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U.S. Air Forces Central Band Photos

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83rd ERQS stands ready during Indenpendence Day

Maj. Paul Brighton checks the inside of an HH-60G Pave Hawk during crew changeover on Bagram Airfield, Afghanistan, July 4, 2017. Brighton is a pilot with the 83rd Expeditionary Rescue Squadron; he is deployed out of Davis-Monthan Air Force Base, Arizona. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Benjamin Gonsier)
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Foreign-born Airmen deploy, live their American Dream

Airman 1st Class Yongqin Li is a foreign-born Airman who spent most of his early life in China. When Li graduated high school, he immigrated to America. He was a full-time college student and worked various jobs to make ends meet. He eventually joined the U.S. Air Force; on the day of his basic military training graduation, became a U.S. citizen during a Naturalization ceremony. Li is deployed out of Offutt Air Force Base, Nebraska, where is a member of the 55th Force Support Squadron force management section. At Kandahar Airfield, he serves on the 451st Expeditionary Support Squadron Personnel Support for Contingency Operations team. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Benjamin Gonsier)
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Foreign-born Airmen deploy, live their American Dream

Two Airmen, who are deployed to Kandahar Airfield, Afghanistan, as part of the 451st Expeditionary Support Squadron, are emblematic of the diverse force. Staff Sgt. Nana Dankwa and Airman 1st Class Yongqin Li did not grow up in the United States. They emigrated from their respective countries and gained citizenship while serving in the U.S. Air Force. (U.S. Air Force photo illustration by Staff Sgt. Benjamin Gonsier)
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Foreign-born Airmen deploy, live their American Dream

Staff Sgt. Nana Dankwa is a foreign-born Airman who spent most of his early life in Accra, Ghana. He lived with his grandparent’s and moved to America as an adult. After a couple of years, Dankwa joined the U.S. Air Force, eventually becoming a U.S. citizen. Dankwa is a civil engineer deployed out of Dyess Air Force Base, Texas, and is the NCO in charge of civil engineering for the 451st Expeditionary Support Squadron at Kandahar Airfield, Afghanistan. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Benjamin Gonsier)
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Using music to touch hearts and soften boundaries

U.S. Air Force Airman 1st Class Josiah Joyce, guitarist assigned to the Air Force Central Command Band, right foreground, plays guitar along with the AFCENT Band during a concert with Melinda Doolittle, left, at Al Udeid, Air Force Base, Qatar, May 26, 2017. The AFCENT Band, stationed at Al Udeid, travels throughout the Central Command Area of Responsibility in support of building partnerships, boosting morale, and providing diplomacy and outreach to host nation communities. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Bradly A. Schneider/Released)
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Using music to touch hearts and soften boundaries

U.S. Air Force Tech. Sgt. Joshua Holdridge, Non-Commissioned Officer in Charge and bassist assigned to the Air Force Central Command Band, plays the base during a concert at Al Udeid, Air Force Base, Qatar, May 26, 2017. The AFCENT Band, stationed at Al Udeid, travels throughout the Central Command Area of Responsibility in support of building partnerships, boosting morale, and providing diplomacy and outreach to host nation communities. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Bradly A. Schneider/Released)
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Using music to touch hearts and soften boundaries

Members of the Air Forces Central Command Band pose for a photograph with Melinda Doolittle, an accomplished vocalist and top finisher on American Idol, following a practice session held at an outside venue in preparation for a concert at Al Udeid Air Base, Qatar, May 25, 2017. The AFCENT Band, stationed at Al Udeid, travels throughout the Central Command Area of Responsibility in support of building partnerships, boosting morale, and providing diplomacy and outreach to host nation communities. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Bradly A. Schneider/Released)
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Using music to touch hearts and soften boundaries

U.S. Air Force Airman 1st Class Anneke Bentley, left foreground, and Staff Sgt. Denver Murphy, vocalists assigned to the Air Force Central Command Band, sing during a concert at Al Udeid, Air Force Base, Qatar, May 26, 2017. The AFCENT Band, stationed at Al Udeid, travels throughout the Central Command Area of Responsibility in support of building partnerships, boosting morale, and providing diplomacy and outreach to host nation communities. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Bradly A. Schneider/Released)
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Using music to touch hearts and soften boundaries

U.S. Air Force Airman 1st Class Joshua Dick, drummer assigned to the Air Force Central Command Band, practices drums in preparation for a concert at Al Udeid, Air Force Base, Qatar, May 25, 2017. The AFCENT Band, stationed at Al Udeid, travels throughout the Central Command Area of Responsibility in support of building partnerships, boosting morale, and providing diplomacy and outreach to host nation communities. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Bradly A. Schneider/Released)
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Using music to touch hearts and soften boundaries

