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Doolittle Raid

SOUTHWEST ASIA - Members from the 34th Expeditionary Bomb Squadron prepare to fly American flags to honor the 71st anniversary of the Doolittle Raid, April 18. (U.S. Air Force photo/Master Sgt. Brendan Kavanaugh)
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Warrior of the Week

Staff Sgt. Ashley Carter is an aerospace medical technician with the 376th Expeditionary Medical Group at Transit Center at Manas, Kyrgyzstan. She is deployed from Wright Patterson Air Force Base, Ohio, and is a native of Savannah, Ga.
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On the job with: Ammunitions

Master Sgt. Casey Stutzman, 376th Expeditionary Maintenance Group munitions accountable systems officer, inventories stored explosives April 18, 2013, at Transit Center at Manas, Kyrgyzstan. Stutzman takes monthly inventory for accountability purposes. Stutzman is deployed from Kadena Air Base, Japan, and is a native of Coco, Fla. (U.S. Air Force photo/Staff Sgt. Stephanie Rubi)
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On the job with: Ammunitions

Master Sgt. Casey Stutzman, 376th Expeditionary Maintenance Group munitions accountable systems officer, places a MGU-51 flare inside a munitions carrying case April 18, 2013, at Transit Center at Manas, Kyrgyzstan. Stutzman places the flares in a secured area until crews installed them on a C-17 Globemaster III. "Our technical order states that flares should be replenished when the aircraft has roughly 25 percent remaining, but we replenish them between 50 and 60 percent to be on the safe side," said Stutzman. "This isn't training; it's real world. If we don't build and pack the flares correctly, it could mean trouble for the pilots. Flares assist in saving lives and that's why we take our time to ensure it's done correctly." (U.S. Air Force photo/Staff Sgt. Stephanie Rubi)
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On the job with: Ammunitions

Master Sgt. Casey Stutzman, 376th Expeditionary Maintenance Group munitions accountable systems officer, inserts a miniature explosive device, also known as a squib, into a flare April 18, 2013, at Transit Center at Manas, Kyrgyzstan. When shipped, flare pieces are packaged separately as a safety precaution. Stutzman builds four different types of flares for use on C-17 Globemaster IIIs. (U.S. Air Force photo/Staff Sgt. Stephanie Rubi)
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On the job with: Ammunitions

Tech. Sgt. Jonathan Tindell, 376th Expeditionary Maintenance Group senior munitions inspector, inspects 9 mm ammunition rounds April 18, 2013, at Transit Center at Manas, Kyrgyzstan. After Tindall inspects and determines serviceability the 9mm ammunition is returned to circulation as training ammunition. Tindell is deployed from Tyndall Air Force Base, Fla., and is a native of Knoxville, Tenn. (U.S. Air Force photo/Staff Sgt. Stephanie Rubi)
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On the job with: Ammunitions

Tech. Sgt. Jonathan Tindell, 376th Expeditionary Maintenance Group senior munitions inspector, inspects 5.56 mm ammunition rounds April 18, 2013, at Transit Center at Manas, Kyrgyzstan. Tindell determines the serviceability of all ammunition that is collected from amnesty boxes. "I feel like I work with some of the best people in the Air Force and what we do is for a great cause. We secure ammunition that individuals might have found or accidently kept and once it's in our hands we know it's safe and can be properly disposed," said Tindell. (U.S. Air Force photo/Staff Sgt. Stephanie Rubi)
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On the job with: Ammunitions

Tech. Sgt. Jonathan Tindell, 376th Expeditionary Maintenance Group senior munitions inspector, lines 5.56 mm ammunition rounds April 18, 2013, at Transit Center at Manas, Kyrgyzstan. Tindell places similar ammunition in rows prior to inspecting and cataloging them. Airmen from the 376th Expeditionary Civil Engineer Squadron explosive ordnance disposal collect the ammunition from amnesty boxes around the Transit Center and deliver it to a warehouse for Tindell to inspect. (U.S. Air Force photo/Staff Sgt. Stephanie Rubi)
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A Day on the Job: SFS arming up at the armory

SOUTHWEST ASIA - Staff Sgt. Alynthia Boyd, 379th Expeditionary Security Forces Squadron, works as the clearing barrel attendent to supervise Defenders loading their weapons before the start of their shift, April 17. No one is allowed into the “clearing zone,” which is defined by four-inch red lines on the floor and six feet from the front of the clearing barrel, until she informs the Airman to proceed. Clearing barrel procedures are posted in front of the “clearing zone” to remind Airman of the rules to safely load or clear their weapons. (U.S. Air Force photo/Staff Sgt. Joel Mease)
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A Day on the Job: SFS arming up at the armory

SOUTHWEST ASIA – Senior Airman SaMarre Perez, 379th Expeditionary Security Force Squadron, issues an M9 semiautomatic pistol to an Airman at the armory before the start of his shift, April 17. As a Defender, working the armory, Perez is required to authenticate each individual’s authorization to draw a firearm or ammunition at the time of issue. In addition, he is required to know if the member is not currently on the “do not arm list.” Perez is deployed from the 71st SFS at Andrews Air Force Base, Md. (U.S. Air Force photo/Staff Sgt. Joel Mease)
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A Day on the Job: SFS arming up at the armory

