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  • 774 EAS continues tactical airlift operations in Afghanistan

    Utilizing the C-130J Super Hercules powerful performance and tactical abilities, the 774th Expeditionary Airlift Squadron continuously accomplishes its mission in an austere environment where other airframes have fallen short.Since being redesignated the 774th EAS on Dec. 4, 2001 and activated at

  • Wet-wing missions fuel austere U.S. bases in Afghanistan

    The 774th Expeditionary Airlift Squadron recently completed a wet-wing defuel, which enables the C-130J Super Hercules crews to rapidly deliver fuel to austere forward operating bases throughout Afghanistan.According to Capt. Caitlin Curran, 774th EAS tactics chief, a wet-wing defuel is

  • USO HOLIDAY TOUR BRINGS A LITTLE BIT OF HOME TO BAGRAM TROOPS

    Deployed service members, civilians and contractors enjoyed a USO Holiday Tour, featuring actor Adam Devine, comedian Iliza Shlesinger, and WWE Wrestler Alicia Fox, Dec. 23-24 at Bagram Airfield, Afghanistan.Led by the Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff U.S. Marine Corps Gen. Joe F. Dunford Jr.,

  • Get to Yes

    The “Get to Yes” problem solving and negotiation technique has been around in business circles for decades. Books and articles have been published in regards to avoiding the rush to “No” by focusing on what it would take to “Get to Yes”.  It is easy to confuse a “Get to Yes” approach with being a

  • 430 EECS Airman provides survival support for pilots

    The 430th Expeditionary Electronic Combat Squadron operating out of Kandahar Air Base, Afghanistan is the only unit in the U.S. Air Force that operates the E-11A with the Battlefield Airborne Communications Node payload.Keeping the pilot safe while supporting missions in the area of responsibility

  • 774 EAS loadmaster ensures safe delivery of pax and cargo

    Extensive coordination goes into planning any U.S. Air Force flight. This rings especially true when transporting both people and supplies from Bagram Airfield, Afghanistan to austere airstrips throughout the country.Assigned to the 774th Expeditionary Airlift Squadron, Airman 1st Class Courtney

  • Crew chief keeps BAF C-130Js mission ready

    The 455th Expeditionary Aircraft Maintenance Squadron provides combat-ready aircraft to the air component commander in support of coalition forces throughout Afghanistan.Here at Bagram Airfield, Afghanistan, Staff Sgt. Anthony Single, 455th EAMXS crew chief, ensures that the C-130J Super Hercules is

  • 62 EATKS continue to support missions at KAF

    Airmen from the 62nd Expeditionary Attack Squadron continue to provide combatant commanders uninterrupted persistent attack and reconnaissance capabilities.“Our job here at Kandahar Airfield is to launch and recover the MQ-9 Reaper,” said 1st Lt. Patrick, 62nd EATKS maintenance operations officer.