U.S. Air Force Airman 1st Class Daniel McCoy, audio engineer assigned to the Air Force Central Command Band, adjusts the sound board during a band practice held in preparation for a concert with Melinda Doolittle, background left, at Al Udeid, Air Force Base, Qatar, May 25, 2017. The AFCENT Band, stationed at Al Udeid, travels throughout the Central Command Area of Responsibility in support of building partnerships, boosting morale, and providing diplomacy and outreach to host nation communities. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Bradly A. Schneider/Released)
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Using music to touch hearts and soften boundaries

U.S. Air Force Capt. Justin Lewis, Officer in Charge and cellist assigned to the Air Force Central Command Band, practices cello in preparation for a concert at Al Udeid, Air Force Base, Qatar, May 25, 2017. The AFCENT Band, stationed at Al Udeid, travels throughout the Central Command Area of Responsibility in support of building partnerships, boosting morale, and providing diplomacy and outreach to host nation communities. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Bradly A. Schneider/Released)
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Using music to touch hearts and soften boundaries

U.S. Air Force Tech. Sgt. Ryan Janus, keyboard player and saxophonist assigned to the Air Force Central Command Band, practices saxophone in preparation for a concert at Al Udeid, Air Force Base, Qatar, May 25, 2017. The AFCENT Band, stationed at Al Udeid, travels throughout the Central Command Area of Responsibility in support of building partnerships, boosting morale, and providing diplomacy and outreach to host nation communities. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Bradly A. Schneider/Released)
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Night Ops: F-16s launch at the dead of night

An F-16 Fighting Falcon from the 555th Expeditionary Fighter Squadron takes off from Bagram Airfield, Afghanistan, June 16, 2017. The F-16 is a compact, multi-role fighter aircraft. It is highly maneuverable and has proven itself in air-to-air combat and air-to-surface attack. In Afghanistan, the F-16, also known as a Viper, provides precision airpower to degrade and deter enemy activity.(U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Benjamin Gonsier)
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Night Ops: F-16s launch at the dead of night

Maintainers ensure an F-16 Fighting Falcon assigned to the 555th Expeditionary Fighter Squadron is ready for takeoff at Bagram Airfield, Afghanistan, June 16, 2017. F-16s deployed to Bagram Airfield provide over watch and close air support to U.S. and coalition forces through the Afghanistan area of operation, enabling coalition forces to focus on training, advising and assisting Afghanistan’s military and security forces. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Benjamin Gonsier)
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Night Ops: F-16s launch at the dead of night

A 555th Expeditionary Fighter Squadron pilot waits for directions at Bagram Airfield, Afghanistan, June 16, 2017. The 555th EFS deployed to Bagram Airfield as part of a rotation of fighters, which have had a constant presence in Afghanistan for more than a decade. The F-16s presence here serves the counterterrorism mission and deters actions against coalition forces—day or night. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Benjamin Gonsier)
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Night Ops: F-16s launch at the dead of night

Airman 1st Class Michael Smothers, a 455th Expeditionary Aircraft Maintenance Squadron weapons load crew member, holds an F-16 Fighting Falcon in place at Bagram Airfield, Afghanistan, June 16, 2017. Smothers is deployed out of Aviano Air Base, Italy, and is a native of Oklahoma City, Oklahoma. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Benjamin Gonsier)
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Start your engines!

An F-16 Fighting Falcon assigned to the 555th Expeditionary Fighter Squadron performs an afterburner run at Bagram Airfield, Afghanistan, June 16, 2017. Conducting afterburner runs enables maintainers to discover possible problems with the engine that may not be detectable through regular inspections. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Benjamin Gonsier)
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Night Ops: F-16s launch at the dead of night

An F-16 Fighting Falcon assigned to the 555th Expeditionary Fighter Squadron prepares for takeoff at Bagram Airfield, Afghanistan, June 16, 2017. The 555th EFS deployed to Bagram Airfield as part of a rotation of fighters, which have had a constant presence in Afghanistan for more than a decade. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Benjamin Gonsier)
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Start your engines!

Staff Sgt. Donterrio Erby, a 455th Expeditionary Aircraft Maintenance Squadron aerospace propulsion technician, shows his unit pride by displaying the “Triple Nickel” sign at Bagram Airfield, Afghanistan, June 16, 2017. Erby is deployed out of Aviano Air Base, Italy, where he performs engine maintenance on F-16 Fighting Falcons assigned to the 555th Expeditionary Fighter Squadron. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Benjamin Gonsier)
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Start your engines!

Senior Airman Kyle Bieri, a 455th Expeditionary Aircraft Maintenance Squadron aerospace propulsion technician, communicates with a team member during an F-16 Fighting Falcon afterburner run at Bagram Airfield, Afghanistan, June 16, 2017. Bieri is deployed out of Aviano Air Base, Italy, and supports the F-16 Fighting Falcons assigned to the 555th Expeditionary Fighter Squadron. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Benjamin Gonsier)
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