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Maintainer-turned-fighter-pilot puts new skills to the test

Capt. David, 79th Expeditionary Fighter Squadron pilot, takes off in an F-16 Fighting Falcon for a night mission Jan. 13, 2017 at Bagram Airfield, Afghanistan. David achieved his goal of becoming a pilot when he was accepted for officer training school in 2012 after being an enlisted maintainer for eight years. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Katherine Spessa)
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Deployed wounded warrior completes back-to-back tours

Members of the 455th Expeditionary Aircraft Maintenance Squadron celebrate the completion of their new hang-out spot on Thanksgiving, Nov. 24, 2016 at Bagram Airfield, Afghanistan. Units around Bagram do their best to make the deployed location feel like home by decorating, building places to relax and playing games. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Katherine Spessa)
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Deployed wounded warrior completes back-to-back tours

Tech. Sgt. Jason Caswell, 455th Expeditionary Aircraft Maintenance Squadron C-130 Hercules debrief NCO-in-charge, rests while doing single-leg presses to strengthen his amputated leg Jan. 4, 2016 at Bagram Airfield, Afghanistan. After a sports injury in 2010, Caswell underwent a year of surgeries, two years of painful limb-recovery therapy, followed by physical therapy. In October 2014, his limb still hadn’t healed and began to worsen. Caswell elected to amputate the injured leg. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Katherine Spessa)
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Deployed wounded warrior completes back-to-back tours

Tech. Sgt. Jason Caswell, 455th Expeditionary Aircraft Maintenance Squadron C-130 Hercules debrief NCO-in-charge, stands in a C-130 hangar at Bagram Airfield, Afghanistan, Jan. 5, 2017. After a sports injury in 2010, Caswell underwent a year of surgeries, two years of painful limb-recovery therapy, followed by physical therapy. In October 2014, his limb still hadn’t healed and began to worsen. Caswell elected to amputate his injured leg. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Katherine Spessa)
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Deployed wounded warrior completes back-to-back tours

Tech. Sgt. Jason Caswell, 455th Expeditionary Aircraft Maintenance Squadron C-130 Hercules debrief NCO-in-charge, prepares to lift weights Jan. 4, 2016 at Bagram Airfield, Afghanistan. Caswell is a wounded warrior deployed on his second back-to-back tour, his first time downrange since losing a leg to a sports injury. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Katherine Spessa)
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Bagram's Herc maintainers keep fleet flying

Interceptor body armor belonging to members of the 455th Expeditionary Aircraft Maintenance Squadron hangs from hooks in the C-130J Hercules aircraft maintenance unit Dec. 9, 2016 at Bagram Airfield, Afghanistan. Each member must have IBA readily available in case of indirect fire attacks. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Katherine Spessa)
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Herk maintainers keep fleet flying

Airman 1st Class Bryant Parks, 455th Expeditionary Aircraft Maintenance Squadron crew chief, services liquid oxygen on a C-130J Hercules Dec. 9, 2016 at Bagram Airfield, Afghanistan. The C-130J/J-30 also includes improved fuel, environmental and ice-protection and an enhanced cargo-handling system over older models. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Katherine Spessa)
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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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