Life of a bomb: from ‘cradle to grave’

Earlier this month, a bomb was used to take out a high-stakes member of the Islamic State in Afghanistan—a big win for troops, especially those who moved the explosives through each step, eventually making it onto the F-16 Fighting Falcon that dropped it on target.

175th Expeditionary Fighter Squadron Brings U.S. Airpower to Bagram

U.S. Airmen and F-16 Fighting Falcons from the 175th Expeditionary Fighter Squadron (EFS) deployed to Bagram Airfield in support of combat operations, July 27.

Bagram Airfield receives additional F-16s

Chaplains go into harm’s way, provide spiritual support for all

Thousands of feet above Kabul, the capital of Afghanistan, two Airmen, riding in a helicopter, wearing more than 75 pounds of gear, hover around the city before landing. These Airmen are not pararescuemen or a tactical air control party—they’re a chaplain and chaplain assistant.

JET/IA Airmen support partners, Afghanistan

Throughout Afghanistan there are Airmen and civilians who tout the “JET/IA” patch on their uniform.

Researcher, Defenders bring new counter-UAS program to BAF

As the use of unmanned aircraft systems rises across the world, researchers from around the Department of Defense are testing new ways to counter the new threats they could present.

Defenders deescalate situation downrange, prevent potential incident

KANDAHAR AIRFIELD, Afghanistan - A lot of people have seen the exciting world of combat arms training or the cute, but capable, military working dogs, but most are not familiar with the rough—and sometimes intense—duties of Air Force Defenders in Afghanistan. These Airmen stand watch for more than

From the Swamp to the Mountains: Barksdale first sergeants deploy in force in support of Bagram Airmen

Five first sergeants from Barksdale Air Force Base, Louisiana, deployed to Bagram Airfield, Afghanistan, to support the Airmen of the 455th Air Expeditionary Wing.

Bagram welcomes new commander: Baker takes helm of the 455th AEW

Brig. Gen. Craig Baker took command of the 455th Air Expeditionary Wing during a change of command ceremony June 3, at Bagram Airfield, Afghanistan.

COMACC visits Bagram Airmen