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  • Combat arms instructors train expeditionary Airmen

    Combat arms training instructors at Bagram Airfield, Afghanistan train Airmen on small arms who travel outside the Airfield.  CATM instructors are in charge of fixing Air Force weapons, inspecting weapon inventory and assisting the Army with firing range operations.To view all the photos click on

  • Diamonds, an Airman’s best friend

    Diamonds symbolize strength, eternity and excellence, and after the unbreakable stone is mined it is polished to become a gem. First sergeants in the U.S. Air Force are distinguished by their diamonds in between their chevrons, and just like the stone, these senior non-commissioned officers are

  • Bagram Airmen honor Memorial Day

    Airmen at Bagram honor Memorial Day with a candle light vigil march.  Memorial Day is observed annually on the last Monday of May to commemorate the men and women who died while serving in the U.S. Armed Forces.

  • President Barack Obama visits Bagram

    U.S. President Barack Obama visits Bagram Airfield, Afghanistan May 25, 2014. President Obama spoke to the Airmen, Soldiers, Sailors and Marines deployed to the base. After his speech, he shook hands with each and every member present.

  • 22 Tech. Sgts. selected for promotion

    Congratulations to the 455th Air Expeditionary Wing's Master Sgt. Selects. There were 22,673 Technical Sergeants eligible for promotion with a selection percentage of 17.96. A total of 4,073 were selected. The newest selectees are:Mario S. Camario 41st EECSDaniel J. Crisp 455th EAMXSAdam Sorrell

  • Wheels on the jet go round and round

    As a bird's feet are necessary for take-off and landing so are the wheels for the aircraft at Bagram Airfield, Afghanistan. The 455th Expeditionary Maintenance Squadron wheel and tire shop provides wheel and tire maintenance to ensure jets stay in the air to accomplish their mission. "The aircraft

  • Congressional Delegation visits Air National Guardsmen

    A Congressional delegation visited May 12, 2014 to check on the welfare of hometown constituents, Afghan election results and concerns of women in the U.S. Armed Forces.The delegation comprised of U. S. Reps. Martha Roby (Ala.), House of Appropriations Committee; Susan Davis (Calif.), House of Armed

  • Nutritional Medicine: Keeping patients healthy

    Every morning starts well before 5:30 a.m. The Airmen open the doors to their small cafeteria to restock their shelves with juice and bread, while the smell of fresh coffee fills the room and hospital hallways. Then, they prepare to pick up their first meal of the day. This is the daily routine the

  • Vehicle maintainers keep expeditionary wheels rolling

    With their grime greasy hands, they turn wrenches, clean oil spills and keep hundreds of wheeled vehicles rolling day in and day out - these Airmen are Bagram's vehicle maintainers.The 455th Expeditionary Logistics Readiness Squadron vehicle maintenance is comprised of Airmen trained to repair,

  • DoD health officials visit Bagram Airfield

    The Assistant Secretary of Defense for Health Affairs, Dr. Jonathan Woodson visited the Craig Joint Theater Hospital, Bagram Airfield, Afghanistan May 8, 2014.Woodson and his staff which included Rear Adm. C. Forrest Faison III, the Navy Deputy Surgeon General; U.S. Army Major Gen. Joseph Caravalho,