U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Joshua Dickey, a Joint Terminal
U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Joshua Dickey, a Joint Terminal Attack Controller, is currently deployed to Forward Operating Base Spin Boldak, Afghanistan. Dickey, who calls home Casagrande, Ariz., is on his fifth d... More
U.S. Air Force Master Sgt. Ted Stearns, NCO in charge
U.S. Air Force Master Sgt. Ted Stearns, NCO in charge of the U.S. Air Forces Central Band Afterburner, looks on as he prepares to take the stage Jan. 31, 2012 at the Seitek Youth Center in Bishkek, Kyrgyzstan.
U.S. Air Force Maj. Todd Pierce, 451st Expeditionary
U.S. Air Force Maj. Todd Pierce, 451st Expeditionary Fighter Squadron pilot and native of Norwalk, Iowa, prepares an F-16C Fighting Falcon before a combat mission, April 5, 2012, at Kandahar Airfield, Afghanist... More
U.S. Air Force Maj. Greg Barasch, a pilot with the
U.S. Air Force Maj. Greg Barasch, a pilot with the 451st Expeditionary Fighter Squadron, checks his F-16C Fighting Falcon before a mission, April 3, 2012, at Kandahar Airfield, Afghanistan. The mission of the 4... More
U.S. Air Force Master Sgt. Gary Noel, lead guitarist
U.S. Air Force Master Sgt. Gary Noel, lead guitarist for the the U.S. Air Forces Central Band Afterburner, warms up before a concert Feb. 7, 2012 at the Bishkek Russian Drama Theater in Kyrgyzstan.
Take a breath - A man wearing goggles and swimming in a pool
U.S. Air Force Chief Master Sgt. John Zincone, U.S. Air Forces Central Command Public Affairs superintendent, comes up for a breath during a swim at an undisclosed location in Southwest Asia, July 19, 2011. Zin... More
From left, Christine Martinez, Air Force Special Operations
From left, Christine Martinez, Air Force Special Operations Command personnel office, and her son, Jason, 5, enjoy lunch with Kirsten Morris, 6, and her mom Tech. Sgt. Rebekah Morris, AFSOC personnel office, Ju... More
U.S. Air Force Senior Airman Philip Armstrong, a
U.S. Air Force Senior Airman Philip Armstrong, a pararescueman with the 23rd Special Tactics Squadron, eases a cadets fears before rebelling down a tower, July 18, 2012, at Hurlburt Field, Fla. From July 16-20,... More
From right, Senior Airman Philip Armstrong, a pararescueman
From right, Senior Airman Philip Armstrong, a pararescueman with the 23rd Special Tactics Squadron, coaches Cadet Kyle Bonsall, on how to rappel down the tower, July 18 at Hurlburt Field, Fla. From July 16-20, ... More
Members of the U.S. Air Forces Central Band Afterburner
Members of the U.S. Air Forces Central Band Afterburner unload their van in sub-freezing temperatures outside of Bishkek, Kyrgyzstan Feb. 4, 2012. The band went on to play for more than 100 students here.
Airmen from the Special Tactics Training Squadron practice
Airmen from the Special Tactics Training Squadron practice rappel training Aug. 21, 2012, at Hurlburt Field, Fla. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. David Salanitri)
A U.S. Air Force F-16C with the 451st Expeditionary
A U.S. Air Force F-16C with the 451st Expeditionary Fighter Squadron, takes off for a mission over Afghanistan, Kandahar Airfield, Afghanistan, April 4, 2012. The mission of the 451st EFS is to deliver decisive... More
Left, U.S. Army 1st Lt. Andrew Adams, 1st platoon leader
Left, U.S. Army 1st Lt. Andrew Adams, 1st platoon leader of Bravo Troop, 238th Cavalry, 504th Battlefield Surveillance Brigade, and U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Joshua Dickey, Joint Terminal Attack Controller, sca... More
Staff Sgt. Joshua Dickey, a Joint Terminal Attack Controller
Staff Sgt. Joshua Dickey, a Joint Terminal Attack Controller assigned to Forward Operating Base Spin Boldak, Afghanistan, clears out an orchard after his platoon received direct enemy fire, Oct. 9, 2011 in Spin... More
U.S. Air Force Tech. Sgt. Gabriel Johnson, deputy fire
U.S. Air Force Tech. Sgt. Gabriel Johnson, deputy fire chief, reels up a fire hose Aug. 14 at Forward Operating Base Apache in Qalat, Afghanistan. Johnson is part of the crash, fire and rescue team.
