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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)
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407th ESFS sustains M-ATV capabilities

Tech. Sgt. Cameron Leek, 407th Expeditionary Security Forces Squadron truck commander, uses a handheld radio while riding in a Mine Resistant Ambush Protected All-Terrain Vehicle May 3, 2018 at an undisclosed location in Southwest Asia. The truck commander ensures all proper protocol is followed while also keeping an eye out for possible threats. Leek is deployed from the Kentucky Air National Guard and is a native of Louisville, Kentucky. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Dana J. Cable)
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407th ESFS sustains M-ATV capabilities

Staff Sgt. Nathan Wolf, 407th Expeditionary Security Forces Squadron craftsman, explains the controls of a Mine Resistant Ambush Protected All-Terrain Vehicle, or M-ATV, to Col. John Gonzales, 407th Air Expeditionary Group commander, May 3, 2018 at an undisclosed location in Southwest Asia. The 407th ESFS provided leadership with a hands-on look into the squadron's daily operations enhancing their understanding of the unit's mission capabilities. Wolf is deployed from the Iowa Air National Guard and is a native of Sioux City, Iowa. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Dana J. Cable)
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407th ESFS sustains M-ATV capabilities

U.S. Marine Corps Lance Cpl. Matthew Kerry, 3rd Battalion 7th Marine Regiment, stands in the gunner position atop a Mine Resistant Ambush Protected All-Terrain Vehicle May 3, 2018 at an undisclosed location in Southwest Asia. M-ATV gunners are the eyes and ears for personnel inside the fortified vehicles and report any information to the truck commander. Kerry is a native of Awendaw, South Carolina. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Dana J. Cable)
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407th ESFS sustains M-ATV capabilities

U.S. Marine Corps Lance Cpl. Matthew Kerry, 3rd Battalion 7th Marine Regiment, stands in the gunner position atop a Mine Resistant Ambush Protected All-Terrain Vehicle May 3, 2018 at an undisclosed location in Southwest Asia. M-ATV gunners are the eyes and ears for personnel inside the fortified vehicles and report any information to the truck commander. Kerry is a native of Awendaw, South Carolina. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Dana J. Cable)
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407th ESFS sustains M-ATV capabilities

Staff Sgt. Nathan Wolf, 407th Expeditionary Security Forces Squadron craftsman, checks the oil level on a Mine Resistant Ambush Protected All-Terrain Vehicle May 3, 2018 at an undisclosed location in Southwest Asia. The M-ATV was designed to withstand improvised explosive device attacks and ambushes. Wolf is deployed from the Iowa Air National Guard and is a native of Sioux City, Iowa. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Dana J. Cable)
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9th AETF-L change of command

Maj. Gen. Dirk Smith (right), the outgoing 9th Air Expeditionary Task Force - Levant commander, shakes hands with U.S. Army Lt. Gen. Paul Funk, Combined Joint Task Force - Operation Inherent Resolve commander, after receiving the Defense Superior Service Medal during a change of command ceremony May 5, 2018, at an undisclosed location in Southwest Asia.The ceremony occurred in the presence of personnel assigned to the 9th AETF-L, United States Embassy, 386th Air Expeditionary Wing, 332nd Air Expeditionary Wing, 368th Expeditionary Air Support Operations Group, and the CJTF - OIR, partners and other leaders. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Dana J. Cable)
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9th AETF-L change of command

Maj. Gen. Dirk Smith (right), 9th Air Expeditionary Task Force - Levant outgoing commander, passes the 9th AETF-L guidon to Lt. Gen. Jeffrey Harrigian, United States Air Force Central Command commander, during a change of command ceremony May 5, 2018, at an undisclosed location in Southwest Asia. The ceremony occurred in the presence of personnel assigned to the 9th AETF-L, United States Embassy, 386th Air Expeditionary Wing, 332nd Air Expeditionary Wing, 368th Expeditionary Air Support Operations Group, and the Combined Joint Task Force - Operation Inherent Resolve, partners and other leaders. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Dana J. Cable)
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9th AETF-L change of command

Maj. Gen. Chad Franks (right), 9th Air Expeditionary Task Force - Levant incoming commander, assumes command from Lt. Gen. Jeffrey Harrigian, United States Air Force Central Command commander, during a change of command ceremony May 5, 2018, at an undisclosed location in Southwest Asia. The ceremony occurred in the presence of personnel assigned to the 9th AETF-L, United States Embassy, 386th Air Expeditionary Wing, 332nd Air Expeditionary Wing, 368th Expeditionary Air Support Operations Group, and the Combined Joint Task Force - Operation Inherent Resolve, partners and other leaders. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Dana J. Cable)
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9th AETF-L change of command

Lt. Gen. Jeffrey Harrigian (left), United States Air Force Central Command commander, Maj. Gen. Dirk Smith (middle) and Maj. Gen. Chad Franks (right) stand at attention during a change of command ceremony May 5, 2018, at an undisclosed location in Southwest Asia. During the ceremony Smith relinquished command and Franks then assumed command of the 9th Air Expeditionary Task Force - Levant. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Dana J. Cable)
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9th AETF-L change of command

