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Through rain, snow, or sleet, Transit Center mission never stops

Staff Sgt. David MacGregor, 728th Air Mobility Squadron - Operating Location Alpha crew chief, clears snow away from a C-17 Globemaster III using a Bobcat Skidsteer at Transit Center at Manas, Kyrgyzstan, Nov. 21, 2012. With a 24/7, 365-days mission, weather adaption is part of daily life at the Transit Center. MacGregor is deployed from Dover AFB, Del., and is a native of Naples, Fla. (U.S. Air Force photo/Senior Airman Stephanie Rubi)
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Battling the Elements

Maintenance crews work rapidly to deice a C-17 Globemaster III at Transit Center at Manas, Kyrgyzstan, Nov. 19, 2012. Removing the ice is a necessary procedure in order for the aircraft to depart safely and securely. Four deicing trucks worked consistenaly throughout the day to ensure continued support of the Transit Center?s primary missions set of airfueling and onward movement in direct support of international efforts in Afghanistan. (U.S. Air Force photo/Senior Airman Stephanie Rubi)
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Securing Cargo

Senior Airman Andrew Wagner, 817th Expeditionary Airlift Squadron loadmaster, secures cargo on a C-17 Globemaster III, Transit Center at Manas, Kyrgyzstan, Nov. 19, 2012. Wagner is responisible for securing all cargo prior to departure and ensuring it?s safe delivery to forward bases in Southwest Asia. He is deployed from McCord Air Force Base, Wash. (U.S. Air Force photo/Senior Airman Stephanie Rubi)
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Battling the Elements

Staff Sgt. Eric Booker, 728th Air Mobilty Squadron ? Operating Location Alpha crew chief, speaks with aircrew members of a C-17 Globemaster III at Transit Center at Manas, Kyrgyzstan, Nov. 19, 2012. Effective communication between aircrew members can keep weather challenges, such as snow and rain, from effecting the mission at hand. Booker is deployed from Anderson Air Force Base, Guam and is native of Griffin, Ga. (U.S. Air Force photo/Senior Airman Stephanie Rubi)
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Hercules Flies Through the Night

A C-130H Hercules taxis on the runway prior to taking off on a night mission at Bagram Airfield, Afghanistan, Oct. 25, 2012. The C-130H is a tactical airlift workhorse for American and coalition forces in Afghanistan. (U.S. Air Force Photo/Staff Sgt. Jeff Nevison)
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Hercules Flies Through the Night

An aircraft maintainer assigned to the 455th Expeditionary Aircraft Maintenance Squadron prepares to marshal a U.S. Air Force C-130H Hercules prior to a night mission at Bagram Airfield, Afghanistan, Oct. 25, 2012. The C-130H is a tactical airlift workhorse for American and coalition forces in Afghanistan. (U.S. Air Force Photo/Staff Sgt. Jeff Nevison)
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Hercules Flies Through the Night

Staff Sgt. Steven Rojas from Riverside, Calif. (left), and Airman 1st Class Emilio Santos from Syracuse, NY, 774th Expeditionary Airlift Squadron loadmasters, ensure cargo pallets are locked into a C-130H Hercules prior to a night mission at Bagram Airfield, Afghanistan, Oct. 25, 2012. The C-130H is a tactical airlift workhorse for American and coalition forces in Afghanistan. (U.S. Air Force Photo/Staff Sgt. Jeff Nevison)
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Hercules Flies Through the Night

Airmen offload cargo pallets from a 60K loader onto a C-130H Hercules prior to a night mission at Bagram Airfield, Afghanistan, Oct. 25, 2012. The C-130H is a tactical airlift workhorse for American and coalition forces in Afghanistan. (U.S. Air Force Photo/Staff Sgt. Jeff Nevison)
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Hercules Flies Through the Night

A maintainer assigned to the 455 Expeditionary Aircraft Maintenance Squadron stands ready to taxi a C-130H Hercules out of its parking space prior to a night mission at Bagram Airfield, Afghanistan, Oct. 25, 2012. Bagram provides dedicated tactical airlift support to ground forces operating in Afghanistan. (U.S. Air Force photo/Capt. Raymond Geoffroy)
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Hercules Flies Through the Night

