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Turning up the heat in the AOR

U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Nicholas Lezza, 387th Civil Engineer Squadron firefighter, attaches a firehose to a pump at an undisclosed location in Southwest Asia, July 30, 2015. Fire Protection training involves learning how to use fire protection equipment, rescue principles and procedures and standard first aid, which aids in support of Operation INHERENT RESOLVE. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Racheal E. Watson/Released)
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Turning up the heat in the AOR

U.S. Air Force Senior Airman Sara Fundingsland, 387th Expeditionary Security Forces Squadron patrolman, signals a vehicle forward during Operation INHERENT RESOLVE at an undisclosed location in Southwest Asia, July 30, 2015. The operation is intended to reflect the deep commitment of the U.S. and partner nations in the region around the globe to eliminate the terrorist group ISIL and the threat imposed on Iraq. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Racheal E. Watson/Released)
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Dust, wind or shine: Aircraft Maintenance works the ‘line’

Airmen assigned to 340th Expeditionary Aircraft Maintenance Unit completed post and pre-flight inspections during a wind storm that reached over 50 knots June 7, 2015 Al Udeid Air Base, Qatar.
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Dust, wind or shine: Aircraft Maintenance works the ‘line’

Technical Sgt. Ellison Cason, 340th Expeditionary Aircraft Maintenance Unit, hydrates while the aircrew aboard a KC-135 Stratotanker completes their function checks June 7, 2015 Al Udeid Air Base, Qatar.
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Dust, wind or shine: Aircraft Maintenance works the ‘line’

Airman 1st Class Jonathan Palacios-Conde and Senior Airman John Brown, 340th Expeditionary Aircraft Maintenance Unit, get in an airfield maintenance shuttle and prepare to service another aircraft for post-flight inspections June 7, 2015 Al Udeid Air Base, Qatar.
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Hawk soars past 10,000 flying-hour milestone

The brand new RQ-4 Global Hawk aircraft 2019 sits on the flightline at Edwards Air Force Base, Calif. A2019 was the first block 20 and first RQ-4B model to arrive in the area of responsibility here on Oct. 16, 2010 and is the first Global Hawk to reach the 10,000 hour flying milestone. (Courtesy photo)
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Hawk soars past 10,000 flying-hour milestone

Airmen from Hawk Aircraft Maintenance Unit welcome RQ-4 Global Hawk aircraft 2019 after its 10,000 flying hour milestone flight at an undisclosed location in Southwest Asia Mar. 8, 2015. Block 20s were initially fielded with imagery intelligence (IMINT)-only capabilities. Three Block 20s have been converted to an EQ-4 communication relay configuration, carrying the Battlefield Airborne Communication Node (BACN) payload. (U.S. Air Force photo/Tech. Sgt. Marie Brown)
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Hawk soars past 10,000 flying-hour milestone

RQ-4 Global Hawk aircraft 2019 lands at an undisclosed location in Southwest Asia Mar. 8, 2015. A2019 flew a 30.5 hour mission in support of Operation Inherent Resolve, surpassing the 10,000 flying hour milestone. A2019 also holds the record for the longest block 20 flight, which lasted 31.5 hours. (U.S. Air Force photo/Tech. Sgt. Marie Brown)
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Hawk soars past 10,000 flying-hour milestone

RQ-4 Global Hawk aircraft 2019 taxis prior to takeoff at an undisclosed location in Southwest Asia Mar. 7, 2015. During its service, the aircraft has been providing support to warfighters by relaying communications between people and aircraft as well as enabling airstrikes on the Islamic State of Iraq and the Levant/Da’esh forces. (U.S. Air Force photo/Tech. Sgt. Marie Brown)
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Striking the heart of the enemy

Staff Sgt. Matthew, aircraft armament systems specialist, prepares the missiles on an F-15E Strike Eagle safe during a post-flight inspection at an undisclosed location in Southwest Asia Feb. 25, 2015. An array of avionics and electronics systems gives the F-15E Strike Eagle the capability to fight at low altitude, day or night, and in all weather. Matthew is currently deployed from Seymour Johnson Air Force Base, N.C. (U.S. Air Force photo/Tech. Sgt. Marie Brown)
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Striking the heart of the enemy

Staff Sgt. Matthew, left, and Staff Sgt. Stephen, aircraft armament systems specialists, completes a post-flight inspection on the weapons of an F-15E Strike Eagle at an undisclosed location in Southwest Asia Feb 25, 2015. Being able to strike with superior maneuverability and acceleration can only be achieved with the different specialties coming together to ensure the F-15E Strike Eagle is mission capable to take the fight to the enemy. Both Airmen are from Seymour Johnson Air Force Base, NC. (U.S. Air Force photo/Tech. Sgt. Marie Brown)
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Striking the heart of the enemy

Tech. Sgt. Joshua, electrical and environmental craftsman, changes a wing tip position light on an F-15E Strike Eagle at an undisclosed location in Southwest Asia Feb. 25, 2015. Coalition airstrikes during Operation Inherent Resolve have thus far engaged approximately 1,500 targets in Iraq, destroying over 1,200 heavy weapons and armored vehicles. Joshua is currently deployed from Seymour Johnson Air Force Base, N.C. and is a native of Winfield, Ala. (U.S. Air Force photo/Tech. Sgt. Marie Brown)
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Striking the heart of the enemy

