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C-130 maintainers keep the mission going

U.S. Air Force Senior Airman Mina Phouangphidok, assigned to the 455th Expeditionary Aircraft Maintenance Squadron, inspects the tail section on a C-130J Super Hercules aircraft during a post flight inspection on the flight line at Bagram Airfield, Afghanistan, May 5, 2015. The 455th EAMXS ensure Super Hercules on Bagram are prepared for flight and return them to a mission-ready state once they land. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Joseph Swafford/Released)
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C-130 maintainers keep the mission going

U.S. Air Force Senior Airman Mina Phouangphidok, assigned to the 455th Expeditionary Aircraft Maintenance Squadron, checks the wings on a C-130J Super Hercules aircraft during a post flight inspection on the flight line at Bagram Airfield, Afghanistan, May 5, 2015. The 455th EAMXS ensure Super Hercules on Bagram are prepared for flight and return them to a mission-ready state once they land. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Joseph Swafford/Released)
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C-130 maintainers keep the mission going

U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Jordan Scott, assigned to the 455th Expeditionary Aircraft Maintenance Squadron, checks the engine on a C-130J Super Hercules aircraft during a post flight inspection on the flight line at Bagram Airfield, Afghanistan, May 5, 2015. The 455th EAMXS ensure Super Hercules on Bagram are prepared for flight and return them to a mission-ready state once they land. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Joseph Swafford/Released)
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C-130 maintainers keep the mission going

U.S. Airmen assigned to the 455th Expeditionary Aircraft Maintenance Squadron perform post flight checks on a C-130J Super Hercules aircraft on the flight line at Bagram Airfield, Afghanistan, May 5, 2015. The 455th EAMXS ensure Super Hercules on Bagram are prepared for flight and return them to a mission-ready state once they land. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Joseph Swafford/Released)
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C-130 maintainers keep the mission going

U.S. Air Force Senior Airman Mina Phouangphidok, assigned to the 455th Expeditionary Aircraft Maintenance Squadron, performs post flight checks on a C-130J Super Hercules aircraft on the flight line at Bagram Airfield, Afghanistan, May 5, 2015. The 455th EAMXS ensure Super Hercules on Bagram are prepared for flight and return them to a mission-ready state once they land. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Joseph Swafford/Released)
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Al Udied reflects back on OIR accomplishments

A B-1B Lancer takes off, April 8, 2015 at Al Udeid Air Base, Qatar. Over the last six months, the highlight of the wing's Operation Inherent Resolve efforts was the liberation of Kobani, an important battle because the coalition campaign ultimately stopped and repelled the Islamic State of Iraq and the Levant’s movement there. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Kia Atkins)
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Al Udied reflects back on OIR accomplishments

Airmen from the 379th Expeditionary Maintenance Group perform maintenance on a B-1B Lancer as a KC-135 Stratotanker takes off, April 8, 2015, at Al Udeid Air Base, Qatar. Airmen of the 379th Expeditionary Maintenance Group have worked around the clock to ensure aircraft and munitions are ready to go whenever and wherever they are needed. The continuous work of these maintenance Airmen ensured aircraft are constantly prepared for take-off, leading to over 1,600 sorties on average per month. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Kia Atkins)
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Ammo Airmen support OIR one bomb at a time

U.S. Air Force Airman 1st Class Kyle Newman, 379th Expeditionary Maintenance Squadron conventional maintenance crew member, attaches a fin to a guided bomb unit, March 13, 2015, at Al Udeid Air Base, Qatar. The fin is one of the final steps when completing the build of a GBU. Ammo Airmen here at Al Udeid work 12 hours a day, seven days a week and provide 24 hour coverage to ensure the B-1s are always munitions ready when needed for airstrikes in support of Operation Inherent Resolve. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Kia Atkins)
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Ammo Airmen support OIR one bomb at a time

Ammo Airmen assigned to the 379th Expeditionary Maintenance Squadron load a fuse into a guided bomb unit at Al Udeid Air Base, Qatar, March 13, 2015, at Al Udeid Air Base, Qatar. A GBU is a precision-guided munition designed to achieve greater accuracy. For every individual munition expenditure made by the B-1, Ammo Airmen build one—which can mean they are building anywhere between six and 12 Joint Direct Attack Munitions at a time. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Kia Atkins)
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Ammo Airmen support OIR one bomb at a time

