Kandahar Airfield operations

An Airman from the 451st Air Expeditionary Group motions to the MQ-9 Reaper after the aircraft arrived back to Kandahar Airfield, March 20, 2014. The aircraft operators receive instructions from ground crew during parking operations. (U.S. Air Force photo by Capt. Brian Wagner/Released) (The camera of the MQ-9 was blurred for operational security reasons.)

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An MQ-9 Reaper sits on the ramp at Kandahar Airfield, March 19, 2014. The MQ-9 is assigned to and operated by the 451st Air Expeditionary Group. (U.S. Air Force photo by Capt. Brian Wagner/Released) (Image cropped to emphasize aircraft.)

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An MQ-1 Predator sits on the ramp at Kandahar Airfield, March 19, 2014. The MQ-1 is assigned to and operated by the 451st Air Expeditionary Group. (U.S. Air Force photo by Capt. Brian Wagner/Released)

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An MQ-1 Predator departs Kandahar Airfield, March 20, 2014. The MQ-1 is assigned to and operated by the 451st Air Expeditionary Group. (U.S. Air Force photo by Capt. Brian Wagner/Released)

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An MC-12W Liberty departs Kandahar Airfield, March 20, 2014. The MC-12W is assigned to and operated by the 451st Air Expeditionary Group. (U.S. Air Force photo by Capt. Brian Wagner/Released)

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Two Army UH-60 Black Hawk helicopters arrive at Kandahar Airfield, March 20, 2014. The UH-60 is frequently used for troop movements within an area of operations. (U.S. Air Force photo by Capt. Brian Wagner/Released)

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An MQ-1 Predator waits for a taxiing C-17 Globemaster III at Kandahar Airfield, March 20, 2014. The MQ-1 is assigned to and operated by the 451st Air Expeditionary Group. (U.S. Air Force photo by Capt. Brian Wagner/Released) (Image cropped to emphasize aircraft.)

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An MQ-1 Predator taxis as an MQ-9 Reaper lands at Kandahar Airfield, March 20, 2014. The MQ-1 and MQ-9 are assigned to and operated by the 451st Air Expeditionary Group. (U.S. Air Force photo by Capt. Brian Wagner/Released) (Image was cropped to emphasize aircraft.)

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An MQ-9 Reaper taxis after landing at Kandahar Airfield, March 20, 2014. The MQ-9 is assigned to and operated by the 451st Air Expeditionary Group. (U.S. Air Force photo by Capt. Brian Wagner/Released) (A section of the MQ-9 was blurred for operational security reasons.)

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A C-17 Globemaster III departs from Kandahar Airfield, March 20, 2014. C-17s are frequently used to transport large vehicles, cargo and passengers in and out of Afghanistan. (U.S. Air Force photo by Capt. Brian Wagner/Released)

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An MC-12W Liberty departs Kandahar Airfield, March 20, 2014. The MC-12W is assigned to and operated by the 451st Air Expeditionary Group. (U.S. Air Force photo by Capt. Brian Wagner/Released)

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Kandahar Airfield operations

Published March 25, 2014
By Capt. Brian Wagner
455th Air Expeditionary Wing Public Affairs

BAGRAM AIRFIELD, Afghanistan -- Kandahar Airfield hosts multiple units including the 451st Air Expeditionary Group which is part of the 455th Air Expeditionary Wing based at Bagram Airfield, Afghanistan.

The 451st AEG is the premier combat remotely piloted aircraft unit in Afghanistan.

The group also includes MC-12W Liberty and E-11A aircraft and controls the aerial port operations on Kandahar.

The slideshow of photos shows some of the typical airfield operations from March 19-20, 2014.