Staff Sgt Omar, top, and Staff Sgt. Jared, F-15E crew chiefs, are preparing the aircraft safe for maintenance during a post-flight inspection at an undisclosed location in Southwest Asia Feb. 25, 2015. The F-15E Strike Eagle is a dual-role fighter designed to perform air-to-air and air-to-ground missions. Both Airmen are currently deployed from Seymour Johnson Air Force Base, N.C. (U.S. Air Force photo/Tech. Sgt. Marie Brown)
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Striking the heart of the enemy

Tech. Sgt. Joshua, electrical and environmental craftsman, inventories his tool box prior to changing a wing tip position light on an F-15E Strike Eagle at an undisclosed location in Southwest Asia Feb. 25, 2015. E&E Airmen maintain and repair all the electrical and environmental systems on the jet, which includes everything from power generation and distribution to heating and cooling for the aircrew. Joshua is currently deployed from Seymour Johnson Air Force Base, N.C. and is a native of Winfield, Ala. (U.S. Air Force photo/Tech. Sgt. Marie Brown)
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Striking the heart of the enemy

Senior Airman Michael, aircraft armament systems specialist, removes expended impulse cartridges during a post-flight inspection of an F-15E Strike Eagle at an undisclosed location in Southwest Asia Feb. 25, 2015. Since Jan. 31, 2015, there have been a combined 8,378 close air support, escort and interdiction sorties flown by U.S. and coalition aircraft in support of Operation Inherent Resolve. Michael is currently deployed from Seymour Johnson Air Force Base, N.C., and is a native of Knoxville, Tenn. (U.S. Air Force photo/Tech. Sgt. Marie Brown)
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Striking the heart of the enemy

Senior Airman Michael, aircraft armament systems specialist, removes expended impulse cartridges during a post-flight inspection of an F-15E Strike Eagle at an undisclosed location in Southwest Asia Feb. 25, 2015. Since Jan. 31, 2015 there have been 8,194 weapons released by U.S. and coalition aircraft making it harder for Islamic State of Iraq and the Levant to sustain itself as a fighting force. Michael is currently deployed from Seymour Johnson Air Force Base, N.C., and is a native of Knoxville, Tenn. (U.S. Air Force photo/Tech. Sgt. Marie Brown)
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Guardians of the battlefield

Staff Sgt. Derek, aerospace propulsion craftsman, verifies the fuel flow from an E-3 Sentry airborne warning and control system aircraft’s auxiliary power unit at an undisclosed location in Southwest Asia Feb. 24, 2015. The Sentry Aircraft Maintenance Unit is a group of guardians who blend several special powers, ranging from radar to hydraulics, and band together to ensure the E-3 Sentry AWACS maintains its operational capability. Derek is currently deployed from Tinker Air Force Base, Okla., and is a native of Waterboro, Maine. (U.S. Air Force photo/Tech. Sgt. Marie Brown)
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Guardians of the battlefield

Senior Airman Travis, surveillance radar technician, inspects the wave guide for any signs of damage or leaking, and ensures the connectors are secure during a preflight inspection on an E-3 Sentry airborne warning and control system aircraft at an undisclosed location in Southwest Asia Feb. 24, 2015. Sentry Aircraft Maintenance Unit Airmen provide command and control battle management to the combatant commanders here in the area of responsibility. Travis is currently deployed from Tinker AFB, Okla., and is a native of Snohomish, Wash. (U.S. Air Force photo/Tech. Sgt. Marie Brown)
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Guardians of the battlefield

Senior Airman Travis, surveillance radar technician, performs a preflight inspection of the surveillance radar system on an E-3 Sentry airborne warning and control system aircraft at an undisclosed location in Southwest Asia Feb. 24, 2015. Since the beginning of Operation Inherent Resolve Sentry has controlled 21,625 coalition aircraft and 1,122 kinetic effects, which can be anything from planned airstrikes to requests for close air support. Travis is currently deployed from Tinker AFB, Okla., and is a native of Snohomish, Wash. (U.S. Air Force photo/Tech. Sgt. Marie Brown)
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Guardians of the battlefield

Staff Sgt. Derek, left, aerospace propulsion craftsman, and Senior Airman Travis, surveillance and radar technician, push a stand up to an E-3 Sentry airborne warning and control system aircraft at an undisclosed location in Southwest Asia Feb. 24, 2015. Since the beginning of Operation Inherent Resolve, Sentry has controlled 21,625 coalition aircraft and 1,122 kinetic effects, which can be anything from planned airstrikes to requests for close air support. Derek is currently deployed from Tinker Air Force Base, Okla., and is a native of Waterboro, Maine. Travis is currently deployed from Tinker AFB, Okla., and is a native of Snohomish, Wash. (U.S. Air Force photo/Tech. Sgt. Marie Brown)
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