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U.S. Air Forces Central Band Photos

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Rigging Up Support for Troops Across the AOR

U.S. Army Sergeants David Kaspar and Daniel Billings, 824th Quartermaster Company Detachment 7 Riggers, ensure the commodity bundle is safely positioned on the container cover prior to being wrapped for an air drop to a base in the U.S. Central Command's area of responsibility (AOR), Mar. 9, 2009, at an undisclosed location in Southwest Asia. Shipments of food, ammunition, and fuel prepared by the riggers can be destined for any coalition forces on the ground across the AOR. Sgt. Kaspar hails from Fayetteville, Va. Sgt. Billings hails from Raleigh, N.C. Both are deployed from Fort Bragg, N.C. in support of Operations Iraqi and Enduring Freedom and Combined Joint Task Force - Horn of Africa. (U.S. Air Force Photo by Senior Airman Andrew Satran/Released)
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Rigging Up Support for Troops Across the AOR

U.S. Army Sergeant David Kaspar, 824th Quartermaster Company Detachment 7 Rigger, places the container cover down before the commodity bundle is placed on top to be wrapped and packed for an air drop to a base in the U.S. Central Command's area of responsibility (AOR), Mar. 9, 2009, at an undisclosed location in Southwest Asia. Shipments of food, ammunition, and fuel prepared by the riggers can be destined for any coalition forces on the ground across the AOR. Sgt. Kaspar hails from Fort Lee, Va. and is deployed from Fort Bragg, N.C. in support of Operations Iraqi and Enduring Freedom and Combined Joint Task Force - Horn of Africa. (U.S. Air Force Photo by Senior Airman Andrew Satran/Released)
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Rigging Up Support for Troops Across the AOR

U.S. Army Sergeants Daniel Billings and David Kaspar, 824th Quartermaster Company Detachment 7 Riggers, tie 1/4 quarter inch cotton webbing around a commodity bundle in preparation for an air drop to a base in the U.S. Central Command's area of responsibility (AOR), Mar. 9, 2009, at an undisclosed location in Southwest Asia. Shipments of food, ammunition, and fuel prepared by the riggers can be destined for any coalition forces on the ground across the AOR. Sgt. Kaspar hails from Fayetteville, Va. Sgt. Billings hails from Raleigh, N.C. Both are deployed from Fort Bragg, N.C. in support of Operations Iraqi and Enduring Freedom and Combined Joint Task Force - Horn of Africa. (U.S. Air Force Photo by Senior Airman Andrew Satran/Released)
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Rigging Up Support for Troops Across the AOR

U.S. Army Specialist Marvin Holder, an 824th Quartermaster Company Detachment 7 Rigger, secures a commodity bundle with 550 cord in preparation for an air drop to a base in the U.S. Central Command's area of responsibility (AOR), Mar. 9, 2009, at an undisclosed location in Southwest Asia. Shipments of food, ammunition, and fuel prepared by the riggers can be destined for any coalition forces on the ground across the AOR. Sgt. McNeeley hails from Salisbury, N.C. and is deployed from Fort Bragg, N.C., in support of Operations Iraqi and Enduring Freedom and Combined Joint Task Force - Horn of Africa. (U.S. Air Force Photo by Senior Airman Andrew Satran/Released)
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AFCENT Band plays for students in Oman

MUSCAT, Oman ? U.S. Air Forces Central?Expeditionary Band ?Falcon? performs for students at Azzan Bin Qais School in Muscat, Oman. Based in Southwest Asia, the band is comprised of deployed Airmen from Active Duty, Reserve and Air National Guard bands.? The AFCENT Band rotates several ensembles through the AOR that perform a wide variety of musical styles to appeal to audiences of all ages and backgrounds. ?Falcon? is deployed from Wright-Patterson Air Force Base, Ohio. (Photo by Mr. Walter Parrs)
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Building Cultural Bridges

Servicemembers stand for a group photo at the end of a cultural exchange event, Feb. 8, 2009, in an undisclosed location in Southwest Asia. The all day event allowed servicemembers to relax on the beach or partake in different events and attractions made available by the host nation. (U.S. Air Force Photo by Staff Sgt. Joshua Garcia/released)
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Building Cultural Bridges

Petty Officer 2nd Class Christopher Kelly, United States Navy, prepares to ride a jet-ski during a cultural exchange event, Feb. 8, 2009, in an undisclosed location in Southwest Asia. Jet-skis were one of many attractions for servicemembers who attended the event sponsored by the host nation. AM2 Kelly, is originally from Hilo, Hawaii and is deployed from Kaneohe Naval Air Station 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

Interaction with a cheetah was one of the attractions for servicemembers during a cultural exchange event, Feb. 8, 2009. The relatively tame cheetah played with servicemembers throughout the day at an undisclosed location in Southwest Asia. (U.S. Air Force Photo by Staff Sgt. Joshua Garcia/released)
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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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