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U.S. Air Forces Central Band Photos

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Behind the head keytar playing

Senior Airman Ryan Rager, a member of the U.S. Air Forces Central Band Nightwing, plays his keytar behind his head during a concert May 2, 2012 at Kandahar Airfield, Afghanistan. During their shows, Nightwing tries hard to provide entertainment for the crowd. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. David Salanitri/Released)
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I need more 'Cowbell'

From left, Tech. Sgt. Caycee Cook records Airman 1st Class Lauren Narduzzi playing the cowbell as Master Sgt. Alison Schier cheers her on May 2, 2012 at Kandahar Airfield, Afghanistan. During Nightwing’s concerts, they often perform Saturday Night Live’s skit -- 'Cowbell', handing out several cowbells to audience members. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. David Salanitri/Released)
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Taking the show to a work center near you

Members of the U.S. Air Forces Central Band Nightwing play for a crowd of people May 2, 2012 at Kandahar Airfield Afghanistan. Though these seven Airmen are highly skilled musicians, they embrace their warrior ethos first. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. David Salanitri/Released)
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Taking the show to a work center near you

The U.S. Air Forces Central Band Nightwing plays for vehicle operations Airmen and civilians, May 2, 2012 at Kandahar Airfield Afghanistan. During their tour, the band likes to play for Airmen at their work centers. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. David Salanitri/Released)
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Catching some sleep

From close to far, Airmen 1st Class Ryan Persaud and Lee Heerspink, members of the U.S. Air Forces Central Band Nightwing, try to catch up on a few minutes of sleep May 2, 2012 at Kandahar Airfield Afghanistan. While on the road, the band often plays late into the night. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. David Salanitri/Released)
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Taking in the view at the "Boardwalk"

Members of the U.S. Air Forces Central Band Nightwing hang out at the "Boardwalk" May 1, 2012 at Kandahar Airfield, Afghanistan. The band played for nearly 2,000 people in their three nights here. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. David Salanitri/Released)
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Welcome to Kandahar

From left, Airmen 1st Class Dave Wilson, Ryan Persaud and Lee Heerspink, members of the U.S. Air Forces Central Band Nightwing, wait to inprocess May 1, 2012 at Kandahar Airfield Afghanistan. This was the first stop on the band's tour throughout Afghanistan, playing for U.S. and coalition service members. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. David Salanitri/Released)
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22 EARS reaches 25K milestone

Col. Brian Newberry congratulates Capt. Tanya Dubiel on a safe and successful flight which marked the 25,000th mission for the 22nd Expeditionary Air Refueling Squadron May 4, 2012, at Transit Center at Manas, Kyrgyzstan. Newberry is the 376th Operations Group commander who oversees the 22nd EAS. Dubiel is a 22nd EARS KC-135 pilot deployed to the Transit Center at Manas, Kyrgyzstan, from Fairchild Air Force Base, Wash. (U.S. Air Force photo/Staff Sgt. Angela Ruiz)
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22 EARS reaches 25K milestone

The pilots and aircrew of the KC-135 Stratotanker view the terrain over Afghanistan while traveling to the Transit Center at Manas, Kyrgyzstan, after the 25,000th refueling mission for the 22nd Expeditionary Air Refueling Squadron May 4, 2012. The mission delivered more than 33,000 pounds of fuel to aircraft in support of international efforts in Afghanistan. (U.S. Air Force photo/Staff Sgt. Angela Ruiz)
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22 EARS reaches 25K milestone

Senior Airman Cameron Bilyeu operates the boom on a KC-135 Stratotanker May 4, 2012, during the aerial refueling of an F-16 Fighting Falcon over Afghanistan. The KC-135 delivered more than 33,000 pounds of fuel to five aircraft on this mission. Bilyeu is a 22nd Expeditionary Air Refueling Squadron KC-135 boom operator deployed to the Transit Center at Manas, Kyrgyzstan, from Fairchild Air Force Base, Wash. (U.S. Air Force photo/Staff Sgt. Angela Ruiz)
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22 EARS reaches 25K milestone

A Marine F/A-18 Hornet receives fuel from a KC-135 Stratotanker over Afghanistan May 4, 2012. The F-18 is deployed from Marine Corps Air Station Beaufort, S.C. The tanker delivered more than 33,000 pounds of fuel to five aircraft in support of international efforts in Afghanistan, and is assigned to the 22nd Expeditionary Air Refueling Squadron, the first unit to complete 25,000 missions in a single area of responsibility. (U.S. Air Force photo/Staff Sgt. Angela Ruiz)
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22 EARS reaches 25K milestone

