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Researcher, Defenders bring new counter-UAS program to BAF

Senior Airman Justin Steward, 455th Expeditionary Security Forces Squadron, pilots an unmanned aircraft system during a live-demonstration at Bagram Airfield, Afghanistan, June 30, 2017. UAS present new challenges to the battlefield, so to counter this, defenders are learning how to pilot drones and employ the same strategies, in training environments, our enemies may use. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Benjamin Gonsier)
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Defenders deescalate situation downrange, prevent potential catastrophe

Airmen 1st Class Giovanni and Drew, 451st Expeditionary Support Squadron flightline security element members, deescalated a potential volatile situation during an incident where unknown convoy approached their post on Kandahar Airfield, Afghanistan. Their keen senses, trust in each other, communication with others and training all came together, effectively thwarting a potential catastrophe without having to resort to firing their weapons. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Benjamin Gonsier)
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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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83rd ERQS stands ready during Indenpendence Day

An Airman from the 83rd Expeditionary Rescue Squadron conducts routine maintenance on the HH-60G Pave Hawk on Bagram Airfield, Afghanistan, July 4, 2017. The 83rd ERQS is on-call at all times, never knowing when they might receive the call to rescue ground troops in need of urgent medical care. The maintainers and aircrew ensure the HH-60 is ready at all times for when that call does come in. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Benjamin Gonsier)
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83rd ERQS stands ready during Indenpendence Day

Tech. Sgt. Wayne Cowen, an 83rd Expeditionary Rescue Squadron special missions aviator, loads ammunition into a .50 caliber machine gun on Bagram Airfield, Afghanistan, July 4, 2017. As a special missions aviator, Cowen is a jack-of-all-trades; he conducts pre-flight inspections, maintains the aircraft systems while airborne and employs the aircraft weapons systems in the event of an attack. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Benjamin Gonsier)
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83rd ERQS stands ready during Indenpendence Day

Maj. Paul Brighton, an 83rd Expeditionary Rescue Squadron HH-60G Pave Hawk pilot, poses for with a photo of his family on Bagram Airfield, Afghanistan, July 4, 2017. Brighton, who is deployed out of Davis-Monthan Air Force Base, Arizona, flies the helicopter into hostile territory, ensuring pararescuemen reach their destination and provide life-saving medical care to wounded ground troops. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Benjamin Gonsier)
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83rd ERQS stands ready during Indenpendence Day

Maj. Paul Brighton checks the inside of an HH-60G Pave Hawk during crew changeover on Bagram Airfield, Afghanistan, July 4, 2017. Brighton is a pilot with the 83rd Expeditionary Rescue Squadron; he is deployed out of Davis-Monthan Air Force Base, Arizona. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Benjamin Gonsier)
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Foreign-born Airmen deploy, live their American Dream

Airman 1st Class Yongqin Li is a foreign-born Airman who spent most of his early life in China. When Li graduated high school, he immigrated to America. He was a full-time college student and worked various jobs to make ends meet. He eventually joined the U.S. Air Force; on the day of his basic military training graduation, became a U.S. citizen during a Naturalization ceremony. Li is deployed out of Offutt Air Force Base, Nebraska, where is a member of the 55th Force Support Squadron force management section. At Kandahar Airfield, he serves on the 451st Expeditionary Support Squadron Personnel Support for Contingency Operations team. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Benjamin Gonsier)
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Foreign-born Airmen deploy, live their American Dream

Two Airmen, who are deployed to Kandahar Airfield, Afghanistan, as part of the 451st Expeditionary Support Squadron, are emblematic of the diverse force. Staff Sgt. Nana Dankwa and Airman 1st Class Yongqin Li did not grow up in the United States. They emigrated from their respective countries and gained citizenship while serving in the U.S. Air Force. (U.S. Air Force photo illustration by Staff Sgt. Benjamin Gonsier)
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Foreign-born Airmen deploy, live their American Dream

Staff Sgt. Nana Dankwa is a foreign-born Airman who spent most of his early life in Accra, Ghana. He lived with his grandparent’s and moved to America as an adult. After a couple of years, Dankwa joined the U.S. Air Force, eventually becoming a U.S. citizen. Dankwa is a civil engineer deployed out of Dyess Air Force Base, Texas, and is the NCO in charge of civil engineering for the 451st Expeditionary Support Squadron at Kandahar Airfield, Afghanistan. (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 from the 555th Expeditionary Fighter Squadron takes off from Bagram Airfield, Afghanistan, June 16, 2017. The F-16 is a compact, multi-role fighter aircraft. It is highly maneuverable and has proven itself in air-to-air combat and air-to-surface attack. In Afghanistan, the F-16, also known as a Viper, provides precision airpower to degrade and deter enemy activity.(U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Benjamin Gonsier)
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Night Ops: F-16s launch at the dead of night

Maintainers ensure an F-16 Fighting Falcon assigned to the 555th Expeditionary Fighter Squadron is ready for takeoff at Bagram Airfield, Afghanistan, June 16, 2017. F-16s deployed to Bagram Airfield provide over watch and close air support to U.S. and coalition forces through the Afghanistan area of operation, enabling coalition forces to focus on training, advising and assisting Afghanistan’s military and security forces. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Benjamin Gonsier)
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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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