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U.S. Air Forces Central Band Photos

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Deployed officer sets all-time record for flying hours in E-3 Sentry

Maj. Jon Williams, a mission crew commander for the 963rd Expeditionary Airborne Air Control Squadron, exits an E-3 Sentry Airborne Warning and Control System, or AWACS, after setting a new Air Force record Sept. 5, 2011 at an air base in Southwest Asia. Williams reached 10,195 flying hours on the AWACS Sept. 5, setting the all-time record for hours flown since the aircraft became operational in the Air Force in 1977. Williams hails from Colorado but now calls Edmond, Okla., his home. (U.S. Air Force photo/Tech Sgt. Patrick Mitchell)
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Deployed officer sets all-time record for flying hours in E-3 Sentry

A flightline crew member at an air base in Southwest Asia marshals in the E-3 Sentry Airborne Warning and Control System, or AWACS, in which Maj. Jon Williams, a mission crew commander for the 963rd Expeditionary Airborne Air Control Squadron, flew a record-setting flight. Williams reached 10,195 flying hours on the AWACS Sept. 5, 2011, setting the all-time record for hours flown since the aircraft became operational in the Air Force in 1977. Williams hails from Colorado but now calls Edmond, Okla., his home. (U.S. Air Force photo/Tech Sgt. Patrick Mitchell)
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C-27

An Afghan Air Force C-27 Spartan warms up its engine on the ramp at Kandahar Air Field, Kandahar, Afghanistan, August 30, 2011. The plane was getting ready to fly back to Kabul International Airport, Afghanistan. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Matthew Smith)
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Mi-17 Helicopter

An Afghan Air Force Mi-17 helicopter sits on the ramp at Shindand Air Base, Shindand, Afghanistan, August 29, 2011. The helicopter was preparing for a flight around the air base. 838th AEAG Airmen are working to help Afghans establish their own independent operationally-capable AAF. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Matthew Smith)
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Rotary Apron

Capt. Gregory Ward, USACE Engineer at Shindand Air Base, addresses the crowd during the opening of the Shindand AB rotary wing apron August 15, 2011. The newly opened 112,000 square meter apron has the ability to park 14 CH-47 Chinooks, 18 UH-60 Blackhawks and 10 AH-64 Apache helicopters at one time. (U.S. Air Force Photo by 1st. Lt. Joel Cooke)
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AFCENT band brings total force integration on tour

Sidewinder, the U.S. Air Forces Central Command band, gets the crowd involved during a set at the 380th Air Expeditionary Wing Aug. 21, 2011, as the entire audience stood up for the last song of the night. This show took place at a hangar on the flightline at 1:30 a.m. for Airmen who work nights and were unable to attend any of the other shows. (U.S. Air Force photo/Tech. Sgt. Patrick Mitchell)
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Rotary Wing Apron Opens

Shindand Air Base increased its capacity recently when officials opened a new rotary wing apron with a goal of increasing capability to stage rotary wing aircraft. The apron, approximately 112,000 meters in size, has the ability to park 18 UH-60 Blackhawks, 14 CH-47 Chinooks and 10 AH-64 Apache helicopters. The apron will be used as a staging and servicing area for units belonging to Task Force Spearhead which also operate out of Shindand. (U.S. Air Force courtesy graphic)
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A-10 over Afghanistan

An A-10 Thunderbolt II is refueled over Southern Afghanistan. The most prominent feature of the A-10 Thunderbolt II is the 30-millimeter GAU-8/A Avenger Gatling-gun cannon. This weapon is capable of firing 3,900 rounds a minute and can defeat an array of ground targets to include tanks. Both the A-10 and GAU-8 entered service in 1977 and the gun represents 16 percent of the aircraft's weight. (U.S. Air Force Photo/Master Sgt. Jeffrey Allen)
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F-16 over Afghanistan

A Belgian F-16 pilot maneuvers into position behind a U.S. Air Force KC-135 Stratotanker before aerial refueling. The pilot is on a mission providing close air support to coalition forces in Afghanistan. (U.S. Air Force Photo/Master Sgt. Jeffrey Allen)
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F-16 over Afghanistan

