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1000 hours: Team Effort Earns Historical Veterans Day Achievement

Aircrew Flight Equipment technician Airman 1st Class Kristen, a member of the 380th Air Expeditionary Wing, places a high performance helmet in an F-22 pilot’s locker at an undisclosed location in Southwest Asia, Nov. 11, 2016. “I maintain equipment like anti-gravity suits that enhance the pilots’ performance as well as survival vests that contain components such as recovery radios which help the pilot survive in a situation when they are to be rescued,” Kristen said. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Tyler Woodward)
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1000 hours: Team Effort Earns Historical Veterans Day Achievement

Aircrew Flight Equipment technician Airman 1st Class Kristen, a member of the 380th Air Expeditionary Wing, prepares a high performance helmet for a pilot at an undisclosed location in Southwest Asia, Nov. 11, 2016. “Since Aircrew Flight Equipment directly supports the Pilots and the F-22 aircraft safety features we directly tie into the mission of enabling the F-22's expeditionary war fighting capability,” Kristen said. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Tyler Woodward)
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1000 hours: Team Effort Earns Historical Veterans Day Achievement

After completing a sortie in support of Operation Inherent Resolve, an F-22 Raptor taxis across a runway at an undisclosed location in Southwest Asia, Nov. 11, 2016. OIR has been the most precise air campaign in the history of warfare. Ninety-nine percent of all munitions expended are precision-guided. The F-22s have provided more than 650 missions hours in support of the liberation of Mosul, Iraq.
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CRG enables strategic air operations at Qayyarah West

Senior Airman Zevon Davis, 821st Contingency Response Group aircraft maintainer, marshals out an Iraqi C-130 Hercules at Qayyarah Airfield West, Iraq, Nov. 13, 2016. Senior Airman Zevon Davis, 821st Contingency Response Group aircraft maintainer, marshals out an Iraqi C-130 Hercules at Qayyarah Airfield West, Iraq, Nov. 13, 2016. The airfield at Qayyarah West was recaptured from Da’esh by Iraqi forces in July 2016, and has been refurbished by Coalition engineers to allow the re-commencement of air operations. Qayyarah Airfield is now a vital logistical hub, opening an air corridor in support of the battle to liberate Mosul as well as operations throughout northern Iraq. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Charles Rivezzo)
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CRG enables strategic air operations at Qayyarah West

U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Steven Ramos, 821st Contingency Response Group airfield manager, prepares for an arriving C-130 at Qayyarah West Airfield, Iraq, in support of Combined Joint Task Force - Operation Inherent Resolve, Nov. 14, 2016. The airfield at Qayyarah West was recaptured from Da’esh by Iraqi forces in July 2016, and has been refurbished by Coalition engineers to allow the re-commencement of air operations. Qayyarah Airfield is now a vital logistical hub, opening an air corridor in support of the battle to liberate Mosul as well as operations throughout northern Iraq. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Jordan Castelan)
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CRG enables strategic air operations at Qayyarah West

Airmen assigned to the821st Contingency Response Group disembark during a routine patrol around Qayyarah West Airfield, Iraq, in support of Combined Joint Task Force - Operation Inherent Resolve, Nov. 14, 2016. Encompassing 29 separate U.S. Air Force specialties, the 821st CRG provides the core cadre of expeditionary command and control, airfield operations, security, communications, aerial port and aircraft maintenance personnel for deployment worldwide to assess airfields and extend the reach of airpower. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Jordan Castelan)
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CRG enables strategic air operations at Qayyarah West

Senior Airman Ralph Hoeflich, 821st Contingency Response Group close precision engagement airman, scans a field illuminated by a flare from inside a defensive fighting position at Qayyarah West Airfield, Iraq, in support of Combined Joint Task Force - Operation Inherent Resolve, Nov. 14, 2016. The 821st CRG is highly-specialized in training and rapidly deploying personnel to quickly open airfields and establish, expand, sustain and coordinate air operations in austere, bare-base conditions. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Jordan Castelan)
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CRG enables strategic air operations at Qayyarah West

U.S. Air Force Master Sgt. Greylynn Carr, 821st Contingency Response Group air traffic controller, prepares for an arriving C-130 at Qayyarah West Airfield, Iraq, in support of Combined Joint Task Force - Operation Inherent Resolve, Nov. 14, 2016. The 821st CRG is highly-specialized in training and rapidly deploying personnel to quickly open airfields and establish, expand, sustain and coordinate air operations in austere, bare-base conditions. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Jordan Castelan)
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CRG enables strategic air operations at Qayyarah West

Oil fires burn along the eastern horizon near Qayyarah West Airfield, Iraq, Nov. 14, 2016. The airfield at Qayyarah West was recaptured from Da’esh by Iraqi forces in July 2016, and has been refurbished by Coalition engineers to allow the re-commencement of air operations. Qayyarah Airfield is now a vital logistical hub, opening an air corridor in support of the battle to liberate Mosul as well as operations throughout northern Iraq. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Jordan Castelan)
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CRG enables strategic air operations at Qayyarah West

U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Steven Ramos, 821st Contingency Response Group airfield manager, drives a utility vehicle to a job site at Qayyarah West Airfield, Iraq, in support of Combined Joint Task Force - Operation Inherent Resolve, Nov. 14, 2016. The 821st CRG is highly-specialized in training and rapidly deploying personnel to quickly open airfields and establish, expand, sustain and coordinate air operations in austere, bare-base conditions. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Jordan Castelan)
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CRG enables strategic air operations at Qayyarah West

