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JET/IA Airmen bring expertise to the battlefield

An Airman assigned to the 438th Air Expeditionary Advisory Squadron poses for a photo with Australian coalition forces and Afghan helicopter pilot trainees during an exercise in Afghanistan. Joint expeditionary taskings and individual augmentees, known as JET/IA Airmen, provide specific expertise to another service or organization, such as the U.S. Army or NATO. (Courtesy photo)

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JET/IA Airmen bring expertise to the battlefield

A 438th Air Expeditionary Advisory Squadron helicopter instructor flies with an Afghan helicopter pilot trainee during training in Afghanistan. The 955th Air Expeditionary Squadron at Bagram Airfield, Afghanistan, administratively supports joint expeditionary taskings and individual augmentees, known as JET/IA Airmen, like this pilot supporting NATO's Resolute Support train, advise and assist campaign. (Courtesy photo)

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JET/IA Airmen bring expertise to the battlefield

U.S. Air Force Capt. Danielle Caudill, 955th Air Expeditionary Squadron director of operations, poses for a photo with a Combined Security Transition Command-Afghanistan contracting officer, and an Afghan vendor during the elections in Kabul, Afghanistan. Caudill, as well as other 955th AES leadership, are responsible for the operational and administrative needs of JET/IA Airmen and perform wellness checks to ensure their tactical commands are properly caring for them. (Courtesy photo)

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Fingerprints to convicts: ACME tracks down the enemy

Sarah Stowers, Defense Forensic Science Center latent print examiner, poses for a photo with a deconstructed improvised explosive device at the Afghanistan Captured Material Exploitation laboratory at Bagram Airfield, Afghanistan, Jan. 3, 2019. ACME is the only forensic operating lab in theater providing critical analysis to identify force protection threats and enable host nation criminal prosecutions. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Kaylee Dubois)

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Fingerprints to convicts: ACME tracks down the enemy

Fingerprints appear on a bottle using a strong light source used by Afghanistan Captured Material Exploitation laboratory latent print examiners at Bagram Airfield, Afghanistan, Jan. 3, 2019. Fragile prints, like this one, are typically found on nonporous surfaces like plastics and metals, and can be easily wiped off during collection and handling. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Kaylee Dubois)

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Fingerprints to convicts: ACME tracks down the enemy

An optical bridge, two-connected microscopes, is used to match the markings on bullets at the Afghanistan Captured Material Exploitation laboratory at Bagram Airfield, Afghanistan, Jan. 3, 2019. Just like fingerprints, the markings on firearms and their components are unique to the make, model, caliber, country of origin and serial number of a specific firearm. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Kaylee Dubois)

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Fingerprints to convicts: ACME tracks down the enemy

Erin Cook, Defense Forensic Science Center DNA analyst, pipettes DNA samples at the Afghanistan Captured Material Exploitation laboratory at Bagram Airfield, Afghanistan, Jan. 3, 2019. Cook can provide a DNA profile using a multi-step process which includes separating DNA from the cell and making billions of copies. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Kaylee Dubois)

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386th EFSS coordinates forward support supplies

Staff Sgt. Patrick Bierman, 386th EFSS rations warehouse attendant, drives a forklift loaded with pallets at an undisclosed location in Southwest Asia, Dec. 19, 2018.The 386th Expeditionary Force Support Squadron Sustainment Services Flight procured and coordinated the movement of 14 aircraft pallets containing war reserve material in support of a mandated coalition exercise for the sustainment, morale, and training of 300 personnel. Bierman is a Guardsman deployed from Des Moines Air National Guard Base. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Arielle Vasquez)

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386th EFSS coordinates forward support supplies

Staff Sgt. Patrick Bierman, 386th Expeditionary Force Support Squadron rations warehouse attendant, helps direct Master Sgt. Gustav Schmidle, 386th Expeditionary Logistics Squadron special planning section chief, to drive a forklift at an undisclosed location in Southwest Asia, Dec. 19, 2018. The 386th EFSS Services Flight procured and coordinated the movement of 14 aircraft pallets containing war reserve material in support of a mandated coalition exercise for the sustainment, morale, and training of 300 personnel. Bierman is a Guardsman deployed from Des Moines Air National Guard Base and Schmidle is a Reservist deployed from Little Rock Air Force Base, Ark.. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Arielle Vasquez)

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CSAF, CMSAF spend Christmas with Airmen in Afghanistan

Lt. Gen. Joseph Guastella, U.S. Air Forces Central Command commander, answers a question during a 455th Air Expeditionary Wing “all call” at Bagram Airfield, Afghanistan, Dec. 25, 2018. Guastella traveled to Afghanistan with Air Force Chief of Staff Gen. David L. Goldfein and Chief Master Sgt. of the Air Force Kaleth O. Wright, who discussed recent and upcoming changes in the Air Force to empower Airmen to be more resilient and effective. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Kaylee Dubois)

