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U.S. Air Forces Central Band Photos

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A leisurely stroll!

U.S. Air Force Reserve Senior Airman Francisco Barriento, 440th Air Expeditionary Advisor Squadron crew chief, conducts a post-flight inspection on an Afghan air force C-130 Hercules at Kabul International Airport, Kabul, Afghanistan, Aug. 2. Barriento is one of 30 members of the Puerto Rico Air National Guard deployed to Kabul under the 438th Air Expeditionary Wing and NATO Air Training Command-Afghanistan. The Guardsmen leverage their experience with the C-130 airframe to keep the AAF flying and to get a sustainable training and education program up and running for the future. Barriento is deployed from the 156th Airlift Wing, Muniz Air National Guard Base, in Carolina, Puerto Rico. (U.S. Air Force photo/Senior Master Sgt. Mike Hammond)
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Battening down the hatches

U.S. Air Force Reserve Tech. Sgt. Michael Ortega, 440th Air Expeditionary Advisor Squadron crew chief, speaks to an Afghan air force C-130 pilot during a post-flight debriefing at Kabul International Airport, Kabul, Afghanistan, Aug. 2. Ortega is one of 30 members of the Puerto Rico Air National Guard deployed to Kabul under the 438th Air Expeditionary Wing and NATO Air Training Command-Afghanistan. The Guardsmen leverage their experience with the C-130 airframe to keep the AAF flying and to get a sustainable training and education program up and running for the future. Ortega is deployed from the 156th Airlift Wing, Muniz Air National Guard Base, in Carolina, Puerto Rico. (U.S. Air Force photo illustration/Senior Master Sgt. Mike Hammond) *Editor's note: photo has been altered to obscure flightline access badge only, for privacy reasons*
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Battening down the hatches

U.S. Air Force Reserve Senior Airman Francisco Barriento, 440th Air Expeditionary Advisor Squadron crew chief, installs an air conditioning inlet cover while conducting a post-flight inspection on an Afghan air force C-130 Hercules at Kabul International Airport, Kabul, Afghanistan, Aug. 2. Barriento is one of 30 members of the Puerto Rico Air National Guard deployed to Kabul under the 438th Air Expeditionary Wing and NATO Air Training Command-Afghanistan. The Guardsmen leverage their experience with the C-130 airframe to keep the AAF flying and to get a sustainable training and education program up and running for the future. Barriento is deployed from the 156th Airlift Wing, Muniz Air National Guard Base, in Carolina, Puerto Rico. (U.S. Air Force photo/Senior Master Sgt. Mike Hammond)
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Just right

006 - U.S. Air Force Reserve Tech. Sgt. Joseph Aldarondo, 440th Air Expeditionary Advisor Squadron propulsion specialist, places an engine inlet cover on an Afghan air force C-130 Hercules at Kabul International Airport, Kabul, Afghanistan, Aug. 2. Aldarondo is one of 30 members of the Puerto Rico Air National Guard deployed to Kabul under the 438th Air Expeditionary Wing and NATO Air Training Command-Afghanistan. The Guardsmen leverage their experience with the C-130 airframe to keep the AAF flying and to get a sustainable training and education program up and running for the future. Aldarondo is deployed from the 156th Airlift Wing, Muniz Air National Guard Base, in Carolina, Puerto Rico. (U.S. Air Force photo illustration/Senior Master Sgt. Mike Hammond) *Editor's Note: photo has been altered to obscure flightline access badge only, for privacy considerations*
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Bringing her in!

U.S. Air Force Reserve Senior Airman Francisco Barriento, 440th Air Expeditionary Advisor Squadron crew chief, marshals an Afghan air force C-130 Hercules on the flightline of Kabul International Airport, Kabul, Afghanistan, Aug. 2. Barriento is one of 30 members of the Puerto Rico Air National Guard deployed to Kabul under the 438th Air Expeditionary Wing and NATO Air Training Command-Afghanistan. The Guardsmen leverage their experience with the C-130 airframe to keep the AAF flying and to get a sustainable training and education program up and running for the future. Barriento is deployed from the 156th Airlift Wing, Muniz Air National Guard Base, in Carolina, Puerto Rico. (U.S. Air Force photo/Senior Master Sgt. Mike Hammond)
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Taking stock

