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Service before self: Avionics technician saves time, money with F-16 innovations

Senior Airman Christopher Caruso is an avionics technician assigned to the 555th Expeditionary Aircraft Maintenance Unit. As an avionics technician, Caruso inspects the electrical and communication systems on the F-16 Fighting Falcon. During his deployment at Bagram Airfield, Caruso designed two innovations that are saving the Air Force man-hours and money, significantly decreasing the time it takes to repair an F-16 and its components. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Benjamin Gonsier)
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F-16s light the night

An F-16 Fighting Falcon sits on the flightline at Bagram Airfield, Afghanistan, Sept. 21, 2017. The F-16 provides the 455th Air Expeditionary Wing with a dynamic close-air-support capability. The aircraft and their pilots provide cover from above for Afghan and coalition forces on the ground, deterring insurgent activity and allowing friendly freedom of movement. The F-16 also provides the ability to strike enemy structures and weapons caches. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Benjamin Gonsier)
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F-16s light the night

F-16 Fighting Falcons line the flightline at Bagram Airfield, Afghanistan, Sept. 21, 2017. The F-16 is a compact, multi-role fighter aircraft. It is highly maneuverable and has proven itself in air-to-air combat and air-to-surface attack. In Afghanistan, the F-16, also known as a Viper, provides precision airpower to degrade and deter enemy activity. (U.S. Ai Force photo by Staff Sgt. Benjamin Gonsier)
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F-16s light the night

An F-16 Fighting Falcon sits on the flightline at Bagram Airfield, Afghanistan, Sept. 21, 2017. The F-16 provides the 455th Air Expeditionary Wing with a dynamic close-air-support capability. The aircraft and their pilots provide cover from above for Afghan and coalition forces on the ground, deterring insurgent activity and allowing friendly freedom of movement. The F-16 also provides the ability to strike enemy structures and weapons caches. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Benjamin Gonsier)
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F-16s light the night

A 555th Expeditionary Fighter Squadron pilot conducts a preflight check on an F-16 Fighting Falcon at Bagram Airfield, Afghanistan, Sept. 21, 2017. The F-16 is a compact, multi-role fighter aircraft. It is highly maneuverable and has proven itself in air-to-air combat and air-to-surface attack. In Afghanistan, the F-16, also known as a Viper, provides precision airpower to degrade and deter enemy activity. (U.S. Ai Force photo by Staff Sgt. Benjamin Gonsier)
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F-16s light the night

Maintainers repair a component on the vertical tail of an F-16 Fighting Falcon at Bagram Airfield, Afghanistan, Sept. 21, 2017. Flightline operations at BAF run 24-hours per day to counter terrorist operations in Afghanistan and provide critical, precision support to allied and partner forces working to stabilize the country. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Benjamin Gonsier)
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F-16s light the night

An F-16 Fighting Falcon sits on the flightline at Bagram Airfield, Afghanistan, Sept. 21, 2017. The F-16 provides the 455th Air Expeditionary Wing with a dynamic close-air-support capability. The aircraft and their pilots provide cover from above for Afghan and coalition forces on the ground, deterring insurgent activity and allowing friendly freedom of movement. The F-16 also provides the ability to strike enemy structures and weapons caches. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Benjamin Gonsier)
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Night Ops: F-16s launch at the dead of night

An F-16 Fighting Falcon from the 555th Expeditionary Fighter Squadron takes off from Bagram Airfield, Afghanistan, June 16, 2017. The F-16 is a compact, multi-role fighter aircraft. It is highly maneuverable and has proven itself in air-to-air combat and air-to-surface attack. In Afghanistan, the F-16, also known as a Viper, provides precision airpower to degrade and deter enemy activity.(U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Benjamin Gonsier)
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Night Ops: F-16s launch at the dead of night

Maintainers ensure an F-16 Fighting Falcon assigned to the 555th Expeditionary Fighter Squadron is ready for takeoff at Bagram Airfield, Afghanistan, June 16, 2017. F-16s deployed to Bagram Airfield provide over watch and close air support to U.S. and coalition forces through the Afghanistan area of operation, enabling coalition forces to focus on training, advising and assisting Afghanistan’s military and security forces. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Benjamin Gonsier)
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Night Ops: F-16s launch at the dead of night

A 555th Expeditionary Fighter Squadron pilot waits for directions at Bagram Airfield, Afghanistan, June 16, 2017. The 555th EFS deployed to Bagram Airfield as part of a rotation of fighters, which have had a constant presence in Afghanistan for more than a decade. The F-16s presence here serves the counterterrorism mission and deters actions against coalition forces—day or night. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Benjamin Gonsier)
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Night Ops: F-16s launch at the dead of night