Capt. Tanya Dubiel commands a KC-135 Stratotanker assigned to the Transit Center at Manas, Kyrgyzstan, May 4, 2012, over Afghanistan during the 22nd Expeditionary Aerial Refueling Squadron's 25,000th flight. Dubiel is a 22 EARS KC-135 pilot deployed to the Transit Center at Manas, Kyrgyzstan, from Fairchild Air Force Base, Wash (U.S. Air Force photo/Staff Sgt. Angela Ruiz)
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22 EARS reaches 25K milestone

Capt. Tanya Dubiel conducts pre-flight checks on a KC-135 Stratotanker May 4, 2012, at the Transit Center at Manas, Kyrgyzstan before taking off on the 22nd Expeditonary Air Refueling Squadron's 25,000th mission. Dubiel is a 22nd EAS KC-135 pilot deployed to the Transit Center at Manas, Kyrgyzstan, from Fairchild Air Force Base, Wash. (U.S. Air Force photo/Staff Sgt. Angela Ruiz)
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Angels deploy too

Airman 1st Class Tracy Johnson, 22nd Expeditionary Air Refueling Squadron boom operator, refuels an F-16 Fighting Falcon during an "angel flight" refueling mission April 19, 2012. The all-female crew deployed to the Transit Center at Manas, Kyrgyzstan, had the opportunity to fly an in-flight refueling mission together. Johnson is deployed here from the 93rd Air Refueling Squadron at Fairchild Air Force Base, Wash. (U.S. Air Force photo/Senior Airman Lynsie Nichols)
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Refueling the 'Bone'

Capt. Rick Adams and 1st Lt. Melissa Evans land a KC-135 at the Transit Center at Manas, Kyrgyzstan, April 9, 2012. Adams and Evans are 22nd Expeditionary Air Refueling Squadron pilots deployed here from March Air Reserve Base, Calif. (U.S. Air Force photo/Staff Sgt. Angela Ruiz)
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Refueling the 'Bone'

The sun sets over the clouds of Kyrgyzstan April 9, 2012. The pilots and aircrew of the KC-135 Stratotanker view the sunset while traveling to the Transit Center at Manas, Kyrgyzstan, after a refueling mission over Afghanistan. (U.S. Air Force photo/Staff Sgt. Angela Ruiz)
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Refueling the 'Bone'

First Lt. Melissa Evans talks to crew members while commanding a KC-135 Stratotanker April 9, 2012. Evans is a 22nd Expeditionary Air Refueling Squadron pilot deployed to the Transit Center at Manas, Kyrgyzstan, from March Air Reserve Base, Calif. (U.S. Air Force photo/Staff Sgt. Angela Ruiz)
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Refueling the 'Bone'

Capt. Rick Adams commands a KC-135 Stratotanker assigned to the Transit Center at Manas, Kyrgyzstan, more than 20,000 feet in the air April 9, 2012. Adams is a 22nd Expeditionary Air Refueling Squadron pilot deployed here from March Air Reserve Base, Calif. (U.S. Air Force photo/Staff Sgt. Angela Ruiz)
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Refueling the 'Bone'

Staff Sgt. Jon Fleming operates the boom on a KC-135 Stratotanker April 9, 2012, during an aerial refueling delivering 85,000 pounds of fuel to a B1-B Lancer over Afghanistan. Fleming is a 22nd Expeditionary Air Refueling Squadron KC-135 boom operator deployed to the Transit Center at Manas, Kyrgyzstan, from March Air Reserve Base, Calif. (U.S. Air Force photo/Staff Sgt. Angela Ruiz)
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Refueling the 'Bone'

A B1-B Lancer receives fuel from a KC-135 Stratotanker over Afghanistan April 9, 2012. The B1-B Lancer 85,000 pounds of fuel. The Lancer, which is 146 feet long and 34 feet tall, is deployed from Dyess Air Force Base, Texas. The KC-135 Stratotanker is assigned to the Transit Center at Manas, Kyrgyzstan, and is deployed from McConnell AFB, Kan. (U.S. Air Force photo/Staff Sgt. Angela Ruiz)
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