U.S. Air Force Master Sgt. Ted Stearns, NCO in charge
U.S. Air Force Master Sgt. Ted Stearns, NCO in charge of the U.S. Air Forces Central Band Afterburner, dances with a student at the Bishkek School of Choreography in Kyrgyzstan, Feb. 2012. The band is currentl... More
Cadets from the Pensacola Air Force Junior ROTC, get
Cadets from the Pensacola Air Force Junior ROTC, get briefed by cadre July 19, 2012, at the Marina on Hurlburt Field, Fla. From July 16-20, more than 40 cadets from Pensacola Air Force Junior ROTC visited base ... More
Sitting inside of the band's cargo van, Master Sgt.
Sitting inside of the band's cargo van, Master Sgt. Lawrence Price, bass player for the U.S. Air Forces Central Band Afterburner, waits to load the van in sub freezing temperatures outside of Bishkek, Kyrgyzsta... More
U.S. Air Force Maj. Greg Barasch, a pilot with the
U.S. Air Force Maj. Greg Barasch, a pilot with the 451st Expeditionary Fighter Squadron, prepares for a mission while inside the cockpit of an F-16C Fighting Falcon, April 3, 2012, at Kandahar Airfield, Afghani... More
Lt. Gen. Stephen Hoog, Air Force assistant vice chief
Lt. Gen. Stephen Hoog, Air Force assistant vice chief of staff, addresses an audience at a Veterans Day wreath laying ceremony, at the Air Force Memorial, in Arlington, Va., Nov. 11, 2013. More than 100 veteran... More
A member of the 816th Expeditionary Airlift Squadron
A member of the 816th Expeditionary Airlift Squadron observes pallets dropped out the back of a C-17 Globemaster III over Afghanistan, Sept. 30, 2011.
U.S. Air Force Brig. Gen. Scott Dennis, an F-16C pilot
U.S. Air Force Brig. Gen. Scott Dennis, an F-16C pilot and commander of the 451st Air Expeditionary Wing, performs pre-flight checks on his aircraft, Kandahar Airfield, Afghanistan, April 5, 2012. The mission o... More
Members of the Iowa Air National guard recently arrived
Members of the Iowa Air National guard recently arrived with their F-16C Fighting Falcons, making them the first F-16Cs to be stationed at the 451st Expeditionary Fighter Squadron at Kandahar Airfield, Afghanis... More
A student from the Special Tactics Training Squadron
A student from the Special Tactics Training Squadron drives the boat for cadets from the Pensacola Air Force Junior ROTC, July 19, 2012 at the marina on Hurlburt Field, Fla. From July 16-20, more than 40 cadets... More
Airmen from the 23rd Special Tactics Squadron wait
Airmen from the 23rd Special Tactics Squadron wait on the flight line for their aircraft to be ready for takeoff, Dec. 10, 2010, at Hurlburt Field, Fla. The airmen conducted freefall and static-line jumps. Airm... More
Airmen and family from Air Force Special Operations
Airmen and family from Air Force Special Operations Command get a history lesson at the Air Park at Hurlburt Field, Fla, June 29, 2012. AFSOC hosted Bring Your Child to Work Day.
