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Night Ops: F-16s launch at the dead of night

A 555th Expeditionary Fighter Squadron pilot waits for directions at Bagram Airfield, Afghanistan, June 16, 2017. The 555th EFS deployed to Bagram Airfield as part of a rotation of fighters, which have had a constant presence in Afghanistan for more than a decade. The F-16s presence here serves the counterterrorism mission and deters actions against coalition forces—day or night. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Benjamin Gonsier)
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Night Ops: F-16s launch at the dead of night

Airman 1st Class Michael Smothers, a 455th Expeditionary Aircraft Maintenance Squadron weapons load crew member, holds an F-16 Fighting Falcon in place at Bagram Airfield, Afghanistan, June 16, 2017. Smothers is deployed out of Aviano Air Base, Italy, and is a native of Oklahoma City, Oklahoma. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Benjamin Gonsier)
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Start your engines!

An F-16 Fighting Falcon assigned to the 555th Expeditionary Fighter Squadron performs an afterburner run at Bagram Airfield, Afghanistan, June 16, 2017. Conducting afterburner runs enables maintainers to discover possible problems with the engine that may not be detectable through regular inspections. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Benjamin Gonsier)
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Night Ops: F-16s launch at the dead of night

An F-16 Fighting Falcon assigned to the 555th Expeditionary Fighter Squadron prepares for takeoff at Bagram Airfield, Afghanistan, June 16, 2017. The 555th EFS deployed to Bagram Airfield as part of a rotation of fighters, which have had a constant presence in Afghanistan for more than a decade. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Benjamin Gonsier)
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Start your engines!

Staff Sgt. Donterrio Erby, a 455th Expeditionary Aircraft Maintenance Squadron aerospace propulsion technician, shows his unit pride by displaying the “Triple Nickel” sign at Bagram Airfield, Afghanistan, June 16, 2017. Erby is deployed out of Aviano Air Base, Italy, where he performs engine maintenance on F-16 Fighting Falcons assigned to the 555th Expeditionary Fighter Squadron. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Benjamin Gonsier)
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Start your engines!

Senior Airman Kyle Bieri, a 455th Expeditionary Aircraft Maintenance Squadron aerospace propulsion technician, communicates with a team member during an F-16 Fighting Falcon afterburner run at Bagram Airfield, Afghanistan, June 16, 2017. Bieri is deployed out of Aviano Air Base, Italy, and supports the F-16 Fighting Falcons assigned to the 555th Expeditionary Fighter Squadron. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Benjamin Gonsier)
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Predicting the unpredictable: 380 AEW weather warriors ensure smooth sailing

Airmen of the 380th Expeditionary Operations Support Squadron weather flight stand in front of a KC-10 Extender at an undisclosed location in southwest Asia, June 5, 2017. Forecasters play a critical role in mission planning to ensure that Airmen accomplish the mission effectively and safely. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Marjorie A. Bowlden)
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Deployed maintenance Airmen enable 40-year-old AWACS mission

Airmen with the 380th Expeditionary Aircraft Maintenance Squadron E-3 Sentry Aircraft Maintenance Unit recover an E-3 Sentry after a flight May 25, 2017, at an undisclosed location in southwest Asia. To prepare the aircraft to fly again not only do AMU Airmen perform day-to-day maintenance, but also specialize in a wide variety of systems such as radio, navigation, radar, coolant, and computer systems. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Preston Webb)
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Deployed maintenance Airmen enable 40-year-old AWACS mission

Airmen with the 380th Expeditionary Aircraft Maintenance Squadron E-3 Sentry Aircraft Maintenance Unit enable the Air Force core Command and Control mission through constant upkeep of the E-3 Sentry aircraft May 25, 2017, at an undisclosed location in southwest Asia. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Preston Webb)
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Deployed maintenance Airmen enable 40-year-old AWACS mission

An E-3 Sentry taxis into place after a sortie May 25, 2017, at an undisclosed location in southwest Asia. The E-3 Sentry houses the Airborne Warning and Control System which provides situational awareness, command and control, battle management, surveillance and early warning of friendly, neutral and hostile activity during joint, allied, and coalition operations. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Preston Webb)
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908 EARS refuels AOR A-10s, F-18s