U.S. Air force Senior Airman Anthony Anderson, left, 379th Expeditionary Maintenance Squadron munitions inspector, inspects fins while Airman 1st Class Bryan Crane, 379th EMXS conventional maintenance crew member, sets the fins up to place on guided bomb unit bodies, March 13, 2015, at Al Udeid Air Base, Qatar. The GBU was designed for use with multiple aircraft as an unpowered glide weapon. Both Airmen are deployed from Ellsworth Air Force Base, S.D. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Kia Atkins)
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Ammo Airmen support OIR one bomb at a time

Ammo Airmen assigned to the 379th Expeditionary Maintenance Squadron load bomb bodies onto an assembly line, March 13, 2015, at Al Udeid Air Base, Qatar. When bombs arrive, they are broken up into several different components that are put together on an assembly line by ammo Airmen. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Kia Atkins)
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Ammo Airmen support OIR one bomb at a time

U.S. Air Force Airman 1st Class Steven Crane, 379th Expeditionary Maintenance Squadron conventional maintenance crew member, hooks fin kits up to a computer system, March 13, 2015, at Al Udeid Air Base, Qatar. The computer system checks the fin kits to ensure they are in good working order. Crane is deployed from Ellsworth Air Force Base, S.D. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Kia Atkins)
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Ammo Airmen support OIR one bomb at a time

U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Richard Brooks, 379th Expeditionary Maintenance Squadron munitions technician, removes dust covers from a guided bomb unit body, March 13, 2015, at Al Udeid Air Base, Qatar. A GBU is a precision-guided munition designed to achieve greater accuracy. Brooks is deployed from Ellsworth Air Force Base, S.D. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Kia Atkins)
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Ammo Airmen support OIR one bomb at a time

Ammo Airmen assigned to the 379th Expeditionary Maintenance Squadron prepare to build bombs, March 13, 2015, at Al Udeid Air Base, Qatar. Day in and day out, Ammo Airmen work around the clock to build bombs that enable B-1 operators to deliver decisive air power to designated targets. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Kia Atkins)
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EOD: Making Magic Happen

Staff Sgt. John Mitchell (left) and Senior Airmen Jeff Glover (right), 386th Expeditionary Civil Engineer Squadron Explosive Ordnance Disposal technicians, explain the capability of a recoil absorbing mechanism, which is used to disrupt the circuity of a bomb, here March 6, 2015. EOD Airmen are responsible for locating and neutralizing potential explosive devices, as well as clearing the airfield of hazardous munitions. (U.S. Air Force photo by 1st Lt. Sarah Ruckriegle)
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EOD: Making Magic Happen

A plume of fire and smoke emerges from a controlled detonation conducted by 386th Expeditionary Civil Engineer Squadron Explosive Ordnance Disposal technicians at an undisclosed location in Southwest Asia March 6, 2015. EOD Airmen perform controlled explosions as part of training and operations in order to dispose of unserviceable or unexploded munitions. EOD Airmen are also responsible for locating and neutralizing potential explosive devices, as well as clearing the airfield of hazardous munitions. (U.S. Air Force photo by 1st Lt. Sarah Ruckriegle)
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EOD: Making Magic Happen

Senior Airmen Matthew Gilchrist, 386th Expeditionary Civil Engineer Squadron Explosive Ordnance Disposal technician, explains the capability and use of robots at an undisclosed location in Southwest Asia March 6, 2015. EOD Airmen are responsible for locating and neutralizing potential explosive devices and often use robots to accomplish this from a safer distance. (U.S. Air Force photo by 1st Lt. Sarah Ruckriegle)
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Night Refeuling Over Iraq

A Royal Netherlands Air Force F-16 Fighting Falcon receives fuel from a U.S. Air Force KC-135 Stratotanker assigned to the 340th Expeditionary Air Refueling Squadron, Mar 10, 2015, over Iraq. The F-16 will strike Da'esh targets in support of Operation Inherent Resolve.(U.S. Air Force Photo/ Staff Sgt. Perry Aston)
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Night Refueling Over Iraq

A Royal Netherlands Air Force F-16 Fighting Falcon receives fuel from a U.S. Air Force KC-135 Stratotanker assigned to the 340th Expeditionary Air Refueling Squadron, Mar 10, 2015, over Iraq. The F-16 will strike Da'esh targets in support Operation Inherent Resolve.(U.S. Air Force Photo/ Staff Sgt. Perry Aston)
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Night Refueling Over Iraq

A Royal Netherlands Air Force F-16 Fighting Falcon receives fuel from a U.S. Air Force KC-135 Stratotanker assigned to the 340th Expeditionary Air Refueling Squadron, Mar 10, 2015, over Iraq. The F-16 will strike Da'esh targets in support Operation Inherent Resolve.(U.S. Air Force Photo/ Staff Sgt. Perry Aston)
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