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  • Find Fix and Finish: Air Force MC-12W mission transitions to Army

    The U.S. Air Force inactivated the 4th Expeditionary Reconnaissance Squadron, and the U.S. Army stood up Joint Task Force Thor here, Oct. 1, 2014.The transition of authority ceremony began at 6:40 a.m. as the last MC-12W Liberty flying a 4 ERS mission landed ending more than 40,000 combat missions

  • AFCENT commander visits 455 AEW

    U.S.Air Force Lt. Gen. John Hesterman, U.S. Air Forces Central Command commandervisited Airmen here Oct. 7, 2014.  Hethanked Airmen for their service during the visit to several units

  • ATOC Airmen keep it moving at Mazar-e Sharif

    U.S. Air Force Air Terminal Operations Center Airmenassigned to the 455th Expeditionary Aerial Port Squadron Detachment1 work with C-17 Globemaster III loadmasters to load two Heavy ExpandedMobility Tactical Trucks on the flight line of Mazar-e Sharif, AfghanistanSept. 24, 2014. As part of the

  • Safeguarding ground troops from above

    Roaring his way down the runway in a 43 thousand pound machine, Maj. Vincent Sherer pilots an A-10 Thunderbolt II into the skies of Afghanistan to provide overwatch and close air support for ground forces operating throughout the country.Sherer, a pilot with the 455thAir Expeditionary Wing deployed

  • Civil Engineer Airmen assemble de-fence

    The Airmen have been working on  a security project for several days. As Civil Engineer Airmen they are responsible for maintaining structures and utilities.

  • 41 EECS Scorpions execute theater electronic warfare

    With more than 6,600 sorties and 38,000 flying hours in support of Operation Enduring Freedom, the 41st Expeditionary Electronic Combat Squadron provides premier counter-communications electronic attack capabilities here.The unit flies the EC-130H Compass Call aircraft which is configured to execute

  • Bagram Airmen celebrate Air Force's 67th Birthday

    Airmen from the 455th Air Expeditionary Wing celebrated the Air Force's 67th birthday here.  The Air Force is the nation's youngest service and was founded Sept. 18, 1947. It's tradition to have the oldest and youngest Airmen cut the ceremonial cake as part of the birthday festivities. 

  • 774th EAS Airmen prepare to redeploy

    Airmen with the 774th Expeditionary Airlift Squadron prepare their last C-130J Super Hercules aircraft for departure back to Dyess Air Force Base, Texas. The 41st Airlift Squadron from Little Rock, Arkansas replaced the unit.

  • Bagram Airmen commemorate Patriot Day

    U.S. Air Force Airmen assigned to the 455th Air Expeditionary Wing participated in a retreat ceremony commemorating Patriot Day at Bagram Airfield, Afghanistan Sept. 11, 2014. Patriot Day is remembered globally as the anniversary of the terrorist attacks in the United States Sept. 11, 2001.

  • Cryo Techs: Providing the breath of life

    To help sustain the flying mission at one of the busiest airfields in Afghanistan, cryogenic technicians from the 455th Expeditionary Logistics Readiness Squadron provide sustainable air for aircrews to breathe at high altitudes. Cryogenic technicians work with extremely cold substances such as