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Warrior of the Week

Col. James Copher, 380th Air Expeditionary Wing vice commander, presents Staff Sgt. Jeffery Echeverry, 968 Expeditionary Airborne Air Control Squadron, a warrior of the week certificate at an undisclosed location in Southwest Asia, May 28, 2014. Echeverry, a native of Ocala, Fla., is deployed from Tinker Air Force Base, Okla. (U.S. Air Force photo by Maj. Jefferson S. Heiland)
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Corporals Course at Al Udeid

U.S. Marine Corps Cpl. Alex Spangler, Marine Tactical Electronic Warfare Squadron counter measures, and U.S. Air Force Senior Airman Benjamin Rasmussen, 379th Expeditionary Civil Engineer Squadron engineering assistant, give peer feedbacks at Al Udeid Air Base, Qatar, June 16, 2014. The Service members gave each other feedback during a USMC Corporal’s Course, a leadership and development course designed for corporals but was open to other branches of the military deployed here. Spangler is deployed from Cherry Point Marine Corps Air Station, North Caroline and hails from Ewing, Nebraska. Rasmussen is deployed from Yokota Air Base, Japan and is from Dallas. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Ciara Wymbs)
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Corporals Course at Al Udeid

Students in a Corporal’s Course hold up show their peer evaluations at Al Udeid Air Base, Qatar, June 16, 2014. The students were required to give each other feedback incorporating techniques taught during the 15-day course. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Ciara Wymbs)
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Corporals Course at Al Udeid

U.S. Marine Corps Sgt. Justin Daniels, Corporal's Course instructor, speaks to students attending the course at Al Udeid Air Base, Qatar, June 16, 2014. The course taught the students about effective leadership skills, foundations and how to deal with challenges as new noncommissioned officers. Daniels is stationed at Cherry Point Marine Air Corps Station, North Carolina and hails from Dallas. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Ciara Wymbs)
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Corporals Course at Al Udeid

U.S. Air Force Senior Airman Luke Meister, 379th Expeditionary Contracting Squadron contracting officer, and other Service members in a Corporal’s Course recite the Marine noncommissioned officer creed at Al Udeid Air Base, Qatar, June 16, 2014. The Service members were part of a 15-day Corporal’s Course designed to prepare them for leadership as they progress to the next rank. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Ciara Wymbs)
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First-ever All-Afghan C-130 flight

Afghan Air Force aircrew and NATO Air Training Command-Afghanistan air advisers stand together after the first-ever all Afghan C-130 flight, Kabul, Afghanistan, June 16, 2014. As part of NATO Air Training Command-Afghanistan, the advisers are responsible for training and assisting the Afghan pilots and maintainers. The mission of NATC-A is to set the conditions for a professional, fully independent and operationally-capable Afghan Air Force that meets the security requirements of Afghanistan today and tomorrow. The first all-Afghan C-130 flight was accomplished eight months earlier than projected. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Vernon Young Jr.)
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A degree of success

Air Force Staff Sgt. Chandra Smith reviews a book at the 380th Air Expeditionary Wing’s learning resource center at an undisclosed location in Southwest Asia June 4, 2014. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Master Sgt. Eric Peterson/Released)
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First-ever All-Afghan C-130 flight

Afghan Air Force 1st Lt. Khial Shinwari, C-130 Hercules aircraft commander, performs a pre-flight inspection on the wing of a C-130 as loadmasters discuss load plans prior to the first-ever all Afghan C-130 flight, Kabul, Afghanistan, June 16, 2014. The aircrew, made up of six Afghan Air Force pilots and loadmasters, successfully completed a mission from Kabul to Kandahar and back. The aircrew successfully planned, executed and accounted for movement of about 120 Afghan personnel, two casualty evacuation patients, luggage and cargo in both directions. The ability for the AAF aircrew to move Afghan National Army Security Forces personnel, cargo, CASEVAC patients and human remains missions is a major accomplishment for both the AAF and NATO Air Training Command - Afghanistan advisers assigned to the 438th Air Expeditionary Wing. This milestone was accomplished eight months earlier than projected. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Vernon Young Jr.)
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First-ever All-Afghan C-130 flight

