The Andersen Blue Knights Honor Guard presents the colors during the singing of the national anthem during the Operation Christmas Drop push ceremony, Dec. 8, 2015, at Andersen Air Force Base, Guam. Christmas D More
Japan Air Self-Defense Force Master Sgt. Toyonaga Toshihisa, a C-130 Hercules loadmaster, checks a manual during a flight to the island of Pagan, Commonwealth of the Northern Marianas, Dec. 9, 2015, during an O More
B-52 Stratofortress aviators are interviewed by local and international media members Feb. 20 before the start of the 2016 Pacific Air Partners Open House at Andersen Air Force Base, Guam. The aviators met with More
Staff Sgt. Anthony Whitney, 36th Civil Engineer Squadron fire protection crew chief, pulls a fire hose during the annual Guam Fire Muster competition March 5, 2016, in Hagåtña, Guam. The competition included fi More
First Lt. Stephen Dupuis, 69th Expeditionary Bomb Squadron electronic warfare officer, reads the names off of the RAIDR 21 monument May 28, 2016, in Adelup, Guam. The monument honors six B-52 Stratofortress avi More
Master Sgt. Clint Hutchinson, 36th Contingency Response Group, briefs U.S. Airmen and Nepalese service members on airfield driving procedures during a subject-matter expert exchange on cargo handling June 28, 2 More
Tech. Sgt. Randy Walgren, 36th Mobility Response Squadron, introduces himself to Nepali students during a community outreach event July 4, 2016, in Kathmandu, Nepal. The community outreach event consisted of a More
Rowland Ball, a World War II veteran, looks at an assortment of model aircraft during a visit to Andersen Air Force Base, Guam, Aug. 16, 2016. Ball served in the United States Army Air Corps as a B-29 Superfort More
A U.S. Air Force B-52 Stratofortress, B-1 Lancer and B-2 Spirit conduct a flyover at Andersen Air Force Base, Guam, Aug.17, 2016. This marks the first time in history that all three of Air Force Global Strike C More
Indian Air Force Wing Commander Janardhana Reddy Neelam high-fives U.S. Air Force Master Sgt. Simon Zika, 554th RED HORSE Squadron, during a subject-matter expert exchange Oct. 25, 2016, at Northwest Field, Gua More
A U.S. Air Force B-52 Stratofortress from Minot Air Force Base, North Dakota, sits on the flightline in preparation for takeoff at Andersen Air Force Base, Guam, Dec. 17, 2016. Three B-52s were deployed to Ande More
U.S. Air Force Airman 1st Class Brandon Ramirez of the 455th Expeditionary Civil Engineer Squadron punches a hole into a segment of tape April 20, 2017, at Bagram Airfield, Afghanistan. The tape is one componen More
U.S. Army Master Sgt. Fernando Gonzalez, U.S. Forces Afghanistan, prepares for his next exercise during a fitness competition April 22, 2017, at Bagram Airfield, Afghanistan. Soldiers, Airmen and civilians part More
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 rota More
U.S. Air Force Capt. James Dunham, an intensive care ward nurse at Craig Joint Theater Hospital, checks the vitals of a patient at Bagram Airfield, Afghanistan, May 3, 2017. As a nurse, Dunham is the link betwe More
Airmen load cargo onto a C-130J Super Hercules at Bagram Airfield, Afghanistan, May 5, 2017. Deployed out of Dyess Air Force Base, Texas, this C-130J and its support personnel provide tactical airlift, includin More
(From left to right) Master Sgt. Aaron Lesher, 455th Expeditionary Logistics Readiness Squadron, Master Sgt. Troy Dubois, 455th Expeditionary Security Forces Squadron, Master Sgt. James Pruitt, 455th Expedition More
U.S. Army Gen. John Nicholson, commander of Resolute Support Mission and U.S. Forces Afghanistan, speaks with U.S. Air Force Maj. Greg Balzhiser, a 555th Expeditionary Fighter Squadron F-16 Fighting Falcon pilo More
Col. Rebecca Sonkiss, the 455th Air Expeditionary Wing vice commander, conducts a pre-flight inspection of a C-130J Super Hercules prior to her fini flight at Bagram Airfield, Afghanistan, May 16, 2017. Sonkiss More
An F-16 Fighting Falcon, piloted by Lt. Col. Vince O’Connor, the commander of the 555th Expeditionary Fighter Squadron, lands at Bagram Airfield, Afghanistan, May 19, 2017. Over his career, O’Connor has accumul More
