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774th EAS provides misson versatility to Afghan theater

A C-130J Hercules belonging to the 774th Expeditionary Airlift Squadron out of Bagram Airfield, Afghanistan, sits on the runway at Farah Airfield, Afghanistan Nov. 10, 2016. The C-130 picked up cargo and personnel from the remote airstrip. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Katherine Spessa)
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774th EAS provides misson versatility to Afghan theater

Staff Sgt. John Pittman, 774th Expeditionary Airlift Squadron loadmaster, prepares a C-130J Hercules for takeoff from Bagram Airfield, Afghanistan Nov. 10, 2016. The C-130J’s versatility allows loadmasters like Pittman to reconfigure its cargo space to handle outsized and non-standard cargo, as well as large numbers of personnel and paratroopers, depending on the required mission set. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Katherine Spessa)
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Pararescuemen hone edge with realistic training

“Guardian Angels” of the 83rd Expeditionary Rescue Squadron carry a patient by litter for evacuation during a mass casualty exercise held Nov. 17, 2016 at Bagram Airfield, Afghanistan. Training scenarios are based on real-world situations that have been encountered in past operations. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Katherine Spessa)
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Pararescuemen hone edge with realistic training

Tech. Sgt. Amity Quinones, 83rd Expeditionary Rescue Squadron, acts as an injured servicemember during a mass casualty exercise held Nov. 17, 2016 at Bagram Airfield, Afghanistan. The exercise provided realistic training on how to respond to an IED blast resulting in multiple injuries. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Katherine Spessa)
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Pararescuemen hone edge with realistic training

An 83rd Expeditionary Rescue Squadron HH-60 Pave Hawk lands to extract patients during a mass casualty exercise held Nov. 17, 2016 at Bagram Airfield, Afghanistan. The drill allowed pararescuemen, combat rescue officers and helicopter crews to rehearse their response to common scenarios encountered in theater. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Katherine Spessa)
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Pararescuemen hone edge with realistic training

Staff Sgt. Nicholas Plummer, 83rd Expeditionary Rescue Squadron, provides security around the scene of an IED blast during a mass casualty exercise held Nov. 17, 2016 at Bagram Airfield, Afghanistan. The training scenario involved an explosion and the response team coming under fire while they extracted patients. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Katherine Spessa)
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Pararescuemen hone edge with realistic training

Senior Airman Tammer Barkouki, 83rd Expeditionary Rescue Squadron pararescuman, and Maj. David Depiazza, 83rd ERQS combat rescue officer, carry a patient by litter onto an HH-60 Pave Hawk helicopter for evacuation during a mass casualty exercise held Nov. 17, 2016 at Bagram Airfield, Afghanistan. Training scenarios are based on real-world situations that have been encountered in past operations. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Katherine Spessa)
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Pararescuemen hone edge with realistic training

Pararescumen from the 83rd Expeditionary Rescue Squadron extract a mannequin from a vehicle during a mass casualty exercise held Nov. 17, 2016 at Bagram Airfield, Afghanistan. The exercise provided realistic training on how to respond to an IED blast resulting in multiple injuries. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Katherine Spessa)
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Pararescuemen hone edge with realistic training

Pararescuemen apply moulage to Senior Airman Kelsey Desz, 83rd Expeditionary Rescue Squadron aviation resource manager, before a mass casualty exercise held Nov. 17, 2016 at Bagram Airfield, Afghanistan. Moulage is makeup used to create lifelike injuries to provide realistic training. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Katherine Spessa)
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Pararescuemen hone edge with realistic training

Maj. Bevan Hart, 83rd Expeditionary Rescue Squadron combat rescue officer, communicates with his team during a mass casualty exercise held Nov. 17, 2016 at Bagram Airfield, Afghanistan. The drill allowed pararescuemen, CROs and helicopter crews to rehearse their response to common scenarios encountered in theater. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Katherine Spessa)
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Deployed Airmen celebrate holidays downrange

Members of the 455th Expeditionary Medical Group decorated a table for Thanksgiving with placemats sent in care packages Nov. 24, 2016 at Bagram Airfield, Afghanistan. Decorations, cards and gifts are sent in care packages from family, friends and charities across the U.S. and help brighten the holidays for deployed service members. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Daniel Lasal)
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Deployed Airmen celebrate holidays downrange

Senior Master Sgt. Amy Riley, 455th Expeditionary Medical Operations Squadron superintendent, offers homemade pancakes to Senior Airman Ramod Cooper, 455th Expeditionary Medical Operations Squadron logistics specialist, on Thanksgiving, Nov. 24, 2016 at Bagram Airfield, Afghanistan. Service members around Bagram celebrated the holiday away from home with games, food and camaraderie. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Katherine Spessa)
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Deployed Airmen celebrate holidays downrange

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 Airmen celebrate holidays downrange

Force protection sentries from the 455th Expeditionary Civil Engineer Squadron head out to work on Thanksgiving, Nov. 24, 2016 at Bagram Airfield, Afghanistan. While many squadrons allowed their members to celebrate Thanksgiving while deployed, the mission did not stop. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Katherine Spessa)
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Deployed Airmen celebrate holidays downrange

Staff Sgt. Ethan Chambers, 455th Expeditionary Civil Engineer Squadron pavements and equipment, scrolls through social media on Thanksgiving, Nov. 24, 2016 at Bagram Airfield, Afghanistan. Many service members use social media to keep in touch with family and friends while deployed, especially during the holidays. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Katherine Spessa)
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Deployed Airmen celebrate holidays downrange

Members of the 455th Expeditionary Security Forces Squadron cheer during the final match of a Madden tournament on Thanksgiving, Nov. 24, 2016 at Bagram Airfield, Afghanistan. Service members around Bagram celebrated the holiday away from home with games, food and camaraderie. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Katherine Spessa)
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Guardian Angels go nocturnal

An 83rd Expeditionary Rescue Squadron pararescueman, fires an M-4 Carbine rifle during night firing drills Nov. 18, 2016 at Bagram Airfield, Afghanistan. Pararescuemen, often referred to as “Guardian Angels” are tasked with recovery and medical treatment of personnel in any type of environment. Those deployed to Bagram are responsible for combat rescue missions within the Afghan theater. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Katherine Spessa)
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Guardian Angels go nocturnal

Master Sgt. Sean Kirsch, 83rd Expeditionary Rescue Squadron pararescueman, gives instructions to his team during night firing drills Nov. 18, 2016 at Bagram Airfield, Afghanistan. The 83rd ERQS is on 24-hour alert to immediately respond to combat search and rescue missions. While they wait, they conduct training operations to ensure they are prepared for any complex scenario. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Katherine Spessa)
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Guardian Angels go nocturnal

Senior Airman Andre and Master Sgt. Adam Vanhaaster, 83rd Expeditionary Rescue Squadron pararescuemen, perform tactical movement drills Nov. 18, 2016 at Bagram Airfield, Afghanistan. Pararescuemen can conduct full-spectrum combat search and rescue missions and need to be trained in tactical operations, personnel extrication and casualty care. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Katherine Spessa)
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Guardian Angels go nocturnal

Pararescuemen of the 83rd Expeditionary Rescue Squadron prepare to begin night firing drills Nov. 18, 2016 at Bagram Airfield, Afghanistan. Some of the 83rd ERQS’s Guardian Angels are seasoned veterans, while others are experiencing their first deployment. Training opportunities such as these allow veterans to pass on their experiences from multiple deployments. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Katherine Spessa)
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