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Herk maintainers keep fleet flying

A 455th Expeditionary Aircraft Maintenance Squadron crew chief inspects the propellers of a C-130J Hercules Dec. 9, 2016 at Bagram Airfield, Afghanistan. Compared to older C-130s, the J model climbs faster and higher, flies farther at a higher cruise speed, and takes off and lands in a shorter distance. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Katherine Spessa)
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Herk maintainers keep fleet flying

Members of the 455th Expeditionary Aircraft Maintenance Squadron perform an inspection on a C-130J Hercules Dec. 5, 2016 at Bagram Airfield, Afghanistan. The C-130 Hercules primarily performs a tactical airlift mission. The aircraft is capable of operating from rough, dirt strips and is the prime transport for airdropping troops and equipment into hostile areas. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Katherine Spessa)
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Herk maintainers keep fleet flying

Staff Sgt. Kyle Pringle, 455th Expeditionary Aircraft Maintenance Squadron crew chief, walks on top of a C-130J Hercules during an inspection Dec. 5, 2016 at Bagram Airfield, Afghanistan. The C-130 aircraft maintenance unit component of the 455th EAMXS is responsible for upkeep and repair of Bagram’s fleet of C-130J aircraft. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Katherine Spessa)
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Herk maintainers keep fleet flying

Senior Airman Zackery Schaadt, 455th Expeditionary Aircraft Maintenance Squadron crew chief, performs an inspection on a C-130J Hercules Dec. 5, 2016 at Bagram Airfield, Afghanistan. The 455th EAMXS’ C-130 aircraft maintenance unit is based out of Little Rock, Arkansas, along with the 774th Expeditionary Airlift Squadron and their contingent of C-130 aircraft. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Katherine Spessa)
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Herk maintainers keep fleet flying

Staff Sgt. Kyle Pringle and Senior Airman Jacob Porter, 455th Expeditionary Aircraft Maintenance Squadron aerospace propulsion technicians, remove panels from an engine on a C-130J Hercules Dec. 5, 2016 at Bagram Airfield, Afghanistan. The C-130J incorporates state-of-the-art technology, which reduces manpower requirements, lowers operating and support costs, and provides life-cycle cost savings over earlier C-130 models. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Katherine Spessa)
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Herk maintainers keep fleet flying

A 455th Expeditionary Aircraft Maintenance Squadron crew chief climbs down from a of a C-130J Hercules after performing engine maintenance Dec. 9, 2016 at Bagram Airfield, Afghanistan. The 455th EAMXS’ C-130 aircraft maintenance unit is based out of Little Rock, Arkansas, along with the 774th Expeditionary Airlift Squadron and their contingent of C-130 aircraft. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Katherine Spessa)
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Herk maintainers keep fleet flying

Senior Airman Jacob Porter, 455th Expeditionary Aircraft Maintenance Squadron aerospace propulsion technician, performs engine maintenance on a C-130J Hercules Dec. 5, 2016 at Bagram Airfield, Afghanistan. The C-130J incorporates state-of-the-art technology, which reduces manpower requirements, lowers operating and support costs, and provides life-cycle cost savings over earlier C-130 models. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Katherine Spessa)
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Herk maintainers keep fleet flying

Senior Airman Thomas Budd, 455th Expeditionary Aircraft Maintenance Squadron crew chief, walks into the C-130J Hercules aircraft maintenance unit Dec. 9, 2016 at Bagram Airfield, Afghanistan. The C-130 AMU component of the 455th EAMXS is responsible for upkeep and repair of Bagram’s fleet of C-130J aircraft. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Katherine Spessa)
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Herk maintainers keep fleet flying

Senior Airman Thomas Budd, 455th Expeditionary Aircraft Maintenance Squadron crew chief, takes a break after performing maintenance on a C-130J Hercules Dec. 9, 2016 at Bagram Airfield, Afghanistan. Each member of the 455th EAMXS work twelve hour shifts, six days per week, ensuring Bagram’s C-130J fleet is always ready to fly. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Katherine Spessa)
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AFCENT command chief visits Bagram Airmen

U.S. Air Forces Central Command Chief Master Sgt. Joseph Montgomery speaks to Airmen with the 455th Expeditionary Medical Operations Squadron’s En-Route Patient Staging Flight during a visit to Bagram Airfield, Afghanistan, Dec. 23, 2016. The ERPS team here is comprised of reservists and Montgomery took the opportunity to discuss the importance of the Air Force Reserve and thank them for their service. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Katherine Spessa)
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AFCENT command chief visits Bagram Airmen