SOUTHWEST ASIA – An Airman assigned to the 379th Expeditonary Security Forces Squadron loads his M9 semiautomatic pistol at the clearing barrel before the start of his shift, April 17. The person proceeding to the clearing barrel must have the decocking/safety lever in the “safe” position before chambering a round in the clearing barrell. (U.S. Air Force photo/Staff Sgt. Joel Mease)
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A Day on the Job: SFS arming up at the armory

SOUTHWEST ASIA – Staff Sgt. Alynthia Boyd, as the clearing barrel attendant, supervises Airman 1st Class Nicholas Johnston as he clears his M240 Bravo at the clearing barrel at the start of his shift April 17. Both Airmen are assigned to the 379th Expeditionary Security Forces Squadron. (U.S. Air Force photo/Staff Sgt. Joel Mease)
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A Day on the Job: SFS arming up at the armory

SOUTHWEST ASIA – Airman 1st Class Darius Jones, 379th Expeditionary Security Forces Squadron, receives his M9 semiautomatic pistol at the start of his shift, April 17. Jones is deployed from the 6th SFS at MacDill Air Force Base, Fla. (U.S. Air Force photo/Staff Sgt. Joel Mease)
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A Family Affair

Senior Master Sgt. Paul Carter, 386th Expeditionary Logistics Readiness Squadron, Port Superintendent (right) with the “Port Dawgs” at the 386th Air Expeditionary Wing, Southwest Asia Apr 15, 2013. Carter is one of 48 Airmen from Dobbins Air Reserve Base, Ga. deployed to ‘The Rock’ where they make up roughly 60 percent of the 85 member port team. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Austin Knox)
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Rock Solid Warrior

Airman 1st Class Richard Peart, 386th Expeditionary Civil Engineer Squadron, performs his duty of force protection at an undisclosed deployed location in Southwest Asia on April 15, 2013. Peart was awarded this weeks “Rock Solid Warrior” designation by the 386 Air Expeditionary Wing. This is Peart’s first deployment, and serves as one of the first lines of defense in protecting Air Force assets. “…and to be part of something bigger than myself. So far, it’s been great!” (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Austin Knox)
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Measure of success

Transit Center at Manas representatives cut a ribbon during the grand opening of the Joint Service Center building April 15, 2012, at Transit Center at Manas, Kyrgyzstan. Personnel from the 376th Expeditionary Civil Engineer Squadron we're able to renovate the building for less than $10,000. (U.S. Air Force photo/Staff Sgt. Stephanie Rubi)
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Measure of success

Col. Shirlene Ostrov, 376th Expeditionary Support Group commander, speaks during a ribbon cutting ceremony for the Joint Service Center building April 15, 2012, at Transit Center at Manas, Kyrgyzstan. The building is the location to the Army, Navy and Marine Corps Liaisons; Army National Guard and Reserve Career Counselors; U.S. Central Command Central Asian States Buying Cell, and several wing agencies. "By relocating these customers, we were able to take down eight tents and expeditionary shelters, saving more than $275,000 in annual heating and cooling costs," said Ostrov. (U.S. Air Force photo/Staff Sgt. Stephanie Rubi)
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Supplying Shindand

From left to right, Senior Airman Walter Morton, Tech Sgt. Ignacio Bentancour, Senior Airman Amber Jones, Staff Sgt. Lakisha Leak and Airman 1st Class Joseph Wallock, 386th Expeditionary Logistics Readiness Squadron forward deployed from the 386th Air Expeditionary Wing to Shindand, Afghanistan Mar 31, 2013. The team of five built two 3,000 square foot Alaskan tents and set-up an entire supply system from the ground up in only 45 days. (Courtesy photo)
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NCO forecasts weather or not conditions are good

Staff Sgt. Zachary Ferguson, 376th Expeditionary Operations Support Squadron weather forecaster, briefs Lt. Col. Corey Simmons, 817th Expeditionary Airlift Squadron commander, on current weather conditions over Afghanistan April 12, 2013, at Transit Center at Manas, Kyrgyzstan. "I keep an eye on the weather. If any significant weather is forecasted or occurs, I issue watches, warnings, or advisories as needed," said Ferguson. "Now that spring has started the main concerns are thunderstorms, strong winds and ensuring we issue proper lightning watches and warnings to anyone that is or will be flying a mission." (U.S. Air Force photo/Staff Sgt. Stephanie Rubi)
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NCO forecasts weather or not conditions are good

Staff Sgt. Zachary Ferguson, 376th Expeditionary Operations Support Squadron weather forecaster, reviews a Skew-T diagram April 12, 2013, at Transit Center at Manas, Kyrgyzstan. A Skew-T diagram is one of four diagrams used in weather analysis and forecasting. Ferguson is deployed from Joint Base Charleston, S.C., and is a native of Mount Vernon, Ohio. (U.S. Air Force photo/Staff Sgt. Stephanie Rubi)
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