An A-10 Thunderbolt II receives fuel from a 908th Expeditionary Air Refueling Squadron KC-10 Extender May 31, 2017, over an undisclosed location in southwest Asia. The Thunderbolt II can employ a wide variety of conventional munitions and the GAU-8/A 30mm cannon, capable of firing 3,900 rounds per minute to defeat a wide variety of targets including tanks. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Preston Webb)
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908 EARS refuels AOR A-10s, F-18s

An A-10 Thunderbolt II flies over an undisclosed location May 31, 2017, in southwest Asia. The Thunderbolt II can employ a wide variety of conventional munitions and the GAU-8/A 30mm cannon, capable of firing 3,900 rounds per minute to defeat a wide variety of targets including tanks. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Preston Webb)
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908 EARS refuels AOR A-10s, F-18s

An A-10 Thunderbolt II departs after receiving fuel from a 908th Expeditionary Air Refueling Squadron KC-10 Extender May 31, 2017, over an undisclosed location in southwest Asia. The Thunderbolt II can employ a wide variety of conventional munitions and the GAU-8/A 30mm cannon, capable of firing 3,900 rounds per minute to defeat a wide variety of targets including tanks. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Preston Webb)
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908 EARS refuels AOR A-10s, F-18s

An A-10 Thunderbolt II flies over an undisclosed location May 31, 2017, in southwest Asia. The Thunderbolt II can employ a wide variety of conventional munitions and the GAU-8/A 30mm cannon, capable of firing 3,900 rounds per minute to defeat a wide variety of targets including tanks. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Preston Webb)
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908 EARS refuels AOR A-10s, F-18s

A U.S. Marine F-18 Super Hornet receives fuel from a 908th Expeditionary Air Refueling Squadron KC-10 Extender May 31, 2017, over an undisclosed location in southwest Asia. The Super Hornet is highly capable across the full mission spectrum, enabling air superiority through fighter escort, reconnaissance, close air support, air defense suppression and day or night precision strikes. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Preston Webb)
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908 EARS refuels AOR A-10s, F-18s

An A-10 Thunderbolt II prepares to receive fuel from a 908th Expeditionary Air Refueling Squadron KC-10 Extender May 31, 2017, over an undisclosed location in southwest Asia. The Thunderbolt II can employ a wide variety of conventional munitions and the GAU-8/A 30mm cannon, capable of firing 3,900 rounds per minute to defeat a wide variety of targets including tanks. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Preston Webb)
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908 EARS refuels AOR A-10s, F-18s

A U.S. Marine F-18 Super Hornet receives fuel from a 908th Expeditionary Air Refueling Squadron KC-10 Extender May 31, 2017, over an undisclosed location in southwest Asia. The Super Hornet is highly capable across the full mission spectrum, enabling air superiority through fighter escort, reconnaissance, close air support, air defense suppression and day or night precision strikes. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Preston Webb)
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Brig. Gen. Sears embarks on fini flight, concludes Afghanistan tour

Brig. Gen. Jim Sears, commander of the 455th Air Expeditionary Wing, conducted his fini flight out of Bagram Airfield, Afghanistan, May 22, 2017. During the flight, Sears patrolled the skies with his wingman, engaging enemy ground forces from above to support coalition and Afghan troops. Sears is a decorated pilot, flying in the C-130E Hercules, T-3A Firefly, T-38C Talon and F-16 Fighting Falcon. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Benjamin Gonsier)
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Brig. Gen. Sears embarks on fini flight, concludes Afghanistan tour

Chief Master Sgt. Peter Speen, command chief of the 455th Air Expeditionary Wing, hoses down Brig. Gen. Jim Sears at Bagram Airfield, Afghanistan, May 22, 2017. Sears, commander of the 455th AEW, conducted his fini flight out of Bagram Airfield. The fini flight is a time-honored military aviation tradition marking the last flight of a commander's tour. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Benjamin Gonsier)
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Brig. Gen. Sears embarks on fini flight, concludes Afghanistan tour

Brig. Gen. Jim Sears, commander of the 455th Air Expeditionary Wing, wrestles a fire hose away from Chief Master Sgt. Peter Speen, command chief of the 455th AEW, after completing his fini flight at Bagram Airfield, Afghanistan, May 22, 2017. Sears, who commanded the 455th AEW for the last 12 months, is a command pilot with more than 3,200 flying hours, including combat missions over Iraq and Afghanistan. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Benjamin Gonsier)
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