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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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Mission continues through Christmas

Capt. Ashton, 79th Expeditionary Fighter Squadron F-16 Fighting Falcon pilot, prepares to taxi before launching on a mission Dec. 25, 2016 from Bagram Airfield, Afghanistan. While units offered their members time to connect with families and celebrate Christmas, the mission still continued and 679 operations were flown that day. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Katherine Spessa)
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Mission continues through Christmas

Tech. Sgt. Joe Collett, 455th Expeditionary Aircraft Maintenance Squadron expeditor, plays Christmas Carols 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

A snowman figurine sits on the dashboard of a mine-resistant, ambush-protected, all-terrain vehicle belonging to the 455th Expeditionary Security Forces Squadron before a team left for patrols Dec. 25, 2016 at Bagram Airfield, Afghanistan. Units put up holiday decorations sent from home throughout their areas to help celebrate the season. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Katherine Spessa)
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‘Ruck March to Remember’ honors 1-year anniversary of fallen

Maj. Shawn Chamberlin, 455th Expeditionary Security Forces Squadron commander, speaks to Air Force Office of Special Investigations Expeditionary Detachment 2405 and 455th ESFS members before a “Ruck March to Remember” fallen comrades Dec. 21, 2016 at Bagram Airfield, Afghanistan. The ruck march was held to honor Maj. Adrianna Vorderbruggen, Staff Sgt. Michael Cinco, Staff Sgt. Peter Taub, Staff Sgt. Chester McBride, Tech. Sgt. Joseph Lemm and Staff Sgt. Louis Bonacasa. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Katherine Spessa)
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‘Ruck March to Remember’ honors 1-year anniversary of fallen

161221-F-TY749-226 Air Force Office of Special Investigations Expeditionary Detachment 2405 and 455th Expeditionary Security Forces Squadron members participate in a “Ruck March to Remember” fallen comrades Dec. 21, 2016 at Bagram Airfield, Afghanistan. Task Force Crimson, which is primarily comprised of Air Force OSI and security forces Airmen, contributes to the joint, multinational force protection efforts for the Bagram Airfield area including outside-the-wire security. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Katherine Spessa)
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KC-10 fuels U.S. Central Command

A KC-10 Extender pilot and copilot with the 908th Expeditionary Air Refueling Squadron fly back to their deployed home at an undisclosed location in Southwest Asia, Dec. 11, 2016. The 908th EARS is a part of the 380th Air Expeditionary Wing, serving as a mission extender by refueling aircraft throughout the U.S. Central Command area of operations. Specifically these aircraft are refueling U.S. and Coalition jets actively involved in the fight against Da’esh. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Christopher Carwile)
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KC-10 fuels U.S. Central Command

A KC-10 Extender from the 908th Expeditionary Air Refueling Squadron heads home to an undisclosed location in Southwest Asia after a successful refueling mission, Dec. 11, 2016. As a part of the 380th Air Expeditionary Wing, the 908th EARS flies multiple KC-10 missions daily to support operations within the U.S. Central Command theater. U.S. and Coalition aircraft are able to be refueled and loiter over targets longer during Operation Inherent Resolve, the fight against Da’esh. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Christopher Carwile)
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‘Ruck March to Remember’ honors 1-year anniversary of fallen

One of the event’s organizers, Staff Sgt. Jeffrey Tuscany and Operations NCOIC Tech. Sgt. Davon Muse, 455th Expeditionary Security Forces Squadron members, participate in a “Ruck March to Remember” fallen comrades Dec. 21, 2016 at Bagram Airfield, Afghanistan. The ruck march was six miles long – one mile for each fallen Task Force Crimson Airman killed in an attack Dec. 21, 2015. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Katherine Spessa)
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‘Ruck March to Remember’ honors 1-year anniversary of fallen

Chaplain (Capt.) Benjamin Quintanilla, 455th Air Expeditionary Wing chaplain, says a prayer to a gathered group of Air Force Office of Special Investigations Expeditionary Detachment 2405 and 455th Expeditionary Security Forces Squadron members before a “Ruck March to Remember” fallen comrades Dec. 21, 2016 at Bagram Airfield, Afghanistan. It is a tradition for Task Force Crimson members to gather in a prayer circle before going out on a mission outside the wire. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Katherine Spessa)
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‘Ruck March to Remember’ honors 1-year anniversary of fallen

Air Force Office of Special Investigations Expeditionary Detachment 2405 and 455th Expeditionary Security Forces Squadron members participate in a “Ruck March to Remember” fallen comrades Dec. 21, 2016 at Bagram Airfield, Afghanistan. Task Force Crimson, which is primarily comprised of Air Force OSI and security forces Airmen, contributes to the joint, multinational force protection efforts for the Bagram Airfield area including outside-the-wire security. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Katherine Spessa)
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Chapel corps gives gift of coffee

Tech. Sgt. Cesar Valverde, 455th Expeditionary Medical Operations Squadron public health specialist and Holy Joe’s Café patron, makes coffee and talks to Capt. Toby Burk, 455th Air Expeditionary Wing chaplain, at the Craig Joint Theater Hospital at Bagram Airfield, Afghanistan. Nearly 45,000 cups of coffee have been donated to service members at Bagram this month. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Katherine Spessa)
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SECDEF visits Bagram, thanks troops

Staff Sgt. Gino Runco, 455th Expeditionary Security Forces Squadron fly away security team member, stands guard before Secretary of Defense Ash Carter gives a press conference Dec. 9, 2016 at Bagram Airfield, Afghanistan. Carter visited Bagram as part of his holiday tour Defense Department bases around the world. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Katherine Spessa)
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