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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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Day or night, engineers lead the way

Airman 1st Class Brandon Ramirez, 455th Expeditionary Civil Engineer Squadron power production apprentice, punches a hole into a tape connector April 20, 2017, at Bagram Airfield, Afghanistan. The tape connector is one component of the Mobile Aircraft Arresting System, which is used to rapidly decelerate a landing plane, primarily fighters. The system is crucial for landings where the runway is too short or there is brake failure. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Benjamin Gonsier)
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Day or night, engineers lead the way

Staff Sgt. Jared Latham, 455th Expeditionary Civil Engineer Squadron, inspects a new tape as it is inserted in a reel April 20, 2017, at Bagram Airfield, Afghanistan. Civil engineers conducted routine maintenance on a Mobile Aircraft Arresting System, which is used to rapidly decelerate an aircraft. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Benjamin Gonsier)
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Day or night, engineers lead the way

Airman Anson Stuart, 455th Expeditionary Civil Engineer Squadron, reeves tape into a tape connector April 20, 2017, at Bagram Airfield, Afghanistan. The tape connector is fastened to the hook cable, which is the part of the Mobile Aircraft Arresting System that catches a landing aircraft. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Benjamin Gonsier)
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Day or night, engineers lead the way

Senior Airman Kyle Mahoney, 455th Expeditionary Civil Engineer Squadron, stretches a segment of tape for inspection April 20, 2017, at Bagram Airfield, Afghanistan. When capturing a landing aircraft, the tape is stretched and used to rapidly slow down the aircraft. An inspection is conducted to ensure the tape is the correct length. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Benjamin Gonsier)
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Day or night, engineers lead the way

Airman 1st Class Brandon Ramirez, 455th Expeditionary Civil Engineer Squadron, punches a hole into a segment of tape April 20, 2017, at Bagram Airfield, Afghanistan. The tape is one component of the Mobile Aircraft Arresting System, which is used to rapidly decelerate a landing plane, primarily fighters. The system is crucial for landings where the runway is too short or there is brake failure. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Benjamin Gonsier)
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Service members compete in friendly fitness challenge

U.S. Air Force 1st Lt. Liai Meza, 455th Expeditionary Medical Group, lifts a barbell during a fitness competition April 22, 2017, at Bagram Airfield, Afghanistan. During the competition, participants performed a variety of exercises including deadlifts, sit-ups and power snatches. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Benjamin Gonsier)
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Service members compete in friendly fitness challenge

U.S. Army Master Sgt. Fernando Gonzalez, U.S. Forces Afghanistan, takes a breather before conducting an exercise during a fitness competition April 22, 2017, at Bagram Airfield, Afghanistan. The competition brought together service members to promote fitness and boost camaraderie. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Benjamin Gonsier)
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Service members compete in friendly fitness challenge

U.S. Army 2nd Lt. Jose Mosquera, 25th Signal Battalion, jumps rope during a fitness competition April 22, 2017, at Bagram Airfield, Afghanistan. Soldiers, Airmen and civilians participated in a fitness challenge, which tested their ability to perform various exercises in a designated amount of time. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Benjamin Gonsier)
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Service members compete in friendly fitness challenge

U.S. Army Master Sgt. Fernando Gonzalez, U.S. Forces Afghanistan, prepares for his next exercise during a fitness competition April 22, 2017, at Bagram Airfield, Afghanistan. Soldiers, Airmen and civilians participated in a fitness challenge, which tested their ability to perform various exercises in a designated amount of time. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Benjamin Gonsier)
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Service members compete in friendly fitness challenge

U.S. Air Force Brig. Gen. Jim Sears, 455th Air Expeditionary Wing commander, lifts a barbell during a fitness competition April 22, 2017, at Bagram Airfield, Afghanistan. During the competition, participants performed a variety of exercises including deadlifts, sit-ups and power snatches. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Benjamin Gonsier)
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Pilot reaches milestone 1,000th combat hour

Lt. Col. Craig Andrle, 79th Expeditionary Fighter Squadron commander, speaks to squadron members after flying his 1,000th combat hour March 20, 2017 at Bagram Airfield, Afghanistan. There are only four F-16 Fighting Falcon pilots, lieutenant colonel and below, currently serving in the Air Force who have reached 1,000 combat hours. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Katherine Spessa)
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Pilot reaches milestone 1,000th combat hour

Lt. Col. Craig Andrle, 79th Expeditionary Fighter Squadron commander, climbs down from an F-16 Fighting Falcon as members of the 79th EFS wait to congratulate him on flying his 1,000th combat hour March 20, 2017 at Bagram Airfield, Afghanistan. Andrle reached the milestone while supporting the wing’s counterterrorism mission in Afghanistan. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Katherine Spessa)
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Pilot reaches milestone 1,000th combat hour

Lt. Col. Craig Andrle, 79th Expeditionary Fighter Squadron commander, taxis after a combat sortie March 20, 2017 at Bagram Airfield, Afghanistan. The 79th EFS provides counterterrorism to support a successful train, advise, assist mission in Afghanistan. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Katherine Spessa)
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Pilot reaches milestone 1,000th combat hour

Staff Sgt. Ryan Best, 455th Expeditionary Aircraft Maintenance Squadron weapons load crew member, and Lt. Col. Craig Andrle, 79th Expeditionary Fighter Squadron commander, show tiger claws, representing the fighter squadron’s mascot, after a combat sortie March 20, 2017 at Bagram Airfield, Afghanistan. Andrle reached a milestone 1,000 combat hours while supporting the wing’s counterterrorism mission in Afghanistan. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Katherine Spessa)
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Pilot reaches milestone 1,000th combat hour

Lt. Col. Craig Andrle, 79th Expeditionary Fighter Squadron commander, taxis after a combat sortie March 20, 2017 at Bagram Airfield, Afghanistan. During four deployments, Andrle has flown more than 1,000 combat hours. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Katherine Spessa)
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Pilot reaches milestone 1,000th combat hour

Lt. Col. Craig Andrle, 79th Expeditionary Fighter Squadron commander, lands after flying a combat sortie March 20, 2017 at Bagram Airfield, Afghanistan. During the sortie, Andrle reached a milestone 1,000 combat hours. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Katherine Spessa)
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Rescue squadron, aerial reaction force conduct joint training

Infantrymen with the 136th Infantry Battalion Chosen Company 2nd Platoon Aerial Reaction Force and an 83rd Expeditionary Rescue Squadron pararescueman treat a patient during a joint training exercise March 7, 2017 at Bagram Airfield, Afghanistan. The units held several tabletop training sessions which culminated in a practical combat search and rescue exercise involving a simulated downed aircraft. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Katherine Spessa)
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