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Herk maintainers keep fleet flying

Senior Airman Dylan Robinson, 455th Expeditionary Aircraft Maintenance Squadron crew chief, sits in the flight deck of a C-130J Hercules during an inspection Dec. 9, 2016 at Bagram Airfield, Afghanistan. C-130J major system improvements include an advanced two-pilot flight station with fully integrated digital avionics, color multifunctional liquid crystal and head-up displays and state-of-the-art navigation that includes a dual inertial navigation system and GPS. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Katherine Spessa)
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Herk maintainers keep fleet flying

A 455th Expeditionary Aircraft Maintenance Squadron crew chief inspects the propellers of a C-130J Hercules Dec. 9, 2016 at Bagram Airfield, Afghanistan. Compared to older C-130s, the J model climbs faster and higher, flies farther at a higher cruise speed, and takes off and lands in a shorter distance. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Katherine Spessa)
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Herk maintainers keep fleet flying

Members of the 455th Expeditionary Aircraft Maintenance Squadron perform an inspection on a C-130J Hercules Dec. 5, 2016 at Bagram Airfield, Afghanistan. The C-130 Hercules primarily performs a tactical airlift mission. The aircraft is capable of operating from rough, dirt strips and is the prime transport for airdropping troops and equipment into hostile areas. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Katherine Spessa)
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Herk maintainers keep fleet flying

Staff Sgt. Kyle Pringle, 455th Expeditionary Aircraft Maintenance Squadron crew chief, walks on top of a C-130J Hercules during an inspection Dec. 5, 2016 at Bagram Airfield, Afghanistan. The C-130 aircraft maintenance unit component of the 455th EAMXS is responsible for upkeep and repair of Bagram’s fleet of C-130J aircraft. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Katherine Spessa)
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Herk maintainers keep fleet flying

Senior Airman Zackery Schaadt, 455th Expeditionary Aircraft Maintenance Squadron crew chief, performs an inspection on a C-130J Hercules Dec. 5, 2016 at Bagram Airfield, Afghanistan. The 455th EAMXS’ C-130 aircraft maintenance unit is based out of Little Rock, Arkansas, along with the 774th Expeditionary Airlift Squadron and their contingent of C-130 aircraft. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Katherine Spessa)
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Herk maintainers keep fleet flying

Staff Sgt. Kyle Pringle and Senior Airman Jacob Porter, 455th Expeditionary Aircraft Maintenance Squadron aerospace propulsion technicians, remove panels from an engine on a C-130J Hercules Dec. 5, 2016 at Bagram Airfield, Afghanistan. The C-130J incorporates state-of-the-art technology, which reduces manpower requirements, lowers operating and support costs, and provides life-cycle cost savings over earlier C-130 models. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Katherine Spessa)
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Herk maintainers keep fleet flying

A 455th Expeditionary Aircraft Maintenance Squadron crew chief climbs down from a of a C-130J Hercules after performing engine maintenance Dec. 9, 2016 at Bagram Airfield, Afghanistan. The 455th EAMXS’ C-130 aircraft maintenance unit is based out of Little Rock, Arkansas, along with the 774th Expeditionary Airlift Squadron and their contingent of C-130 aircraft. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Katherine Spessa)
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Herk maintainers keep fleet flying

Senior Airman Jacob Porter, 455th Expeditionary Aircraft Maintenance Squadron aerospace propulsion technician, performs engine maintenance on a C-130J Hercules Dec. 5, 2016 at Bagram Airfield, Afghanistan. The C-130J incorporates state-of-the-art technology, which reduces manpower requirements, lowers operating and support costs, and provides life-cycle cost savings over earlier C-130 models. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Katherine Spessa)
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Herk maintainers keep fleet flying

Senior Airman Thomas Budd, 455th Expeditionary Aircraft Maintenance Squadron crew chief, walks into the C-130J Hercules aircraft maintenance unit Dec. 9, 2016 at Bagram Airfield, Afghanistan. The C-130 AMU component of the 455th EAMXS is responsible for upkeep and repair of Bagram’s fleet of C-130J aircraft. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Katherine Spessa)
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Herk maintainers keep fleet flying

Senior Airman Thomas Budd, 455th Expeditionary Aircraft Maintenance Squadron crew chief, takes a break after performing maintenance on a C-130J Hercules Dec. 9, 2016 at Bagram Airfield, Afghanistan. Each member of the 455th EAMXS work twelve hour shifts, six days per week, ensuring Bagram’s C-130J fleet is always ready to fly. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Katherine Spessa)
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407th AEG continues combat ops