U.S. Air Force Master Sgt. Matthew Dietrich and an Afghan air force airman inventory some of the more than 24,000 pieces of maintenance equipment transferred to the AAF supply system, July 22, 2014. The AAF formally began independently operating and maintaining its fleet of Mi-17 helicopters at Balkh Air Base, Afghanistan, after working with U.S. Air Force advisors of the NATO Air Training Command-Afghanistan and 438th Air Expeditionary Wing. (Courtesy photo/U.S. Air Force Lt. Col. William Miller)
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Flying into the future

Afghan air force Mi-17 helicopters operate at Balkh Air Base, Mazar-e-Sharif, Afghanistan, in July, 2014. The AAF formally began independently operating and maintaining its fleet at Balkh, after working with U.S. Air Force advisors of the NATO Air Training Command-Afghanistan and 438th Air Expeditionary Wing. (Courtesy photo/U.S. Air Force Lt. Col. William Miller)
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On July 17, 2014, 44 security forces Airmen from the 439th Air Expeditionary Advisory Squadron, 438 Air Expeditionary Group, NATO Air Training Command-Afghanistan defended isolated FOB OQAB.

On July 17, 2014, 44 security forces Airmen from the 439th Air Expeditionary Advisory Squadron, 438th Air Expeditionary Group, NATO Air Training Command-Afghanistan defended isolated FOB OQAB from insurgents that took up a fighting position 350 yards away, launched over 20 rocket propelled grenades, fired PKM and AK-47 machine guns, and detonated a vehicle borne IED and suicide vests. The Airmen fired more than 3000 rounds from M-4, M-240, and M-203 weapons and communicated with multiple coalition operation centers contributing to the elimination of the enemy insurgents and resulting in zero coalition or ANSF casualties.
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On July 17, 2014, 44 security forces Airmen from the 439th Air Expeditionary Advisory Squadron, 438th Air Expeditionary Group, NATO Air Training Command-Afghanistan defended isolated FOB OQAB.

On July 17, 2014, 44 security forces Airmen from the 439th Air Expeditionary Advisory Squadron, 438th Air Expeditionary Group, NATO Air Training Command-Afghanistan defended isolated FOB OQAB from insurgents that took up a fighting position 350 yards away, launched over 20 rocket propelled grenades, fired PKM and AK-47 machine guns, and detonated a vehicle borne IED and suicide vests. The Airmen fired more than 3000 rounds from M-4, M-240, and M-203 weapons and communicated with multiple coalition operation centers contributing to the elimination of the enemy insurgents and resulting in zero coalition or ANSF casualties.
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On July 17, 2014, 44 security forces Airmen from the 439th Air Expeditionary Advisory Squadron, 438th Air Expeditionary Group, NATO Air Training Command-Afghanistan defended isolated FOB OQAB.

On July 17, 2014, 44 security forces Airmen from the 439th Air Expeditionary Advisory Squadron, 438th Air Expeditionary Group, NATO Air Training Command-Afghanistan defended isolated FOB OQAB from insurgents that took up a fighting position 350 yards away, launched over 20 rocket propelled grenades, fired PKM and AK-47 machine guns, and detonated a vehicle borne IED and suicide vests. The Airmen fired more than 3000 rounds from M-4, M-240, and M-203 weapons and communicated with multiple coalition operation centers contributing to the elimination of the enemy insurgents and resulting in zero coalition or ANSF casualties.
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On July 17, 2014, 44 security forces Airmen from the 439th Air Expeditionary Advisory Squadron, 438th Air Expeditionary Group, NATO Air Training Command-Afghanistan defended isolated FOB OQAB.

On July 17, 2014, 44 security forces Airmen from the 439th Air Expeditionary Advisory Squadron, 438th Air Expeditionary Group, NATO Air Training Command-Afghanistan defended isolated FOB OQAB from insurgents that took up a fighting position 350 yards away, launched over 20 rocket propelled grenades, fired PKM and AK-47 machine guns, and detonated a vehicle borne IED and suicide vests. The Airmen fired more than 3000 rounds from M-4, M-240, and M-203 weapons and communicated with multiple coalition operation centers contributing to the elimination of the enemy insurgents and resulting in zero coalition or ANSF casualties.
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On July 17, 2014, 44 security forces Airmen from the 439th Air Expeditionary Advisory Squadron, 438th Air Expeditionary Group, NATO Air Training Command-Afghanistan defended isolated FOB OQAB.

