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U.S. Air Forces Central Band Photos

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Building Cultural Bridges

Servicemembers board a fishing boat during a cultural exchange event held Feb. 8, 2009, in an undisclosed location in Southwest Asia. The event allowed servicemembers to experience the local culture and interact with host nation locals. The night culminated with a feast of local delicacies. (United Air Force Photo by Staff Sgt. Joshua Garcia/released)
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Building Cultural Bridges

Lt. Col. Ellen Moore, of the US Air Force Special Operations Command, holds a falcon during a falconry demonstration, at a cultural exchange event, Feb. 8, 2009, in an undisclosed location in Southwest Asia. The falcons are highly trained birds prized by local nationals and are able to fly and hunt by command. Colonel Moore is native to Cincinnati, Ohio and is deployed from McDill Air Force Base, Fla. in support of Operations Iraqi and Enduring Freedom and Combined Joint Task Force - Horn of Africa. (U.S. Air Force Photo by Staff Sgt. Joshua Garcia/released)
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Building Cultural Bridges

Senior Airman Katerina Slivinske, from the 379th Air Expeditionary Wing, enjoys a camel ride during a cultural exchange event put on by the host nation, Feb. 8, 2009, in an undisclosed location in Southwest Asia. The event showcased local culture with camel rides as well as falconry demonstrations. Airman Slivinske is originally from Ventura, Calif. and is deployed from Holloman Air Force Base, N.M. in support of Operations Iraqi and Enduring Freedom and Combined Joint Task Force - Horn of Africa.(U.S. Air Force Photo by Staff Sgt. Joshua Garcia/released)
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Building Cultural Bridges

Senior Airman Katerina Slivinske, from the 379th Air Expeditionary Wing, enjoys a camel ride during a cultural exchange event put on by the host nation, Feb. 8, 2009, in an undisclosed location in Southwest Asia. The event showcased local culture with camel rides as well as falconry demonstrations. Airman Slivinske is originally from Ventura, Calif. and is deployed from Holloman Air Force Base, N.M. in support of Operations Iraqi and Enduring Freedom and Combined Joint Task Force - Horn of Africa.(U.S. Air Force Photo by Staff Sgt. Joshua Garcia/released)
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USAF Band Tours Nairobi Supporting Diplomacy

The United States Air Force Central Command Expeditionary Band visited Nairobi, Kenya for the first time November and played in different venues throughout the area. They played for the U.S. ambassador and invited guests at his residence house. Other performances included civic centers and universities with crowds exceeding 1,800 people.(U.S. Navy Photo/Petty Officer 1st Class Scott Cohen)(Released)
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USAF Band Tours Nairobi Supporting Diplomacy

The United States Air Force Central Command Expeditionary Band visited Nairobi, Kenya for the first time November and played in different venues throughout the area. Tech. Sgt. Paula Goetz, one of the band's vocalists sings for a crowd at the U.S. embassy in Kenya. They also played for the U.S. ambassador and invited guests at his residence house, other performances included civic centers and universities with crowds exceeding 1,800 people .(U.S. Navy Photo/Petty Officer 1st Class Scott Cohen)(Released)
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USAF Band Tours Nairobi Supporting Diplomacy

The United States Air Force Central Command Expeditionary Band visited Nairobi, Kenya for the first time November and played in different venues throughout the area. They played for the U.S. ambassador and invited guests at his residence house. Other performances included civic centers , the U.S. Embassy and universities with crowds exceeding 1,800 people.(U.S. Navy Photo/Petty Officer 1st Class Scott Cohen)(Released)
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USAF Band Tours Nairobi Supporting Diplomacy

The United States Air Force Central Command Expeditionary Band visited Nairobi, Kenya for the first time November and played in different venues throughout the area. They played for the U.S. ambassador and invited guests at his residence house. Other performances included civic centers and universities with crowds exceeding 1,800 people.(U.S. Navy Photo/Petty Officer 1st Class Scott Cohen)(Released)
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Operations Iraqi Freedom, Enduring Freedom and Joint Task Force-Horn of Africa

Corporal Paul Healey, general maintenance engineer fitter assigned to the Royal Australian Air Force 633.4, shovels sand into a sandbag held by Flight Lieutenant Risden Knightley, executive officer of the 633.4, October 9, 2008. The sandbags are being filled and placed in preparation for an exercise at an undisclosed air base in Southwest Asia. Corporal Healey, a native of Townsville, Australia, is deployed from Royal Australian Air Force Base, Townsville, and Flight Officer Knightley, a native of Elizabethtown, Australia, is deployed from 1st Airfield Operations Support Squadron reserve unit, Australia. Both are here in support of Operations Iraqi and Enduring Freedom and Joint Task Force-Horn of Africa. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Darnell T. Cannady/Released)
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379 AEW assets enable Navy ops off the coast of Pakistan

An F/A-18C Hornet assigned to Strike Fighter Squadron (VFA) 113 refuels from a KC-135R Stratotanker while two F/A-18E Super Hornets assigned to VFA 115 fly alongside during flight operations above Afghanistan Aug. 28, 2008. VFA 113 and VFA 115 are attached to Carrier Air Wing 14 aboard the Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS Ronald Reagan (CVN 76). KC-135 aircraft from the 340th Expeditionary Air Refueling Squadron provide critical air refueling capability to air assets on the USS Ronald Reagan. (DoD photo by Cmdr. Erik Etz, U.S. Navy)
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379 AEW assets enable Navy ops off the coast of Pakistan