Senior Airman Jacob Brooks, 821st Contingency Response Group aircraft maintainer, catches a ride in the back of a utility vehicle out to the airstrip at Qayyarah West Airfield, Iraq, in support of Combined Joint Task Force - Operation Inherent Resolve, Nov. 14, 2016. The airfield at Qayyarah West was recaptured from Da’esh by Iraqi forces in July 2016, and has been refurbished by Coalition engineers to allow the re-commencement of air operations. Qayyarah Airfield is now a vital logistical hub, opening an air corridor in support of the battle to liberate Mosul as well as operations throughout northern Iraq. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Jordan Castelan)
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CRG enables strategic air operations at Qayyarah West

Airmen with the 821st Contingency Response Group play corn hole with makeshift boards and bags during downtime at Qayyarah West Airfield, Iraq, Nov. 13, 2016. The airfield at Qayyarah West was recaptured from Da’esh by Iraqi forces in July 2016, and has been refurbished by Coalition engineers to allow the re-commencement of air operations. Qayyarah Airfield is now a vital logistical hub, opening an air corridor in support of the battle to liberate Mosul as well as operations throughout northern Iraq. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Jordan Castelan)
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CRG enables strategic air operations at Qayyarah West

A 821st Contingency Response Group HUMVEE patrols the taxiway at Qayyarah West Airfield, Iraq, in support of Combined Joint Task Force - Operation Inherent Resolve, Nov. 13, 2016. The airfield at Qayyarah West was recaptured from Da’esh by Iraqi forces in July 2016, and has been refurbished by Coalition engineers to allow the re-commencement of air operations. Qayyarah Airfield is now a vital logistical hub, opening an air corridor in support of the battle to liberate Mosul as well as operations throughout northern Iraq. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Jordan Castelan)
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CRG enables strategic air operations at Qayyarah West

An Iraqi air force C-130 departs from Qayyarah West Airfield, Iraq, after delivering personnel and cargo in support of Combined Joint Task Force - Operation Inherent Resolve, Nov. 13, 2016. The airfield at Qayyarah West was recaptured from Da’esh by Iraqi forces in July 2016, and has been refurbished by Coalition engineers to allow the re-commencement of air operations. Qayyarah Airfield is now a vital logistical hub, opening an air corridor in support of the battle to liberate Mosul as well as operations throughout northern Iraq. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Jordan Castelan)
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CRG enables strategic air operations at Qayyarah West

A 746th Expeditionary Airlift Squadron C-130 Hercules prepares to taxi during blackout conditions at Qayyarah West Airfield, Iraq, in support of Combined Joint Task Force - Operation Inherent Resolve, Nov. 12, 2016. The 746th EAS squadron is actively engaged in tactical airlift operations supporting the Mosul offensive. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Jordan Castelan)
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CRG enables strategic air operations at Qayyarah West

A 746th Expeditionary Airlift Squadron C-130 is guarded by members of a security forces team and 821st Contingency Response Group Airmen during blackout conditions while being unloaded by aerial porters at Qayyarah West Airfield, Iraq, in support of Combined Joint Task Force - Operation Inherent Resolve, Nov. 12, 2016. The 821st CRG is highly-specialized in training and rapidly deploying personnel to quickly open airfields and establish, expand, sustain and coordinate air operations in austere, bare-base conditions. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Jordan Castelan)
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CRG enables strategic air operations at Qayyarah West

A security forces Airman readies before landing at at Qayyarah West Airfield, Iraq, in support of Combined Joint Task Force - Operation Inherent Resolve, Nov. 12, 2016. Security forces squadrons actively support the Mosul offensive by providing site security at Coalition forces staging areas. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Jordan Castelan)
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CRG enables strategic air operations at Qayyarah West

Senior Airman Zachery Hatfield, 821st Contingency Response Squadron crew chief, provides airfield security for an Iraqi air force C-130 at Qayyarah West Airfield, Iraq, in support of Combined Joint Task Force - Operation Inherent Resolve, Nov. 13, 2016. The 821st CRG is highly-specialized in training and rapidly deploying personnel to quickly open airfields and establish, expand, sustain and coordinate air operations in austere, bare-base conditions. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Jordan Castelan)
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CRG enables strategic air operations at Qayyarah West

U.S. Air Force Master Sgt. Bradley Rich, 821st Contingency Response Group air traffic controller, prepares to land an Iraqi C-130 at Qayyarah West Airfield, Iraq, in support of Combined Joint Task Force - Operation Inherent Resolve, Nov. 13, 2016. The 821st CRG is actively engaged in tactical airlift operations supporting the Mosul offensive. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Jordan Castelan)
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CRG enables strategic air operations at Qayyarah West

A 746th Expeditionary Airlift Squadron C-130 Hercules is unloaded by a 821st Contingency Response Group forklift during blackout conditions at Qayyarah West Airfield, Iraq, in support of Combined Joint Task Force - Operation Inherent Resolve, Nov. 12, 2016. The 746th EAS is actively engaged in tactical airlift operations supporting the Mosul offensive.(U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Jordan Castelan)
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