An F-16 Fighting Falcon assigned to the 134th Expeditionary Fighter Squadron takes off at the 407th Air Expeditionary Group, Dec. 29, 2016. The 134th EFS is flying combat missions for Operation Inherent Resolve to support and enable Iraqi Security Forces’ efforts with the unique capabilities provided by the fighter squadron. (U.S. Air Force photo/Master Sgt. Benjamin Wilson)(Released)
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407th AEG continues combat ops

Staff Sgt. Larry Runk, 407th Expeditionary Maintenance Squadron crew chief, walks away from an F-16 Fighting Falcon assigned to the 134th Expeditionary Fighter Squadron after marshaling it for take off at the 407th Air Expeditionary Group, Dec. 29, 2016. Combat missions flown by the fighter squadron have degraded military capabilities of Daesh, also known as the Islamic State, by denying the group safe haven in the region. (U.S. Air Force photo/Master Sgt. Benjamin Wilson)(Released)
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407th AEG continues combat ops

An F-16 Fighting Falcon pilot assigned to the 134th Expeditionary Fighter Squadron performs preflight checks at the 407th Air Expeditionary Group, Dec. 29, 2016. The 134th EFS is flying combat missions for Operation Inherent Resolve to support and enable Iraqi Security Forces’ efforts with the unique capabilities provided by the fighter squadron. (U.S. Air Force photo/Master Sgt. Benjamin Wilson)(Released)
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407th AEG continues combat ops

Staff Sgt. Larry Runk, 407th Expeditionary Maintenance Squadron crew chief, (left) speaks with a pilot assigned to the 134th Expeditionary Fighter Squadron during preflight checks at the 407th Air Expeditionary Group, Dec. 29, 2016. Both Airmen are deployed from the 158th Fighter Wing, which is part of the Vermont Air National Guard. (U.S. Air Force photo/Master Sgt. Benjamin Wilson)(Released)
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407th AEG continues combat ops

Staff Sgt. Larry Runk, 407th Expeditionary Maintenance Squadron crew chief, (left) speaks with a pilot assigned to the 134th Expeditionary Fighter Squadron through his headset during preflight checks at the 407th Air Expeditionary Group, Dec. 29, 2016. The 407th Air Expeditionary Group is supporting Operation Inherent Resolve through combat air missions flown by U.S. and coalition partners. (U.S. Air Force photo/Master Sgt. Benjamin Wilson)(Released)
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Deployed squadron flies combat ops 15 hours after arrival

F-16 Fighting Falcons deployed with the 134th Expeditionary Fighter Squadron arrive at the 407th Air Expeditionary Group, Southwest Asia, Dec. 10, 2016. The unit was able to fly combat operations within 15 hours of arriving at the deployed location. (U.S. Air Force photo/Master Sgt. Benjamin Wilson)(Released)
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Deployed squadron flies combat ops 15 hours after arrival

An F-16 Fighting Falcon deployed with the 134th Expeditionary Fighter Squadron taxies for a combat mission from the 407th Air Expeditionary Group, Southwest Asia, Dec. 13, 2016. The unit was able to fly combat operations within 15 hours of arriving at the deployed location.(U.S. Air Force photo/Master Sgt. Benjamin Wilson)(Released)
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Deployed squadron flies combat ops 15 hours after arrival

An F-16 Fighting Falcon deployed with the 134th Expeditionary Fighter Squadron takes off for a combat mission from the 407th Air Expeditionary Group, Southwest Asia, Dec. 13, 2016. The unit was able to fly combat operations within 15 hours of arriving at the deployed location. (U.S. Air Force photo/Master Sgt. Benjamin Wilson)(Released)
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Expeditionary Airmen collaborate to repair active runway, continue fight to defeat Da’esh

A KC-10 Extender launches from a runway at an undisclosed location in Southwest Asia, Dec. 15, 2016. Five minutes before this launch, maintenance crews fled the runway to a safe zone. Maintenance crews worked for 15 days removing excessive build up on the runway. The strategic operation successfully enabled the 380th Air Expeditionary Wing to maintain its current level of support in Combined Joint Task Force-Operation Inherent Resolve. (U.S. Air Force photo/Senior Airman Tyler Woodward)
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Expeditionary Airmen collaborate to repair active runway, continue fight to defeat Da’esh

A maintenance crew removes excessive rubber buildup off of an active runway at an undisclosed in Southwest Asia, Dec. 15, 2016. Maintenance crews had roughly 5 minutes to evacuate the runways when aircraft were landing or departing. The strategic operation successfully enabled the 380th Air Expeditionary Wing to maintain its current level of support in Combined Joint Task Force-Operation Inherent Resolve. (U.S. Air Force photo/Senior Airman Tyler Woodward)
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