U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Jared Newman with the 451st
U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Jared Newman with the 451st Expeditionary Aircraft Maintenance Squadron, performs final checks and engine start-up on an F-16C, Kandahar Airfield, Afghanistan, April 5, 2012. The missi... More
Members of the Iowa Air National guard recently arrived
Members of the Iowa Air National guard recently arrived with their F-16C Fighting Falcons, making them the first F-16Cs to be stationed at the 451st Expeditionary Fighter Squadron at Kandahar Airfield, Afghanis... More
Master Sgt. Stephen Chambers, individual medical technician
Master Sgt. Stephen Chambers, individual medical technician for Detachment 173rd Expeditionary Air Communication Squadron and native of Auburndale, Fla., passes a package to a team July 30, 2011 in north west A... More
Senior Airman Ryan Rager, a member of the U.S. Air
Senior Airman Ryan Rager, a member of the U.S. Air Forces Central Band Nightwing, plays his keytar behind his head during a concert May 2, 2012 at Kandahar Airfield, Afghanistan. During their shows, Nightwing t... More
Band members of the U.S. Air Forces Central Band
Band members of the U.S. Air Forces Central Band Afterburner, prepare to take the stage, Feb. 1, 2012, at School No. 62 in Bishkek, Kyrgyzstan. For a dressing room, the band uses whatever space they can find to... More
An airman from the Special Tactics Training Squadron
An airman from the Special Tactics Training Squadron swims during a pool session Aug. 16, 2012, at Hurlburt Field, Fla. Physical training done in the pool is one of the methods used to train these airmen. (U.S.... More
From close to far, Airmen 1st Class Ryan Persaud and
From close to far, Airmen 1st Class Ryan Persaud and Lee Heerspink, members of the U.S. Air Forces Central band Nightwing, try to catch up on a few minutes of sleep May 2, 2012 at Kandahar Airfield Afghanistan.... More
A member from the 23rd Special Tactics Squadron rappels
A member from the 23rd Special Tactics Squadron rappels down a tower July 18, 2012, at Hurlburt Field, Fla. Members from the Pensacola Air Force Junior ROTC would defeat their fear, and rebel down the tower.
Protein powders and workout supplements fill the middle
Protein powders and workout supplements fill the middle shelf in the fire house and living quarters at Forward Operating Base Apache in Qalat, Afghanistan. The firefighters workout everyday in order to stay in ... More
Center room, Chief Master Sgt. Robert Sealey, U.S.
Center room, Chief Master Sgt. Robert Sealey, U.S. Air Forces Central command chief, engages in discussion with leads of Air Expeditionary Advisory Training Mission - Afghanistan, March 15, 2012 at Kandahar Air... More
Staff Sgt. William Harris is the lead trombone player
Staff Sgt. William Harris is the lead trombone player for the U.S. Air Forces Central Band Afterburner.
From left, Airmen 1st Class Dave Wilson, Ryan Persaud
From left, Airmen 1st Class Dave Wilson, Ryan Persaud and Lee Heerspink, members of the U.S. Air Forces Central band Nightwing, wait to inprocess May 1, 2012 at Kandahar Airfield, Afghanistan. This was the firs... More
Capt. Natosha Nesby, 779th Medical Operations Squadron,
Capt. Natosha Nesby, 779th Medical Operations Squadron, Andrews Air Force Base, Md., escorts an Air Force veteran during a Veterans Day wreath laying ceremony, Nov. 11, 2013 at the Air Force Memorial in Arlingt... More
Middle, Chief Master Sgt. Robert Sealey, U.S. Air Forces
Middle, Chief Master Sgt. Robert Sealey, U.S. Air Forces Central command chief, laughs at a joke made by Chief Master Sgt. Al Herring, 9th Air and Space Expeditionary Task Force - Afghanistan command chief, dur... More
Senior Airman Steven Santos, 23rd Special Tactics Squadron,
Senior Airman Steven Santos, 23rd Special Tactics Squadron, conducts air traffic control Dec. 10, 2010, at Eglin Air Force Base's Field 6, Fla. Over a dozen 23rd STS airmen parachuted from a C-130 into the drop... More
U.S. Air Force Maj. Mark Lorange, 52 Expeditionary
U.S. Air Force Maj. Mark Lorange, 52 Expeditionary Flying Training Squadron, instructor pilot, goes over the flight routine for the day with an Iraqi student instructor pilot at Combat Operating Base Speicher, ... More
From right, U.S. Air Force Tech. Sgt. Lemuel Ollet,
From right, U.S. Air Force Tech. Sgt. Lemuel Ollet, 379th Expeditionary Medical Group, explains the intra-theater care program to U.S. Air Force Chief Master Sgt. Robert Sealey, U.S. Air Forces Central Command ... More
After 90 minutes of sleep over a 36 hour period, members
After 90 minutes of sleep over a 36 hour period, members of the U.S. Air Forces Central Command Band Afterburner walk to their first gig of the day, Jan. 30, 2012 at the Transit Center at Manas, Kyrgyzstan.