Afghan Air Force Col. Aimal Pacha, C-130 Hercules aircraft commander, gives celebratory hugs after flying the first-ever all Afghan C-130 flight, Kabul, Afghanistan, June 16, 2014. The aircrew, made up of six Afghan Air Force pilots and loadmasters, successfully completed a mission from Kabul to Kandahar and back. The aircrew successfully planned, executed and accounted for movement of about 120 Afghan personnel, two casualty evacuation patients, luggage and cargo in both directions. The ability for the AAF aircrew to move Afghan National Army Security Forces personnel, cargo, CASEVAC patients and human remains missions is a major accomplishment for both the AAF and NATO Air Training Command - Afghanistan advisors assigned to the 438th Air Expeditionary Wing. This milestone was accomplished eight months earlier than projected. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Vernon Young Jr.)
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First-ever All-Afghan C-130 flight

Afghan Air Force aircew have a final meeting during pre-flight inspection as loadmasters discuss load plans prior to the first-ever all Afghan C-130 flight, Kabul, Afghanistan, June 16, 2014. The aircrew, made up of six Afghan Air Force pilots and loadmasters, successfully completed a mission from Kabul to Kandahar and back. The aircrew successfully planned, executed and accounted for movement of about 120 Afghan personnel, two casualty evacuation patients, luggage and cargo in both directions. The ability for the AAF aircrew to move Afghan National Army Security Forces personnel, cargo, CASEVAC patients and human remains missions is a major accomplishment for both the AAF and NATO Air Training Command - Afghanistan advisors assigned to the 438th Air Expeditionary Wing. This milestone was accomplished eight months earlier than projected. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Vernon Young Jr.)
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Afghan Air Force 1st Lt. Shawanaz Nabi Zada briefs Afghan National Army soldiers and other passengers prior to the first-ever all Afghan C-130 flight, Kabul, Afghanistan, June 16, 2014. The aircrew, made up of six AAF pilots and loadmasters, successfully

Afghan Air Force 1st Lt. Shawanaz Nabi Zada briefs Afghan National Army soldiers and other passengers prior to the first-ever all Afghan C-130 flight, Kabul, Afghanistan, June 16, 2014. The aircrew, made up of six AAF pilots and loadmasters, successfully completed a mission from Kabul to Kandahar and back. The aircrew successfully planned, executed and accounted for movement of about 120 Afghan personnel, two casualty evacuation patients, luggage and cargo in both directions. The ability for the AAF aircrew to move Afghan National Army Security Forces personnel, cargo, CASEVAC patients and human remains missions is a major accomplishment for both the AAF and NATO Air Training Command – Afghanistan advisers assigned to the 438th Air Expeditionary Wing. This milestone was accomplished eight months earlier than projected. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Vernon Young Jr.)
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Lt. Gen. Mohammad Akram, Afghan National Army, vice chief of staff, speaks to the aircrew after the first-ever all Afghan C-130 flight, Kabul, Afghanistan, June 16, 2014. The aircrew, made up of six Afghan Air Force pilots and loadmasters, successfully co

Lt. Gen. Mohammad Akram, Afghan National Army, vice chief of staff, speaks to the aircrew after the first-ever all Afghan C-130 flight, Kabul, Afghanistan, June 16, 2014. The aircrew, made up of six Afghan Air Force pilots and loadmasters, successfully completed a mission from Kabul to Kandahar and back. The aircrew successfully planned, executed and accounted for movement of about 120 Afghan personnel, two casualty evacuation patients, luggage and cargo in both directions. The ability for the AAF aircrew to move Afghan National Army Security Forces personnel, cargo, CASEVAC patients and human remains missions is a major accomplishment for both the AAF and NATO Air Training Command – Afghanistan advisers assigned to the 438th Air Expeditionary Wing. This milestone was accomplished eight months earlier than projected. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Vernon Young Jr.)
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Afghan Air Force 1st Lt. Shawanaz Nabi Zada, laughs as 1st Lt. Khiah Shinwari showers water over his uniform in celebration of the first-ever all Afghan C-130 flight, Kabul, Afghanistan, June 16, 2014. The aircrew, made up of six Afghan Air Force pilots a

Afghan Air Force 1st Lt. Shawanaz Nabi Zada, laughs as 1st Lt. Khiah Shinwari showers water over his uniform in celebration of the first-ever all Afghan C-130 flight, Kabul, Afghanistan, June 16, 2014. The aircrew, made up of six Afghan Air Force pilots and loadmasters, successfully completed a mission from Kabul to Kandahar and back. The aircrew successfully planned, executed and accounted for movement of about 120 Afghan personnel, two casualty evacuation patients, luggage and cargo in both directions. The ability for the AAF aircrew to move Afghan National Army Security Forces personnel, cargo, CASEVAC patients and human remains missions is a major accomplishment for both the AAF and NATO Air Training Command – Afghanistan advisers assigned to the 438th Air Expeditionary Wing. This milestone was accomplished eight months earlier than projected. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Vernon Young Jr.)
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Deployed photo

