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Herk maintainers keep fleet flying

Airman 1st Class Bryant Parks, 455th Expeditionary Aircraft Maintenance Squadron crew chief, services liquid oxygen on a C-130J Hercules Dec. 9, 2016 at Bagram Airfield, Afghanistan. The C-130J/J-30 also includes improved fuel, environmental and ice-protection and an enhanced cargo-handling system over older models. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Katherine Spessa)
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Herk maintainers keep fleet flying

Senior Airman Dylan Robinson, 455th Expeditionary Aircraft Maintenance Squadron crew chief, sits in the flight deck of a C-130J Hercules during an inspection Dec. 9, 2016 at Bagram Airfield, Afghanistan. C-130J major system improvements include an advanced two-pilot flight station with fully integrated digital avionics, color multifunctional liquid crystal and head-up displays and state-of-the-art navigation that includes a dual inertial navigation system and GPS. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Katherine Spessa)
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Herk maintainers keep fleet flying

A 455th Expeditionary Aircraft Maintenance Squadron crew chief inspects the propellers of a C-130J Hercules Dec. 9, 2016 at Bagram Airfield, Afghanistan. Compared to older C-130s, the J model climbs faster and higher, flies farther at a higher cruise speed, and takes off and lands in a shorter distance. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Katherine Spessa)
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Herk maintainers keep fleet flying

Members of the 455th Expeditionary Aircraft Maintenance Squadron perform an inspection on a C-130J Hercules Dec. 5, 2016 at Bagram Airfield, Afghanistan. The C-130 Hercules primarily performs a tactical airlift mission. The aircraft is capable of operating from rough, dirt strips and is the prime transport for airdropping troops and equipment into hostile areas. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Katherine Spessa)
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Herk maintainers keep fleet flying

Staff Sgt. Kyle Pringle, 455th Expeditionary Aircraft Maintenance Squadron crew chief, walks on top of a C-130J Hercules during an inspection Dec. 5, 2016 at Bagram Airfield, Afghanistan. The C-130 aircraft maintenance unit component of the 455th EAMXS is responsible for upkeep and repair of Bagram’s fleet of C-130J aircraft. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Katherine Spessa)
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Herk maintainers keep fleet flying

Senior Airman Zackery Schaadt, 455th Expeditionary Aircraft Maintenance Squadron crew chief, performs an inspection on a C-130J Hercules Dec. 5, 2016 at Bagram Airfield, Afghanistan. The 455th EAMXS’ C-130 aircraft maintenance unit is based out of Little Rock, Arkansas, along with the 774th Expeditionary Airlift Squadron and their contingent of C-130 aircraft. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Katherine Spessa)
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Herk maintainers keep fleet flying

Staff Sgt. Kyle Pringle and Senior Airman Jacob Porter, 455th Expeditionary Aircraft Maintenance Squadron aerospace propulsion technicians, remove panels from an engine on a C-130J Hercules Dec. 5, 2016 at Bagram Airfield, Afghanistan. The C-130J incorporates state-of-the-art technology, which reduces manpower requirements, lowers operating and support costs, and provides life-cycle cost savings over earlier C-130 models. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Katherine Spessa)
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Herk maintainers keep fleet flying

A 455th Expeditionary Aircraft Maintenance Squadron crew chief climbs down from a of a C-130J Hercules after performing engine maintenance Dec. 9, 2016 at Bagram Airfield, Afghanistan. The 455th EAMXS’ C-130 aircraft maintenance unit is based out of Little Rock, Arkansas, along with the 774th Expeditionary Airlift Squadron and their contingent of C-130 aircraft. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Katherine Spessa)
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Herk maintainers keep fleet flying

Senior Airman Jacob Porter, 455th Expeditionary Aircraft Maintenance Squadron aerospace propulsion technician, performs engine maintenance on a C-130J Hercules Dec. 5, 2016 at Bagram Airfield, Afghanistan. The C-130J incorporates state-of-the-art technology, which reduces manpower requirements, lowers operating and support costs, and provides life-cycle cost savings over earlier C-130 models. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Katherine Spessa)
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Herk maintainers keep fleet flying

Senior Airman Thomas Budd, 455th Expeditionary Aircraft Maintenance Squadron crew chief, walks into the C-130J Hercules aircraft maintenance unit Dec. 9, 2016 at Bagram Airfield, Afghanistan. The C-130 AMU component of the 455th EAMXS is responsible for upkeep and repair of Bagram’s fleet of C-130J aircraft. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Katherine Spessa)
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Herk maintainers keep fleet flying

