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First Afghan Air Force UH-60s arrive to Kandahar

A U.S. Air Force C-17 loadmaster assigned to Charleston Air Force Base, S.C., prepares two Afghan Air Force UH-60 helicopters for unloading Sept. 18, 2017, at Kandahar Air Field, Afghanistan. These are the first UH-60s to be delivered to Afghanistan for the recapitalization of the AAF and development of a professional, capable and sustainable Afghan Air Force. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Veronica Pierce)
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First Afghan Air Force UH-60s arrive to Kandahar

Train, Advise, Assist Command-Air advisors observe as an Afghan Air Force UH-60 is unloaded from a U.S. Air Force C-17 Globemaster, Sept. 18, 2017, at Kandahar Air Field, Afghanistan. The TAAC-Air advisors have worked closely with their Afghan counterparts to prepare for the modernization of the AAF, as the service transitions from Mi-17s to UH-60s. These are the first AAF UH-60s to arrive in country. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Veronica Pierce)
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First Afghan Air Force UH-60s arrive to Kandahar

U.S. Air Force Col. Armando Fiterre, the 738th Air Expeditionary Advisory Group commander, Train, Advise, Assist, Command-Air, watches as the first Afghan Air Force UH-60 helicopter is unloaded off a U.S. Air Force C-17 Globemaster, Sept. 18, 2017, at Kandahar Air Field, Afghanistan. The UH-60 arrival is part of the modernization efforts of the AAF. The plan involves seven different weapon systems, 14 program offices and more than 20 major contracts. TAAC-Air will oversee training of AAF pilots and maintainers. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Veronica Pierce)
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First Afghan Air Force UH-60s arrive to Kandahar

An Afghan Air Force UH-60 is towed as two AAF A-29s taxi for take-off Sept. 18, 2017, at Kandahar Air Field, Afghanistan. The UH-60 was the first to arrive in Afghanistan as part of modernization efforts to transition the AAF to a more sustainable and modern helicopter fleet. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Veronica Pierce)
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F-16s light the night

An F-16 Fighting Falcon sits on the flightline at Bagram Airfield, Afghanistan, Sept. 21, 2017. The F-16 provides the 455th Air Expeditionary Wing with a dynamic close-air-support capability. The aircraft and their pilots provide cover from above for Afghan and coalition forces on the ground, deterring insurgent activity and allowing friendly freedom of movement. The F-16 also provides the ability to strike enemy structures and weapons caches. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Benjamin Gonsier)
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F-16s light the night

F-16 Fighting Falcons line the flightline at Bagram Airfield, Afghanistan, Sept. 21, 2017. The F-16 is a compact, multi-role fighter aircraft. It is highly maneuverable and has proven itself in air-to-air combat and air-to-surface attack. In Afghanistan, the F-16, also known as a Viper, provides precision airpower to degrade and deter enemy activity. (U.S. Ai Force photo by Staff Sgt. Benjamin Gonsier)
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F-16s light the night

An F-16 Fighting Falcon sits on the flightline at Bagram Airfield, Afghanistan, Sept. 21, 2017. The F-16 provides the 455th Air Expeditionary Wing with a dynamic close-air-support capability. The aircraft and their pilots provide cover from above for Afghan and coalition forces on the ground, deterring insurgent activity and allowing friendly freedom of movement. The F-16 also provides the ability to strike enemy structures and weapons caches. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Benjamin Gonsier)
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F-16s light the night

A 555th Expeditionary Fighter Squadron pilot conducts a preflight check on an F-16 Fighting Falcon at Bagram Airfield, Afghanistan, Sept. 21, 2017. The F-16 is a compact, multi-role fighter aircraft. It is highly maneuverable and has proven itself in air-to-air combat and air-to-surface attack. In Afghanistan, the F-16, also known as a Viper, provides precision airpower to degrade and deter enemy activity. (U.S. Ai Force photo by Staff Sgt. Benjamin Gonsier)
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F-16s light the night

Maintainers repair a component on the vertical tail of an F-16 Fighting Falcon at Bagram Airfield, Afghanistan, Sept. 21, 2017. Flightline operations at BAF run 24-hours per day to counter terrorist operations in Afghanistan and provide critical, precision support to allied and partner forces working to stabilize the country. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Benjamin Gonsier)
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F-16s light the night

An F-16 Fighting Falcon sits on the flightline at Bagram Airfield, Afghanistan, Sept. 21, 2017. The F-16 provides the 455th Air Expeditionary Wing with a dynamic close-air-support capability. The aircraft and their pilots provide cover from above for Afghan and coalition forces on the ground, deterring insurgent activity and allowing friendly freedom of movement. The F-16 also provides the ability to strike enemy structures and weapons caches. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Benjamin Gonsier)
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Deployed Airmen prepare, compete in Air Force Marathon