An F-16 Fighting Falcon from the 555th Expeditionary Fighter Squadron engages a barrier during a certification of the mobile aircraft arresting system at Bagram Airfield, Afghanistan, May 19, 2017. The barrier More
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 c More
Gen. Mike Holmes, commander of Air Combat Command, speaks with 455th Expeditionary Aeromedical Evacuation Squadron Airmen during a visit to Bagram Airfield, Afghanistan, May 25, 2017. Holmes met with Bagram Air More
Senior Airman Andrew Howell, 455th Expeditionary Aircraft Maintenance Squadron, performs an ops check on a HH-60G Pave Hawk at Bagram Airfield, Afghanistan, May 28, 2017. The primary mission of the HH-60G Pave More
Dog tags, displaying the names of Airmen killed in action, hang off of a rifle during a Memorial Day ceremony at Bagram Airfield, Afghanistan, May 29, 2017. The boots, rifle and helmet make what is called the B More
Senior Airman Calvin Johnson, 455th Expeditionary Security Forces Squadron, sings the national anthem during a change of command ceremony at Bagram Airfield, Afghanistan, June 3, 2017. During the ceremony, Brig More
A chorus sings during a religious service at Bagram Airfield, Afghanistan, June 3, 2017. The Bagram Chapel team does its best to accommodate all and provides the necessary religious services for every religion. More
Soldiers assigned to the 368th Military Police Company, Detachment 5, from Guam pose for a photo on Bagram Airfield, Afghanistan, June 7, 2017. For the past nine months, these soldiers served as Gen. John Nicho More
Senior Airman Cynthia Henke, 455th Expeditionary Logistics Readiness Squadron traffic management office, verifies the quantity of a product at Bagram Airfield, Afghanistan, June 13, 2017. When receiving an orde More
An F-16 Fighting Falcon assigned to the 555th Expeditionary Fighter Squadron prepares for takeoff at Bagram Airfield, Afghanistan, June 16, 2017. The 555th EFS deployed to Bagram Airfield as part of a rotation More
Senior Airman Brandon Murdaugh, a 455th Expeditionary Aircraft Maintenance Squadron crew chief, inspects a constant speed drive filter before installing it on an F-16 Fighting Falcon at Bagram Airfield, Afghani More
Staff Sgt. Donterrio Erby, a 455th Expeditionary Aircraft Maintenance Squadron aerospace propulsion technician, secures a panel onto an F-16 Fighting Falcon at Bagram Airfield, Afghanistan, June 16, 2017. Aeros More
Lt. Col. Aaron Rivers, the 455th Expeditionary Maintenance Group deputy commander, stands at parade rest during the 455th EMXG change of command ceremony at Bagram Airfield, Afghanistan, June 17, 2017. During t More
Airman 1st Class Kyle Velaquez is a security forces member from the 451st Expeditionary Support Squadron at Kandahar Airfield, Afghanistan. The 451st ESPTS is a “mini-mission support group,” containing many of More
Chaplain (Maj.) Travis Sears, 451st Air Expeditionary Group, delivers an invocation during a ceremony at Kandahar Airfield, Afghanistan, June 23, 2017. Religious support teams from the 455th AEW provide spiritu More
Airmen 1st Class Giovanni and Drew, 451st Expeditionary Support Squadron flightline security element members, deescalated a potential volatile situation during an incident where unknown convoy approached their More
Staff Sgt. Nana Dankwa is a foreign-born Airman who spent most of his early life in Accra, Ghana. He lived with his grandparent’s and moved to America as an adult. After a couple of years, Dankwa joined the U.S More
Senior Airman Christopher Gallman, 455th Expeditionary Security Forces Squadron joint defense operations center, speaks to Col. Bradford Coley, the 455th Expeditionary Mission Support Group commander, about the More
Maj. Paul Brighton checks the inside of an HH-60G Pave Hawk during crew changeover on Bagram Airfield, Afghanistan, July 4, 2017. Brighton is a pilot with the 83rd Expeditionary Rescue Squadron; he is deployed More
Master Sgt. Justin Mullins, the 455th Expeditionary Aircraft Maintenance Squadron first sergeant, holds the 455th EAMXS guidon during the singing of the national anthem at Bagram Airfield, Afghanistan, July 14, More