U.S. Air Force Tech. Sgt. Jacob Hermanson, a native
U.S. Air Force Tech. Sgt. Jacob Hermanson, a native of Indianola, Iowa, and a mechanic with the 451st Expeditionary Maintenance Squadron, works on an F-16C Fighting Falcon, April 2, 2012, at Kandahar Airfield A... More
U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Tom Septer is a crew chief
U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Tom Septer is a crew chief with the 451st Expeditionary Aircraft Maintenance Squadron and native of Martensdale, Iowa.
Chief Master Sgt. Robert Sealey, U.S. Air Forces Central
Chief Master Sgt. Robert Sealey, U.S. Air Forces Central command chief, checks his email for important messages at Kabul International Airport, March 13, 2012. Sealey never lets his guard down, and is always on call.
A young boy prepares his cell phone to take a picture
A young boy prepares his cell phone to take a picture of the U.S. Air Forces Central Band Afterburner at a school outside of Bishkek, Kyrgyzstan, Feb. 4, 2012.
A U.S. Air Force F-16C with the 451st Expeditionary
A U.S. Air Force F-16C with the 451st Expeditionary Fighter Squadron, takes off for a mission over Afghanistan, Kandahar Airfield, Afghanistan, April 4, 2012. The mission of the 451st EFS is to deliver decisive... More
Sweat drips through the shirt of an airman from the
Sweat drips through the shirt of an airman from the Special Tactics Training Squadron while performing physical training Aug. 16, 2012, at Hurlburt Field, Fla. Airmen at the STTS approach fitness in an athletic... More
Pensacola Air Force Junior ROTC cadets walk down the
Pensacola Air Force Junior ROTC cadets walk down the range, July 17, 2012, at Hurlburt Field, Fla. The range was used to show the cadets dynamics in terrorism.
A U.S. Air Force C-27J Spartan assigned to the 702nd
A U.S. Air Force C-27J Spartan assigned to the 702nd Expeditionary Airlift Squadron taxis after landing at a remote airfield in Qalat, Afghanistan. The C-27J, operated by a joint Army and Air National Guard cre... More
Members of the U.S. Air Forces Central band Nightwing
Members of the U.S. Air Forces Central band Nightwing sing to patients at the Role Three Hospital May 2, 2012 at Kandahar Airfield, Afghanistan. During this visit, the band would play music for Wounded Warrior... More
From left, U.S. Air Force Tech. Sgt. Kim Lively, lead
From left, U.S. Air Force Tech. Sgt. Kim Lively, lead singer of the U.S. Air Forces Central Band Afterburner, high-5's students during a performance at the Bishkek School of Choreography in Kyrgyzstan, Feb. 2, ... More
U.S. Air Force Maj. Greg Barasch, a pilot with the
U.S. Air Force Maj. Greg Barasch, a pilot with the 451st Expeditionary Fighter Squadron, prepares for a mission while inside the cockpit of an F-16C Fighting Falcon, April 3, 2012, at Kandahar Airfield, Afghani... More
Senior Master Sgt. Joe Walsh, 332nd Air Expeditionary
Senior Master Sgt. Joe Walsh, 332nd Air Expeditionary Group, is the fire chief at an undisclosed location in Southwest Asia. Walsh, a native of The Bronx, N.Y., is on his second deployment to this location. Wal... More
Staff Sgt. Michael Correra is lead drummer for the
Staff Sgt. Michael Correra is lead drummer for the U.S. Air Forces Central Band Afterburner.
