Bagram Airfield News

Heroes Surrounded by Heroes

Capt. Shane Hill — Thu, 16 May 2019 13:59:05 GMT

Unassuming, modest, responsive. These are the words that describe two Airmen who answered the call

Airmen, Soldiers build partnership for life-saving mission in Afghanistan

Capt. Anna-Marie Wyant — Sat, 13 Apr 2019 13:19:31 GMT

Rescue Airmen from the 64th Expeditionary Rescue Squadron and Army UH-60 Blackhawk helicopter crews from C Co. 1-171st General Support Aviation Battalion have developed a strong partnership over the last several months to enable an essential military mission: personnel recovery. The Airmen and Soldiers work and train together regularly at Kandahar Airfield to ensure they are always ready to save lives when the time comes.

Enlisted weapons school grad applies course fundamentals in Afghanistan

Capt. Anna-Marie Wyant — Tue, 09 Apr 2019 12:53:00 GMT

One of the Air Force’s first Advanced Enlisted Mission Planning Course graduates is applying what he learned in the classroom to support combat operations in Afghanistan. The 455th Air Expeditionary Wing intelligence flight chief at Bagram Airfield completed AEMPC, which is now known as the Advanced Intelligence Instructor Course, prior to deploying to Afghanistan. He isn’t the first AEMPC or AIIC grad to serve in the U.S. Central Command area of responsibility, but he’s the first to wear the patch, which was approved in October 2018.

USO spring tour entertains troops in Afghanistan

Capt. Anna-Marie Wyant — Mon, 08 Apr 2019 17:21:00 GMT

Hundreds of Soldiers, Sailors, Airmen and Marines currently deployed to Bagram and Kandahar airfields, Afghanistan, got a chance to meet celebrities and relax during two USO shows March 31 and April 1. Vice Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff Gen Paul J. Selva and USO President and CEO J.D. Crouch II accompanied seven performers including chef and TV personality Robert Irvine, country singer Craig Morgan, former MLB player Shane Victorino, pro surfer and singer Makua Rothman, and UFC fighters B.J. Penn, Chris Weidman and Felice Herrig.

Medical Airmen work to improve efficiency in patient care in Afghanistan

Capt. Anna-Marie Wyant — Tue, 02 Apr 2019 05:09:00 GMT

Medical professionals at the Craig Joint Theater Hospital at Bagram Airfield are working to make

Communicate… dominate!

Capt. Anna-Marie Wyant — Wed, 20 Mar 2019 15:34:00 GMT

The 455th Expeditionary Communications Squadron at Bagram Airfield won the Lieutenant General Harold W. Grant Small Unit of the Year Award for 2018. The unit competed against communications squadrons across the Air Force for this title specifically designated for units with fewer than 125 Airmen.

C-130Js provide airlift support across Afghanistan 24/7

Senior Airman Rito Smith — Sun, 17 Mar 2019 07:10:42 GMT

When personnel and equipment need to be moved within Afghanistan, the 774th Expeditionary Airlift Squadron answers the call.

Three brothers, three deployments, three babies

Senior Airman Rito Smith — Sat, 16 Mar 2019 11:43:00 GMT

Past and present military members often bond through a shared sense of purpose, sacrifice and commitment to the mission. They create lasting friendships that can build into a family dynamic—and that dynamic can be even more amazing when they’re actually blood relatives.

Operations support squadron crucial to Afghanistan’s busiest airfields

Senior Airman Rito Smith — Fri, 15 Mar 2019 05:31:21 GMT

Every 455th Air Expeditionary Wing Airman contributes to the wing’s mission to defend Afghanistan’s busiest airfields, support counterterrorism operations and partners, and deliver decisive airpower throughout the region. Though not directly dropping bombs on targets or transporting troops across Afghanistan, one squadron in particular touches every aspect of aerial operations at Afghanistan’s largest and most demanding airfields.

F-16s provide essential support to U.S., coalition forces in Afghanistan

Senior Airman Rito Smith — Sun, 10 Mar 2019 12:23:47 GMT

During a recent raid on a terrorist stronghold in a remote Afghan village, U.S. ground forces came under enemy fire. They called for close air support, and shortly thereafter, an F-16 Fighting Falcon dropped munitions to eliminate the threat.

