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  • Blackhawks get first class flight

    Tech. Sgt. John Crowe, 436th Airlift Wing aircraft loadmaster, pulls a tow cable towards a Sikorsky UH-60 Blackhawk, Bagram Airfield, Afghanistan, Sept. 8, 2016. An aircrew from Dover Air Force Base traveled to Bagram, to assist Army flying units pack and transport the Blackhawks back to home

  • Dirt Boys drain the rain

    Staff Sgt. Casey Epps, 455th Expeditionary Civil Engineer Squadron pavements and equipment technician, saws through concrete, Bagram Airfield, Afghanistan, Sept. 7, 2016. The ECES technicians dug up the ground to create a new drainage system located at the passengers terminal. (U.S. Air Force photo

  • Rescue Airmen hone extraction skills

    Staff Sgt. Kyle Green, 83rd Expeditionary Rescue Squadron pararescue specialist, signals for assistance while attending to a simulated patient, Bagram Airfield, Afghanistan, Aug. 31, 2016. Pararescue specialists worked to recover simulated wounded patients from scenarios such as being trapped in

  • 455th ECES builds shelves

    Airman 1st Class Taylor Davis, 455th Expeditionary Civil Engineer Squadron structural journeyman, measures wood, Bagram Airfield, Afghanistan, Aug. 31, 2016. The ECES structures and electrical units supplied shelving units and electricity to a newly renovated ministry center and Airman’s Attic.

  • 455th ECES supplies electricity

    Senior Airman Tony Tang, 455th Expeditionary Civil Engineer Squadron electrical journeyman, shovels dirt out of a trench, Bagram Airfield, Afghanistan, Aug. 31, 2016. Electricians paired with the ECES structures team to renovate and provide electricity to a new Airman’s Ministry Center and Airman’s

  • 455th EMXS: Keeping the Vipers alive

    Senior Airman Michael Nemec, 455th Expeditionary Maintenance Squadron crew chief, installs an angle gear box on an F-16C Fighting Falcon, Bagram Airfield, Afghanistan, Aug. 22, 2016. The gear box transfers power to the leading edge flap torque shaft to help the aircraft achieve lift during takeoff.

  • 93rd EFS takes off into the night

    An F-16C Fighting Falcon takes off for mission in the skies of Afghanistan Aug. 22, 2016, Bagram Airfield, Afghanistan. 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. (U.S. Air Force photo by Capt.

  • 774th EAS: You call, we haul

    Staff Sgt. Patrick Brennan, 455th Expeditionary Aircraft Maintenance Squadron crew chief, ensures a fuel hose is properly connected prior to fuel being offloaded from a C-130J Super Hercules, Camp Dwyer, Afghanistan, Aug. 19,2016. Brennan monitored the aircraft to ensure that the fuel was safely

  • 774th EAS Loadmasters

    Senior Airman Andrew Garrett (center), 774th Expeditionary Airlift Squadron loadmaster, directs a 60k runner aircraft cargo loader, Bagram Airfield, Afghanistan, Aug. 19, 2016. Aircraft loadmasters are responsible for properly loading, securing and escorting cargo and passengers, and ensuring the