Airman 1st Class Michael Smothers, a 455th Expeditionary Aircraft Maintenance Squadron weapons load crew member, holds an F-16 Fighting Falcon in place at Bagram Airfield, Afghanistan, June 16, 2017. Smothers is deployed out of Aviano Air Base, Italy, and is a native of Oklahoma City, Oklahoma. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Benjamin Gonsier)
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Night Ops: F-16s launch at the dead of night

An F-16 Fighting Falcon assigned to the 555th Expeditionary Fighter Squadron prepares for takeoff at Bagram Airfield, Afghanistan, June 16, 2017. The 555th EFS deployed to Bagram Airfield as part of a rotation of fighters, which have had a constant presence in Afghanistan for more than a decade. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Benjamin Gonsier)
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Coalition Partners: Polish Air Force achieves milestone

Polish Air Force F-16 Fighting Falcons aircraft sits on the flightline at the 407th Air Expeditionary Group on June 1, 2017. Recently, the Polish Air Force exceeded 1,500 combat flying hours in support of Operation Inherent Resolve in the fight against ISIS. (U.S. Air Force Tech Sgt. Andy M. Kin)
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Coalition Partners: Polish Air Force achieves milestone

Polish Air Force F-16 Fighting Falcons aircraft sits on the flightline at the 407th Air Expeditionary Group on June 1, 2017. Recently, the Polish Air Force exceeded 1,500 combat flying hours in support of Operation Inherent Resolve in the fight against ISIS. (U.S. Air Force Tech Sgt. Andy M. Kin)
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Coalition Partners: Polish Air Force achieves milestone

Polish Air Force F-16 Fighting Falcons aircraft sits on the flightline at the 407th Air Expeditionary Group on June 1, 2017. Recently, the Polish Air Force exceeded 1,500 combat flying hours in support of Operation Inherent Resolve in the fight against ISIS. (U.S. Air Force Tech Sgt. Andy M. Kin)
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Brig. Gen. Sears embarks on fini flight, concludes Afghanistan tour

Brig. Gen. Jim Sears, commander of the 455th Air Expeditionary Wing, conducted his fini flight out of Bagram Airfield, Afghanistan, May 22, 2017. During the flight, Sears patrolled the skies with his wingman, engaging enemy ground forces from above to support coalition and Afghan troops. Sears is a decorated pilot, flying in the C-130E Hercules, T-3A Firefly, T-38C Talon and F-16 Fighting Falcon. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Benjamin Gonsier)
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Brig. Gen. Sears embarks on fini flight, concludes Afghanistan tour

Chief Master Sgt. Peter Speen, command chief of the 455th Air Expeditionary Wing, hoses down Brig. Gen. Jim Sears at Bagram Airfield, Afghanistan, May 22, 2017. Sears, commander of the 455th AEW, conducted his fini flight out of Bagram Airfield. The fini flight is a time-honored military aviation tradition marking the last flight of a commander's tour. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Benjamin Gonsier)
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Brig. Gen. Sears embarks on fini flight, concludes Afghanistan tour

Brig. Gen. Jim Sears, commander of the 455th Air Expeditionary Wing, wrestles a fire hose away from Chief Master Sgt. Peter Speen, command chief of the 455th AEW, after completing his fini flight at Bagram Airfield, Afghanistan, May 22, 2017. Sears, who commanded the 455th AEW for the last 12 months, is a command pilot with more than 3,200 flying hours, including combat missions over Iraq and Afghanistan. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Benjamin Gonsier)
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Brig. Gen. Sears embarks on fini flight, concludes Afghanistan tour

An F-16 Fighting Falcon, piloted by Brig. Gen. Jim Sears, takes off from Bagram Airfield, Afghanistan, May 22, 2017. Sears has served as the commander of the 455th Air Expeditionary Wing for the last 12 months and will soon depart Afghanistan to continue his Air Force career. During the flight, Sears patrolled the skies with his wingman, engaging enemy ground forces from above to support coalition and Afghan troops. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Benjamin Gonsier)
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Brig. Gen. Sears embarks on fini flight, concludes Afghanistan tour

Brig. Gen. Jim Sears, commander of the 455th Air Expeditionary Wing, prepares for takeoff prior to conducting his fini flight at Bagram Airfield, Afghanistan, May 22, 2017. During the flight, Sears patrolled the skies with his wingman, engaging enemy ground forces from above to support coalition and Afghan troops. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Benjamin Gonsier)
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