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Battening down the hatches

U.S. Air Force Reserve Senior Airman Francisco Barriento, 440th Air Expeditionary Advisor Squadron crew chief, installs an air conditioning inlet cover while conducting a post-flight inspection on an Afghan air force C-130 Hercules at Kabul International Airport, Kabul, Afghanistan, Aug. 2. Barriento is one of 30 members of the Puerto Rico Air National Guard deployed to Kabul under the 438th Air Expeditionary Wing and NATO Air Training Command-Afghanistan. The Guardsmen leverage their experience with the C-130 airframe to keep the AAF flying and to get a sustainable training and education program up and running for the future. Barriento is deployed from the 156th Airlift Wing, Muniz Air National Guard Base, in Carolina, Puerto Rico. (U.S. Air Force photo/Senior Master Sgt. Mike Hammond)
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Just right

006 - U.S. Air Force Reserve Tech. Sgt. Joseph Aldarondo, 440th Air Expeditionary Advisor Squadron propulsion specialist, places an engine inlet cover on an Afghan air force C-130 Hercules at Kabul International Airport, Kabul, Afghanistan, Aug. 2. Aldarondo is one of 30 members of the Puerto Rico Air National Guard deployed to Kabul under the 438th Air Expeditionary Wing and NATO Air Training Command-Afghanistan. The Guardsmen leverage their experience with the C-130 airframe to keep the AAF flying and to get a sustainable training and education program up and running for the future. Aldarondo is deployed from the 156th Airlift Wing, Muniz Air National Guard Base, in Carolina, Puerto Rico. (U.S. Air Force photo illustration/Senior Master Sgt. Mike Hammond) *Editor's Note: photo has been altered to obscure flightline access badge only, for privacy considerations*
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Bringing her in!

U.S. Air Force Reserve Senior Airman Francisco Barriento, 440th Air Expeditionary Advisor Squadron crew chief, marshals an Afghan air force C-130 Hercules on the flightline of Kabul International Airport, Kabul, Afghanistan, Aug. 2. Barriento is one of 30 members of the Puerto Rico Air National Guard deployed to Kabul under the 438th Air Expeditionary Wing and NATO Air Training Command-Afghanistan. The Guardsmen leverage their experience with the C-130 airframe to keep the AAF flying and to get a sustainable training and education program up and running for the future. Barriento is deployed from the 156th Airlift Wing, Muniz Air National Guard Base, in Carolina, Puerto Rico. (U.S. Air Force photo/Senior Master Sgt. Mike Hammond)
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Taking stock

U.S. Air Force Master Sgt. Matthew Dietrich and an Afghan air force airman inventory some of the more than 24,000 pieces of maintenance equipment transferred to the AAF supply system, July 22, 2014. The AAF formally began independently operating and maintaining its fleet of Mi-17 helicopters at Balkh Air Base, Afghanistan, after working with U.S. Air Force advisors of the NATO Air Training Command-Afghanistan and 438th Air Expeditionary Wing. (Courtesy photo/U.S. Air Force Lt. Col. William Miller)
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Flying into the future

Afghan air force Mi-17 helicopters operate at Balkh Air Base, Mazar-e-Sharif, Afghanistan, in July, 2014. The AAF formally began independently operating and maintaining its fleet at Balkh, after working with U.S. Air Force advisors of the NATO Air Training Command-Afghanistan and 438th Air Expeditionary Wing. (Courtesy photo/U.S. Air Force Lt. Col. William Miller)
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On July 17, 2014, 44 security forces Airmen from the 439th Air Expeditionary Advisory Squadron, 438 Air Expeditionary Group, NATO Air Training Command-Afghanistan defended isolated FOB OQAB.

On July 17, 2014, 44 security forces Airmen from the 439th Air Expeditionary Advisory Squadron, 438th Air Expeditionary Group, NATO Air Training Command-Afghanistan defended isolated FOB OQAB from insurgents that took up a fighting position 350 yards away, launched over 20 rocket propelled grenades, fired PKM and AK-47 machine guns, and detonated a vehicle borne IED and suicide vests. The Airmen fired more than 3000 rounds from M-4, M-240, and M-203 weapons and communicated with multiple coalition operation centers contributing to the elimination of the enemy insurgents and resulting in zero coalition or ANSF casualties.
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On July 17, 2014, 44 security forces Airmen from the 439th Air Expeditionary Advisory Squadron, 438th Air Expeditionary Group, NATO Air Training Command-Afghanistan defended isolated FOB OQAB.