An F/A-18C Hornet from the “Fist of the Fleet” Strike Fighter Squadron 25 launches off catapult four recently. This launch was the last waist catapult launch of the last daylight cycle prior to the beginning of night operations. These F-18s typically require an average of three separate air refueling sessions, all accomplished by KC-135s assigned to the 379th Air Expeditionary Wing. The USS Ronald Reagan is currently deployed to the U.S. Naval Forces Central Command, U.S. Fifth Fleet, area of responsibility. Operations in the AOR are focused on reassuring regional partners of the United States’ commitment to security, which promotes stability and global prosperity. All of this is made possible by the continuous cooperation among sister services. (U.S. Navy photo by Petty Officer 3rd Class Gary Prill, Navy Visual News Service)
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379 AEW assets enable Navy ops off the coast of Pakistan

Two SH-60 Sea Hawk helicopters deliver pallets of supplies to the aircraft carrier USS Ronald Reagan from the Military Sealift Command fast combat support ship USNS Bridge during a replenishment at sea in the Pacific Ocean. The Ronald Reagan Carrier Strike Group is currently on a scheduled deployment operating in the Gulf of Oman. Air assets on board fly continuous missions in support of Operation Enduring Freedom, all made possible by air refueling provided by the 340th Expeditionary Air Refueling Squadron here. (U.S. Navy photo by Senior Chief Mass Communication Specialist Spike Call)
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Aussie Comm

Corporal David Boucaut and Leading Air Craftsman Jamie Sonego, both information technology technicians assigned to the Australian Task Group 633.4, perform daily maintenance on a satellite dish Aug. 28, 2008, at an undisclosed air base in Southwest Asia. They are responsible for providing deployed communications capabilities for the Australian Task Group. Corporal Boucaut is a native of Perth, Australia, and LAC Sonego hails from Byron Bay, Australia. Both are deployed from the 1st CSS, Australian Air Force, in support of Operations Iraqi and Enduring Freedom and Joint Task Force-Horn of Africa. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Darnell T. Cannady/Released)
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Aussie Comm

Leading Air Craftsman Woman Lauren Oliver, information technology technician assigned to the Australian Task Group 633.4, uses a drill to close a satellite dish equipment compartment Aug. 28, 2008, at an undisclosed air base in Southwest Asia. She is responsible for providing deployed communications capabilities for the Australian Task Group. LACW Oliver, a native of Brisbane, Australia, is deployed from the 382nd ECSS, Australian Air Force, supporting Operations Iraqi and Enduring Freedom and Joint Task Force-Horn of Africa. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Darnell T. Cannady/Released)
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Aussie Comm

Leading Air Craftsman Jamie Sonego uses test equipment to monitor temperature while Corporal David Boucaut uses a wrench to make adjustments to a satellite dish Aug. 28, 2008, at an undisclosed air base in Southwest Asia. Both are information technology technicians assigned to the Australian Task Group 633.4, and deployed from the 1st CCS, Australian Air Force, in support of Operations Iraqi and Enduring Freedom and Joint Task Force-Horn of Africa. They are responsible for providing deployed communications capabilities for the Australian Task Group. LAC Sonego is a native of Byron Bay, Australia, and Corporal Boucart is a native of Perth, Australia. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Darnell T. Cannady/Released)
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Aussie Comm

Corporal David Boucaut, information technology technician assigned to the Australian Task Group 633.4, uses a wrench to make adjustments to a satellite dish Aug. 28, 2008, at an undisclosed air base in Southwest Asia. He is responsible for providing deployed communications capabilities for the Australian Task Group. Corporal Boucart, a native of Perth, Australia, is deployed from the 1st CCS, Australian Air Force, in support of Operations Iraqi and Enduring Freedom and Joint Task Force-Horn of Africa. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Darnell T. Cannady/Released)
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Sirocco performs at the Najesda Center Orphanage in the Kyrgyz Republic

MANAS AIR BASE, KRYGYZ REPUBLIC--A young Kyrgyz girl enjoys the performance of the Air Forces Central Band "Sirocco" at the Najesda Center Orphanage in the Kyrgyz Republic Capitol of Bishkek. The band was on a ten day tour to Manas AB where they played at eight schools, villages and orphanages as well as at the U.S. Embassy and on base. (Air Force photo / Senior Master Sgt. Patrick J. McCracken)
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Sirocco performs at the Najesda Center Orphanage in the Kyrgyz Republic

MANAS AIR BASE, KRYGYZ REPUBLIC--Staff Sgt. Chad Bailey, lead guitarist with the Air Forces Central Band "Sirocco," shows a Kyrgyz child the chords during a performance at the Najesda Center Orphanage in the Kyrgyz Republic Capitol of Bishkek. The band was on a ten day tour to Manas AB where they played at eight schools, villages and orphanages as well as at the U.S. Embassy and on base. (Air Force photo / Senior Master Sgt. Patrick J. McCracken)
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Sirocco performs at the Najesda Center Orphanage in the Kyrgyz Republic

MANAS AIR BASE, KRYGYZ REPUBLIC--Staff Sgt. Traci Lamb, vocalist and saxaphonist with the Air Forces Central Band "Sirocco," passes out instruments to children during a performance at the Najesda Center Orphanage in the Kyrgyz Republic Capitol of Bishkek. The band was on a ten day tour to Manas AB where they played at eight schools, villages and orphanages as well as at the U.S. Embassy and on base. (Air Force photo / Senior Master Sgt. Patrick J. McCracken)
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Sirocco performs at the Najesda Center Orphanage in the Kyrgyz Republic

MANAS AIR BASE, KRYGYZ REPUBLIC--Air Forces Central Band "Sirocco" performs at the Najesda Center Orphanage in the Kyrgyz Republic Capitol of Bishkek. The band was on a ten day tour to Manas AB where they played at eight schools, villages and orphanages as well as at the U.S. Embassy and on base. (Air Force photo / Senior Master Sgt. Patrick J. McCracken)
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