Airman administers English language tests

BAGHDAD, Iraq – Two Iraqi Air Force officers take the American Language Course Placement Test at Forward Operating Base Union III, International Zone, here Feb. 6. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Master Sgt. Larry Schneck/Released)

Airman administers English language tests

BAGHDAD, Iraq – U.S. Air Force Tech. Sgt. Fatema Tahan, Iraq Security Assistance Mission English Language Program test administrator, helps an Iraqi Air Force officer fill out the administrative portion of the American Language Course Placement Test answer sheet at Forward Operating Base Union III, International Zone, here Feb. 6. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Master Sgt. Larry Schneck/Released)

Airman administers English language tests

BAGHDAD, Iraq – U.S. Air Force Tech. Sgt. Fatema Tahan, Iraq Security Assistance Mission English Language Program test administrator, displays the test materials each examinee should have before he takes the American Language Course Placement Test at Forward Operating Base Union III, International Zone, here Feb. 6. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Master Sgt. Larry Schneck/Released)

Airman administers English language tests

BAGHDAD, Iraq – U.S. Air Force Tech. Sgt. Fatema Tahan, Iraq Security Assistance Mission English Language Program test administrator reviews instructions for the American Language Course Placement Test, at Forward Operating Base Union III, International Zone, here Feb. 6. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Master Sgt. Larry Schneck/Released)

C-130 is "air ambulance"

U.S. Air Force Lt. Col. Bobby Stemien, 455th Expeditionary Aeromedical Evacuation Flight, watches as patients board a medical bus after a medical evacuation mission in support of Operation Enduring Freedom at Bagram Airfield, Afghanistan, Jan. 7, 2011. C-130s are able to land on runways that many other fixed wing aircraft are unable to, making them invaluable when moving patients in austere locations. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Eric Harris)

C-130 is "air ambulance"

U.S. Air Force Lt. Col. Bobby Stemien, 455th Expeditionary Aeromedical Evacuation Flight, reviews paperwork aboard a C-130H Hercules to ensure patients are properly transferred to medical personnel at Bagram Airfield, Afghanistan, Jan. 7, 2011. C-130s are able to land on runways that many other fixed wing aircraft are unable to, making them invaluable when moving patients in austere locations. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Eric Harris)

C-130 is "air ambulance"

U.S. Air Force C-130H Hercules aircrew from the 774th Expeditionary Airlift Squadron starts the aircraft's engines before a medical evacuation mission in support of Operation Enduring Freedom at Bagram Airfield, Afghanistan, Jan. 7, 2011. C-130s are able to land on runways that many other fixed wing aircraft are unable to, making them invaluable when moving patients in austere locations. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Eric Harris)

C-130 is "air ambulance"

U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Candice Hunter, 455th Expeditionary Aeromedical Evacuation Flight, checks a patient's blood pressure aboard a C-130H Hercules flying over Afghanistan during a medical evacuation mission in support of Operation Enduring Freedom, Jan. 7, 2011. C-130s are able to land on runways that many other fixed wing aircraft are unable to, making them invaluable when moving patients in austere locations. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Eric Harris)

C-130 is "air ambulance

A U.S. Air Force C-130H Hercules aircrew from the 774th Expeditionary Airlift Squadron and medical personnel from the 455th Expeditionary Aeromedical Evacuation Flight prepare for medical evacuation operations in support of Operation Enduring Freedom at Bagram Airfield, Afghanistan, Jan. 7, 2011. C-130s are able to land on runways that many other fixed wing aircraft are unable to, making them invaluable when moving patients in austere locations. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Eric Harris)

Telephones to tanks: Airmen help fight two wars

Staff Sgt. Craig Harris, rolling stock NCO in charge for Contingency Operating Base Speicher's redistribution property assistance team, drives a mine resistant ambush protected vehicle through the RPAT yard, Jan. 29, 2011, on COB Speicher, Iraq. Sergeant Harris is a native of Compton, Calif. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Andrew Lee/Released)

Telephones to tanks: Airmen help fight two wars

Staff Sgt. Tristan Ritchie, non-rolling stock NCO in charge for Contingency Operating Base Speicher's redistribution property assistance team, places a piece of equipment, that was turned in, into a bin, Jan. 29, 2011, on COB Speicher, Iraq. The non-rolling stock section is the collection point for items that are found on the installation. Sergeant Ritchie is a native of Blacksville, S.C. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Andrew Lee/Released)

Telephones to tanks: Airmen help fight two wars

Staff Sgt. Craig Harris, rolling stock NCO in charge for Contingency Operating Base Speicher's redistribution property assistance team, finds the serial numbers on some of the equipment inside of a mine resistant ambush protected vehicle to categorize it, Jan. 29, 2011, on COB Speicher, Iraq. Sergeant Harris is a native of Compton, Calif. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Andrew Lee/Released)

