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  • Fingerprints to convicts: ACME tracks down the enemy

    Although he may not be disarming the improvised explosive devices outside the wire, Tech. Sgt. Timothy Ostberg, 955th Air Expeditionary Squadron explosive ordnance disposal technician, plays a unique role in disarming the enemy.

  • Life of a bomb: from ‘cradle to grave’

    Earlier this month, a bomb was used to take out a high-stakes member of the Islamic State in Afghanistan—a big win for troops, especially those who moved the explosives through each step, eventually making it onto the F-16 Fighting Falcon that dropped it on target.

  • Bagram's Viper Weapons Crew

    Staff Sgt. Chris White (left), 455th Expeditionary Aircraft Maintenance Squadron weapons load crew chief, and Airman 1st Class Rhaymark Neri, 455th EAMXS weapons load crew member, download a GBU-54 from an F-16 Fighting Falcon to complete a 30-day inspection at Bagram Airfield, Afghanistan, Jan. 15,

  • 3+2+1 = Check 6

    To ensure Airmen can defend themselves where they live and work, every new 455th Air Expeditionary Wing member is enrolled in an active shooter/insider threat awareness program called Check 6.Check 6 teaches Airmen to be aware of their surroundings at all times, and most importantly how to defend