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Senior Airman Garron Theriault, 455th Expeditionary Maintenance Squadron egress technician, uses a mirror to examine the interior of an A-10 Thunderbolt II aircraft seat for cracks during an inspection on Bagram Airfield, Afghanistan, May 17, 2013. Aircrew egress system technicians ensure the safety of 74th Expeditionary Fighter Squadron pilots by inspecting and performing preventative maintenance on the egress systems and components of the A-10. A-10s from Bagram fly daily to provide close air support to forces operating in Afghanistan. Theriault is from Harrison, Maine. ( U.S. Air Force photo/ Staff Sgt/ Stephenie Wade) When all else fails, egress prevails
The ejection seat is the pilot's last option if something doesn't go according to plan and if it wasn't for these Airmen, pilots wouldn't be able to evacuate an aircraft. Deployed from Moody Air Force Base, Staff Sgt. Keith Billings, Senior Airman Garron Theriault and Airman 1st Class Mark Armstrong work as egress technicians assigned to the 455th
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U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Heather Doyle, 99th Expeditionary Reconnaissance Squadron aerospace physiology technician, and U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Joshua Thornton, 99th ERS life support technician, help U.S. Air Force Maj. Patrick Hudson, 99th ERS U-2 pilot, get into his full pressure suit prior to Hudson's final combat sortie, May 17, 2013, at an undisclosed location in Southwest Asia. Hudson is the 31st pilot in the U-2 program to reach 2,000 U-2 flying hours. Hudson hails from Fayette, Miss., and is deployed from Beale Air Force Base, Calif. Thornton is native to Minden, La., and is also deployed from Beale AFB, as is Doyle. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Joshua J. Garcia) Major hits milestone during final combat mission
As a child he looked up to his grandfather, an Army World War II veteran, and his Uncle Charles, an Army Vietnam War veteran. Inspired, he joined the Army ROTC at his small-town college, where he was a cadet from 1988 to 1989. During his two years at Alcorn State University, Cadet Patrick Hudson, now a major deployed here, had an instructor who was
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Tech. Sgt. Christopher Poole, 455th Maintenance Group engine manager, informs Staff Sgt. Christopher Contreras, 455th Aircraft Maintenance Squadron C-130 maintainer, what parts of an engine need to be cleaned, prior to a customs inspection on Bagram Airfield, Afghanistan, May 13, 2012. Poole is deployed from Barksdale Air Force Base, La. (U.S. Air Force photo/ Staff Sgt. Stephenie Wade) Bagram engine maintainer ensures aircraft readiness
Aircraft assigned to the 455th Expeditionary Wing here protect the base, collect intelligence and save lives; but an aircraft will not run without an engine, and the engine can't function without maintenance.Tech. Sgt. Christopher Poole, 455th Maintenance Group engine manager, is responsible for spare engines assigned to four aircraft maintenance
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Senior Airman Erik White, 386th Expeditionary Operations Support Squadron, performs his duty as a weather forecaster next to the wings newly installed portable Doppler radar at the 386th Air Expeditionary Wing, Southwest Asia May 4, 2013. White was awarded this weeks "Rock Solid Warrior" designation by the 386th Top 3 Council. White's job is to accurately predict the weather based on current conditions and weather models. "We have less information to work with out here and we have to get back to using some of our fundamental weather forecasting techniques to ensure accurate forecasts. In weather moisture plays a major role in what type of weather is seen or not seen." (U.S Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Austin Knox) Weather Airman Overcomes Lightning Strike
A weather airman who issues warnings when lightning strikes take place within five miles of an air base here knows the danger. He's a lightning-strike survivor.Air Force Senior Airman Erik White, a 386th Expeditionary Operations Support Squadron weather journeyman, was taking pictures when he was struck by lightning as a thunderstorm rolled in
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U.S. Air Force Senior Airman Brian Bloomer, 380th Expeditionary Maintenance Squadron Aerospace Ground Equipment journeyman, delivers an ACE air conditioner unit May 9, 2013 to an E-3 Sentry. The AWACS requires this heavy-duty air conditioner to keep its systems cool enough for maintainers to perform preventive maintenance. Bloomer is a native of Maquon, Ill., and is deployed from Mountain Home Air Force Base, Idaho. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Joshua J. Garcia) No air power without ground power
"It's the life force for aircraft maintenance. If they don't have it they can't troubleshoot their jets and if they can't troubleshoot their jets, they won't be ready to conduct the mission," said Senior Airman Austin Beard, 380th Expeditionary Maintenance Squadron Aerospace Ground Equipment journeyman deployed from Tinker Air Force Base, Okla.