First Lt. Allison Rayome, 455th Air Expeditionary Wing chief of protocol, approaches the finish line during the Deployed Air Force Marathon at Bagram Airfield, Afghanistan, Sept. 16, 2017. Rayome, who is a native of Cincinnati, Ohio, participated in her second Air Force Marathon. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Benjamin Gonsier)
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Deployed Airmen prepare, compete in Air Force Marathon

Chaplain (Capt.) Joshua Flynn, 455th Air Expeditionary Wing, shows his medal after completing the Deployed Air Force Marathon at Bagram Airfield, Afghanistan, Sept. 16, 2017. Flynn is a seasoned runner, having competed in multiple running events. In 2016, Flynn represented the Air Force Space Command in the Air Force Marathon. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Benjamin Gonsier)
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Deployed Airmen prepare, compete in Air Force Marathon

Master Sgt. Gerardo Esquivel, 455th Expeditionary Force Support Squadron, raises the American flag during the Deployed Air Force Marathon at Bagram Airfield, Afghanistan, Sept. 16, 2017. Esquivel is a seasoned runner, competing in multiple half and full marathons since 2008. Esquivel has participated in six Air Force Marathons, to include one in Iraq and Afghanistan. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Benjamin Gonsier)
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Deployed Airmen prepare, compete in Air Force Marathon

Master Sgt. Gerardo Esquivel, 455th Expeditionary Force Support Squadron, approaches the finish line during the Deployed Air Force Marathon at Bagram Airfield, Afghanistan, Sept. 16, 2017. Esquivel is a seasoned runner, competing in multiple half and full marathons since 2008. Esquivel has participated in six Air Force Marathons, to include one in Iraq and Afghanistan. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Benjamin Gonsier)
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Deployed Airmen prepare, compete in Air Force Marathon

Chaplain (Capt.) Joshua Flynn, 455th Air Expeditionary Wing, runs during the Deployed Air Force Marathon at Bagram Airfield, Afghanistan, Sept. 16, 2017. Flynn is a seasoned runner, having competed in multiple running events. In 2016, Flynn represented Air Force Space Command in the Air Force Marathon. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Benjamin Gonsier)
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Deployed Airmen prepare, compete in Air Force Marathon

Participants of the Deployed Air Force Marathon run at Bagram Airfield, Afghanistan, Sept. 16, 2017. The Air Force Marathon, which is hosted at Wright-Patterson Air Force Base, Ohio, is held during the week of the Air Force birthday. This year marks the 70th birthday of the United States Air Force. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Benjamin Gonsier)
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Deployed Airmen prepare, compete in Air Force Marathon

First Lts. Allison Rayome, center, Melanie Gruenbaum, left, and Staff Sgt. Richard Christiansen run during the Deployed Air Force Marathon at Bagram Airfield, Afghanistan, Sept. 16, 2017. The Air Force Marathon, which is hosted at Wright-Patterson Air Force Base, Ohio, is held during the week of the Air Force birthday. This year marks the 70th birthday of the United States Air Force. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Benjamin Gonsier)
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Deployed Airmen prepare, compete in Air Force Marathon

Master Sgt. Justin Mullins, 455th Expeditionary Aircraft Maintenance Squadron first sergeant, and Jeremy Ybarra, 455th Expeditionary Logistics Readiness Squadron fuels management, run during the Deployed Air Force Marathon at Bagram Airfield, Afghanistan, Sept. 16, 2017. The Air Force Marathon, which is hosted at Wright-Patterson Air Force Base, Ohio, is held during the week of the Air Force birthday. This year marks the 70th birthday of the United States Air Force. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Benjamin Gonsier)
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Serving again: Prior POL troops continue to fuel airpower in Afghanistan

Clayton Taylor, 455th Expeditionary Logistics Readiness Squadron fuels management section, checks the gauges on an R-11 refueling vehicle at Bagram Airfield, Afghanistan, Aug. 31, 2017. The fuels management team is mostly comprised of contractors who have served in fuels before while in the military. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Benjamin Gonsier)
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Serving again: Prior POL troops continue to fuel airpower in Afghanistan

F-16 Fighting Falcons receive fuel at Bagram Airfield, Afghanistan, Aug. 31, 2017. The fuels management team refuels military, contracted and commercial aircraft of all types. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Benjamin Gonsier)
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