Airmen integrate, keep COB Speicher connected to the world

Airman 1st Class Sarah Taylor, automated data processing and equipment technician for Contingency Operating Base Speicher's direct support signal team, puts a customer's laptop on the domain Jan. 20, 2011, on COB Speicher, Iraq. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Andrew Lee/Released)

Airmen integrate, keep COB Speicher connected to the world

Staff Sgt. Gissell Gilbert, automated data processing and equipment non-commissioned officer in charge for Contingency Operating Base Speicher's direct support signal team, pulls out a video card from a desktop unit Jan. 24, 2011, on COB Speicher, Iraq. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Andrew Lee/Released)

Honey, I’m home… for the first time

U.S. Air Force Senior Airman Nicholas Rogers, service desk analyst with Contingency Operating Base Speicher’s direct support signal team, talks to his wife, Kayla Rogers, through a web camera Jan. 22, 2011. The Gallatin, Mo., native is deployed to Iraq from the 375th Communications Squadron at Scott Air Force Base, Ill. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Andrew Lee)

Honey, I’m home… for the first time

U.S. Air Force Senior Airman Nicholas Rogers, service desk analyst with Contingency Operating Base Speicher’s direct support signal team, talks to his wife, Kayla Rogers, through a web camera Jan. 22, 2011. The Gallatin, Mo., native is deployed to Iraq from the 375th Communications Squadron at Scott Air Force Base, Ill. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Andrew Lee)

Airman helps units communicate

Airman 1st Class Sarah Taylor, from Contingency Operating Base Speicher's direct support signal team, poses for a photo Jan. 20, 2011 on COB Speicher. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Andrew Lee/Released)

Yokota NCO earns bachelors’ degree while balancing deployment, marriage

Staff Sgt. Gissell Gilbert, the noncommissioned officer in charge of the automated data processing and equipment of Contingency Operating Base Speicher, poses for a photo while holding a laptop and a picture of her and her husband balancing schoolbooks on her head Jan. 21, 2011 on COB Speicher, Iraq. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Andrew Lee/Released)

Airman marches, low-crawls and sweats her way into history: Part three

Senior Airman Courtney Beard, 467th Expeditionary Intelligence Squadron intelligence analyst, struggles to hold an M-4 rifle above her head Nov. 21 on Victory Base Complex, Iraq. The Brooklyn, N.Y., native was the first female Airman to complete the 18-hour Spur Ride, a series of mental and physical tests, held by the III Corps, Task Force Phantom. (U.S. Army photo by Sgt. Kelly K. Morehouse)

Airman marches, low-crawls and sweats her way into history: Part two

Senior Airman Courtney Beard, 467th Expeditionary Intelligence Squadron intelligence analyst, leads a team through an abandoned palace Nov. 21 on Victory Base Complex, Iraq. The Brooklyn, N.Y., native was the first female Airman to complete the 18-hour Spur Ride, a series of mental and physical tests, held by the III Corps, Task Force Phantom. (U.S. Army photo by Sgt. Kelly K. Morehouse)

Airman marches, low-crawls and sweats her way into history: Part two

Senior Airman Courtney Beard, 467th Expeditionary Intelligence Squadron intelligence analyst, low-crawls through a mud pit Nov. 21 on Victory Base Complex, Iraq. The Brooklyn, N.Y., native was the first female Airman to complete the 18-hour Spur Ride, a series of mental and physical tests, held by the III Corps, Task Force Phantom. (U.S. Army photo by Sgt. Kelly K. Morehouse)

Airman marches, low-crawls and sweats her way into history: Part two

Senior Airman Courtney Beard, 467th Expeditionary Intelligence Squadron intelligence analyst, runs down communication hill Nov. 21 on Camp Liberty, Iraq. The Brooklyn, N.Y., native was the first female Airman to complete the 18-hour Spur Ride, a series of mental and physical tests, held by the III Corps, Task Force Phantom. (U.S. Army photo by Sgt. Kelly K. Morehouse)

Vice president visits servicemembers in Iraq

Vice President Joe Biden speaks to a crowd of more than 200 servicemembers and civilians about the partnership with the Iraqis and his appreciation for military members and their families Jan. 13 on Camp Victory, Iraq. The vice president said he brought a word of thanks from the American people to the military members in the fight for Operation New Dawn. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Andrew Lee)

Vice president visits servicemembers in Iraq

Vice President Joe Biden speaks to a crowd of more than 200 servicemembers and civilians about the partnership with the Iraqis and his appreciation for military members and their families Jan. 13 on Camp Victory, Iraq. The vice president said he brought a word of thanks from the American people to the military members in the fight for Operation New Dawn. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Andrew Lee)