U.S. Air Force Brig. Gen. Scott Dennis, an F-16C pilot
U.S. Air Force Brig. Gen. Scott Dennis, an F-16C pilot and commander of the 451st Air Expeditionary Wing, thanks Staff Sgt. Jared Newman with the 451st Expeditionary Aircraft Maintenance Squadron, Kandahar Airf... More
Senior Airman Steven Santos, 23rd Special Tactics Squadron,
Senior Airman Steven Santos, 23rd Special Tactics Squadron, conducts air traffic control Dec. 10, 2010, at Eglin Air Force Base's Field 6, Fla., at night. Over a dozen 23rd STS Airmen parachuted from a C-130 in... More
Maj. Bradley Ball, Air Force Special Operations Command
Maj. Bradley Ball, Air Force Special Operations Command Staff Judge Advocate, and son Garrette, 11, look through the optics of weapons commonly used by AFSOC airmen, June 29, 2012, during AFSOC's Bring Your Chi... More
Pensacola Air Force Junior ROTC cadet, Rosaly Tambini
Pensacola Air Force Junior ROTC cadet, Rosaly Tambini holds up a cell phone, July 17, 2012, at Hurlburt Field, Fla. The cadets were shown items that could trigger bombs.
An airman from the Special Tactics Training Squadron
An airman from the Special Tactics Training Squadron takes a breathing during a pool session Aug. 16, 2012, at Hurlburt Field, Fla. Physical training done in the pool is one of the methods used to train these a... More
A audience member joins Tech. Sgt. Kim Lively, lead
A audience member joins Tech. Sgt. Kim Lively, lead vocalist for the U.S. Air Forces Central Band Afterburner, on stage during a concert Feb. 7, 2012 at the Bishkek Russian Drama Theater in Kyrgyzstan. The band... More
U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Quincy Garner is a trumpet
U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Quincy Garner is a trumpet player for the the U.S. Air Forces Central Band Afterburner.
U.S. Air Force Brig. Gen. Scott Dennis, an F-16C pilot
U.S. Air Force Brig. Gen. Scott Dennis, an F-16C pilot and commander of the 451st Air Expeditionary Wing, climbs into his aircraft, Kandahar Airfield, Afghanistan, April 5, 2012. The mission of the 451st Expedi... More
Air Force Chief of Staff Gen. Norton Schwartz returns
Air Force Chief of Staff Gen. Norton Schwartz returns salutes from the 1st Special Operations Wing Base Honor Guard July 12, 2012, at Hurlburt Field, Fla. Schwartz visited the base to meet with Air Force Specia... More
Airmen from Air Force Special Operations Command perform
Airmen from Air Force Special Operations Command perform sit ups during a morning physical training session with their children during Bring Your Child to Work Day, June 29, 2012, at Hurlburt Field, Fla. After ... More
The Air Force Honor Guard stands ready to post the
The Air Force Honor Guard stands ready to post the colors during a Veterans Day wreath laying ceremony, at the Air Force Memorial, in Arlington, Va., Nov. 11, 2013. More than 100 veterans, service members, fami... More
U.S. Air Force Airman 1st Class Alex Pineda, a tactical
U.S. Air Force Airman 1st Class Alex Pineda, a tactical air control party radio operator, maintainer and driver, is currently deployed to Forward Operating Base Spin Boldak, Afghanistan. Pineda, who calls Kansa... More
U.S. Air Force Senior Airman Davis Fredregill, a tactical
U.S. Air Force Senior Airman Davis Fredregill, a tactical air control party radio operator, maintainer and driver, is currently deployed to Forward Operating Base Spin Boldak, Afghanistan. Fredregill, who calls... More
Senior Airmen Tariq Lewis, 455th Expeditionary Aircraft
Senior Airmen Tariq Lewis, 455th Expeditionary Aircraft Maintance Squadron, ask a question to Chief Master Sgt. Robert Sealey, U.S. Air Forces Central command chief, about the future of the A-10 Thunderbolt, Ma... More
The gunners duty and equipment on a HH-60 Black Hawk
The gunners duty and equipment on a HH-60 Black Hawk is explained to Chief Master Sgt. Robert Sealey, U.S. Air Forces Central command chief, March 14, 2012 at Bagram Air Field, Afghanistan. This helicopter is u... More
U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Tom Septer, a crew chief
U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Tom Septer, a crew chief with the 451st Expeditionary Aircraft Maintenance Squadron, prepares an F-16C Fighting Falcon before a combat mission, April 5, 2012, at Kandahar Airfield, Afg... More
A U.S. Air Force F-16C with the 451st Expeditionary
A U.S. Air Force F-16C with the 451st Expeditionary Fighter Squadron, takes off for a mission over Afghanistan, Kandahar Airfield, Afghanistan, April 4, 2012. The mission of the 451st EFS is to deliver decisive... More
U.S. Air Force Master Sgt. Ted Stearns is the NCO in
U.S. Air Force Master Sgt. Ted Stearns is the NCO in charge and a trumpet player for the U.S. Air Forces Central Band Afterburner.
