Afghan Air Force 1st Lt. Ehsanullah completes practice
Afghan Air Force 1st Lt. Ehsanullah completes practice problems during a mission planning course at Shindand Air Base, Afghanistan, Jan. 9. Ehsanullah is part of the first group of Afghan pilots to attend the p... More
An Afghan National Army Mi-17 helicopter piloted by
An Afghan National Army Mi-17 helicopter piloted by a combined Afghan and U.S. Air Force crew takes off from the newly opened runway at Shindand Air Base, Afghanistan, Dec. 20. Shindand AB supports an Mi-17 pil... More
U.S. Air Force Tech. Sgt. Michael Tritt, 838th Air
U.S. Air Force Tech. Sgt. Michael Tritt, 838th Air Expeditionary Advisory Group, waits with his Afghan Air Force counterpart to marshal an Mi-17 helicopter onto the taxiway at Shindand Air Base, Afghanistan, Ja... More
Air Force Staff Sgt. Ryan Hartman, 298th Combat Sustainment
Air Force Staff Sgt. Ryan Hartman, 298th Combat Sustainment Support Battalion medical services technician, preps his body armor prior to going out on a vehicle recovery mission at Shindand Air Base, Afghanistan... More
Army Soldiers from the 602nd Maintenance Company bow
Army Soldiers from the 602nd Maintenance Company bow their heads in prayer prior to leaving Shindand Air Base, Afghanistan on a resupply mission supporting Operation Enduring Freedom, Aug. 3, 2011.
Afghan National Army senior leaders attend a ribbon
Afghan National Army senior leaders attend a ribbon cutting ceremony to officially open the full length of the runway at Shindand Air Base, Afghanistan, Dec. 20, 2010. Shindand Air Base supports an Afghan pilo... More
Air Force Staff Sgt. Carlos Meza, 298th Combat Sustainment
Air Force Staff Sgt. Carlos Meza, 298th Combat Sustainment Support Battalion medical services technician, takes notes during his biology class at Shindand Air Base, Afghanistan, Aug. 4, 2011. Sgt. Meza is a joi... More
Air Force Staff Sgt. Ryan Hartman, 298th Combat Sustainment
Air Force Staff Sgt. Ryan Hartman, 298th Combat Sustainment Support Battalion medical services technician, marks a syringe with morphine prior to a training exercise at Shindand Air Base, Afghanistan, Aug. 4, 2... More
Afghan Air Force 1st Lt. Ehsanullah waits to take off
Afghan Air Force 1st Lt. Ehsanullah waits to take off aboard an Mi-17 helicopter with his instructor, U.S. Air Force Maj. Drew Grigson, 444th Air Expeditionary Advisory Squadron, at Shindand Air Base, Afghanist... More
U.S. Air Force Maj. Drew Grigson, 444th Air Expeditionary
U.S. Air Force Maj. Drew Grigson, 444th Air Expeditionary Advisory Squadron, instructs Afghan Air Force Capt. Hamid as he prepares to land aboard an Mi-17 helicopter at Shindand Air Base, Afghanistan, Jan. 10. ... More
U.S. Air Force Major Drew Grigson, 444th Air Expeditionary
U.S. Air Force Major Drew Grigson, 444th Air Expeditionary Advisory Squadron, teaches Afghan Air Force pilots mission planning techniques at Shindand Air Base, Afghanistan, Jan. 9. This is the first group of Af... More
U.S. Air Force Maj. Drew Grigson, 444th Air Expeditionary
U.S. Air Force Maj. Drew Grigson, 444th Air Expeditionary Advisory Squadron, teaches Afghan Air Force pilots mission planning techniques at Shindand Air Base, Afghanistan, Jan. 9. This is the first group of Afg... More
Signing for mail, Afghanistan. Fort Bragg, North Carolina
Spc. Laree Williams, left, an administration specialist assigned to the 4th Combat Aviation Brigade, signs for her units mail from Spc. Ronkevia Draughn, an 18th Human Resource Company administration specialist... More
A UH-60 Black Hawk helicopter lifts off the airfield
A UH-60 Black Hawk helicopter lifts off the airfield at Shindand Air Base, Afghanistan, Dec. 7, 2013. This particular Black Hawk is one of eight that provide medical evacuations to personnel in the Regional Com... More
Air Force Staff Sgt. Ryan Hartman, 298th Combat Sustainment
Air Force Staff Sgt. Ryan Hartman, 298th Combat Sustainment Support Battalion medical services technician, walks back to the medical tent to drop off his gear after a successful resupply mission supporting Oper... More
Afghan Air Force Capt. Hamid listens to instruction
