A KC-135 Stratotanker taxis prior to takeoff during
A KC-135 Stratotanker taxis prior to takeoff during a redeployment Nov. 21, 2019, at Incirlik Air Base, Turkey. The KC-135 has been the backbone of the Air Force’s aerial refueling fleet for more than 60 years.... More
Members of the 39th Logistics Readiness Squadron perform
Members of the 39th Logistics Readiness Squadron perform a litter-carry during the Titan Medic Games May 11, 2019, at Incirlik Air Base, Turkey. The litter carry challenge emphasizes the importance of safely tr... More
Cards received from supporters stateside outline the
Cards received from supporters stateside outline the 22nd Expeditionary Air Refueling Squadron patch Dec. 17, 2019, at Incirlik Air Base, Turkey. The 22nd EARS provides aerial refueling support in the U.S. Cent... More
Members of the 39th Operations Support Squadron recover
Members of the 39th Operations Support Squadron recover a simulated drowned victim during the Titan Medic Games May 11, 2019, at Incirlik Air Base, Turkey. The water rescue challenge tested a team’s ability to ... More
Airmen bow their heads in prayer during a memorial
Airmen bow their heads in prayer during a memorial service May 9, 2013, at Transit Center at Manas, Kyrgyzstan. Fellow friends of fallen crew members Capt. Mark "Tyler" Voss, Capt. Victoria "Tori" Pinckney and ... More
A flight suit is displayed in honor of Capt. Mark "Tyler"
A flight suit is displayed in honor of Capt. Mark "Tyler" Voss during a memorial service May 9, 2013, at Transit Center at Manas, Kyrgyzstan. Voss was a 22nd Expeditionary Air Refueling Squadron KC-135 Stratota... More
U.S. Air Force Senior Airman Jordan Taft, 728th Air
U.S. Air Force Senior Airman Jordan Taft, 728th Air Mobility Squadron aircraft services technician, sits in a cargo loader August 5, 2019, at Incirlik Air Base, Turkey. Air mobility Airmen serve as the gatekeep... More
Lt. Col. Michael Butler, 376th Air Expeditionary Wing
Lt. Col. Michael Butler, 376th Air Expeditionary Wing chaplain, speaks during a memorial service May 9, 2013, at Transit Center at Manas, Kyrgyzstan. More than 300 U.S. service members attended and mourned thei... More
U.S Air Force Senior Airman Kase Owens, 22nd Expeditionary
U.S Air Force Senior Airman Kase Owens, 22nd Expeditionary Air Refueling Squadron fuels operator, operates a pantograph July 29, 2019, at Incirlik Air Base, Turkey. The 22nd EARS is responsible for providing ai... More
A collage featuring Tech. Sgt. Herman "Tre" Mackey
A collage featuring Tech. Sgt. Herman "Tre" Mackey III is displayed as Senior Airman Derik Melson shares memories with audience members during a memorial service May 9, 2013, at Transit Center at Manas, Kyrgyzs... More
Three flight suits and aircrew oxygen masks are displayed
Three flight suits and aircrew oxygen masks are displayed during a memorial service May 9, 2013, at Transit Center at Manas, Kyrgyzstan. Each suit bore the name of an airman who perished in an aircraft accident... More
Center, Lt. Gen. David Goldfein, U.S. Air Forces Central
Center, Lt. Gen. David Goldfein, U.S. Air Forces Central Command commander, and 22nd Expeditionary Air Refueling Squadron airmen view photos of the fallen crew members of Shell 77 after a memorial service held ... More
Chief Master Sgt. Bryan Creager, 376th Air Expeditionary
Chief Master Sgt. Bryan Creager, 376th Air Expeditionary Wing command chief, gives his final salute to the fallen crew members of Shell 77 after a memorial service held in their honor May 9, 2013, at Transit Ce... More
U.S. Air Force Tech. Sgt. Shayla Irtegun, 22nd Expeditionary
U.S. Air Force Tech. Sgt. Shayla Irtegun, 22nd Expeditionary Air Refueling Squadron materiel management supervisor and USO volunteer, prepares waffle batter for the USO’s weekly Waffle Wednesday, Nov. 13, 2019,... More
An airman mourns during a memorial service May 9, 2013,
An airman mourns during a memorial service May 9, 2013, at Transit Center at Manas, Kyrgyzstan. Service members gathered to honor Capt. Mark “Tyler” Voss, Capt. Victoria “Tori” Pinckney, and Tech. Sgt. Herman “... More
The 39th Medical Support Squadron is awarded first
The 39th Medical Support Squadron is awarded first place during the Titan Medic Games May 11, 2019, at Incirlik Air Base, Turkey. The Titan Medic Games was a sporting event designed to foster cooperation and ca... More
Tech. Sgt. Paige Martin, U.S. Air Forces Central Command
Tech. Sgt. Paige Martin, U.S. Air Forces Central Command band vocalist, sings "Amazing Grace" during a memorial service May 9, 2013, at Transit Center at Manas, Kyrgyzstan. The room filled with the voices of gr... More
A judge grades holiday decorations during a 22nd