Firefighters with a quick strike team share in laughs
Firefighters with a quick strike team share in laughs as they watch a TV show in the Kandahar, Afghanistan passenger terminal, Aug. 11. The firefighters are part of a team, deployed to set up crass, fire and re... More
An F-16C Fighting Falcon sits on a ramp at Kandahar
An F-16C Fighting Falcon sits on a ramp at Kandahar Airfield, Afghanistan April 2, 2012. With the arrival of the Iowa Air National Guard, the 451st Expeditionary Fighter Squadron has F-16Cs for the first time i... More
U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Johnnie Yellock Jr., a combat
U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Johnnie Yellock Jr., a combat controller with the 23rd Special Tactics Squadron, walks to his Bronze Star Medal ceremony, June 26, 2012 at Hurlburt Field, Fla. Yellock received the Bro... More
An airman from the 23rd Special Tactics Squadron guides
An airman from the 23rd Special Tactics Squadron guides down after conducting a static-line jump, Dec. 10, 2010, at Eglin Air Force Base's Field 6, Fla., at night. More than a dozen 23rd STS Airmen parachuted f... More
Gen. Norton Schwartz, Air Force chief of Staff, taxis
Gen. Norton Schwartz, Air Force chief of Staff, taxis his MC-130E Talon I aircraft after a traditional spray down, July 12, 2012 at Hurlburt Field, Fla. The spray down was to celebrate Schwartz's final flight o... More
U.S. Air Force pilot instructors and Iraqi pilot instructor
U.S. Air Force pilot instructors and Iraqi pilot instructor students walk out to their aircraft at Combat Operating Base Speicher, Tikrit, Iraq on June 29. Students graduating the course become some of the fir... More
U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Tom Septer, a crew chief
U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Tom Septer, a crew chief with the 451st Expeditionary Aircraft Maintenance Squadron and native of Martensdale, Iowa, marshals an F-16C Fighting Falcon, April 3, 2012, at Kandahar Airfi... More
A CH-47 Chinook (closer) and a UH-60 Black Hawk land
A CH-47 Chinook (closer) and a UH-60 Black Hawk land at Kandahar Airfield, Afghanistan, April 4, 2012.
Senior Airman Ryan Rager, a member of the U.S. Air
Senior Airman Ryan Rager, a member of the U.S. Air Forces Central band Nightwing, lays down during a concert as a rocket impacts the base May 2, 2012 at Kandahar Airfield, Afghanistan. Moments later, Rager and... More
Center, Chief Master Sgt. Robert Sealey, U.S. Air Forces
Center, Chief Master Sgt. Robert Sealey, U.S. Air Forces Central command chief, is briefed entry control points, March 14, 2012 at Bagram Air Field, Afghanistan. Only weeks earlier, 2,500 Afghan protesters trie... More
Airmen from the Special Tactics Training Squadron practice
Airmen from the Special Tactics Training Squadron practice fast roping Aug. 22, 2012, at Hurlburt Field, Fla. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. David Salanitri)
U.S. Air Force Senior Airman Justin Perran, a joint
U.S. Air Force Senior Airman Justin Perran, a joint terminal attack controller, is currently deployed to Forward Operating Base Spin Boldak, Afghanistan. Perran, who calls Tallahassee, Fla., home, is on his thi... More
A students from the Bishkek School of Choreography
A students from the Bishkek School of Choreography finish class before the U.S. Air Forces Central Band Afterburner performs, Feb. 2, 2012 in Kyrgyzstan.