Afghan Air Force Capt. Hamid listens to instruction from U.S Air Force Maj. Drew Grigson, 444th Air Expeditionary Advisory Squadron, before takeoff aboard an Mi-17 helicopter at Shindand Air Base, Afghanistan, ... More
Capt. Andrew Wagner, a UH-60 Black Hawk helicopter
Capt. Andrew Wagner, a UH-60 Black Hawk helicopter pilot with Company C, 1st Battalion, 168th Aviation Regiment, California National Guard, inspects the blades on his Black Hawk at Shindand Air Base, Afghanista... More
U.S. soldiers, sailors, airmen and Marines assigned
U.S. soldiers, sailors, airmen and Marines assigned to Shindand Air Base, Afghanistan, Afghan National Army soldiers and other foreign service members attend a ribbon cutting ceremony to officially open the ful... More
Army Staff Sgt. Conrad Menard, 602nd Maintenance Company
Army Staff Sgt. Conrad Menard, 602nd Maintenance Company convoy commander, conducts a mission brief prior to the start of a resupply mission supporting Operation Enduring Freedom at Shindand Air Base, Afghanist... More
Air Force Staff Sgt. Carlos Meza, 298th Combat Sustainment
Air Force Staff Sgt. Carlos Meza, 298th Combat Sustainment Support Battalion medical services technician, talks with classmates during his biology class at Shindand Air Base, Afghanistan, Aug. 4, 2011. Sgt. Mez... More
U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Justin Shults, 444th Air
U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Justin Shults, 444th Air Expeditionary Advisory Squadron, conducts pre-flight checks on an Mi-17 helicopter at Shindand Air Base, Afghanistan, Jan. 10. Shults is an Mi-17 flight engine... More
Air Force Staff Sgt. Carlos Meza, 298th Combat Sustainment
Air Force Staff Sgt. Carlos Meza, 298th Combat Sustainment Support Battalion medical services technician, plays volleyball during off duty hours at Shindand Air Base, Afghanistan, Aug. 2, 2011. Sgt. Meza is a ... More
U.S. Air Force Maj. Drew Grigson, 444th Air Expeditionary
U.S. Air Force Maj. Drew Grigson, 444th Air Expeditionary Advisory Squadron, teaches Afghan Air Force pilots mission planning techniques at Shindand Air Base, Afghanistan, Jan. 9. This is the first group of Afg... More
U.S. Air Force Maj. Drew Grigson, 444th Air Expeditionary
U.S. Air Force Maj. Drew Grigson, 444th Air Expeditionary Advisory Squadron, teaches Afghan Air Force pilots mission planning techniques at Shindand Air Base, Afghanistan, Jan. 9. This is the first group of Afg... More
U.S. Air Force Lt. Col. James Mueller, Commander, 444th
U.S. Air Force Lt. Col. James Mueller, Commander, 444th Air Expeditionary Advisory Squadron, explains the importance of the Afghan Air Force pilot training program at Shindand Air Base, Afghanistan, Jan. 9. The... More
Captain Andrew Wagner, a UH-60 Blackhawk pilot with
Captain Andrew Wagner, a UH-60 Blackhawk pilot with Company C, 1st Battalion, 168th Aviation Regiment, California National Guard, goes through his pre-flight checks before conducting a maintenance mission at Sh... More
U.S Air Force Staff Sgt. Justin Shults salutes from
U.S Air Force Staff Sgt. Justin Shults salutes from an Afghan National Army Mi-17 helicopter piloted by a combined Afghan and U.S. Air Force crew takes off from the newly opened runway at Shindand Air Base, Afg... More
Air Force Staff Sgt. Carlos Meza, 298th Combat Sustainment
Air Force Staff Sgt. Carlos Meza, 298th Combat Sustainment Support Battalion medical services technician, gears up prior to a training exercise at Shindand Air Base, Afghanistan, Aug. 4, 2011. Sgt. Meza is a jo... More
An Afghan Air Force Mi-17 helicopter takes off on a
An Afghan Air Force Mi-17 helicopter takes off on a proficiency flight with U.S. Air Force instructors from the 444th Air Expeditionary Advisory Squadron at Shindand Air Base, Afghanistan, Jan. 10. Shindand AB ... More
Afghan Air Force 1st Lt. Ehsanullah briefs his fellow
Afghan Air Force 1st Lt. Ehsanullah briefs his fellow pilot and U.S. Air Force airmen from the 444th Air Expeditionary Advisory Squadron before a proficiency flight at Shindand Air Base, Afghanistan, Jan. 10. E... More
Air Force Staff Sgt. Ryan Hartman, 298th Combat Sustainment
Air Force Staff Sgt. Ryan Hartman, 298th Combat Sustainment Support Battalion medical services technician, prepares an intravenous solution during his weekly medical refresher training at Shindand Air Base, Afg... More