On July 17, 2014, 44 security forces Airmen from the 439th Air Expeditionary Advisory Squadron, 438th Air Expeditionary Group, NATO Air Training Command-Afghanistan defended isolated FOB OQAB from insurgents that took up a fighting position 350 yards away, launched over 20 rocket propelled grenades, fired PKM and AK-47 machine guns, and detonated a vehicle borne IED and suicide vests. The Airmen fired more than 3000 rounds from M-4, M-240, and M-203 weapons and communicated with multiple coalition operation centers contributing to the elimination of the enemy insurgents and resulting in zero coalition or ANSF casualties.
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On July 17, 2014, 44 security forces Airmen from the 439th Air Expeditionary Advisory Squadron, 438th Air Expeditionary Group, NATO Air Training Command-Afghanistan defended isolated FOB OQAB.

On July 17, 2014, 44 security forces Airmen from the 439th Air Expeditionary Advisory Squadron, 438th Air Expeditionary Group, NATO Air Training Command-Afghanistan defended isolated FOB OQAB from insurgents that took up a fighting position 350 yards away, launched over 20 rocket propelled grenades, fired PKM and AK-47 machine guns, and detonated a vehicle borne IED and suicide vests. The Airmen fired more than 3000 rounds from M-4, M-240, and M-203 weapons and communicated with multiple coalition operation centers contributing to the elimination of the enemy insurgents and resulting in zero coalition or ANSF casualties.
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Starlifter band performs for Airmen

U.S. Air Force Tech. Sgt. Johnny Kukan, Central Command Starflifter Band plays the guitar during a performance for Airmen at Bagram Airfield, Afghanistan July 11, 2014. The seven-member band spent three days here entertaining service members. Kukan is deployed from Scott Air Force Base, Ill. and a native of Uniontown, Pa. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Evelyn Chavez/Released)
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Starlifter band performs for Airmen

U.S. Air Force Airmen play instruments during a performance by the Air Force Central Command band, Starlifter, at Bagram Airfield, Afghanistan July 11, 2014. The band played at several locations around the airfield to entertain service members. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Evelyn Chavez/Released)
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Starlifter band performs for Airmen

U.S. Air Force Senior Airman Jon-Marc Dale, Air Force Central Command Starlifter band member, plays the drums during a visit to Bagram Airfield, Afghanistan July 11, 2014. The band played at several locations around the airfield to entertain service members. Dale is deployed from Scott Air Force Base, Ill. and a native of High Point, N.C. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Evelyn Chavez/Released)
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AFCENT Band Starlifter plays for troops at The Rock

The United States Air Forces Central Band, Starlifter, performs for troops at The Rock June 17, 2014. Starlifter is a seven-member group of talented musicians that performs in virtually every musical idiom and was here in support of Operation Enduring Freedom. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Master Sgt. Allison Day)
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AFCENT Band Starlifter plays for troops at The Rock

1st Lt. Erin Plate got an opportunity to showcase her talent with Tech. Sgt. Keisha Gwin-Goodwin, lead vocalist with Starlifter during a performance June 17, 2014 at The Rock. Starlifter is a seven-member group of talented musicians that performs in virtually every musical idiom and was here in support of Operation Enduring Freedom. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Master Sgt. Allison Day)
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AFCENT Band Starlifter plays for troops at The Rock

Tech. Sgt. Johnny Kukan, lead guitarist with Starrlifter, plays at the Drop Zone at The Rock June 17, 2014. Starlifter is a seven-member group of talented musicians that performs in virtually every musical idiom and was here in support of Operation Enduring Freedom. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Master Sgt. Allison Day)
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AFCENT Band Starlifter plays for troops at The Rock

Tech. Sgt. Keisha Gwin-Goodwin, lead vocalist with Starrlifter, sings at the Drop Zone at The Rock June 17, 2014. Starlifter is a seven-member group of talented musicians that performs in virtually every musical idiom and was here in support of Operation Enduring Freedom. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Master Sgt. Allison Day)
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