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Airmen from the 379th Expeditionary Medical Operations Squadron practice their skills in caring for mock patient, Senior Airman Jason Henderson, 379th EMDOS medical technician, May 9, 2013, at the 379th Air Expeditionary Wing’s medical facility. The Airmen are deployed here from Joint Base Langley-Eustis, Va. The Air Force Medical Service celebrates Nurse and Medical Technician week May 6 - 12. Nurses and medical technicians — Active Duty, Reserve, Guard, civilians and contractors — support U.S. servicemen and women across the globe. (U.S. Air Force photo/Senior Airman Benjamin Stratton) Day on the Job: Nurse, medical technician
The Air Force Medical Service and 379th Expeditionary Medical Group celebrate Nurse and Medical Technician week May 6 - 12. This year's event is themed, "delivering quality and innovation in patient care."Traditionally, the week is devoted to highlighting the diverse ways in which nursing personnel, who comprise the largest healthcare profession,
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An Air Force A-10 Thunderbolt II deployed from Moody Air Force Base, Ga., on Bagram Airfield, Afghanistan, April 26, 2013. The A-10 is a specialized ground-attack aircraft which provides close air support to ground forces operating in Afghanistan. (U.S. Air Force photo/Senior Airman Chris Willis) An A-10 love story
It could be the roar the engine makes as it soars above the battleground, scattering enemy activity from the fight, or when its rugged body, loaded with a high-tech weapons system, delivers an aerial arsenal, but whatever the reason, the A-10 fighter aircraft is loved by battlefield servicemembers.The A-10 Thunderbolt IIs deployed to the 455th Air
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U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Ryton Hitzel, a vehicle maintenance technician assigned to the 466th Air Expeditionary Squadron, removes the tire from the rim of an all-terrain vehicle, March 11, 2013, in Tarin Kowt district, Uruzgan province, Afghanistan. Hitzel is a Coalition Force member attached to a forward operating base vehicle maintenance battalion where he repairs and maintains vehicles and other equipment. Coalition Force Airmen are embedded with the Army at about 80 locations throughout Afghanistan to provide critical skill sets and dynamic leadership. Hitzel, a native of Rapid City, S.D., is deployed from Ellsworth Air Force Base, S.D. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Marleah Miller) ‘Junkyard mechanic’ brings quick thinking, resourcefulness to special forces missions
Editors note: Names of special forces and support members are withheld for security reasons.The mission had been attempted multiple times before. Cancellations happened as a result of weather and other complications. The team was to build checkpoints in desolate areas of the region to aid in isolating insurgent strongholds. "I was going to be on
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Master Sgt. John P. Garcia Jr, Air Forces Central Command vehicle fleet manager, and Tech. Sgt. Mishal Crane, Combined Air and Space Operations Center NCO in charge of commander support staff, prepare ingredients for guacamole May 3 at an undisclosed location in Southwest Asia. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Rachelle Elsea) NCO's holy guacamole raises spirits in the desert
La conversacion es la comida del alma. Conversation is food for the soul.But, what better way to start conversation, than with food?Master Sgt. John Garcia, Air Forces Central Command vehicle fleet manager, and native of Los Angeles is currently on his eighth trip to this side of the world, and each trip he has made it his mission to bring a little
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Ruth, 455th Expeditionary Security Forces Group Military Working Dog, deployed from Wright-Patterson Air Force Base, Ohio, takes a break from her obstacle course training at Bagram Airfield, Afghanistan, April 28, 2013. The course provides obstacles at different heights to provide realistic scenarios MWD teams can expect while on patrol. (U.S. Air Force photo/Senior Airman Chris Willis) From the leash down
Military Working Dogs and their handlers assigned to the 455th Expeditionary Security Forces Group patrol and protect Bagram Airfield, Afghanistan, and the surrounding area.The handlers perform weekly controlled aggression training with their dogs and practice in a MWD obstacle course to provide realistic scenarios the team can expect to encounter
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