 376th Air Expeditionary Wing commander, at Transit Center at Man More
Participants gather hearing protection and trash bags during the last foreign object and debris walk at Transit Center at Manas, Kyrgyzstan, Jan. 18, 2014. The FOD walk was the last one held at the TCM. FOD wal More
Firefighters from the 376th Expeditionary Civil Engineer Squadron search a KC-135 Stratotanker during a simulated aircraft emergency at Transit Center at Manas, Kyrgyzstan, Feb. 5, 2014. The firefighters here a More
Miami Dolphins cheerleaders dance on stage during a performance at Transit Center at Manas, Kyrgyzstan, Feb. 7, 2014. Two former Miami Dolphins football players and five Miami Dolphins cheerleaders toured the a More
Posters of African-American pioneers are displayed during the last spoken word performance at Transit Center at Manas, Kyrgyzstan, Feb. 11, 2014. Spoken Word is an expression performance used to deliver strong More
Tech. Sgt. Dan Ely, 376th Expeditionary Aircraft Maintenance Squadron production expeditor, reviews maintenance paperwork for an Airman at Transit Center at Manas, Kyrgyzstan, Feb. 14, 2014. Ely's responsibilit More
Senior Airman Matthew Blaquiere, 376th Expeditionary Civil Engineer Squadron escort flight member, cuts through tent fabric to remove it from support beams at Transit Center at Manas, Kyrgyzstan, Feb. 17, 2014. More
Members of the R & B band Mint Condition perform at Transit Center at Manas, Kyrgyzstan, Feb. 18, 2014. Mint Condition includes members Stokley Williams, Ricky Kinchen, Homer O'Dell, Larry Waddell and Jeffrey A More
U.S. Army personnel play cards while waiting for their flight in the passenger terminal at Transit Center at Manas, Kyrgyzstan, Feb. 21, 2014. U.S. and coalition members transited through the TCM on the last ca More
A crew chief with the 376th Expeditionary Aircraft Maintenance Squadron marshalls in a KC-135 Stratotanker after a flight at Transit Center at Manas, Kyrgyzstan, Feb. 24, 2014. The flight was the last combat re More
Members of the 376th Air Expeditionary Wing attend the Theater Security Cooperation deactivation ceremony at Transit Center at Manas, Kyrgyzstan, Feb. 25, 2014. The TSC mission ended in preparation for the TCM More
A member of the Col. Mac's dining facility staff serves its last lunch before closure at Transit Center at Manas, Kyrgyzstan, Feb. 28, 2014. The dining facilities were closed and their supplies and personnel we More
Members of the 376th Expeditionary Civil Engineer Squadron exit a firetruck and don their equipment before tent-fire training at Transit Center at Manas, Kyrgyzstan, March 1, 2014. The 376th ECES used the train More
Members of the 376th Expeditionary Civil Engineer Squadron disassemble support arches after collapsing a tent at Transit Center at Manas, Kyrgyzstan, March 4, 2014. CE specialists disassembled and consolidated More
A member of the 376th Air Expeditionary Wing drags tent material through a tent at Transit Center at Manas, Kyrgyzstan, March 6, 2014. Personnel from various units volunteered to assist in the reduction efforts More
Paul Mowris, keyboardist, performs sound checks before a concert at Transit Center at Manas, Kyrgyzstan, March 17, 2014. Slippery When Wet – “The Ultimate Bon Jovi Tribute” put on a rock show for the troops at More
Chief Master Sergeant Greg Warren, right, 376th Air Expeditionary Wing command chief, serves a defender hot chocolate during the last morale wagon visit at Transit Center at Manas, Kyrgyzstan, March 18, 2014. T More
American Idol Season 10 finalist James Durbin sings during a performance at Transit Center at Manas, Kyrgyzstan, March 22, 2014. Durbin visited the Transit Center to perform for U.S. troops. (U.S. Air Force pho More
Lt. Col. John Manternach, 376th Air Expeditionary Wing director of staff, shops at the last bazaar at Transit Center at Manas, Kyrgyzstan, March 29, 2014. The bazaars consisted of local vendors who visited the More
Airmen play pingpong and socialize during the last Pete's Place closure celebration at Transit Center at Manas, Kyrgyzstan, March 31, 2014. The celebration had various forms of entertainment, to include pingpon More
Col. John C. Millard, 376th Air Expeditionary Wing commander, receives the guidon from Col. Stanly Springer, 376th Expeditionary Maintenance Group commander, April 2, 2014, signifying a relinquished command and More
Leaders from the ceremony stand at attention as the national anthem plays before the 376th Expeditionary Maintenance Group and Aircraft Maintenance Squadron inactivation April 2, 2014, at Transit Center at Mana More
Col. John Millard, 376th Air Expeditionary Wing commander, pins the Bronze Star medal on Col. James Knowles, 376th Expeditionary Medical Group commander, during the groups inactivation ceremony at Transit Cent More
Pfc. Deylon D. Watson, a Columbus, Ohio native and a supply specialist with the 371st Sus. Bde. receives plate carriers from soldiers with the 1st Brigade, 1st Armored Division at the Plate Carrier Collection P More