A Belgian F-16 pilot maneuvers into position behind a U.S. Air Force KC-135 Stratotanker before aerial refueling. The pilot is on a mission providing close air support to coalition forces in Afghanistan. (U.S. Air Force Photo/Master Sgt. Jeffrey Allen)
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F-16 over Afghanistan

A Belgian F-16 pilot maneuvers into position behind a U.S. Air Force KC-135 Stratotanker before aerial refueling. The pilot is on a mission providing close air support to coalition forces in Afghanistan. (U.S. Air Force Photo/Master Sgt. Jeffrey Allen)
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A-10 over Afghanistan

An A-10 Thunderbolt II moves into position behind a KC-135 Stratotanker before refueling. The A-10, deployed to Afghanistan from 23rd Wing at Moody AFB, GA, is on a mission providing close air support to coalition forces in Afghanistan. (U.S. Air Force Photo/Master Sgt. Jeffrey Allen)
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A-10 over Afghanistan

An A-10 Thunderbolt II moves into position behind a KC-135 Stratotanker before refueling. The A-10, deployed to Afghanistan from the 23rd Wing at Moody AFB, GA, is on a mission providing close air support to coalition forces in Afghanistan. (U.S. Air Force Photo/Master Sgt. Jeffrey Allen)
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A-10 over Afghanistan

An A-10 Thunderbolt II moves into position behind a KC-135 Stratotanker before refueling. The A-10, deployed to Afghanistan from Moody AFB, GA, in on a mission providing close air support to coalition forces in Afghanistan. (U.S. Air Force Photo/Master Sgt. Jeffrey Allen)
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Hawg nose

An A-10 Thunderbolt II is refueled over Southern Afghanistan. The most prominent feature of the A-10 Thunderbolt II is the 30-millimeter GAU-8/A Avenger Gatling-gun cannon. This weapon is capable of firing 3,900 rounds a minute and can defeat an array of ground targets to include tanks. Both the A-10 and GAU-8 entered service in 1977 and the gun represents 16 percent of the aircraft's weight. (U.S. Air Force Photo/Master Sgt. Jeffrey Allen)
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AFCENT Band rocks out bagram

BAGRAM AIRFIELD, Afghanistan – Staff Sgt. Brian Owens Air Forces Central Public Affairs band “Sidewinder” vocalist performs at the flag pole in Camp Cunningham Bagram Afghanistan, Aug. 14. The band played multiple shows each day to allow as many people as possible to attend the events. (U.S. Air Force photo/ Senior Airman Krista Rose)
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AFCENT Band rocks out bagram

BAGRAM AIRFIELD, Afghanistan – Airmen and Soldiers join the Air Forces Central Public Affairs band “Sidewinder” dance at the flag pole in Camp Cunningham Bagram Afghanistan, Aug. 14. The band played multiple shows each day to allow as many people as possible to attend the events. (U.S. Air Force photo/ Senior Airman Krista Rose)
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AFCENT Band rocks out bagram

BAGRAM AIRFIELD, Afghanistan – Lt. Col. Sherry Hemby (right) 455th Expeditionary Aero Medical Flight Commander joins Staff Sgt. Angie Johnson(left) Air Forces Central Public Affairs band “Sidewinder” vocalist perform at the flag pole in Camp Cunningham Bagram Afghanistan, Aug. 14. The band played multiple shows each day to allow as many people as possible to attend the events. (U.S. Air Force photo/ Senior Airman Krista Rose)
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AFCENT Band rocks out bagram

BAGRAM AIRFIELD, Afghanistan – Staff Sgt. Angie Johnson(left) Air Forces Central Public Affairs band “Sidewinder” vocalist and Capt. John Arata fiddler (right) perform at the flag pole in Camp Cunningham Bagram Afghanistan, Aug. 14. The band played multiple shows each day to allow as many people as possible to attend the events. (U.S. Air Force photo/ Senior Airman Krista Rose)
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AFCENT Band rocks out bagram

BAGRAM AIRFIELD, Afghanistan – Staff Sgt. Angie Johnson Air Forces Central Public Affairs band “Sidewinder” vocalist performs at the flag pole in Camp Cunningham Bagram Afghanistan, Aug. 14. The band played multiple shows each day to allow as many people as possible to attend the events. (U.S. Air Force photo/ Senior Airman Krista Rose)
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