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CRG enables strategic air operations at Qayyarah West

A 821st Contingency Response Group HUMVEE patrols the taxiway at Qayyarah West Airfield, Iraq, in support of Combined Joint Task Force - Operation Inherent Resolve, Nov. 13, 2016. The airfield at Qayyarah West was recaptured from Da’esh by Iraqi forces in July 2016, and has been refurbished by Coalition engineers to allow the re-commencement of air operations. Qayyarah Airfield is now a vital logistical hub, opening an air corridor in support of the battle to liberate Mosul as well as operations throughout northern Iraq. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Jordan Castelan)
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CRG enables strategic air operations at Qayyarah West

An Iraqi air force C-130 departs from Qayyarah West Airfield, Iraq, after delivering personnel and cargo in support of Combined Joint Task Force - Operation Inherent Resolve, Nov. 13, 2016. The airfield at Qayyarah West was recaptured from Da’esh by Iraqi forces in July 2016, and has been refurbished by Coalition engineers to allow the re-commencement of air operations. Qayyarah Airfield is now a vital logistical hub, opening an air corridor in support of the battle to liberate Mosul as well as operations throughout northern Iraq. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Jordan Castelan)
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CRG enables strategic air operations at Qayyarah West

A 746th Expeditionary Airlift Squadron C-130 Hercules prepares to taxi during blackout conditions at Qayyarah West Airfield, Iraq, in support of Combined Joint Task Force - Operation Inherent Resolve, Nov. 12, 2016. The 746th EAS squadron is actively engaged in tactical airlift operations supporting the Mosul offensive. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Jordan Castelan)
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CRG enables strategic air operations at Qayyarah West

A 746th Expeditionary Airlift Squadron C-130 is guarded by members of a security forces team and 821st Contingency Response Group Airmen during blackout conditions while being unloaded by aerial porters at Qayyarah West Airfield, Iraq, in support of Combined Joint Task Force - Operation Inherent Resolve, Nov. 12, 2016. The 821st CRG is highly-specialized in training and rapidly deploying personnel to quickly open airfields and establish, expand, sustain and coordinate air operations in austere, bare-base conditions. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Jordan Castelan)
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CRG enables strategic air operations at Qayyarah West

A security forces Airman readies before landing at at Qayyarah West Airfield, Iraq, in support of Combined Joint Task Force - Operation Inherent Resolve, Nov. 12, 2016. Security forces squadrons actively support the Mosul offensive by providing site security at Coalition forces staging areas. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Jordan Castelan)
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CRG enables strategic air operations at Qayyarah West

Senior Airman Zachery Hatfield, 821st Contingency Response Squadron crew chief, provides airfield security for an Iraqi air force C-130 at Qayyarah West Airfield, Iraq, in support of Combined Joint Task Force - Operation Inherent Resolve, Nov. 13, 2016. The 821st CRG is highly-specialized in training and rapidly deploying personnel to quickly open airfields and establish, expand, sustain and coordinate air operations in austere, bare-base conditions. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Jordan Castelan)
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CRG enables strategic air operations at Qayyarah West

U.S. Air Force Master Sgt. Bradley Rich, 821st Contingency Response Group air traffic controller, prepares to land an Iraqi C-130 at Qayyarah West Airfield, Iraq, in support of Combined Joint Task Force - Operation Inherent Resolve, Nov. 13, 2016. The 821st CRG is actively engaged in tactical airlift operations supporting the Mosul offensive. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Jordan Castelan)
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CRG enables strategic air operations at Qayyarah West

A 746th Expeditionary Airlift Squadron C-130 Hercules is unloaded by a 821st Contingency Response Group forklift during blackout conditions at Qayyarah West Airfield, Iraq, in support of Combined Joint Task Force - Operation Inherent Resolve, Nov. 12, 2016. The 746th EAS is actively engaged in tactical airlift operations supporting the Mosul offensive.(U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Jordan Castelan)
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Super Hercules engine swap

Senior Airman Thomas Budd (left) and Senior Airman Colbey Cox (right), 455th Expeditionary Aircraft Maintenance Squadron electrician, install a new C-130J Super Hercules engine, Bagram Airfield, Afghanistan, Oct. 01, 2016. The 455th EAMXS is responsible for repairing and maintaining military aircraft on Bagram, as well as performing preventative maintenance inspections. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Justyn M. Freeman)
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Super Hercules engine swap

