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816th EAS Celebrates 16 Years of Air Power

U.S. Air Force Lt. Col. Daniel Naske, 816th Expeditionary Airlift Squadron Commander, delivers his closing remarks to members of the 816th EAS during an inactivation ceremony Sept. 30, 2022 at Al Udeid Air Base, Qatar. Naske took command of the squadron in May 2022. (U.S. Air National Guard photo by Master Sgt. Michael J. Kelly)
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816th EAS Celebrates 16 Years of Air Power

U.S. Air Force Maj. Gen. Corey Martin, 18th Air Force Commander, addresses members of the 816th Expeditionary Airlift Squadron during an inactivation ceremony Sept. 30, 2022 at Al Udeid Air Base, Qatar. There are many career fields that make up the 816th EAS, such as crew chiefs and loadmasters. (U.S. Air National Guard photo by Master Sgt. Michael J. Kelly)
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816th EAS Celebrates 16 Years of Air Power

U.S. Air Force Maj. Gen. Corey Martin, 18th Air Force Commander (left), presents the Meritorious Service Medal to Lt. Col. Daniel Naske (right), 816th Expeditionary Airlift Squadron Commander, during an inactivation ceremony Sept. 30, 2022 at Al Udeid Air Base, Qatar. Martin was the presiding official for the ceremony, which marked 16 years of the squadron’s presence in Southeast Asia. (U.S. Air National Guard photo by Master Sgt. Michael J. Kelly)
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816th EAS Celebrates 16 Years of Air Power

U.S. Air Force Maj. Gen. Corey Martin (right), 18th Air Force Commander (right) and Lt. Col. Daniel Naske (left), 816th Expeditionary Airlift Squadron Commander, case the unit’s colors during an inactivation ceremony Sept. 30, 2022 at Al Udeid Air Base, Qatar. The 816th EAS has been activated and inactivated multiple times in its history, which dates back as far as WWII. (U.S. Air National Guard photo by Airman 1st Class Constantine Bambakidis)
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816th EAS Celebrates 16 Years of Air Power

U.S. Air Force Maj. Gen. Corey Martin, 18th Air Force Commander (right) and Lt. Col. Daniel Naske (center), 816th Expeditionary Airlift Squadron Commander, case the unit’s colors during an inactivation ceremony Sept. 30, 2022 at Al Udeid Air Base, Qatar. The squadron’s flag is rolled up, then covered by a sleeve to symbolize the conclusion of squadron operations. (U.S. Air National Guard photo by Airman 1st Class Constantine Bambakidis)
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816th EAS hauls M-1/A2 Abrams Tank

An M-1/A2 Abrams main battle tank rolls out of a C-17 Globemaster III aircraft operated by the 816th Expeditionary Airlift Squadron, Aug 27, 2022 at an undisclosed location. The 816th EAS hauls cargo and personnel across the Air Forces Central area of responsibility. (U.S. Air National Guard photo by Master Sgt. Michael J. Kelly)
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816th EAS hauls M-1/A2 Abrams Tank

U.S. Air Force Tech. Sgt. Jose Cardoza, an 816th Expeditionary Airlift Squadron loadmaster, measures the length and angle of a chain securing an M-1/A2 Abrams main battle tank Aug 27, 2022 at Ali Al Salem Air Base, Kuwait. Loadmasters thoroughly scrutinize every chain to ensure the angles and placement provide proper restraint to keep the tank secured during flight. (U.S. Air National Guard photo by Master Sgt. Michael J. Kelly)
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816th EAS hauls M-1/A2 Abrams Tank

U.S. Air Force Senior Airman Ryan Alix, an 816th Expeditionary Airlift Squadron loadmaster, straps down a chain used to secure an M-1/A2 Abrams main battle Aug 27, 2022 at Ali Al Salem Air Base, Kuwait. Loadmasters ensure that cargo is properly balanced and secured before flight to ensure safe transportation. (U.S. Air National Guard photo by Master Sgt. Michael J. Kelly)
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816th EAS hauls M-1/A2 Abrams Tank

Airmen from the 386th Expeditionary Logistics Readiness Squadron alongside 816th Expeditionary Airlift Squadron loadmasters secure an M-1/A2 Abrams main battle tank aboard a C-17 Globemaster III aircraft Aug 12, 2022 at Ali Al Salem Air Base, Kuwait. The M-1 Abrams tank requires 38 chains to be securely fastened during flight. (U.S. Air National Guard photo by Master Sgt. Michael J. Kelly)
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816th EAS hauls M-1/A2 Abrams Tank

An M-1/A2 Abrams main battle tank is loaded onto an 816th Expeditionary Airlift Squadron C-17 Globemaster III aircraft Aug 27, 2022 at Ali Al Salem Air Base, Kuwait. The tank was transported to an undisclosed location. (U.S. Air National Guard photo by Master Sgt. Michael J. Kelly)
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816th EAS “Moose” loadmasters keep cargo moving in AOR