The “JET/IA” patch is worn by Airmen and civilians, who are skilled technicians in their field, and are attached to other organizations outside the Air Force, to bring their expertise to the battlefield. When t More
Chief Master Sgt. Michael Lemond, the 455th Expeditionary Mission Support Group superintendent, stands at parade rest during the 455th EMSG change of command ceremony at Bagram Airfield, Afghanistan, July 20, 2 More
The E-11A is a U.S. Air Force aircraft that provides unparalleled communications capabilities to coalition forces on the ground and aircraft in the air. Commonly known as Battlefield Airborne Communications Nod More
Kandahar Honor Guard members stand in formation during the 451st Air Expeditionary Group change of command ceremony at Kandahar Airfield, Afghanistan, Aug. 2, 2017. During the ceremony, Col. Craig Lucey relinqu More
Donald Williams, 455th Expeditionary Logistics Readiness Squadron fuels management section, receives a sample of liquid oxygen at Bagram Airfield, Afghanistan, Aug. 3, 2017. Williams drew a sample of liquid oxy More
Senior Airman David Paris, 455th Expeditionary Maintenance Squadron, provides a safety briefing at Bagram Airfield, Afghanistan, Aug. 4, 2017. Munitions systems Airmen work on explosives on a daily basis and mu More
Senior Airman Clayton Sherrill is a munitions systems specialist assigned to the 455th Expeditionary Maintenance Squadron, Bagram Airfield, Afghanistan. Sherrill is currently deployed out of Dover Air Force Bas More
Retired U.S. Army Staff Sgt. Kevin Flike learns about the F-16 Fighting Falcon at Bagram Airfield, Afghanistan, Aug. 10, 2017. Flike, a wounded warrior, is participating in an Operation Proper Exit, which gives More
Secretary of the Air Force Heather Wilson and Air Force Chief of Staff Gen. David L. Goldfein speaks with Gen. John Nicholson, commander of Resolute Support Mission and U.S. Forces Afghanistan, during a visit t More
An F-16 Fighting Falcon, belonging to the 555th Expeditionary Fighter Squadron, sits on the ramp at Bagram Airfield, Afghanistan, Aug. 22, 2017. The 555th EFS, deployed out of Aviano Air Base, Italy, conducts c More
Senior Airman Jacob Snider, a 774th Expeditionary Airlift Squadron loadmaster, directs a k-loader at Bagram Airfield, Afghanistan, Aug. 24, 2017. The 774th Expeditionary Airlift Squadron conducted their first c More
Senior Airman Christopher Caruso is an avionics technician assigned to the 555th Expeditionary Aircraft Maintenance Unit. As an avionics technician, Caruso inspects the electrical and communication systems on t More
An F-16 Fighting Falcon taxis on the flightline at Bagram Airfield, Afghanistan, Aug. 31, 2017. New F-16s were added to Bagram’s fleet, bolstering their ability to provide close-air-support for coalition forces More
F-16 Fighting Falcons taxi on the flightline at Bagram Airfield, Afghanistan, Aug. 31, 2017. New F-16s were added to Bagram’s fleet, bolstering their ability to provide close-air-support for coalition forces. ( More
Chief Master Sgt. Cory Olson, the 455th Air Expeditionary Wing command chief, renders a salute during a 9/11 remembrance ceremony at Bagram Airfield, Afghanistan, Sept. 11, 2017. During the ceremony, Bagram Air More
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 Fo More
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 t More
U.S. Army Maj. Gen. Leopoldo Quintas, the deputy commanding general of U.S. Forces Afghanistan, receives a briefing on the capabilities of the 455th Expeditionary Aeromedical Evacuation Squadron at Bagram Airfi More
Airman 1st Class Alex Douglas, a 774th Expeditionary Airlift Squadron loadmaster, conducts a preflight inspection of a C-130J Super Hercules at Bagram Airfield, Afghanistan, Oct. 4, 2017. The 774th EAS provides More
Afghan President Ashraf Ghani shakes hands with military leaders during a ceremony at Kandahar Airfield, Afghanistan, Oct. 7, 2017. The ceremony commemorated the addition of the UH-60 Black Hawk helicopter to t More
Staff Sgt. Zebadeah Wages, a 455th Expeditionary Aircraft Maintenance Squadron EC-130 Compass Call com nav specialist, is deployed to Bagram Airfield, Afghanistan, with his father, Retired U.S. Air Force Senior More
