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  • PJs and EOD work together

    U.S. Army Spc. David Cruz, 717th Explosive Ordinance Disposal Unit, guards the perimeter during a mass casualty and extraction exercise with Airmen from the 83rd Expeditionary Rescue Squadron, Bagram Airfield, Afghanistan, Aug. 18, 2016. The joint exercise called on EOD to identify, remove and

  • 455th AEW holds retreat ceremony

    Members of the 455th Air Expeditionary Wing Honor Guard, secure the flag during a retreat ceremony, Bagram Airfield, Afghanistan, Aug. 15, 2016. Base honor guard is made up of volunteers who are dedicated to preserving the Air Force heritage and promote and protect the Air Force image and standards.

  • 83rd ERQS participates in exercise

    Senior Airman Ty Hatcher, 83rd Expeditionary Rescue Squadron pararescue specialist communicates through a headset during a mass casualty exercise, Bagram Airfield, Afghanistan, Aug. 16, 2016. Pararescue specialists maintain constant communication during rescue operations to ensure expedited care and

  • Air Force Chief of Staff visits Airmen: Talks priorities

    Air Force Chief of Staff Gen. David L. Goldfein speaks during an all call, Bagram Airfield, Afghanistan, Aug. 13, 2016. In his first visit as Chief of Staff to Bagram, Goldfein recognized several Airmen for outstanding performance and met with servicemembers to talk about his top priorities and the

  • Night ops with 455th EAMXS

    Master Sgt. Donnie Miller, 455th Expeditionary Aircraft Maintenance Squadron weapons armament systems technician, completes an ejector rack function check, Bagram Airfield, Afghanistan, Aug. 9, 2016. Triple ejector racks are used to house weapon devices on the F-16C Fighting Falcon. Weapons system

  • 455th ECES extends ramp

    Members of the 455th Expeditionary Civil Engineer Squadron carry a piece of AM-2 matting to place on the flightline, Bagram Airfield, Afghanistan, Aug. 11, 2016. The ECES laid an estimated 49 thousand square feet of matting, expanding a ramp and creating a driveway for aircraft. The addition of the

  • 455th EAMXS ensures flight safety

    Staff Sgt. Joshua Jorgensen, 455th Expeditionary Aircraft Maintenance Squadron C-130J Super Hercules flying crew chief, performs an intake and exhaust inspection, Bagram Airfield, Afghanistan, Aug. 8, 2016. Tactical aircraft maintenance technicians otherwise known as crew chiefs perform thru-flight

  • 455th AEW Defenders host Battle of the Badges

    U.S.Air Force security forces and U.S. Army military police members compete in an all or nothing tug-of-war, Bagram Airfield, Afghanistan, Aug. 7, 2016. The teams used their strength, endurance and team work to overcome one another. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Tyrona Lawson)

  • Strengthening spiritual resiliency

    Capt. Jonathan Ayers, 455th Air Expeditionary Wing, chaplain, carries boxes of coffee to deliver to the Fire Department, Bagram Airfield, Afghanistan, Aug. 4, 2016. The chaplain team supports 10 units on the east side of the base. Delivering coffee is a way to boost morale and get a chance to engage

  • 455th ESFS provides command and control

    Staff Sgt. Dakota Karlsen, 455th Expeditionary Security Forces Squadron, echo sector controller, looks at a monitor of the surrounding area around the base, Bagram Airfield, Afghanistan, Aug. 4, 2016. The echo sector command post defends all assets and personnel within their sector of