A judge grades holiday decorations during a 22nd Expeditionary Air Refueling Squadron contest Dec. 17, 2019, at Incirlik Air Base, Turkey. Airmen in the 22nd EARS decorated their workplaces for the contest in c... More
Members of the 39th Force Support Squadron perform
Members of the 39th Force Support Squadron perform a two-man carry during the Titan Medic Games May 11, 2019, at Incirlik Air Base, Turkey. The two-man carry can be used to transport an injured person to safety... More
An airman from the 22nd Expeditionary Air Refueling
An airman from the 22nd Expeditionary Air Refueling Squadron sits in the audience during a memorial service held in honor of the fallen Airmen of Shell 77 May 9, 2013, at Transit Center at Manas, Kyrgyzstan. "A... More
U.S. Air Force Lt. Col. Joshua Chambers, 22nd Expeditionary
U.S. Air Force Lt. Col. Joshua Chambers, 22nd Expeditionary Air Refueling Squadron commander, announces the winner of the squadron’s holiday decorating contest Dec. 17, 2019, at Incirlik Air Base, Turkey. His s... More
Airmen board a KC-135 Stratotanker during a redeployment
Airmen board a KC-135 Stratotanker during a redeployment Nov. 21, 2019, at Incirlik Air Base, Turkey. The Airmen were assigned to the 22nd Expeditionary Air Refueling Squadron, which is responsible for refuelin... More
Members of the 39th Force Support Squadron perform
Members of the 39th Force Support Squadron perform a litter-carry while low crawling during the Titan Medic Games May 11, 2019, at Incirlik Air Base, Turkey. The litter-carry challenge tested a team’s ability t... More
U.S. Air Force Chief Master Sgt. Maribeth Ferrer (left),
U.S. Air Force Chief Master Sgt. Maribeth Ferrer (left), 39th Medical Group superintendent inspects holiday decorations as a judge during a 22nd Expeditionary Air Refueling Squadron contest Dec. 17, 2019, at In... More
U.S. Air Force Col. Randy Oakland, 39th Air Base Wing
U.S. Air Force Col. Randy Oakland, 39th Air Base Wing commander and Chief Master Sgt. Micheal Roxberry, 39th ABW command chief, inspect the decorations during a 22nd Expeditionary Air Refueling Squadron contest... More
Col. Shirlene Ostrov, 376th Expeditionary Mission Support
Col. Shirlene Ostrov, 376th Expeditionary Mission Support Group commander, shares a comforting hug with Pamela Spratlen, U.S. Ambassador to Kyrgyzstan, after a memorial service May 9, 2013, at Transit Center at... More
Members from the 376th Air Expeditionary Wing Honor
Members from the 376th Air Expeditionary Wing Honor Guard team carry photos of fallen crew members of Shell 77 during a memorial service held in their honor May 9, 2013, at Transit Center at Manas, Kyrgyzstan. ... More
Aircrew perform pre-flight checks in a KC-135 Stratotanker
Aircrew perform pre-flight checks in a KC-135 Stratotanker during a redeployment Nov. 21, 2019, at Incirlik Air Base, Turkey. Aircrew and maintenance Airmen adhere to a set list of tasks prior to flight to ensu... More
Tech. Sgt. Christopher Knight and Staff Sgt. Jordan
Tech. Sgt. Christopher Knight and Staff Sgt. Jordan Sanders, both 39th Operations Support Squadron air traffic controllers, perform CPR on a dummy during the Titan Medic Games May 11, 2019, at Incirlik Air Base... More
More than 300 U.S. service members attended a memorial
More than 300 U.S. service members attended a memorial service held in honor of the fallen crew members of Shell 77 May 9, 2013, at Transit Center at Manas, Kyrgyzstan. The three airmen perished May 3, 2013, wh... More
A flight suit is displayed in honor of Capt. Victoria
A flight suit is displayed in honor of Capt. Victoria "Tori" Pinckney during a memorial service May 9, 2013, at Transit Center at Manas, Kyrgyzstan. Pinckney was a 22nd Expeditionary Air Refueling Squadron KC-1... More
Airmen from the 22nd Expeditionary Air Refueling Squadron
Airmen from the 22nd Expeditionary Air Refueling Squadron bow their heads during a memorial service May 9, 2013, at Transit Center at Manas, Kyrgyzstan. During the ceremony airmen were able to share stories, ho... More
Airmen assigned to the 39th Logistics Squadron and
Airmen assigned to the 39th Logistics Squadron and 22nd Expeditionary Air Refueling Squadron haul a pantograph to an aircraft July 29, 2019, at Incirlik Air Base, Turkey. Petroleum, oils and lubricants Airmen a... More
Tech. Sgt. Christopher Knight performs self-aid buddy
Tech. Sgt. Christopher Knight performs self-aid buddy care on Staff Sgt. Jordan Sanders, both 39th Operations Support Squadron air traffic controllers, during the Titan Medic Games May 11, 2019, at Incirlik Air... More
A flight suit is displayed in honor of Tech. Sgt. Herman
A flight suit is displayed in honor of Tech. Sgt. Herman "Tre" Mackey III during a memorial service May 9, 2013, at Transit Center at Manas, Kyrgyzstan. Mackey was a 22nd Expeditionary Air Refueling Squadron KC... More