Maj. Gen. Dirk Smith (right), the outgoing 9th Air Expeditionary Task Force - Levant commander, receives the Defense Superior Service Medal from U.S. Army Lt. Gen. Paul Funk, Combined Joint Task Force - Operation Inherent Resolve commander, during a change of command ceremony May 5, 2018, at an undisclosed location in Southwest Asia. During his time as 9th AETF-L commander, Smith also served as the CJTF-OIR Operations and Intelligence deputy commander. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Dana J. Cable)
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2,000 Viper hours

Lt. Col. Bryan "Jaws" Meek, 179th Expeditionary Fighter Squadron chief of weapons and tactics, waits inside an F-16 Fighting Falcon after landing April 27, 2018, at an undisclosed location in Southwest Asia. During the flight, Meek reached 2,000 flying hours in the F-16 Fighting Falcon. Meek is deployed from the Texas Air National Guard located at Kelly Field Annex, Joint Base San Antonio, Texas. He is a native of Liberal, Kansas. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Dana J. Cable)
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2,000 Viper hours

Lt. Col. Bryan "Jaws" Meek, 179th Expeditionary Fighter Squadron chief of weapons and tactics, poses for a photo after returning from a mission in support of Operation Inherent Resolve April 27, 2018, at an undisclosed location in Southwest Asia. During the flight, Meek reached 2,000 flying hours in the F-16 Fighting Falcon. Meek is deployed from the Texas Air National Guard located at Kelly Field Annex, Joint Base San Antonio, Texas. He is a native of Liberal, Kansas. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Dana J. Cable)
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2,000 Viper hours

A patch sticks to the sleeve of Lt. Col. Bryan "Jaws" Meek, 179th Expeditionary Fighter Squadron chief of weapons and tactics, after landing in an F-16 Fighting Falcon April 27, 2018, at an undisclosed location in Southwest Asia. The patch signifies the accomplishment of flying over 2,000 hours in the F-16 Fighting Falcon. Meek, a native of Liberal, Kansas, is deployed from the Texas Air National Guard located at Kelly Field Annex, Joint Base San Antonio, Texas. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Dana J. Cable)
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Force protection helps 'Dirt Boys' lay ground work for dome shel

Tech Sgt. Steven Ramge, 407th Expeditionary Civil Engineer Squadron NCO in charge of maintenance and equipment, operates a screed to level out cement April 23, 2018, at an undisclosed location in Southwest Asia. A screed is used to smooth and vibrate concrete as it is flattened out. Ramge is deployed from the Kentucky Air National Guard and is a native of Cincinnati, Ohio. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Dana J. Cable)
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Force protection helps 'Dirt Boys' lay ground work for dome shel

The 407th Expeditionary Civil Engineer Squadron and volunteers from the Marine Wing Support Squadron 371 and 407th Air Expeditionary Group, level out cement using a screed April 23, 2018 at an undisclosed location in Southwest Asia. The volunteers helped with prepping and pouring three large concrete pads. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Dana J. Cable)
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Force protection helps 'Dirt Boys' lay ground work for dome shel

The 407th Expeditionary Civil Engineer Squadron and volunteers from the Marine Wing Support Squadron 371 and 407th Air Expeditionary Group lift a screed using a crane April 23, 2018, at an undisclosed location in Southwest Asia. The volunteers helped with prepping and pouring three large concrete pads. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Dana J. Cable) The 407th Expeditionary Civil Engineer Squadron and volunteers from the Marine Wing Support Squadron 371 and 407th Air Expeditionary Group secure plastic ‘chairs’ under rebar before pouring concrete April 23, 2018 at an undisclosed location in Southwest Asia. The volunteers helped with prepping and pouring three large concrete pads. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Dana J. Cable)
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Force protection helps 'Dirt Boys' lay ground work for dome shel

The 407th Expeditionary Civil Engineer Squadron and volunteers from the Marine Wing Support Squadron 371 and 407th Air Expeditionary Group secure plastic ‘chairs’ under rebar before pouring concrete April 23, 2018 at an undisclosed location in Southwest Asia. The volunteers helped with prepping and pouring three large concrete pads. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Dana J. Cable)
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Force protection helps 'Dirt Boys' lay ground work for dome shel

The 407th Expeditionary Civil Engineer Squadron and volunteers from the Marine Wing Support Squadron 371 and 407th Air Expeditionary Group secure plastic ‘chairs’ under rebar before pouring concrete April 23, 2018 at an undisclosed location in Southwest Asia. The volunteers helped with prepping and pouring three large concrete pads. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Dana J. Cable)
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407th ECS sustains rapid communication

Senior Airman Fredrick Felan, 407th Expeditionary Communications Squadron radio frequency transmission journeyman, explains to Col. John Gonzales, 407th Air Expeditionary Group commander how to properly assemble a communications fly-away kit at an undisclosed location in Southwest Asia, April 16, 2018. In the event of a system failure or shut down, the CFK can be deployed operationally in less than 30 minutes, allowing quick communication support if needed. The 407th ECS provided leadership with a hands-on look into the squadron's daily operations enhancing their understanding of the unit's mission capabilities. Felan is stationed at Robins Air Force Base, Georgia and is a native of San Antonio, Texas. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Dana J. Cable)
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