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‘Triple Nickel’ returns to Afghanistan, continues counterterrorism operations

Airman 1st Class Nicolas Smith, a 455th Expeditionary Aircraft Maintenance Squadron crew chief, marshals an F-16 Fighting Falcon April 25, 2017, on Bagram Airfield, Afghanistan. F-16 Fighting Falcons from the 555th Fighter Squadron, Aviano Air Base, Italy, deployed to Bagram Airfield as part of a constant rotation of fighter aircraft. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Benjamin Gonsier)
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‘Triple Nickel’ returns to Afghanistan, continues counterterrorism operations

F-16 Fighting Falcons from the 555th Fighter Squadron, Aviano Air Base, Italy, arrived on Bagram Airfield, Afghanistan, April 25, 2017. The F-16 Fighting Falcon is a compact, multi-role fighter aircraft, proving itself in air-to-air combat and air-to-surface attack. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Benjamin Gonsier)
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‘Triple Nickel’ returns to Afghanistan, continues counterterrorism operations

A pilot from the 555th Expeditionary Fighter Squadron throws up the ‘Triple Nickel’ sign after landing on Bagram Airfield, Afghanistan, April 25, 2017. The 555th EFS, commonly referred to as the ‘Triple Nickel’, has a rich combat heritage, beginning in 1942 as the 555th Bombardment Squadron. They have participated in World War II, the Vietnam War and currently conduct counterterrorism operations out of Bagram Airfield. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Benjamin Gonsier)
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‘Triple Nickel’ returns to Afghanistan, continues counterterrorism operations

Airmen from the 555th Fighter Squadron and Soldiers from the 173rd Airborne Brigade enter a bus at Aviano Air Base, Italy, April 19, 2017. The two units deployed to Bagram Airfield, Afghanistan. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Ryan Brooks)
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‘Triple Nickel’ returns to Afghanistan, continues counterterrorism operations

A C-5 Galaxy sits on the runway at Aviano Air Base, Italy, April 19, 2017. The 31st Logistics Readiness Squadron prepared approximately 60 Airmen from the 555th Fighter Squadrons to depart on the C-5 for Bagram Airfield, Afghanistan. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Ryan Brooks)
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‘Triple Nickel’ returns to Afghanistan, continues counterterrorism operations

Airmen from the 555th Fighter Squadron enter a C-5 Galaxy at Aviano Air Base, Italy, April 19, 2017. The 555th FS departed on the C-5 for Bagram Airfield, Afghanistan. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Ryan Brooks)
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Wilson talks progress at TAAC-Air

Chief Master Sgt. of the Air Force Kaleth O. Wright, recognizes Staff Sgt. Kiara Smith, Train, Advise, Assist Command-Air (TAAC-Air) intelligence advisor, for exceptional performance at Kabul Air Wing, Afghanistan, April 13, 2017. Gen. Stephen Wilson, Vice Chief of Staff of the Air Force; Wright; Maj. Gen. James Hecker, 9th Air and Space Expeditionary Task Force-Afghanistan commander; and Chief Master Sgt. Lisa Arnold, 9th AETF-A command chief; visited the 438th Air Expeditionary Wing and TAAC-Air. Brig. Gen. David Hicks, 438th AEW and TAAC-Air commander, and a contingent of TAAC-Air Coalition members and Afghan Air Force airmen gave the visitors a tour of AAF aircraft. Wilson thanked the group for their hard work and dedication to the mission. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Veronica Pierce)
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Wilson talks progress at TAAC-Air

Gen. Stephen Wilson, Vice Chief of Staff of the Air Force, is briefed by Train, Advise, Assist Command-Air (TAAC-Air) Mi-17 advisors, on their day-to-day mission working with the Afghan Air Force at Kabul Air Wing, Afghanistan, April 13, 2017. Wilson; Chief Master Sgt. of the Air Force Kaleth O. Wright; Maj. Gen. James Hecker, 9th Air and Space Expeditionary Task Force-Afghanistan commander; and Chief Master Sgt. Lisa Arnold, 9th AETF-A command chief; visited the 438th Air Expeditionary Wing and TAAC-Air. Brig. Gen. David Hicks, 438th AEW and TAAC-Air commander, and a contingent of TAAC-Air Coalition and AAF members gave the visitors a tour of AAF aircraft. Wilson thanked the group for their hard work and dedication to the mission. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Veronica Pierce)
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Wilson talks progress at TAAC-Air

Brig. Gen. David Hicks, 438th Air Expeditionary Wing and Train, Advise, Assist Command-Air (TAAC-Air) commander, briefs Gen. Stephen Wilson, Vice Chief of Staff of the Air Force, about the success of the Afghan Air Force C-208 mission at Kabul Air Wing, Afghanistan, April 13, 2017. Wilson; Chief Master Sgt. of the Air Force Kaleth O. Wright; Maj. Gen. James Hecker, 9th Air and Space Expeditionary Task Force-Afghanistan commander; and Chief Master Sgt. Lisa Arnold, 9th AETF-A command chief; visited the 438th AEW and TAAC-Air. Hicks and a contingent of TAAC-Air Coalition and AAF members gave the visitors a tour of AAF aircraft. Wilson thanked the group for their hard work and dedication to the mission. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Veronica Pierce)
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Wilson talks progress at TAAC-Air