An 83rd Expeditionary Rescue Squadron HH-60 Pave Hawk and two U.S. Army CH-47 Chinooks prepare for takeoff at Bagram Airfield, Afghanistan, Oct. 22, 2017. The 83rd ERQS conducted a joint flight with U.S. Army C More
An F-16 Fighting Falcon, from the 77th Expeditionary Fighter Squadron, Shaw Air Force Base, South Carolina, parks on the flightline at Bagram Airfield, Afghanistan, Oct. 26, 2017. Within hours of arriving, the More
An F-16 Fighting Falcon, from the 77th Expeditionary Fighter Squadron, Shaw Air Force Base, South Carolina, lands on Bagram Airfield, Afghanistan, Oct. 26, 2017. The 77th EFS deployed to Bagram Airfield as part More
Col. Douglas DeLaMater, 374th Airlift Wing commander, highlights the importance of the first trilateral execution of Operation Christmas Drop during the push ceremony, Dec. 8, 2015, at Andersen Air Force Base, More
Japan Air Self-Defense Force Tech. Sgt. Satoshi Marimoto, a C-130 Hercules loadmaster, takes a breather before an airdrop over the Commonwealth of the Northern Marianas island of Pagan for an Operation Christma More
Japan Air Self-Defense Force Airmen interact with visitors of the 2016 Pacific Air Partners Open House Feb. 20 at Andersen Air Force Base, Guam. At the open house, the JASDF had multiple aircraft out on display More
Airman 1st Class Zach Hamlette, 36th Civil Engineer Squadron fire protection crew chief, sprays water at a target during the annual Guam Fire Muster competition March 5, 2016, in Hagåtña, Guam. During this obst More
Tech. Sgt. Derrick McCall, 36th Contingency Response Group, demonstrates how to lift an object as a member of the Nepalese Army operates a forklift June 28, 2016, at Tribhuvan International Airport in Kathmandu More
Nepali students decide on a question to ask Airmen during a community outreach event July 4, 2016, in Kathmandu, Nepal. The community outreach event consisted of a question and answer session with Airmen from t More
Rowland Ball, a World War II veteran, talks about his war experiences during a visit to Andersen Air Force Base, Guam, Aug. 16, 2016. Ball was stationed in Guam in 1945 and visited the island for the first time More
U.S. Airmen deployed from Minot Air Force Base, North Dakota, inspect a B-52 Stratofortress engine during takeoff preparations on Andersen Air Force Base, Guam, Dec. 17, 2016. U.S. Air Force bombers deploy rout More
Airman 1st Class Brandon Ramirez, 455th Expeditionary Civil Engineer Squadron power production apprentice, punches a hole into a tape connector April 20, 2017, at Bagram Airfield, Afghanistan. The tape connecto More
U.S. Air Force Brig. Gen. Jim Sears, 455th Air Expeditionary Wing commander, lifts a barbell during a fitness competition April 22, 2017, at Bagram Airfield, Afghanistan. During the competition, participants pe More
An F-16 Fighting Falcon, from the 555th Expeditionary Fighter Squadron, Aviano Air Base, Italy, taxis on the runway April 25, 2017, at Bagram Airfield, Afghanistan. The 555th EFS, who was last here in 2015, pro More
U.S. Air Force Capt. James Dunham, an intensive care ward nurse at Craig Joint Theater Hospital, prepares a syringe at Bagram Airfield, Afghanistan, May 3, 2017. As a nurse, Dunham is the link between the patie More
Senior Airman Brandon King, a 774th Expeditionary Airlift Squadron loadmaster, directs the placement of cargo on a C-130J Super Hercules at Bagram Airfield, Afghanistan, May 5, 2017. The 774th EAS provides tact More
Senior Airman Peter Palacios, a 455th Expeditionary Civil Engineer Squadron electrical systems journeyman, operates a boom lift at Bagram Airfield, Afghanistan, May 12, 2017. Electricians are responsible for in More
Airman 1st Class Andrew Meier, a 455th Expeditionary Aircraft Maintenance Squadron avionics apprentice, shows U.S. Army Gen. John Nicholson, commander of Resolute Support Mission and U.S. Forces Afghanistan, th More
Col. Rebecca Sonkiss waves from a C-130J Super Hercules prior to her fini flight at Bagram Airfield, Afghanistan, May 16, 2017. Sonkiss served as the 455th Air Expeditionary Wing vice commander for the last 12 More
