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Herk maintainers keep fleet flying

Senior Airman Thomas Budd, 455th Expeditionary Aircraft Maintenance Squadron crew chief, takes a break after performing maintenance on a C-130J Hercules Dec. 9, 2016 at Bagram Airfield, Afghanistan. Each member of the 455th EAMXS work twelve hour shifts, six days per week, ensuring Bagram’s C-130J fleet is always ready to fly. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Katherine Spessa)
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407th AEG continues combat ops

An F-16 Fighting Falcon assigned to the 134th Expeditionary Fighter Squadron takes off at the 407th Air Expeditionary Group, Dec. 29, 2016. The 134th EFS is flying combat missions for Operation Inherent Resolve to support and enable Iraqi Security Forces’ efforts with the unique capabilities provided by the fighter squadron. (U.S. Air Force photo/Master Sgt. Benjamin Wilson)(Released)
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407th AEG continues combat ops

Staff Sgt. Larry Runk, 407th Expeditionary Maintenance Squadron crew chief, walks away from an F-16 Fighting Falcon assigned to the 134th Expeditionary Fighter Squadron after marshaling it for take off at the 407th Air Expeditionary Group, Dec. 29, 2016. Combat missions flown by the fighter squadron have degraded military capabilities of Daesh, also known as the Islamic State, by denying the group safe haven in the region. (U.S. Air Force photo/Master Sgt. Benjamin Wilson)(Released)
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407th AEG continues combat ops

An F-16 Fighting Falcon pilot assigned to the 134th Expeditionary Fighter Squadron performs preflight checks at the 407th Air Expeditionary Group, Dec. 29, 2016. The 134th EFS is flying combat missions for Operation Inherent Resolve to support and enable Iraqi Security Forces’ efforts with the unique capabilities provided by the fighter squadron. (U.S. Air Force photo/Master Sgt. Benjamin Wilson)(Released)
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407th AEG continues combat ops

Staff Sgt. Larry Runk, 407th Expeditionary Maintenance Squadron crew chief, (left) speaks with a pilot assigned to the 134th Expeditionary Fighter Squadron during preflight checks at the 407th Air Expeditionary Group, Dec. 29, 2016. Both Airmen are deployed from the 158th Fighter Wing, which is part of the Vermont Air National Guard. (U.S. Air Force photo/Master Sgt. Benjamin Wilson)(Released)
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407th AEG continues combat ops

Staff Sgt. Larry Runk, 407th Expeditionary Maintenance Squadron crew chief, (left) speaks with a pilot assigned to the 134th Expeditionary Fighter Squadron through his headset during preflight checks at the 407th Air Expeditionary Group, Dec. 29, 2016. The 407th Air Expeditionary Group is supporting Operation Inherent Resolve through combat air missions flown by U.S. and coalition partners. (U.S. Air Force photo/Master Sgt. Benjamin Wilson)(Released)
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Deployed squadron flies combat ops 15 hours after arrival

F-16 Fighting Falcons deployed with the 134th Expeditionary Fighter Squadron arrive at the 407th Air Expeditionary Group, Southwest Asia, Dec. 10, 2016. The unit was able to fly combat operations within 15 hours of arriving at the deployed location. (U.S. Air Force photo/Master Sgt. Benjamin Wilson)(Released)
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Deployed squadron flies combat ops 15 hours after arrival

An F-16 Fighting Falcon deployed with the 134th Expeditionary Fighter Squadron taxies for a combat mission from the 407th Air Expeditionary Group, Southwest Asia, Dec. 13, 2016. The unit was able to fly combat operations within 15 hours of arriving at the deployed location.(U.S. Air Force photo/Master Sgt. Benjamin Wilson)(Released)
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Deployed squadron flies combat ops 15 hours after arrival

An F-16 Fighting Falcon deployed with the 134th Expeditionary Fighter Squadron takes off for a combat mission from the 407th Air Expeditionary Group, Southwest Asia, Dec. 13, 2016. The unit was able to fly combat operations within 15 hours of arriving at the deployed location. (U.S. Air Force photo/Master Sgt. Benjamin Wilson)(Released)
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Expeditionary Airmen collaborate to repair active runway, continue fight to defeat Da’esh