A C-130 Hercules prepares to taxi prior to a night mission at Bagram Airfield, Afghanistan, Oct. 25, 2012. The “Herc” provides daily tactical airlift support to combat forces in Afghanistan. (U.S. Air Force photo/Capt. Raymond Geoffroy)
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Hercules Flies Through the Night

A C-130H Hercules sits ready to conduct a night mission at Bagram Airfield, Afghanistan, Oct. 25, 2012. The “Herc” provides daily tactical airlift support to combat forces in Afghanistan. (U.S. Air Force photo/Capt. Raymond Geoffroy)
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Hercules Flies Through the Night

A C-130 Hercules aircrew assigned to the 774th Expeditionary Airlift Squadron prepares for a night mission at Bagram Airfield, Afghanistan, Oct. 25, 2012. Bagram's C-130 aircrews fly day and night to transport personnel and supplies throughout Afghanistan. (U.S. Air Force photo/Capt. Raymond Geoffroy)
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Hercules Flies Through the Night

455th Expeditionary Security Forces Squadron Fly-Away Security Team members Senior Airman Jonathan Harris (left) and Airman 1st Class Ryan Albritton stand in the cargo bay of a C-130H Hercules prior to a night mission at Bagram Airfield, Afghanistan, Oct. 25, 2012. FAST Airmen provide force protection to aircrews performing day and night tactical airlift operations. (U.S. Air Force photo/Capt. Raymond Geoffroy)
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Hercules Flies Through the Night

A C-130H Hercules sits ready to conduct a night mission at Bagram Airfield, Afghanistan, Oct. 25, 2012. Bagram's C-130 aircrews fly day and night to transport personnel and supplies throughout Afghanistan. (U.S. Air Force photo/Capt. Raymond Geoffroy)
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Patroling the skies

An Afghan Air Force Mi-35 HIND attack helicopter flies over Afghanistan, Oct. 23, 2012. (U.S. Air Force photo/Tech. Sgt. Quinton Russ/RELEASED)
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Ready for take-off

Two Afghan Air Force student pilots prepare for take-off during their first solo flights in the MD530 helicopter, Oct. 16, 2012, at Shindand Air Base, Afghanistan. The students flew 50 hours with instructors before their solo flights. (U.S. Air Force photo/ Tech. Sgt. Quinton Russ/RELEASED)
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Wild Blue

Afghan Air Force student pilot Lt. Naihim Asadi flies his first solo flight in the MD530 helicopter, Oct. 16, 2012, at Shindand Air Base, Afghanistan. Asadi was one of three pilots to solo in the MD-530 that day; the pilots flew 50 hours with an instructor before their solo flights. (U.S. Air Force photo/ Tech. Sgt. Quinton Russ/RELEASED)
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Hogs, Maintainers Work Around the Clock

SrA Alexander Dean, 455th Expeditionary Aircraft Maintenance Squadron, crew chief, performs routine maintenance on an A-10 Thunderbolt II assigned to the 354th Expeditionary Fighter Squadron on Oct. 16, 2012, Bagram Airfield, Afghanistan. Bagram maintainers work around the clock to keep their “Warthogs” ready to fly close air support missions in support of coalition ground forces. Dean hometown is Irving, N.Y. (U.S. Air Force photo/ Staff Sgt. Jonathan Snyder)
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Hogs, Maintainers Work Around the Clock

Capt. Kevin Belcher, 354th Expeditionary Fighter Squadron, climbs down from an A-10 Thunderbolt II after completing a combat sortie while SSgt Chris Loder, 455th Expeditionary Aircraft Maintenance Squadron, dedicated crew chief, reviews technical orders on Oct. 16, 2012, Bagram Airfield, Afghanistan. Bagram’s A-10s fly daily to provide constant close-air support to NATO and Afghan ground forces operating in Afghanistan. Belcher hometown is Southington, Ky. and Loder hometown is Clarksville, Tenn. (U.S. Air Force photo/ Staff Sgt. Jonathan Snyder)
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Hogs, Maintainers Work Around the Clock

Capt. Kevin Belcher, 354th Expeditionary Fighter Squadron, parks an A-10 Thunderbolt II after completing a combat sortie on Oct. 16, 2012, Bagram Airfield, Afghanistan. Bagram’s A-10s fly daily to provide constant close-air support to NATO and Afghan ground forces operating in Afghanistan. Belcher hometown is Southington, Ky. (U.S. Air Force photo/ Staff Sgt. Jonathan Snyder)
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