Deployed photograph of 1st Lt. Daniel Kempf. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Jeremy Bowcock)
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Q&A with 380th AEW commander

U.S. Air Force Brig. Gen. Kevin Schneider, 380th Air Expeditionary Wing commander, addresses the audience during the change of command ceremony before passing the guidon to his successor, Air Force Brig. Gen. John Quintas, at an undisclosed location in Southwest Asia June 18, 2014. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Russell Scalf)
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First-ever Afghan Tactical Air Coordinatior Graduation

Afghan National Army tactical air coordinators (ATAC) sit in the grass and talk after graduating from the first-ever Afghan Tactical Air Coordinators class, Kabul, Afghanistan, May 20, 2014. Twelve soldiers graduated the course taught by U.S. Air Force Capt. Brian Leen, 438th Air Expeditionary Advisory Squadron, joint terminal attack controller. An ATAC assists the engagement of enemy forces utilizing advanced technologies and weapons systems to coordinate airstrikes in close proximity of enemy forces. Leen, an Albuquerque, New Mexico native, is deployed from the 7th Air Expeditionary Air Support Squadron, Ft. Bliss, Texas. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Vernon Young Jr.)
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First-ever Afghan Tactical Air Coordinatior Graduation

An Afghan National Army tactical air coordinator (ATAC) reads his certificate after completing the first-ever Afghan Tactical Air Coordinators class, Kabul, Afghanistan, May 20, 2014. Twelve soldiers graduated the course taught by U.S. Air Force Capt. Brian Leen, joint terminal attack controller, 438th Air Expeditionary Advisory Squadron. An ATAC assists the engagement of enemy forces utilizing advanced technologies and weapons systems to coordinate airstrikes in close proximity of enemy forces. Leen, an Albuquerque, New Mexico native, is deployed from the 7th Air Expeditionary Air Support Squadron, Ft. Bliss, Texas. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Vernon Young Jr.)
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First-ever Afghan Tactical Air Coordinatior Graduation

An Afghan National Army tactical air coordinators (ATAC) hold up their graduation certificates at the conclusion of the first-ever Afghan Tactical Air Coordinators class, Kabul, Afghanistan, May 20, 2014. Twelve soldiers graduated the course taught by U.S. Air Force Capt. Brian Leen, Joint Terminal Attack Controller, 438th Air Expeditionary Advisory Squadron. An ATAC assists the engagement of enemy forces utilizing advanced technologies and weapons systems to coordinate airstrikes in close proximity of enemy forces. Leen, an Albuquerque, New Mexico native, is deployed from the 7th Air Expeditionary Air Support Squadron, Ft. Bliss, Texas. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Vernon Young Jr.)
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First-ever Afghan Tactical Air Coordinatior Graduation

An Afghan National Army tactical air coordinators (ATAC) holds up his graduation certificate at the conclusion of the first-ever Afghan Tactical Air Coordinators class, Kabul, Afghanistan, May 20, 2014. Twelve soldiers graduated the course taught by U.S. Air Force Capt. Brian Leen, Joint Terminal Attack Controller, 438th Air Expeditionary Advisory Squadron. An ATAC assists the engagement of enemy forces utilizing advanced technologies and weapons systems to coordinate airstrikes in close proximity of enemy forces. Leen, an Albuquerque, New Mexico native, is deployed from the 7th Air Expeditionary Air Support Squadron, Ft. Bliss, Texas. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Vernon Young Jr.)
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First-ever Afghan Tactical Air Coordinatior Graduation

Afghan National Army tactical air coordinators (ATAC) exchange laughs at the conclusion of the first-ever Afghan Tactical Air Coordinators class, Kabul, Afghanistan, May 20, 2014. Twelve soldiers graduated the course taught by U.S. Air Force Capt. Brian Leen, Joint Terminal Attack Controller, 438th Air Expeditionary Advisory Squadron. An ATAC assists the engagement of enemy forces utilizing advanced technologies and weapons systems to coordinate airstrikes in close proximity of enemy forces. Leen, an Albuquerque, New Mexico native, is deployed from the 7th Air Expeditionary Air Support Squadron, Ft. Bliss, Texas. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Vernon Young Jr.)
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