Senior Airman Thomas Budd, 455th Expeditionary Aircraft Maintenance Squadron crew chief, takes a break after performing maintenance on a C-130J Hercules Dec. 9, 2016 at Bagram Airfield, Afghanistan. Each member of the 455th EAMXS work twelve hour shifts, six days per week, ensuring Bagram’s C-130J fleet is always ready to fly. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Katherine Spessa)
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After 40 years of service legacy mission system for high-altitude U-2 is replaced

A U-2 taxis back towards the maintenance hangar at an undisclosed location in Southwest Asia after a sortie, Dec. 15, 2016. This sortie marked the final flight of one of the mission systems that the U-2 is capable of carrying. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Christopher Carwile)
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After 40 years of service legacy mission system for high-altitude U-2 is replaced

After the final sortie for one of the U-2 mission systems the aircraft passes under a water shower, a traditional way of celebrating major milestones or final flights, provided by the 380th Expeditionary Civil Engineering Squadron Fire Department at an undisclosed location in Southwest Asia, Dec. 15, 2016. A system that is already in use on the RQ-4 will replace the retired system, enabling both aircraft to continue providing complimentary high-altitude intelligence, surveillance and reconnaissance products. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Christopher Carwile)
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After 40 years of service legacy mission system for high-altitude U-2 is replaced

A U-2, flying from the 380th Air Expeditionary Wing at an undisclosed location in Southwest Asia, approaches the maintenance hangar after the final sortie for one of its mission systems, Dec. 15, 2016. The final flight is celebrated with a traditional shower and a greeting party consisting of the crews that have maintained the now retired mission system. The retired system will be replaced with one that is currently flown on the RQ-4, enhancing the combined products of manned and unmanned high-altitude products. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Christopher Carwile)
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AFCENT command chief visits Bagram Airmen

U.S. Air Forces Central Command Chief Master Sgt. Joseph Montgomery speaks to Airmen with the 455th Expeditionary Medical Operations Squadron’s En-Route Patient Staging Flight during a visit to Bagram Airfield, Afghanistan, Dec. 23, 2016. The ERPS team here is comprised of reservists and Montgomery took the opportunity to discuss the importance of the Air Force Reserve and thank them for their service. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Katherine Spessa)
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AFCENT command chief visits Bagram Airmen

U.S. Air Forces Central Command Chief Master Sgt. Joseph Montgomery speaks to Airmen with the 455th Expeditionary Civil Engineer Squadron during a visit to Bagram Airfield, Afghanistan, Dec. 23, 2016. The chief spoke to Airmen about the importance of keeping in touch with family while deployed. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Katherine Spessa)
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AFCENT command chief visits Bagram Airmen

U.S. Air Forces Central Command Chief Master Sgt. Joseph Montgomery speaks to Tech. Sgt. Michael Rainer, 455th Expeditionary Aircraft Maintenance Squadron phase dock chief, about F-16 Fighting Falcon phase maintenance during a visit to Bagram Airfield, Afghanistan, Dec. 23, 2016. Montgomery had a robust schedule, including visits to nearly every 455th Air Expeditionary Wing unit. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Katherine Spessa)
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Mission continues through Christmas

Members of the 455th Expeditionary Aeromedical Evacuation Squadron participate in a white elephant gift exchange Dec. 25, 2016 at Bagram Airfield, Afghanistan. The mission continued over the holiday, but service members took time to celebrate the holiday by talking with their families and spending time with their units. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Katherine Spessa)
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Mission continues through Christmas

Christmas presents sit in lockers alongside flight gear in the 79th Expeditionary Fighter Squadron Dec. 25, 2016 at Bagram Airfield, Afghanistan. Many units held Secret Santa or White Elephant gift exchanges, along with other holiday events to celebrate Christmas while deployed. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Katherine Spessa)
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Mission continues through Christmas

Sgt. Maj. Velma Lyons, Army Field Support Battalion-Afghanistan battalion sergeant major, prays during a Christmas gospel service Dec. 25, 2016 at the Enduring Faith Chapel, Bagram Airfield, Afghanistan. While holidays away from families can be challenging, service members celebrated Christmas by attending church and spending time with friends. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Katherine Spessa)
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