Departures during clear skies over Bagram

A sunrise occurs at Bagram Airfield, Afghanistan, Feb. 15, 2014. Strong winds allowed a clear sky during the morning. (U.S. Air Force photo by Capt. Brian Wagner/Released)

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Departures during clear skies over Bagram

Sun shines on the former control tower at Bagram Airfield, Afghanistan, Feb. 15, 2014. There were strong winds at Bagram Airfield in the morning, which enabled the normal haze in the valley to clear. (U.S. Air Force photo by Capt. Brian Wagner/Released)

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Departures during clear skies over Bagram

An Army UH-60 Black Hawk prepares to land at Bagram Airfield, Afghanistan, Feb. 15, 2014. Strong winds allowed the normal haze around Bagram to lift. (U.S. Air Force photo by Capt. Brian Wagner/Released)

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Departures during clear skies over Bagram

An A-10 Thunderbolt II departs from Bagram Airfield, Afghanistan, Feb. 15, 2014. Strong winds allowed a clear sky during the morning. (U.S. Air Force photo by Capt. Brian Wagner/Released)

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Departures during clear skies over Bagram

An Army OH-58D Kiowa Warrior departs Bagram Airfield, Afghanistan, Feb. 15, 2014. Strong winds allowed a clear sky during the morning. (U.S. Air Force photo by Capt. Brian Wagner/Released)

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Departures during clear skies over Bagram

Rugged mountains surround at Bagram Airfield, Afghanistan. Clear skies on Feb. 15, 2014 allowed for a clear view of the surrounding mountains. (U.S. Air Force photo by Capt. Brian Wagner/Released)

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Departures during clear skies over Bagram

A F-16 Fighting Falcon takes off from Bagram Airfield, Afghanistan, Feb. 15, 2014. Strong winds allowed a clear sky during the morning. (U.S. Air Force photo by Capt. Brian Wagner/Released)

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Departures during clear skies over Bagram

A F-16 Fighting Falcon takes off from Bagram Airfield, Afghanistan, Feb. 15, 2014. Aircraft departing Bagram often have to climb over the rugged mountains that surround the area on three sides. (U.S. Air Force photo by Capt. Brian Wagner/Released)

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Departures during clear skies over Bagram

A F-16 Fighting Falcon takes off from Bagram Airfield, Afghanistan, Feb. 15, 2014. Aircraft departing Bagram often have to climb over the rugged mountains that surround the area on three sides. (U.S. Air Force photo by Capt. Brian Wagner/Released)

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Departures during clear skies over Bagram

An Army UH-60 Black Hawk MEDEVAC helicopter arrives at Bagram Airfield, Afghanistan, Feb. 15, 2014. There were strong winds at Bagram Airfield in the morning, which enabled the normal haze in the valley to clear. (U.S. Air Force photo by Capt. Brian Wagner/Released)

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Departures during clear skies over Bagram

An AH-64 Apache departs from Bagram Airfield, Afghanistan, Feb. 15, 2014. Strong winds allowed a clear sky during the morning. (U.S. Air Force photo by Capt. Brian Wagner/Released)

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Departures during clear skies over Bagram

An Army UH-60 Black Hawk departs from Bagram Airfield, Afghanistan, Feb. 15, 2014. Aircraft departing Bagram often have to climb over the rugged mountains that surround the area on three sides. (U.S. Air Force photo by Capt. Brian Wagner/Released)

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Departures during clear skies over Bagram

A F-16 Fighting Falcon takes off from Bagram Airfield, Afghanistan, Feb. 15, 2014. Aircraft departing Bagram often have to climb over the rugged mountains that surround the area on three sides. (U.S. Air Force photo by Capt. Brian Wagner/Released)

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Departures during clear skies over Bagram

A F-16 Fighting Falcon takes off from Bagram Airfield, Afghanistan, Feb. 15, 2014. There were strong winds at Bagram Airfield in the morning, which enabled the normal haze in the valley to clear. (U.S. Air Force photo by Capt. Brian Wagner/Released)

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Departures during clear skies over Bagram

An Army UH-60 Black Hawk departs from Bagram Airfield, Afghanistan, Feb. 15, 2014. Aircraft departing Bagram often have to climb over the rugged mountains that surround the area on three sides. (U.S. Air Force photo by Capt. Brian Wagner/Released)

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Departures during clear skies over Bagram

A C-17 Globemaster III takes off from Bagram Airfield, Afghanistan, Feb. 15, 2014. Strong winds allowed a clear sky during the morning. (U.S. Air Force photo by Capt. Brian Wagner/Released)

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Departures during clear skies over Bagram

A C-17 Globemaster III clears a mountain following a takeoff from Bagram Airfield, Afghanistan, Feb. 15, 2014. Aircraft departing Bagram often have to climb over the rugged mountains that surround the area on three sides. (U.S. Air Force photo by Capt. Brian Wagner/Released)

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Departures during clear skies over Bagram

A C-17 Globemaster III takes off from Bagram Airfield, Afghanistan, Feb. 15, 2014. Aircraft departing Bagram often have to climb over the rugged mountains that surround the area on three sides. (U.S. Air Force photo by Capt. Brian Wagner/Released)

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Departures during clear skies over Bagram

A C-17 Globemaster III takes off from Bagram Airfield, Afghanistan, Feb. 15, 2014. There were strong winds at Bagram Airfield in the morning, which enabled the normal haze in the valley to clear. (U.S. Air Force photo by Capt. Brian Wagner/Released)

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Departures during clear skies over Bagram

A C-17 Globemaster III clears a mountain following a takeoff from Bagram Airfield, Afghanistan, Feb. 15, 2014. Aircraft departing Bagram often have to climb over the rugged mountains that surround the area on three sides. (U.S. Air Force photo by Capt. Brian Wagner/Released)

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Departures during clear skies over Bagram

A rugged mountain range surrounds Bagram Airfield on three sides, including this mountain on the north end of the runway. There were strong winds at Bagram Airfield the morning of Feb. 15, 2014, which enabled the normal haze in the valley to clear. (U.S. Air Force photo by Capt. Brian Wagner/Released)

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Clear Sky departures from Bagram Airfield

Published Feb. 17, 2014
By Capt. Brian Wagner
455th Air Expeditionary Wing Public Affairs

Bagram Airfield, Afghanistan -- During the morning of Feb. 15, 2014, there were high wind conditions, which enabled the typical haze to clear and allowed a 360 degree view of the mountains surrounding Bagram Airfield, Afghanistan. The photos in the slideshow are of aircraft that have taken off from the runway and climbing to their designated altitude.

Departures during clear skies over Bagram

Departures during clear skies over Bagram

Departures during clear skies over Bagram

Departures during clear skies over Bagram

Departures during clear skies over Bagram

Departures during clear skies over Bagram

Departures during clear skies over Bagram

Departures during clear skies over Bagram

Departures during clear skies over Bagram

Departures during clear skies over Bagram

Departures during clear skies over Bagram

Departures during clear skies over Bagram

Departures during clear skies over Bagram

Departures during clear skies over Bagram

Departures during clear skies over Bagram

Departures during clear skies over Bagram

Departures during clear skies over Bagram

Departures during clear skies over Bagram

Departures during clear skies over Bagram

Departures during clear skies over Bagram

Departures during clear skies over Bagram