From left, U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. William Harris,
From left, U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. William Harris, a bandsman with the U.S. Air Forces Central Command Band, Afterburner, signs autographs for students of the Bishkek School of Choreography in Kyrgyzstan Feb.... More
U.S. Air Force Brig. Gen. Scott Dennis, an F-16C pilot
U.S. Air Force Brig. Gen. Scott Dennis, an F-16C pilot and commander of the 451st Air Expeditionary Wing, prepares to taxi, Kandahar Airfield, Afghanistan, April 5, 2012. The mission of the 451st Expeditionary ... More
Members of the U.S. Air Forces Central Band Afterburner
Members of the U.S. Air Forces Central Band Afterburner sleep in a passenger terminal at an undisclosed location in Southwest Asia, Jan. 29, 2012. This was the band's second stop of the day as the traveled to t... More
U.S. Air Force Maj. Greg Barasch, a pilot with the
U.S. Air Force Maj. Greg Barasch, a pilot with the 451st Expeditionary Fighter Squadron, enters the cockpit of an F-16C Fighting Falcon April 3, 2012 at Kandahar Airfield, Afghanistan. The mission of the 451st ... More
From right, U.S Air Force Staff Sgt. Johnnie Yellock
From right, U.S Air Force Staff Sgt. Johnnie Yellock Jr., a combat controller with the 23rd Special Tactics Squadron, stands at attention as Lt. Col. Chris Larkin, 23rd STS commander, prepares to present the Br... More
Retired Chief Master Sgt. William Walter lines up a
Retired Chief Master Sgt. William Walter lines up a shot with his mounted Rocket Propelled Grenade launcher, April 26, at a range on Eglin Air Force Base, Florida. Mr. Walter, Air Force Special Operations Comma... More
U.S. Staff Sgt. Aaron Scofield, a firefighter with
U.S. Staff Sgt. Aaron Scofield, a firefighter with the quick strike team, covers his ears as a C-130 taxis at a dirt runway near Forward Operating Base Apache, Afghanistan, Aug. 12. The C-130 delivered the last... More
Demonstrating what happens when a car bomb is used,
Demonstrating what happens when a car bomb is used, a truck blows up on the Hurlburt Field, Fla. range, July 17, 2012. The explosion was used to show cadets from Pensacola Air Force Junior ROTC how dangerous a ... More
Air Force Chief of Staff Gen. Norton Schwartz gets
Air Force Chief of Staff Gen. Norton Schwartz gets “hosed down” by his wife Suzie July 12, 2012, at Hurlburt Field, Fla., following his last flight as an active duty officer. The MC-130E Combat Talon I crew con... More
From left, Chief Master Sgt. John Hoffman, 438th Air
From left, Chief Master Sgt. John Hoffman, 438th Air Expeditionary Wing command chief, talks with Chief Master Sgt. Robert Sealey, U.S. Air Forces Central command chief, about the wing's operations at Kabul Int... More
Air Force Chief of Staff Gen. Norton Schwartz taxis
Air Force Chief of Staff Gen. Norton Schwartz taxis an MC-130E Combat Talon I aircraft during a traditional “hose down” July 12, 2012, at Hurlburt Field, Fla. The mission was Schwartz’s last flight as an active... More
U.S. Air Force Senior Airman Cristobal Galindo, a joint
U.S. Air Force Senior Airman Cristobal Galindo, a joint terminal attack controller, is currently deployed to Forward Operating Base Spin Boldak, Afghanistan. Galindo, who calls San Bernardino, Calif., home, is ... More