Senior Airman Thomas Budd, 455th Expeditionary Aircraft Maintenance Squadron electrician, guides a new C-130J Super Hercules engine into place, Bagram Aifield, Afghanistan, Oct. 01, 2016. Members of the 455th EAMXS replaced the old engine due to malfunction. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Justyn M. Freeman)
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Super Hercules engine swap

Airmen from the 455th Expeditionary Aircraft Maintenance Squadron, install a new engine on a C-130J Super Hercules, Oct. 01, 2016, Bagram Airfield, Afghanistan. Members of the 455th EAMXS replaced the old engine due to malfunction. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Justyn M. Freeman)
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Super Hercules engine swap

Senior Airman Zackery Schaadt, 455th Expeditionary Aircraft Maintenance Squadron engine mechanic, operates a crane to help install a new C-130J Super Hercules engine, Bagram Airfield, Afghanistan, Oct. 01, 2016. Members of the 455th Expeditionary Aircraft Maintenance Squadron ensure that aircraft at Bagram are prepared for flight and return them to a mission-ready state once they land. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Justyn M. Freeman)
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Super Hercules engine swap

Senior Airman Thomas Budd, 455th Expeditionary Aircraft Maintenance Squadron electrician, safety wires a fire loop on a C-130J Super Hercules, Oct. 01, 2016. The fire overheat protection system lets the aircraft crew know if the engine is at risk to catch fire. If the protective system catches fire, the crew can shut off all liquids flowing towards the engine to prevent an engine fire or explosion. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Justyn M. Freeman)
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One year later: TORQE 62 remembered

Battlefield crosses were placed in honor of the six Airmen lost when TORQE 62 crashed one year ago during a remembrance ceremony, Bagram Airfield, Afghanistan, Oct. 2, 2016. Airmen from across Bagram came to honor those who paid the ultimate sacrifice. (U.S. Air Force photo by Capt. Korey Fratini)
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One year later: TORQE 62 remembered

A reflection of Airmen is displayed on the visor of a pilots helmet, Bagram Airfield, Afghanistan, Oct. 2, 2016. A remembrance ceremony was held to honor those lost when TORQE 62 crash on Oct. 2, 2015. The helmets were part of a display to remember and honor the fallen. (U.S. Air Force photo by Capt. Korey Fratini)
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One year later: TORQE 62 remembered

Airmen from across the 455th Air Expeditionary Wing gathered to remember the lives lost during the TORQE 62 remembrance ceremony, Bagram Airfield, Afghanistan, Oct. 2, 2016. On Oct. 2, 2015 TORQE 62 crashed during takeoff at Jalalabad Airfield, Afghanistan resulting in six Airmen losing their lives. (U.S. Air Force photo by Capt. Korey Fratini)
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One year later: TORQE 62 remembered

A bugle player with the U.S. Forces Afghanistan Band plays taps during the TORQE 62 remembrance ceremony, Bagram Airfield, Afghanistan, Oct. 2, 2016. The ceremony was held to honor and remember those lost when TORQE 62 crashed on Oct. 2, 2015. (U.S. Air Force photo by Capt. Korey Fratini)
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One year later: TORQE 62 remembered

Airmen from across the 455th Air Expeditionary Wing gathered to remember the lives lost during the TORQE 62 remembrance ceremony, Bagram Airfield, Afghanistan, Oct. 2, 2016. On Oct. 2, 2015 TORQE 62 crashed during takeoff at Jalalabad Airfield, Afghanistan resulting in six Airmen losing their lives. (U.S. Air Force photo by Capt. Korey Fratini)
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One year later: TORQE 62 remembered

U.S. Air Force Brigadier General James Sears, 455th Air Expeditionary Wing, commander and U.S. Air Force Chief Master Sgt. Peter Speen, 455th AEW, command chief, pause to honor six Airmen during the TORQE 62 remembrance ceremony, Bagram Airfield, Afghanistan, Oct. 2, 2016. Airmen came together to honor those lost when TORQE 62 crashed one year ago, (U.S. Air Force photo by Capt. Korey Fratini)
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One year later: TORQE 62 remembered

Battlefield crosses representing the six Airmen lost during a C-130J crash, are placed in front of a mural in memory of TORQE 62, Bagram Airfield, Afghanistan, Oct. 2, 2016. A ceremony was held to remember and honor the live lost when TORQE 62 crash during takeoff at Jalalabad Airfield, Afghanistan, Oct. 2, 2015. (U.S. Air Force photo by Capt. Korey Fratini)
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