Gen. Stephen Wilson, Vice Chief of Staff of the Air Force, addresses Train, Advise, Assist Command-Air (TAAC-Air) advisors at Kabul Air Wing, Afghanistan, April 13, 2017. Wilson; Chief Master Sgt. of the Air Force Kaleth O. Wright; Maj. Gen. James Hecker, 9th Air and Space Expeditionary Task Force-Afghanistan commander; and Chief Master Sgt. Lisa Arnold, 9th AETF-A command chief; visited the 438th Air Expeditionary Wing and TAAC-Air. Brig. Gen. David Hicks, 438th AEW and TAAC-Air commander, and a contingent of TAAC-Air Coalition and Afghan Air Force members gave the visitors a tour of AAF aircraft. Wilson thanked the group for their hard work and dedication to the mission. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Veronica Pierce)
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Additinonal A-29s arrive in Kabul in time for fighting season

Four A-29 Super Tucanos arrive in Kabul, Afghanistan, March 20, 2017, before the beginning of the 2017 fighting season. The aircraft will bolster the Afghan Air Force's inventory from eight to 12 A-29s in country. Airmen from Train, Advise, Assist Command-Air, as part of Resolute Support Mission, work in tandem with their Afghan counterparts fostering a working relationship and fortifying confidence in the mission. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Jordan Castelan)
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Additinonal A-29s arrive in Kabul in time for fighting season

Four A-29 Super Tucanos arrive in Kabul, Afghanistan, March 20, 2017, before the beginning of the 2017 fighting season. The aircraft will bolster the Afghan Air Force's inventory from eight to 12 A-29s in country. Airmen from Train, Advise, Assist Command-Air, as part of Resolute Support Mission, work in tandem with their Afghan counterparts fostering a working relationship and fortifying confidence in the mission. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Jordan Castelan)
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Additinonal A-29s arrive in Kabul in time for fighting season

Four A-29 Super Tucanos arrive in Kabul, Afghanistan, March 20, 2017, before the beginning of the 2017 fighting season. The aircraft will bolster the Afghan Air Force's inventory from eight to 12 A-29s in country. Airmen from Train, Advise, Assist Command-Air, as part of Resolute Support Mission, work in tandem with their Afghan counterparts fostering a working relationship and fortifying confidence in the mission. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Jordan Castelan)
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Additinonal A-29s arrive in Kabul in time for fighting season

An Afghan Air Force crew chief marshals in one of four A-29 Super Tucano light-attack aircraft arriving for duty at Kabul Air Wing, Kabul, Afghanistan, March 20, 2017. The A-29s will be used by the Afghan Air Force for close-air attack, air interdiction, escort and armed reconnaissance. These latest arrivals, which traveled from Moody Air Force Base, Ga., bring the AAF A-29 inventory from eight to 12 aircraft in country. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Veronica Pierce)
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Additinonal A-29s arrive in Kabul in time for fighting season

An Afghan Air Force crew chief marshals in one of four A-29 Super Tucano light-attack aircraft arriving for duty at Kabul Air Wing, Kabul, Afghanistan, March 20, 2017. The A-29s will be used by the Afghan Air Force for close-air attack, air interdiction, escort and armed reconnaissance. These latest arrivals, which traveled from Moody Air Force Base, Ga., bring the AAF A-29 inventory from eight to 12 aircraft in country. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Veronica Pierce)
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Additinonal A-29s arrive in Kabul in time for fighting season

An Afghan Air Force crew chief inspects one of four A-29 Super Tucano light-attack aircraft arriving for duty at Kabul Air Wing, Kabul, Afghanistan, March 20, 2017. The A-29s will be used by the Afghan Air Force for close-air attack, air interdiction, escort and armed reconnaissance. These latest arrivals, which traveled from Moody Air Force Base, Ga., bring the AAF A-29 inventory from eight to 12 aircraft in country. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Veronica Pierce)
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Additinonal A-29s arrive in Kabul in time for fighting season

Train, Advise, Assist Command-Air (TAAC-Air) advisors welcome a U.S. pilot after transporting an A-29 Super Tucano light-attack aircraft arriving for duty at Kabul Air Wing, Kabul, Afghanistan, March 20, 2017. The A-29s will be used by the Afghan Air Force for close-air attack, air interdiction, escort and armed reconnaissance. These latest arrivals, which traveled from Moody Air Force Base, Ga., bring the AAF A-29 inventory from eight to 12 aircraft in country. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Veronica Pierce)
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TAAC-Air Shindand visit leads to AAF cost savings

Lt. Col. Jose Lasso, Train, Advise, Assist Command-Air (TAAC-Air) deputy director of logistics, was welcomed by Afghan Air Force Brig. Gen. Abdul Qudratullah, Shindand Air Wing commander, at Herat, Afghanistan, March 1, 2017. The meeting was an opportunity for TAAC-Air advisors in various career fields from logistics, maintenance, safety, intelligence, civil engineer and C-130 flight crews to meet with their counterparts to train and advise, as well as assess the current mission. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Veronica Pierce)
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TAAC-Air Shindand visit leads to AAF cost savings

Lt. Col. Jose Lasso, Train, Advise, Assist Command-Air (TAAC-Air) deputy director of logistics, receives a tour of a flight simulator training facility from Afghan Air Force Brig. Gen. Abdul Qudratullah, Shindand Air Wing commander, at Herat, Afghanistan, March 1, 2017. This visit was an opportunity for advisors to have face-to-face interaction with their AAF counterparts. TAAC-Air headquarters is based out of Kabul, Afghanistan. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Veronica Pierce)
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TAAC-Air Shindand visit leads to AAF cost savings

Afghan Air Force C-130H aircrew and maintainers palletize cargo at Shindand Air Wing, Herat, Afghanistan, for transportation to Kabul Air Wing, March 1, 2017. The cargo consisted of 9,000 pounds of Mi-17 parts to be reused for maintenance overhaul. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Veronica Pierce)
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