On July 17, 2014, 44 security forces Airmen from the 439th Air Expeditionary Advisory Squadron, 438th Air Expeditionary Group, NATO Air Training Command-Afghanistan defended isolated FOB OQAB from insurgents that took up a fighting position 350 yards away, launched over 20 rocket propelled grenades, fired PKM and AK-47 machine guns, and detonated a vehicle borne IED and suicide vests. The Airmen fired more than 3000 rounds from M-4, M-240, and M-203 weapons and communicated with multiple coalition operation centers contributing to the elimination of the enemy insurgents and resulting in zero coalition or ANSF casualties.
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On July 17, 2014, 44 security forces Airmen from the 439th Air Expeditionary Advisory Squadron, 438th Air Expeditionary Group, NATO Air Training Command-Afghanistan defended isolated FOB OQAB.

On July 17, 2014, 44 security forces Airmen from the 439th Air Expeditionary Advisory Squadron, 438th Air Expeditionary Group, NATO Air Training Command-Afghanistan defended isolated FOB OQAB from insurgents that took up a fighting position 350 yards away, launched over 20 rocket propelled grenades, fired PKM and AK-47 machine guns, and detonated a vehicle borne IED and suicide vests. The Airmen fired more than 3000 rounds from M-4, M-240, and M-203 weapons and communicated with multiple coalition operation centers contributing to the elimination of the enemy insurgents and resulting in zero coalition or ANSF casualties.
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On July 17, 2014, 44 security forces Airmen from the 439th Air Expeditionary Advisory Squadron, 438th Air Expeditionary Group, NATO Air Training Command-Afghanistan defended isolated FOB OQAB.

On July 17, 2014, 44 security forces Airmen from the 439th Air Expeditionary Advisory Squadron, 438th Air Expeditionary Group, NATO Air Training Command-Afghanistan defended isolated FOB OQAB from insurgents that took up a fighting position 350 yards away, launched over 20 rocket propelled grenades, fired PKM and AK-47 machine guns, and detonated a vehicle borne IED and suicide vests. The Airmen fired more than 3000 rounds from M-4, M-240, and M-203 weapons and communicated with multiple coalition operation centers contributing to the elimination of the enemy insurgents and resulting in zero coalition or ANSF casualties.
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On July 17, 2014, 44 security forces Airmen from the 439th Air Expeditionary Advisory Squadron, 438th Air Expeditionary Group, NATO Air Training Command-Afghanistan defended isolated FOB OQAB.

On July 17, 2014, 44 security forces Airmen from the 439th Air Expeditionary Advisory Squadron, 438th Air Expeditionary Group, NATO Air Training Command-Afghanistan defended isolated FOB OQAB from insurgents that took up a fighting position 350 yards away, launched over 20 rocket propelled grenades, fired PKM and AK-47 machine guns, and detonated a vehicle borne IED and suicide vests. The Airmen fired more than 3000 rounds from M-4, M-240, and M-203 weapons and communicated with multiple coalition operation centers contributing to the elimination of the enemy insurgents and resulting in zero coalition or ANSF casualties.
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On July 17, 2014, 44 security forces Airmen from the 439th Air Expeditionary Advisory Squadron, 438th Air Expeditionary Group, NATO Air Training Command-Afghanistan defended isolated FOB OQAB.

On July 17, 2014, 44 security forces Airmen from the 439th Air Expeditionary Advisory Squadron, 438th Air Expeditionary Group, NATO Air Training Command-Afghanistan defended isolated FOB OQAB from insurgents that took up a fighting position 350 yards away, launched over 20 rocket propelled grenades, fired PKM and AK-47 machine guns, and detonated a vehicle borne IED and suicide vests. The Airmen fired more than 3000 rounds from M-4, M-240, and M-203 weapons and communicated with multiple coalition operation centers contributing to the elimination of the enemy insurgents and resulting in zero coalition or ANSF casualties.
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Afghan Air Force learns casualty evacuation care