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CSAF, CMSAF spend Christmas with Airmen in Afghanistan

Air Force Chief of Staff Gen. David L. Goldfein visits with Airmen from the 83rd Rescue Squadron at Bagram Airfield, Afghanistan, Dec. 25, 2018. During the visit to the squadron he also met with Army National Guard CH-47 Chinook helicopter aircrew and maintainers who regularly conduct joint training and operations with 83rd RQS rescue personnel. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Rito Smith)

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CSAF, CMSAF spend Christmas with Airmen in Afghanistan

Chief Master Sgt. of the Air Force Kaleth O. Wright poses for a photo with an Airman during a visit to Bagram Airfield, Afghanistan, Dec. 25, 2018. Wright thanked deployed Airmen for their service and sacrifices, especially during the holiday season. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Kaylee Dubois)

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CSAF, CMSAF spend Christmas with Airmen in Afghanistan

Chief Master Sgt. of the Air Force Kaleth O. Wright leads Airmen in the 455th Expeditionary Communications Squadron chant during a visit to Bagram Airfield, Afghanistan, Dec. 25, 2018. Wright responded to a variety of questions to include changes to the enlisted assignments system. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Kaylee Dubois)

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CSAF, CMSAF spend Christmas with Airmen in Afghanistan

Chief Master Sgt. of the Air Force Kaleth O. Wright talks with Master Sgt. Steven Nowicki, 455th Expeditionary Security Forces Squadron operations superintendent, during a visit to Bagram Airfield, Afghanistan, Dec. 25, 2018. Wright thanked deployed Airmen for their contributions to the fight, especially during the holiday season. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Kaylee Dubois)

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CSAF, CMSAF spend Christmas with Airmen in Afghanistan

Chief Master Sgt. of the Air Force Kaleth O. Wright gets a hands-on demonstration of a counter-unmanned aircraft system known as a 'Drone Defender' during a visit with the 455th Expeditionary Security Forces Squadron at Bagram Airfield, Afghanistan, Dec. 25, 2018. Wright and Air Force Chief of Staff Gen. David L. Goldfein spoke about the “Year of the Defender” and some changes security forces Airmen will see during training exercises. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Kaylee Dubois)

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CSAF, CMSAF spend Christmas with Airmen in Afghanistan

Chief Master Sgt. of the Air Force Kaleth O. Wright discusses the F-16 Fighting Falcon engine with a 455th Expeditionary Aircraft Maintenance Squadron Airman during a visit to Bagram Airfield, Afghanistan, Dec. 25, 2018. Wright spent much of the day touring facilities and gaining insight into the base’s current mission sets. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Kaylee Dubois)

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CSAF, CMSAF spend Christmas with Airmen in Afghanistan

Air Force Col. Joseph Miller, 455th Air Expeditionary Wing vice commander, greets an aircraft carrying Air Force Chief of Staff David L. Goldfein and the Chief Master Sgt. of the Air Force Kaleth O. Wright during a recent visit to Bagram Airfield, Afghanistan, Dec. 25, 2018. Airmen were given the opportunity to discuss changes occurring in the Air Force with leadership during the visit. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Kaylee Dubois)

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CSAF, CMSAF spend Christmas with Airmen in Afghanistan

Air Force Chief of Staff Gen. David L. Goldfein and Chief Master Sgt. of the Air Force Kaleth O. Wright talk with an Airman at Bagram Airfield, Afghanistan, Dec. 25, 2018. Goldfein and Wright met several Airmen during the visit to discuss their contributions to the mission and answer their questions about changes in the Air Force. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Kaylee Dubois)

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CSAF, CMSAF spend Christmas with Airmen in Afghanistan

Air Force Chief of Staff Gen. David L. Goldfein stands for a photo with Airmen at Bagram Airfield, Afghanistan, Dec. 25, 2018. Goldfein and Chief Master Sgt. of the Air Force Kaleth O. Wright visited Airmen throughout U.S. Central Command’s area of responsibility to offer guidance, thanks, and listen to Airmen’s stories. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Kaylee Dubois)

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CSAF, CMSAF spend Christmas with Airmen in Afghanistan

Air Force Chief of Staff Gen. David L. Goldfein listens to Capt. Zachary Tolbert, 774th Expeditionary Airlift Squadron pilot, talk about the C-130J Super Hercules mission at Bagram Airfield, Afghanistan, Dec. 25, 2018. Goldfein and Chief Master Sgt. of the Air Force Kaleth O. Wright visited Airmen throughout U.S. Central Command’s area of responsibility to offer guidance and thank them for their contributions to the mission. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Kaylee Dubois)

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