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CE in the trenches

Airmen from the 455th Expeditionary Civil Engineer Squadron discuss trench and excavation work during a visit to a contractor's work site. The Airmen visited the waterline trench site, alongside the 455th Air Expeditionary Wing Occupational Safety manager, to learn about the hazards of such work, as part of the Trench Safety Stand-down week. Preventable incidents in trench work often lead to fatalities--at a rate much higher than in similar construction projects. (U.S. Air Force photo by Capt. Keenan Kunst)
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CE in the trenches

Airmen from the 455th Expeditionary Civil Engineer Squadron peer into a trench that marks the future location of a water line. The Airmen reviewed trench safety procedures with the help of the 455th Air Expeditionary Wing Safety office and contracted construction workers and engineers. These type of projects present numerous dangers for workers to be aware of; Airmen were able to learn about the hazards and how to safeguard against them. (U.S. Air Force photo by Capt. Keenan Kunst)
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CE in the trenches

Airmen from the 455th Expeditionary Civil Engineer Squadron examine a trench at Bagram Airfield, Afghanistan. The trench, dug by contractors, will eventually contain a new water line. ECES Airmen toured the worksite to learn about the safety practices that such work requires. The visit coincided with the U.S Department of Labor's Trench Safety stand-down week. The fatality rate for excavation work is 112% higher than normal construction work, so safety is vital. (U.S. Air Force photo by Capt. Keenan Kunst)
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CE in the trenches

Jerry Winburn, a contractor at Bagram Airfield, Afghanistan, discusses the hazards and necessary safety precautions involved in trench work and excavation projects. Airmen from the 455th Expeditionary Civil Engineer Squadron visited the site of a new waterline, preparing themselves for possible future projects they'll encounter downrange and later in their careers. The visit coincided with Trench Safety Stand-down week, which recognizes the unqiue--and dangerous--challenges of working below ground. (U.S. Air Force photo by Capt. Keenan Kunst)
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CE in the trenches

A sign marks an excavation area on Bagram Airfield, Afghanistan. Contractors at BAF are currently placing new waterlines. The 455th Air Expeditionary Wing Safety Office teamed up with the contractors and the 455th Expeditionary Civil Engineer Squadron to review safety measures and techniques for an such an environment. The event ensured U.S Airmen could meet the safety challenges of underground construction projects. (U.S. Air Force photo by Capt. Keenan Kunst)
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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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Island Defenders: Guam guardsmen protect expeditionary base, coalition mission

U.S. Air National Guard Airman 1st Class Randall Diego, a security forces member with the 407th Expeditionary Security Forces Squadron, provides overwatch at a vehicle search area May 13, 2017, in Southwest Asia. Randall is a member of the 254th Security Forces Squadron at Andersen Air Force Base and volunteered for his first deployment right out of technical training. He is part of a team of Guam service members who deployed to the 407th AEG in support of Operation Inherent Resolve. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Alexander W. Riedel)
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Island Defenders: Guam guardsmen protect expeditionary base, coalition mission

U.S. Air National Guard Airman 1st Class Randall Diego, a security forces member with the 407th Expeditionary Security Forces Squadron, smiles for a photo May 13, 2017, in Southwest Asia. Randall is a member of the 254th Security Forces Squadron at Andersen Air Force Base and volunteered for his first deployment right out of technical training. He is part of a team of Guam service members who deployed to the 407th AEG in support of Operation Inherent Resolve. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Ramon Adelan)
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ECES Installs Solar Lights

Members from the 332nd Expeditionary Civil Engineer Squadron pose with solar lights on the flight line, May 10th, 2017, in Southwest Asia. The 332nd ECES installed solar lights on the flight line, making it safer for pilots during night operations. (U.S. Air Force Photo by Staff Sgt. Samuel O’Brien)
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ECES Installs Solar Lights

Members from the 332nd Expeditionary Civil Engineer Squadron pose with solar lights as an F-15E Strike Eagle lands behind them, May 10th, 2017, in Southwest Asia. The 332nd ECES squadron installed solar lights on the flight line, making it safer for pilots during night operations. (U.S. Air Force Photo by Staff Sgt. Samuel O’Brien)
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Top five safety tips for new AUAB personnel

(U.S. Air Force photo illustration/Senior Airman Janelle Patiño/Released)
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5 EAMS conduct fall protection exercise

Senior Airman Jerome Llanes, 5th Expeditionary Aircraft Maintenance Squadron C-17 communications navigation systems technician, raises a B-1 stand to support a mock casualty during a fall protection exercise on the flightline at an undisclosed location in Southwest Asia, March 14, 2016. A fall protection plan is required at any work site where there is a potential for a member to fall from a high elevation. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Jerilyn Quintanilla)
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5 EAMS conduct fall protection exercise