U.S. Air Forces Central Command Chief Master Sgt. Joseph Montgomery speaks to Airmen with the 455th Expeditionary Civil Engineer Squadron during a visit to Bagram Airfield, Afghanistan, Dec. 23, 2016. The chief spoke to Airmen about the importance of keeping in touch with family while deployed. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Katherine Spessa)
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AFCENT command chief visits Bagram Airmen

U.S. Air Forces Central Command Chief Master Sgt. Joseph Montgomery speaks to Tech. Sgt. Michael Rainer, 455th Expeditionary Aircraft Maintenance Squadron phase dock chief, about F-16 Fighting Falcon phase maintenance during a visit to Bagram Airfield, Afghanistan, Dec. 23, 2016. Montgomery had a robust schedule, including visits to nearly every 455th Air Expeditionary Wing unit. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Katherine Spessa)
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Mission continues through Christmas

Members of the 455th Expeditionary Aeromedical Evacuation Squadron participate in a white elephant gift exchange Dec. 25, 2016 at Bagram Airfield, Afghanistan. The mission continued over the holiday, but service members took time to celebrate the holiday by talking with their families and spending time with their units. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Katherine Spessa)
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Mission continues through Christmas

Christmas presents sit in lockers alongside flight gear in the 79th Expeditionary Fighter Squadron Dec. 25, 2016 at Bagram Airfield, Afghanistan. Many units held Secret Santa or White Elephant gift exchanges, along with other holiday events to celebrate Christmas while deployed. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Katherine Spessa)
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Mission continues through Christmas

Sgt. Maj. Velma Lyons, Army Field Support Battalion-Afghanistan battalion sergeant major, prays during a Christmas gospel service Dec. 25, 2016 at the Enduring Faith Chapel, Bagram Airfield, Afghanistan. While holidays away from families can be challenging, service members celebrated Christmas by attending church and spending time with friends. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Katherine Spessa)
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Mission continues through Christmas

Capt. Ashton, 79th Expeditionary Fighter Squadron F-16 Fighting Falcon pilot, prepares to taxi before launching on a mission Dec. 25, 2016 from Bagram Airfield, Afghanistan. While units offered their members time to connect with families and celebrate Christmas, the mission still continued and 679 operations were flown that day. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Katherine Spessa)
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Mission continues through Christmas

Tech. Sgt. Joe Collett, 455th Expeditionary Aircraft Maintenance Squadron expeditor, plays Christmas Carols Dec. 25, 2016 at Bagram Airfield, Afghanistan. The mission continued over the holiday, but service members took time to celebrate the holiday by talking with their families and spending time with their units. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Katherine Spessa)
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Mission continues through Christmas

A snowman figurine sits on the dashboard of a mine-resistant, ambush-protected, all-terrain vehicle belonging to the 455th Expeditionary Security Forces Squadron before a team left for patrols Dec. 25, 2016 at Bagram Airfield, Afghanistan. Units put up holiday decorations sent from home throughout their areas to help celebrate the season. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Katherine Spessa)
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‘Ruck March to Remember’ honors 1-year anniversary of fallen

Maj. Shawn Chamberlin, 455th Expeditionary Security Forces Squadron commander, speaks to Air Force Office of Special Investigations Expeditionary Detachment 2405 and 455th ESFS members before a “Ruck March to Remember” fallen comrades Dec. 21, 2016 at Bagram Airfield, Afghanistan. The ruck march was held to honor Maj. Adrianna Vorderbruggen, Staff Sgt. Michael Cinco, Staff Sgt. Peter Taub, Staff Sgt. Chester McBride, Tech. Sgt. Joseph Lemm and Staff Sgt. Louis Bonacasa. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Katherine Spessa)
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‘Ruck March to Remember’ honors 1-year anniversary of fallen

161221-F-TY749-226 Air Force Office of Special Investigations Expeditionary Detachment 2405 and 455th Expeditionary Security Forces Squadron members participate in a “Ruck March to Remember” fallen comrades Dec. 21, 2016 at Bagram Airfield, Afghanistan. Task Force Crimson, which is primarily comprised of Air Force OSI and security forces Airmen, contributes to the joint, multinational force protection efforts for the Bagram Airfield area including outside-the-wire security. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Katherine Spessa)
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