A KC-10 Extender launches from a runway at an undisclosed location in Southwest Asia, Dec. 15, 2016. Five minutes before this launch, maintenance crews fled the runway to a safe zone. Maintenance crews worked for 15 days removing excessive build up on the runway. The strategic operation successfully enabled the 380th Air Expeditionary Wing to maintain its current level of support in Combined Joint Task Force-Operation Inherent Resolve. (U.S. Air Force photo/Senior Airman Tyler Woodward)
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Expeditionary Airmen collaborate to repair active runway, continue fight to defeat Da’esh

A maintenance crew removes excessive rubber buildup off of an active runway at an undisclosed in Southwest Asia, Dec. 15, 2016. Maintenance crews had roughly 5 minutes to evacuate the runways when aircraft were landing or departing. The strategic operation successfully enabled the 380th Air Expeditionary Wing to maintain its current level of support in Combined Joint Task Force-Operation Inherent Resolve. (U.S. Air Force photo/Senior Airman Tyler Woodward)
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JTACs enable aerial reaction force mission

Tech. Sgt. Jeremy Rarang, 817th Expeditionary Air Support Operations Squadron joint terminal attack controller, fires an M110 Semi-Automatic Sniper System during training at Forward Operating Base Dahlke, Afghanistan Nov. 21, 2016. JTACs are often assigned to sister service units to bridge the gap between air and ground assault operations. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Katherine Spessa)
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JTACs enable aerial reaction force mission

Members of Able Platoon, 1st Squadron, 3rd Cavalry Regiment, and Tech. Sgt. Jeremy Rarang, 817th Expeditionary Air Support Operations Squadron joint terminal attack controller, joke together after training Nov. 21, 2016 at Forward Operating Base Dahlke, Afghanistan. JTACs direct aircraft for use during close air support and offensive operations from a forward position. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Katherine Spessa)
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F-16 operations inspection lights up night

Staff Sgt. Erin Diaz and Senior Airmen Dakota Tabler and Logan Helle, 455th Expeditionary Maintenance Squadron engine technicians, conduct an augmentor operations check on an F-16 Fighting Falcon Dec. 4, 2016 at Bagram Airfield, Afghanistan. The operations check was conducted after installing a new engine component. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Katherine Spessa)
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A-29 Maintenance

A maintenance contractor shakes hands with an Afghan Air Force aircraft maintainer on the wing of an A-29 Super Tucano at Hamid Karzai International Airport, Kabul, Afghanistan, Nov. 23, 2016. AAF maintainers recently conducted the first 600-hour aircraft inspection of an A-29. The maintainers were able to complete the three-week inspection with minimal assistance from contractors. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Jeffery Marino)
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A-29 Maintenance

An A-29 Super Tucano sits inside a hangar at Hamid Karzai International Airport, Kabul, Afghanistan, November 19, 2016, while undergoing an inspection. Afghan Air Force maintainers have completed the first 600-hour aircraft inspection on the airframe in country. The inspection included an in-depth look at all parts of the plane to include flight controls, landing gear and avionics packages. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Jeffery Marino)
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774th EAS provides misson versatility to Afghan theater

Capts. Nick Bonner and David Tart, 774th Expeditionary Airlift Squadron C-130J Hercules pilots, fly a C-130 to Farah Airfield, Afghanistan Nov. 10, 2016. The 774th EAS uses the unique versatility of the C-130 to supplement tactical airlift capabilities for units in and out of austere locations under atypical conditions. Edits were made to this image for security purposes. (U.S. Air Force illustration by Staff Sgt. Katherine Spessa)
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774th EAS provides misson versatility to Afghan theater

Capt. Nick Bonner, 774th Expeditionary Airlift Squadron C-130J Hercules pilot prepares to take off from Bagram Airfield, Afghanistan Nov. 10, 2016. The high pressure altitude, extreme temperature disparity and rugged terrain of Afghanistan make for a challenging environment to fly in. (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. Afghanistan has been called a “Herk’s playground” because of the aircraft’s ability to handle the austere environment. (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, loads vehicles onto a C-130J Hercules at Farah Airfield, Afghanistan Nov. 10, 2016. The 774th EAS uses the unique versatility of the C-130 to supplement tactical airlift capabilities for units which often require non-standard or outsized cargo and personnel movement. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Katherine Spessa)
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