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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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Guardian Angels go nocturnal

Senior Airman Andre, 83rd Expeditionary Rescue Squadron pararescueman, provides cover fire while treating a simulated casualty during night firing drills Nov. 18, 2016 at Bagram Airfield, Afghanistan. Pararescue teams assault and secure rescue objective areas in order to treat and extricate casualties during a combat rescue response. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Katherine Spessa)
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Safety at Mazar-e-Sharif

Weapons troops from the Afghan Air Force offload Mark-81 bombs from an A-29 Super Tucano at Mazar-e-Sharif, Afghanistan, Nov. 18, 2016. The squadron here is the only AAF unit fully capable of managing entire missions from assembling bombs to flying missions with minimal assistance from coalition advisors. (U.S. Air Force photos by Tech. Sgt. Christopher Holmes)
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Safety at Mazar-e-Sharif

An Afghan Air Force weapons troop helps to offload a Mark-81 bomb from an A-29 Super Tucano at Mazar-E-Sharif, Afghanistan, Nov. 18, 2016. The squadron here is the only AAF unit fully capable of managing entire missions from assembling bombs to flying missions with minimal assistance from coalition advisors. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Christopher Holmes)
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Safety at Mazar-e-Sharif

Train, Advise, Assist Command-Air (TAAC-Air) munitions air advisors watch as members of the Afghan Air Force offload Mark-81 bombs from an A-29 Super Tucano at Mazar-e-Sharif, Afghanistan, Nov. 18, 2016. The squadron here is the only AAF unit fully capable of managing entire missions from assembling bombs to flying missions with minimal assistance from coalition advisors. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Christopher Holmes)
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Safety at Mazar-e-Sharif

Staff Sgt. Aaron Clover and Tech. Sgt. Aaron Moore, Train, Advise, Assist Command-Air (TAAC-Air) munitions air advisors assist a member of the Afghan Air Force load Mark-81 bombs onto a trailer at Mazar-E-Sharif, Afghanistan, Nov. 18, 2016. The bombs were offloaded from an A-29 Super Tucano. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Christopher Holmes)
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Safety at Mazar-e-Sharif

Master Sgt. Rick Page, Train, Advise, Assist Command-Air (TAAC-Air) occupational safety advisor, looks at weapons stored in a facility at Mazar-e-Sharif, Afghanistan, Nov. 17, 2016. Page traveled from Hamid Karzai International Airport to perform a site visit and discuss upcoming munitions field depot construction with the Army Corps of Engineers. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Christopher Holmes)
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Safety visits Mazar-e-Sharif

Master Sgt. Antran Pack, Train, Advise, Assist Command-Air (TAAC-Air) weapons safety advisor, examines the storage of bombs at Mazar-E-Sharif, Afghanistan, Nov. 17, 2016. Pack traveled to Mazar-e-Sharif from Hamid Karzai International Airport, Afghanistan, to perform a site visit of current facilities and to learn about a munitions field depot scheduled to be constructed starting in December. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Christopher Holmes)
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Safety visits Mazar-e-Sharif

Master Sergeants Antran Pack and Rick Page, both Train, Advise, Assist Command-Air (TAAC-Air) safety advisors meet with Army Capt. James Mehr and Mr. Arthur Kungel, both members of the Army Corps of Engineers to look over blueprints and plans of a munitions field depot scheduled for construction at Mazar-e-Sharif, Afghanistan, Nov. 17, 2016. Construction on the new depot is scheduled to begin in December with completion expected in July. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Christopher Holmes)
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455th EAMXS keeps Vipers flying

Staff Sgt. Michael Finney, 455th Expeditionary Aircraft Maintenance Squadron weapons load crew chief, marshals an arriving F-16 Fighting Falcon Nov. 16, 2016. After returning from a mission, aircraft maintainers check each aircraft for leaks, loose parts or any damage. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Katherine Spessa)
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455th EAMXS keeps Vipers flying

Senior Airman Jeremy Andrews, 455th Expeditionary Aircraft Maintenance Squadron dedicated crew chief, marshals a taxiing F-16 Fighting Falcon before takeoff Nov. 16, 2016 at Bagram Airfield, Afghanistan. Members of the 455th EAMXS enable multiple combat sorties daily out of Bagram. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Katherine Spessa)
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455th EAMXS keeps Vipers flying

Senior Airman Zachary Manzella, 455th Expeditionary Aircraft Maintenance Squadron line delivery crew chief, delivers munitions to an F-16 Fighting Falcon Nov. 15, 2016 at Bagram Airfield, Afghanistan. Members of the 455th EAMXS enable multiple combat sorties daily out of Bagram. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Katherine Spessa)
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455th EAMXS keeps Vipers flying

Senior Airman Daniel Lasal, 455th Expeditionary Aircraft Maintenance Squadron dedicated crew chief, performs a post-flight inspection on an F-16 Fighting Falcon Nov. 15, 2016 at Bagram Airfield, Afghanistan. Aircraft maintainers perform six-hours or more of post-flight inspections after each sortie. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Katherine Spessa)
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455th EAMXS keeps Vipers flying

Senior Airman Daniel Lasal, 455th Expeditionary Aircraft Maintenance Squadron dedicated crew chief, replaces an intake cover on an F-16 Fighting Falcon Nov. 15, 2016 at Bagram Airfield, Afghanistan. Lasal is an aircraft maintainer responsible for ensuring his assigned jet flies properly. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Katherine Spessa)
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