Afghan Nation Army soldier prepares clamps to hold litter patience on a C-130H1 Hercules during an Afghan Air Force casualty evacuation mission, Kabul, Afghanistan, May 19, 2014. The medical crew traveled along with the AAF to provide help transporting 60 ANA soldiers. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Vernon Young Jr.)
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Afghan Air Force learns casualty evacuation care

Senior Master Sgt. Mike Falcho, 538th Air Expeditionary Advisory Squadron, squadron superintendent, advises and encourages, Sgt. Sultan Mahmood Rahimi, Afghan Air Force load master, during an Afghan National Army casualty evacuation mission, Kabul, Afghanistan, May 19, 2014. Afghan load masters led the CASEVAC mission involving Afghans injured during combat operation. Falcho, a South Park, Pennsylvania native, is deployed from the 62nd Airlift Squadron, Little Rock, Arkansas. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Vernon Young Jr.)
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Afghan Air Force learns casualty evacuation care

Flowers remain in the dashboard of an Afghan National Army vehicle during a human remains transfer, Kabul, Afghanistan, May 19, 2014. The Afghan aircrew successfully loaded the human remains, ANA soldiers and other personnel during a casualty evacuation mission. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Vernon Young Jr.)
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Afghan Air Force learns casualty evacuation care

Afghan National Army soldiers transport an injured ANA soldier at the conclusion of a casualty evacuation, Kabul, Afghanistan, May 19, 2014. The Afghan aircrew successfully loaded the human remains, ANA soldiers and other personnel seamlessly. The aircrew assisted 16 injured patients onto stretchers and into safe positions during the flight. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Vernon Young Jr.)
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Afghan Air Force learns casualty evacuation care

Senior Master Sgt. Mike Falcho, 538th Air Expeditionary Advisory Squadron, squadron superintendent, advises and encourages, Sgt. Shanawaz Nabi Zada, Afghan Air Force load master, during an Afghan National Army casualty evacuation mission, Kabul, Afghanistan, May 19, 2014. Afghan load masters led the CASEVAC mission involving Afghans injured during combat operation. Falcho, a South Park,Pennsylvania native, is deployed from the 62nd Airlift Squadron, Little Rock, Arkansas. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Vernon Young Jr.)
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Afghan Air Force learns casualty evacuation

Tech. Sgt. Aaron Parkinson, 440th Expeditionary Advisory Squadron, C-130 Hercules crew chief, performs a pre-flight inspection, Kabul, Afghanistan, May 19, 2014. Parkinson and aircrew assigned to this C-130H1, are preparing the aircraft to transport Afghan Nation Army human remains. Parkinson, an Atlanta,Gerogia, native, is deployed from the 314th Aircraft Maintenance Unit, Little Rock, Arkansas. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Vernon Young Jr.)
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First-ever Afghanistan air and ground operations integration meeting

Military members listen as Afghan military key leaders speak at the first ever air and ground operations conference organized by the Afghan Air Force (AFA), Kabul, Afghanistan, May 17, 2014. More than 150 multi-national military service members gathered for the first ever AFA organized conference to discuss air and ground integration for future missions. As the AFA continues to expand its capability and self-sustainment, leadership expressed solutions to problems, 9-line medevac improvements, A-29 aircraft and how to make processes more efficient with the available resources. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Vernon Young Jr.)
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First-ever Afghanistan air and ground operations integration meeting

Gen. Mohammad Karimi, Afghan National Army commander, converses with U.S. Army leaders at the first ever air and ground operations conference organized by the Afghan Air Force (AFA), Kabul, Afghanistan, May 17, 2014. More than 150 multi-national military service members gathered for the first ever AFA organized conference to discuss air and ground integration for future missions. As the AFA continues to expand its capability and self-sustainment, leadership expressed solutions to problems, 9-line medevac improvements, A-29 aircraft and how to make processes more efficient with the available resources. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Vernon Young Jr.)
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First-ever Afghanistan air and ground operations integration meeting

Afghan National Army police provide security during the first-ever air and ground operations conference organized by the Afghan Air Force (AFA), Kabul, Afghanistan, May 17, 2014. More than 150 multi-national military service members gathered for the first ever AFA organized conference to discuss air and ground integration for future missions. As the AFA continues to expand its capability and self-sustainment, leadership expressed solutions to problems, 9-line medevac improvements, A-29 aircraft and how to make processes more efficient with the available resources. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Vernon Young Jr.)
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