U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Bryan Costerisan, 444th Air
U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Bryan Costerisan, 444th Air Expeditionary Advisory Squadron, ensures the area is clear before takeoff aboard an Afghan Air Force Mi-17 helicopter at Shindand Air Base, Afghanistan, Jan... More
Afghan Air Force Capt. Hamid conducts post-flight checks
Afghan Air Force Capt. Hamid conducts post-flight checks after a proficiency flight at Shindand Air Base, Afghanistan, Jan 10. Hamid is part of a pilot training program at Shindand AB that will teach him the sk... More
Air Force Staff Sgt. Ryan Hartman (right), 298th Combat
Air Force Staff Sgt. Ryan Hartman (right), 298th Combat Sustainment Support Battalion medical services technician, secures the intravenous lock in his patient's arm during his weekly medical refresher training ... More
Capt. Andrew Wagner, a UH-60 Black Hawk helicopter
Capt. Andrew Wagner, a UH-60 Black Hawk helicopter pilot with Company C, 1st Battalion, 168th Aviation Regiment, California National Guard, inspects the engine on his Black Hawk at Shindand Air Base, Afghanista... More
Captain Andrew Wagner, a UH-60 pilot with Company C,
Captain Andrew Wagner, a UH-60 pilot with Company C, 1st Battalion, 168th Aviation Regiment, California National Guard, inspects components of his Black Hawk helicopter at Shindand Air Base, Afghanistan, Dec. 8... More
Air Force Staff Sgt. Ryan Hartman, 298th Combat Sustainment
Air Force Staff Sgt. Ryan Hartman, 298th Combat Sustainment Support Battalion medical services technician, conducts a communications check prior to leaving Shindand Air Base, Afghanistan, on a resupply mission ... More
Air Force Staff Sgt. Carlos Meza, 298th Combat Sustainment
Air Force Staff Sgt. Carlos Meza, 298th Combat Sustainment Support Battalion medical services technician, dons his body armor prior to going out on a vehicle recovery mission at Shindand Air Base, Afghanistan, ... More
Afghan Air Force Capt. Hamid practices emergency procedures
Afghan Air Force Capt. Hamid practices emergency procedures with instruction from U.S Air Force Maj. Drew Grigson, 444th Air Expeditionary Advisory Squadron, during a proficiency flight aboard an Mi-17 helicopt... More
Air Force Staff Sgt. Carlos Meza, 298th Combat Sustainment
Air Force Staff Sgt. Carlos Meza, 298th Combat Sustainment Support Battalion medical services technician, takes notes during his biology class at Shindand Air Base, Afghanistan, Aug. 4, 2011. Sgt. Meza is a joi... More
Air Force Staff Sgt. Carlos Meza, 298th Combat Sustainment
Air Force Staff Sgt. Carlos Meza, 298th Combat Sustainment Support Battalion medical services technician, takes notes during his biology class at Shindand Air Base, Afghanistan, Aug. 4, 2011. Sgt. Meza is a joi... More
Air Force Staff Sgt. Carlos Meza, 298th Combat Sustainment
Air Force Staff Sgt. Carlos Meza, 298th Combat Sustainment Support Battalion medical services technician, inserts an intravenous needle into his patient's arm during his weekly medical refresher training at Shi... More
Afghan Air Force Capt. Hamid pilots an Mi-17 helicopter
Afghan Air Force Capt. Hamid pilots an Mi-17 helicopter during a proficiency flight at Shindand Air Base, Afghanistan, Jan. 10. Hamid is part of the first class of pilots to attend a pilot training course taugh... More
Air Force Staff Sgt. Ryan Hartman (right), 298th Combat
Air Force Staff Sgt. Ryan Hartman (right), 298th Combat Sustainment Support Battalion medical services technician, inserts an intravenous needle into his patient's arm during his weekly medical refresher traini... More
U.S. Air Force Maj. Drew Grigson, 444th Air Expeditionary
U.S. Air Force Maj. Drew Grigson, 444th Air Expeditionary Advisory Squadron, teaches Afghan Air Force pilots mission planning techniques at Shindand Air Base, Afghanistan, Jan. 9. This is the first group of Afg... More
Members of the 570th Movement Control Team, after intense
Members of the 570th Movement Control Team, after intense training and preparation, participated in a deployment ceremony at the US Army Reserve Center in Sherman Oaks, Calif., March 22.
