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  • Members of the Special Operations Community gather in front of a mural during the Medal of Honor ceremony for U.S. Air Force Master Sgt. John Chapman on Bagram Airfield, Afghanistan, August 28, 2018. The mural was painted in memory of Chapman for his heroic actions during the Battle of Takur Ghar. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Kristin High)

    Medal of Honor Recipient John Chapman, Remembered at Camp Cunningham

    BAGRAM AIRFIELD, Afghanistan – Personnel from Bagram Airfield and the Special Operations community gathered at the Memorial Courtyard at Camp Cunningham to recognize Medal of Honor recipient, U.S. Air Force Master Sgt. John A. Chapman.
  • A C-130J Super Hercules and its aircrew assigned to the 746th Expeditionary Airlift Squadron from Al Udeid Air Base, Qatar, loads cargo destined for an undisclosed location in Afghansitan, May 5, 2018. The 774th EAS is an active duty unit based out of the 41st Airlift Squadron, Little Rock, Ark, that worked together with the 746th EAS, a reserve unit based out of the 403rd Wing at Keesler Air Force Base, Miss. The mission represents the first dual-formation airdrop consisting of aircraft from two separate units. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Xavier Navarro)

    A U.S. Air Force First: Two Sister Units From Two Different Countries Supply Afghan Advisors

    BAGRAM AIRFIELD, Afghanistan -- In the mountainous terrain of Afghanistan two U.S. C-130J Hercules aircraft airdropped over 30 Container Delivery System (CDS) bundles to a Resolute Support Expeditionary Advisory Package (EAP), May 4. Unlike previous combat airdrop missions, this dual-formation airdrop was executed by two geographically separated units, the 774th Expeditionary Airlift Squadron (EAS) an active-duty squadron, located at Bagram Airfield, Afghanistan, and the 746th Expeditionary Airlift Squadron, a reserve squadron located at Al Udeid Air Base, Qatar.
  • Gen. Mike Holmes, commander of Air Combat Command, speaks with Maj. Jonathan Wellman, 41st Expeditionary Electronic Combat Squadron, at Bagram Airfield, Afghanistan, May 25, 2017. Holmes visited Bagram Airfield to speak with Airmen and Soldiers, and to see firsthand the multiple ways Airmen project airpower in the region. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Benjamin Gonsier)

    COMACC visits Bagram Airmen

  • Brig. Gen. Jim Sears conducted his fini flight out of Bagram Airfield, Afghanistan, May 22, 2017. Sears, 455th Air Expeditionary Wing commander, is a command pilot with more than 3,200 flying hours, including combat missions over Iraq and Afghanistan. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Benjamin Gonsier)

    Brig. Gen. Sears embarks on fini flight, concludes Afghanistan tour

  • An F-16 Fighting Falcon, from the 555th Expeditionary Fighter Squadron, Aviano Air Base, Italy, lands on Bagram Airfield, Afghanistan, April 25, 2017. The 555th EFS deployed to Bagram Airfield as part of a rotation of fighters, which have had a constant presence in Afghanistan for more than a decade. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Benjamin Gonsier)

    ‘Triple Nickel’ returns to Afghanistan, continues counterterrorism operations

    BAGRAM AIRFIELD, Afghanistan – Airmen and F-16 Fighting Falcons from the 555th Expeditionary Fighter Squadron, from Aviano Air Base, Italy, deployed to Afghanistan in support of the premiere counterterrorism wing.The 555th EFS is replacing the 79th EFS, from Shaw Air Force Base, South Carolina, who spent the last six months at Bagram Air
  • Airman 1st Class Brandon Ramirez, 455th Expeditionary Civil Engineer Squadron, punches a hole into a segment of tape April 20, 2017, at Bagram Airfield, Afghanistan. The tape is one component of the Mobile Aircraft Arresting System, which is used to rapidly decelerate a landing plane, primarily fighters. The system is crucial for landings where the runway is too short or there is brake failure. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Benjamin Gonsier)

    Day or night, engineers lead the way

  • The 455th Expeditionary Civil Engineer Squadron plow the fighter ramp at Bagram Airfield, Afghanistan Feb. 4, 2017. The 455th Expeditionary Aircraft Maintenance Squadrons and ECES de-iced aircraft and cleared snow from the runway so the F-16 Fighting Falcons of the 79th Expeditionary Fighter Squadron could continue their missions - flying multiple sorties daily to support the 455th Air Expeditionary Wing’s mission to defend, support and deliver airpower. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Katherine Spessa)

    Getting airfield back up and running

    The 455th Expeditionary Civil Engineer Squadron plow the fighter ramp at Bagram Airfield, Afghanistan Feb. 4, 2017. The 455th Expeditionary Aircraft Maintenance Squadrons and ECES de-iced aircraft and cleared snow from the runway so the F-16 Fighting Falcons of the 79th Expeditionary Fighter Squadron could continue their missions - flying multiple
  • Thomas Boyd in a portrait taken circa 1945. Boyd served as a B-24 Liberator tail gunner for the 455th Bomb Group during World War II. (Courtesy Photo)

    Original ‘Vulture’ shares story with 21st century warfighters

    “Primitive” is the word he uses to describe flying in a B-24 Liberator during World War II.The bomber wasn’t pressurized and its open gunner-turret windows to the fore, aft and on both wings made the aircraft frigid for its crew members. They had to bundle up as best they could to stay warm, but according to the “Rosalie May” tail gunner, retired
  • U.S. Army Master Sgt. (retired) Leroy Petry, Medal of Honor recipient, sits in the cockpit of an F-16 Fighting Falcon at Bagram Airfield, Afghanistan, Oct. 16, 2016. Petry was one of six wounded warriors to participate in Operation Proper Exit, a program that returns battle-wounded service members to theater. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Katherine Spessa)

    Wounded warriors return to Craig Joint Theater Hospital

     BAGRAM AIRFIELD, Afghanistan -- The entrance to the Craig Joint Theater Hospital emergency room at Bagram Airfield, Afghanistan, dubbed “Warrior’s Way,” has seen more than 14,000 injured service members carried by litter under its flag. On Nov. 16, 2016, six of those warriors returned, walking on their own.  The first of this group of wounded
  • Senior Airman Longaker, 455th Expeditionary Comptroller Squadron budget technician, was selected as the Wing Staff Agency Airman Top Performer for the month of June, July 06, 2016, Bagram Airfield, Afghanistan. Longaker acts as a liaison between the purchasing organization, contracting office and the vendor to ensure commodities are purchased in a timely manner. (U.S. Air Force photo illustration by Senior Airman Justyn M. Freeman)

    Senior Airman Andrew Longaker: Dollars and sense

    One of the many stressors military members face when deployed is finances. Managing money while away from home can be a tricky feat if you are not well prepared.From allotments, to savings plans, deployment entitlements and travel vouchers, the 455th Expeditionary Comptroller Squadron, takes strides to make sure members at Bagram Airfield are taken
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