Airmen remove a cable from an F-16 Fighting Falcon, assigned to the 555th Expeditionary Fighter Squadron, at Bagram Airfield, Afghanistan, May 19, 2017. The cable is part of the mobile aircraft arresting system More
F-16 Fighting Falcons taxi off the runway at Bagram Airfield, Afghanistan, May 19, 2017. F-16s from the 555th Expeditionary Fighter Squadron are deployed out of Aviano Air Base, Italy, as part of a constant rot More
Master Sgt. Troy Dubois, the 455th Expeditionary Security Forces Squadron first sergeant, stands at parade rest during a change of command ceremony at Bagram Airfield, Afghanistan, May 20, 2017. Dubois, who is More
Brig. Gen. Jim Sears, commander of the 455th Air Expeditionary Wing, conducts pre-flight checks prior to his fini flight at Bagram Airfield, Afghanistan, May 22, 2017. The fini flight is a time-honored military More
Gen. Mike Holmes, commander of Air Combat Command, speaks with an Airman 1st Class Edward Wobensmith, 455th Expeditionary Aircraft Maintenance Squadron, at Bagram Airfield, Afghanistan, May 25, 2017. Holmes vis More
Tech. Sgt. Marco Campos, 455th Expeditionary Aircraft Maintenance Squadron, inspects the intake of a HH-60G Pave Hawk at Bagram Airfield, Afghanistan, May 28, 2017. Campos inspected the intake for debris and ob More
Airmen salute during the singing of the National Anthem at Bagram Airfield, Afghanistan, May 29, 2017. Bagram Airmen gathered to pay respect to fallen comrades during a Memorial Day ceremony. Memorial Day, obse More
Airmen from the 455th Air Expeditionary Wing lower their group guidons as the national anthem is sung during a change of command ceremony at Bagram Airfield, Afghanistan, June 3, 2017. During the ceremony, Brig More
A sermon is held for Ugandan workers at Bagram Airfield, Afghanistan, June 3, 2017. The Bagram Chapel team does its best to accommodate all and provides the necessary religious services for every religion. Bagr More
Service members pose for a group photo on Bagram Airfield, Afghanistan, June 7, 2017. Service members from Guam, which has the most military personnel per capita, have a large footprint in Afghanistan. Despite More
Senior Airman Zabrie Loio, 455th Expeditionary Logistics Readiness Squadron traffic management office, secures a crate at Bagram Airfield, Afghanistan, June 13, 2017. The 455th ELRS TMO receives and processes e More
Staff Sgt. Donterrio Erby, a 455th Expeditionary Aircraft Maintenance Squadron aerospace propulsion technician, puts equipment away before performing an engine run at Bagram Airfield, Afghanistan, June 16, 2017 More
An F-16 Fighting Falcon, belonging to the 555th Expeditionary Fighter Squadron, sits on the ramp as 455th Expeditionary Aircraft Maintenance Squadron Airmen work on it at Bagram Airfield, Afghanistan, June 16, More
Airman 1st Class Michael Smothers, a 455th Expeditionary Aircraft Maintenance Squadron weapons load crew member, holds an F-16 Fighting Falcon in place at Bagram Airfield, Afghanistan, June 16, 2017. Smothers i More
Bagram Honor Guard members set the American and U.S. Air Force flag during the 455th Expeditionary Maintenance Group change of command ceremony at Bagram Airfield, Afghanistan, June 17, 2017. During the ceremon More
Senior Airman Andres Brambila is a security forces member from the 451st Expeditionary Support Squadron at Kandahar Airfield, Afghanistan. The 451st ESPTS is a “mini-mission support group,” containing many of t More
Airman 1st Class Yongqin Li is a foreign-born Airman who spent most of his early life in China. When Li graduated high school, he immigrated to America. He was a full-time college student and worked various job More
Senior Airman Justin Steward, 455th Expeditionary Security Forces Squadron, pilots an unmanned aircraft system during a live-demonstration at Bagram Airfield, Afghanistan, June 30, 2017. The 455th ESFS teamed u More
Maj. Paul Brighton, an 83rd Expeditionary Rescue Squadron HH-60G Pave Hawk pilot, poses for with a photo of his family on Bagram Airfield, Afghanistan, July 4, 2017. Brighton, who is deployed out of Davis-Month More