A U.S. Army AH-64 Apache and an Afghan National Army
A U.S. Army AH-64 Apache and an Afghan National Army Mi-17 act as static displays before a ribbon cutting ceremony to officially open the full length of the runway at Shindand Air Base, Afghanistan, Dec. 20. Th... More
Afghan Air Force Mi-17 pilots complete practice problems
Afghan Air Force Mi-17 pilots complete practice problems during a mission planning class taught by U.S. Air Force Maj. Drew Grigson, 444th Air Expeditionary Advisory Squadron, at Shindand Air Base, Afghanistan,... More
Afghan Air Force 1st Lt. Ehsanullah briefs his fellow
Afghan Air Force 1st Lt. Ehsanullah briefs his fellow pilot and U.S. Air Force airmen from the 444th Air Expeditionary Advisory Squadron before a proficiency flight at Shindand Air Base, Afghanistan, Jan. 10. E... More
An Afghan Air Force Mi-17 helicopter takes off on a
An Afghan Air Force Mi-17 helicopter takes off on a proficiency flight with U.S. Air Force instructors from the 444th Air Expeditionary Advisory Squadron at Shindand Air Base, Afghanistan, Jan. 10. Shindand AB ... More
U.S. Air Force Tech. Sgt. Michael Tritt, 838th Air
U.S. Air Force Tech. Sgt. Michael Tritt, 838th Air Expeditionary Advisory Group, waits with his Afghan Air Force counterpart to marshal an Mi-17 helicopter onto the taxiway at Shindand Air Base, Afghanistan, Ja... More
U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Bryan Costerisan, 444th Air
U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Bryan Costerisan, 444th Air Expeditionary Advisory Squadron, calls out altitudes as Afghan Air Force Capt. Hamid prepares to land aboard an Mi-17 helicopter at Shindand Air Base, Afgha... More
Army Spc. Brenton Benner (left), 298th Combat Sustainment
Army Spc. Brenton Benner (left), 298th Combat Sustainment Support Battalion medic, and Air Force Staff Sgt. Ryan Hartman (right), 298th Combat Sustainment Support Battalion medical services technician, prepares... More
Afghan Air Force Capt. Hamid conducts post-flight checks
Afghan Air Force Capt. Hamid conducts post-flight checks after a proficiency flight at Shindand Air Base, Afghanistan, Jan. 10. Hamid is part of a pilot training program at Shindand AB that will teach him the s... More
A U.S. Air Force C-130 Hercules carrying Maj. Gen.
A U.S. Air Force C-130 Hercules carrying Maj. Gen. Charles Lyon, deputy commander-Air of U.S. Forces-Afghanistan, and commander of 9th Air and Space Expeditionary Task Force-Afghanistan, and other distinguished... More
Air Force Staff Sgt. Ryan Hartman, 298th Combat Sustainment
Air Force Staff Sgt. Ryan Hartman, 298th Combat Sustainment Support Battalion medical services technician, secures his medical pack aboard a mine resistant ambush protected vehicle prior to leaving Shindand Air... More
A U.S. Air Force C-130 Hercules carrying Maj. Gen.