Senior Airman Jerome Llanes, 5th Expeditionary Aircraft Maintenance Squadron C-17 communications navigation systems technician, raises a B-1 stand to support a mock casualty during a fall protection exercise on the flightline at an undisclosed location in Southwest Asia, March 14, 2016. A fall protection plan is required at any work site where there is a potential for a member to fall from a high elevation. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Jerilyn Quintanilla)
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5 EAMS conduct fall protection exercise

Airman 1st Class Garrett Teegestrom, 5th Expeditionary Aircraft Maintenance Squadron C-17 instruments and flight control systems technician, tends to a mock casualty during a fall protection exercise on the flightline at an undisclosed location in Southwest Asia, March 14, 2016. A fall protection plan is required at any work site where there is a potential for a member to fall from a high elevation. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Jerilyn Quintanilla)
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5 EAMS conduct fall protection exercise

Firefighters and medics from the 386th Air Expeditionary Wing transfer a mock casualty onto a back board during a fall protection exercise on the flightline at an undisclosed location in Southwest Asia, March, 14, 2016. The purpose of the exercise was to demonstrate the ability for 5th Expeditionary Aircraft Maintenance Squadron personnel and 386th emergency responders to recover an individual who has fallen at a work site. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Jerilyn Quintanilla)
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‘Mad Mules’ and ‘Mighty Ocho’ load P-19 ARFF vehicle onto ‘Herk’ to support OIR

Staff Sgt. Ricky Davis and Tech Sgt. Wyatt Lewis, 746th Expeditionary Airlift Squadron crew chiefs, complete final calculations prior to loading a 23,000 pound P-19 Aircraft Rescue Fire Fighting vehicle onto a C-130J Hercules October 12, 2015 at Al Udeid Air Base, Qatar. Aircrew from the 746th EAS received help from Airmen of the 8th Expeditionary Air Mobility Squadron to load the P-19 ARFF vehicle that will be used at a Forward Operating Base. (U.S. Air Force photo/Staff Sgt. Alexandre Montes)
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‘Mad Mules’ and ‘Mighty Ocho’ load P-19 ARFF vehicle onto ‘Herk’ to support OIR

Chief MSgt. James Rickels, 746th Expeditionary Airlift Squadron, exchanges tie-down locks prior to loading a 23,000 pound P-19 Aircraft Rescue Fire Fighting vehicle onto a C-130J Hercules October 12, 2015 at Al Udeid Air Base, Qatar. Aircrew from the 746th EAS received help from Airmen of the 8th Expeditionary Air Mobility Squadron to load the P-19 ARFF vehicle that will be used at a Forward Operating Base. (U.S. Air Force photo/Staff Sgt. Alexandre Montes)
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‘Mad Mules’ and ‘Mighty Ocho’ load P-19 ARFF vehicle onto ‘Herk’ to support OIR

Chief MSgt. James Rickels, 746th Expeditionary Airlift Squadron, goes over instructions to 379th Expeditionary Aircraft Maintenance Squadron Airmen and aerial porters from the 8th Expeditionary Air Mobility Squadron on loading a 23,000 pound P-19 Aircraft Rescue Fire Fighting vehicle onto a C-130J Hercules October 12, 2015 at Al Udeid Air Base, Qatar. Aircrew from the 746th EAS received help from Airmen of the 8th EAMS to load the P-19 ARFF vehicle that will be used at a Forward Operating Base. (U.S. Air Force photo/Staff Sgt. Alexandre Montes)
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‘Mad Mules’ and ‘Mighty Ocho’ load P-19 ARFF vehicle onto ‘Herk’ to support OIR

A P-19 Aircraft Rescue Fire Fighting vehicle is driven onto a C-130J assigned to the 746th Expeditionary Airlift Squadron October 12, 2015 at Al Udeid Air Base, Qatar. Aircrew from the 746th EAS received help from Airmen of the 8th Expeditionary Air Mobility Squadron to load the P-19 ARFF vehicle that will be used at a Forward Operating Base. (U.S. Air Force photo/Staff Sgt. Alexandre Montes)
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‘Mad Mules’ and ‘Mighty Ocho’ load P-19 ARFF vehicle onto ‘Herk’ to support OIR

A P-19 Aircraft Rescue Fire Fighting vehicle is driven onto a C-130J assigned to the 746th Expeditionary Airlift Squadron October 12, 2015 at Al Udeid Air Base, Qatar. Aircrew from the 746th EAS received help from Airmen of the 8th Expeditionary Air Mobility Squadron to load the P-19 ARFF vehicle that will be used at a Forward Operating Base. (U.S. Air Force photo/Staff Sgt. Alexandre Montes)
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