U.S. Air Force Senior Airman Nicole Snowden, an 816th Expeditionary Airlift Squadron loadmaster, goes through a preflight checklist July 12, 2022 at Al Udeid Airbase, Qatar. Loadmasters are responsible for the on-load, securing and off-load of any cargo on board an aircraft, as well as any passengers who may be flying. (U.S. Air National Guard photo by Tech. Sgt. Michael J. Kelly)
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816th EAS “Moose” loadmasters keep cargo moving in AOR

Airmen from the 386th Expeditionary Logistics Readiness Squadron along with l816th Expeditionary Airlift Squadron loadmasters position cargo aboard a C-17 Globemaster aircraft July 12, 2022 at Ali Al Salem Air Base, Kuwait. The C-17, assigned to Al Udeid Airbase, Qatar, transported the cargo to other bases in the region. (U.S. Air National Guard photo by Tech. Sgt. Michael J. Kelly)
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816th EAS “Moose” loadmasters keep cargo moving in AOR

U.S. Air Force Senior Airman Nicole Snowden (left), an 816th Expeditionary Airlift Squadron loadmaster, directs the loading of cargo on a C-17 Globemaster aircraft July 12, 2022 at Ali Al Salem Air Base, Kuwait. The C-17, assigned to Al Udeid Airbase, Qatar, flies missions throughout the region transporting cargo and passengers. (U.S. Air National Guard photo by Tech. Sgt. Michael J. Kelly)
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816th EAS “Moose” loadmasters keep cargo moving in AOR

Airmen from the 386th Expeditionary Logistics Readiness Squadron prepare to load cargo onto a C-17 Globemaster aircraft assigned to Al Udeid Airbase Qatar, July 12, 2022 at Ali Al Salem Air Base, Kuwait. The 386th ELRS airmen worked with C-17 loadmasters to load cargo aboard the aircraft. (U.S. Air National Guard photo by Tech. Sgt. Michael J. Kelly)
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816th EAS “Moose” loadmasters keep cargo moving in AOR

U.S. Air Force Airman 1st Class Mikaela Branchfield, an 816th Expeditionary Airlift Squadron loadmaster, communicates with pilots on board a C-17 Globemaster during a preflight check July 12, 2022 at Al Udeid Air Base, Qatar. C-17 aircraft can perform tactical airlift and airdrop missions and can transport litters and ambulatory patients during aeromedical evacuations. (U.S. Air National Guard photo by Tech. Sgt. Michael J. Kelly)
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816th EAS “Moose” loadmasters keep cargo moving in AOR

U.S. Air Force Airman 1st Class Mikaela Branchfield, an 816th Expeditionary Airlift Squadron loadmaster, conducts a preflight test by a C-17 Globemaster, July 12, 2022 at Al Udeid Air Base, Qatar. C-17 aircraft provide the strategic capability of transporting mission materials and personnel. (U.S. Air National Guard photo by Tech. Sgt. Michael J. Kelly)
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U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Josue Trejo-Larios, an aerial porter assigned to the 8th Expeditionary Air Mobility Squadron, loads cargo onto a C-17 Globemaster III at Al Udeid Air Base, Qatar, April 24, 2022. The 816th EAS, deployed with Ninth Air Force (Air Forces Central), is responsible for delivering cargo and personnel to U.S. and partner nation forces' bases, providing airpower to the U.S. Central Command area of responsibility. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Christian Sullivan)
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Al Udeid-based C-17s link AFRICOM, CENTCOM

A C-17 Globemaster III is prepared for departure at an undisclosed location in Southwest Asia after transporting cargo between U.S. Africa Command and U.S. Central Command, Aug. 28, 2018. Al Udeid-based aircraft have completed nearly 15 missions this calendar year between the two commands. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Ted Nichols/Released)
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Al Udeid-based C-17s link AFRICOM, CENTCOM

Personnel from the 816th Expeditionary Airlift Squadron and 332nd Air Expeditionary Wing load cargo on a C-17 Globemaster III at an undisclosed location in Southwest Asia after transporting cargo between U.S. Africa Command and U.S. Central Command, Aug. 28, 2018. Al Udeid-based aircraft have completed nearly 15 missions this calendar year between the two commands. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Ted Nichols/Released)
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Al Udeid-based C-17s link AFRICOM, CENTCOM

Staff Sgt. Davin Losack, 816th Expeditionary Airlift Squadron, secures a mobile shelter being transported between U.S. Africa Command and U.S. Central Command onboard a C-17 Globemaster III prior to departure from Camp Lemonnier, Djibouti, Aug. 28, 2018. Al Udeid-based aircraft have completed nearly 15 missions this calendar year between the two commands. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Ted Nichols/Released)
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