Aeromedical evacuation Airmen save lives in Afghanistan

Senior Airman Rito Smith — Mon, 04 Mar 2019 08:23:20 GMT

Airmen assigned to the 455th Expeditionary Aeromedical Evacuation Squadron participated in a training exercise with pararescuemen from the 83rd Expeditionary Rescue Squadron and Army CH-47 Chinook helicopter crews Feb. 21 at Bagram Airfield, Afghanistan.

Defenders win 2018 AFCENT outstanding small unit award

Captain Anna-Marie Wyant — Sun, 03 Mar 2019 10:30:00 GMT

The 455th Expeditionary Security Forces Squadron at Bagram Airfield won the U.S. Air Forces Central Command Security Forces Outstanding Small Unit Award for 2018.

Weapons safety NCO ensures welfare of deployed personnel

Capt. Anna-Marie Wyant — Thu, 28 Feb 2019 12:41:48 GMT

Staff Sgt. Tomas Gonzalez closely inspects a GBU-54 laser joint directed attack munition in the flightline munitions holding area at Bagram Airfield. He takes some notes, then moves on to the next, and the next, until his inspections are complete.

One squadron, many missions

Senior Airman Rito Smith — Sun, 24 Feb 2019 03:04:02 GMT

Most Air Force squadrons work toward a common mission that could be summarized in one word—communications, security, or logistics, for example. But the 451st Expeditionary Support Squadron at Kandahar Airfield isn’t like most squadrons.

COMACC visits Airmen in Afghanistan

Capt. Anna-Marie Wyant — Thu, 21 Feb 2019 08:07:00 GMT

Air Combat Command’s top leadership visited deployed Airmen and mission partners at Bagram and Kandahar airfields, Afghanistan, Feb. 12-14 as part of a weeklong trip to the Middle East and Southwest Asia.

Command Post: Eyes and Ears of the Commander

Senior Airman Jean-Paul Arnaud-Marquez — Wed, 20 Feb 2019 05:39:00 GMT

There’s a room tucked away in the corner of a building at Bagram Airfield, where the ‘eyes and ears of the commander’ lives. The room features ample desk space, a few computer monitors, and binders full of checklists. When the phone rings, a command and control specialist picks up. This time it’s a C-130 requesting refueling upon landing. The ground coordination immediately begins as the command and control specialist systematically executes the steps outlined by her checklists to fulfill the request.

Religious Support Teams enhance Airmen’s spiritual wellbeing

Senior Airman Jean-Paul Arnaud-Marquez — Mon, 18 Feb 2019 08:57:00 GMT

The Airman Ministry Center has a welcoming and inviting ambience. Airmen go there to decompress, enjoy some downtime, and recharge before their next shift. Some do this by watching a movie, playing a board game, or simply lounging and reading. But this environment isn’t just about a quiet place with nice amenities; it’s also about the people who pour their heart and soul into taking care of the facility, but more importantly, the Airmen who spend time there.

EOD Airmen detect, disarm, protect

Senior Airman Rito Smith — Mon, 11 Feb 2019 11:06:51 GMT

The Joint Defense Operations Center calls about a confirmed or suspected explosive ordnance disposal incident. Three Airmen rush out the door, set up their truck and immediately depart for the incident site. They head out with a security element to safely transport them to the location. For them it is now an information game and race against time.

Army therapy dog visits maintenance Airmen

Senior Airman Jean-Paul Arnaud-Marquez — Mon, 11 Feb 2019 10:39:00 GMT

Maintenance personnel got a surprise visit from a therapy dog as part of an effort to showcase the various mental health resources available at Kandahar Airfield, Afghanistan Feb. 2, 2019.

Biomedical Sciences Corps provides life-saving care in Afghanistan

Senior Airman Rito Smith — Sat, 26 Jan 2019 08:58:03 GMT

The Air Force recognizes Jan. 28-Feb.1 as Biomedical Sciences Corps Appreciation Week. With 15 different career fields composed of officers and enlisted Airmen, BSC is the most diverse corps in the Air Force.