A U.S. Air Force C-130 Hercules carrying Maj. Gen. Charles Lyon, deputy commander-Air of U.S. Forces-Afghanistan, and commander of 9th Air and Space Expeditionary Task Force-Afghanistan, and other distinguished... More
Afghan Air Force 1st Lt. Ehsanullah briefs his fellow
Afghan Air Force 1st Lt. Ehsanullah briefs his fellow pilot and U.S. Air Force airmen from the 444th Air Expeditionary Advisory Squadron before a proficiency flight at Shindand Air Base, Afghanistan, Jan. 10. E... More
U.S. soldiers, sailors, airmen and Marines assigned
U.S. soldiers, sailors, airmen and Marines assigned to Shindand Air Base, clap after the ribbon is cut to officially open the full length of the Shindand Air Base runway, Dec. 20, 2010. The runway is now capabl... More
Air Force Staff Sgt. Ryan Hartman, 298th Combat Sustainment
Air Force Staff Sgt. Ryan Hartman, 298th Combat Sustainment Support Battalion medical services technician, gears up prior to a training exercise at Shindand Air Base, Afghanistan, Aug. 4, 2011. Sgt. Hartman is ... More
Air Force Staff Sgt. Carlos Meza, 298th Combat Sustainment
Air Force Staff Sgt. Carlos Meza, 298th Combat Sustainment Support Battalion medical services technician, dons his body armor prior to going out on a vehicle recovery mission at Shindand Air Base, Afghanistan, ... More
An Afghan Air Force Mi-17 helicopter prepares for takeoff
An Afghan Air Force Mi-17 helicopter prepares for takeoff for a proficiency flight with U.S. Air Force instructors from the 444th Air Expeditionary Advisory Squadron at Shindand Air Base, Afghanistan, Jan. 10. ... More
Air Force Staff Sgt. Carlos Meza, 298th Combat Sustainment
Air Force Staff Sgt. Carlos Meza, 298th Combat Sustainment Support Battalion medical services technician, spends some time studying for his biology final exam at Shindand Air Base, Afghanistan, Aug. 4, 2011. Sg... More
Air Force Staff Sgt. Carlos Meza, 298th Combat Sustainment
Air Force Staff Sgt. Carlos Meza, 298th Combat Sustainment Support Battalion medical services technician, takes notes during his biology class at Shindand Air Base, Afghanistan, Aug. 4, 2011. Sgt. Meza is a joi... More
Army Spc. Brenton Benner, 298th Combat Sustainment
Army Spc. Brenton Benner, 298th Combat Sustainment Support Battalion medic, prepares an intravenous solution during his weekly medical refresher training at Shindand Air Base, Afghanistan, Aug. 6, 2011.
Air Force Staff Sgt. Carlos Meza, 298th Combat Sustainment
Air Force Staff Sgt. Carlos Meza, 298th Combat Sustainment Support Battalion medical services technician, inserts an intravenous needle into his patient's arm during his weekly medical refresher training at Shi... More
Air Force Staff Sgt. Carlos Meza, 298th Combat Sustainment
Air Force Staff Sgt. Carlos Meza, 298th Combat Sustainment Support Battalion medical services technician, inserts an intravenous needle into his patient's arm during his weekly medical refresher training at Shi... More
Air Force Staff Sgt. Ryan Hartman (right), 298th Combat
Air Force Staff Sgt. Ryan Hartman (right), 298th Combat Sustainment Support Battalion medical services technician, connects the intravenous solution tubing to his patient's arm during his weekly medical refresh... More
Sgt. Ryan Moore, a UH-60 Black Hawk crew chief with
Sgt. Ryan Moore, a UH-60 Black Hawk crew chief with Company C, 1st Battalion, 168th Aviation Regiment, California National Guard, goes over flight logs before conducting a mission in the Regional Command (West)... More
Air Force Staff Sgt. Carlos Meza, 298th Combat Sustainment
Air Force Staff Sgt. Carlos Meza, 298th Combat Sustainment Support Battalion medical services technician, plays volleyball during off duty hours at Shindand Air Base, Afghanistan, Aug. 2, 2011. Sgt. Meza is a ... More
A UH-60 Black Hawk pilot with Company C, 1st Battalion,
A UH-60 Black Hawk pilot with Company C, 1st Battalion, 168th Aviation Regiment, California National Guard, inspects the blades of his Black Hawk at Shindand Air Base, Afghanistan, Dec. 8, 2013, before conducti... More
Army Spc. Valerie Wright, 298th Combat Sustainment
Army Spc. Valerie Wright, 298th Combat Sustainment Support Battalion chaplain's assistant, leads in prayer prior to the start of s resupply mission supporting Operation Enduring Freedom at Shindand Air Base, Af... More
U.S. Air Force Maj. Gen. Charles Lyon, deputy commander-Air
U.S. Air Force Maj. Gen. Charles Lyon, deputy commander-Air of U.S. Forces-Afghanistan, and commander of 9th Air and Space Expeditionary Task Force-Afghanistan, speaks to attendees at a ribbon cutting ceremony ... More
Sergeant Ryan Moore, a UH-60 Black Hawk crew chief
Sergeant Ryan Moore, a UH-60 Black Hawk crew chief with Company C, 1st Battalion, 168th Aviation Regiment, California National Guard, secures his flight gear at Shindand Air Base, Afghanistan, Dec. 8, 2013. The... More
A U.S. Air Force C-130 Hercules taxis to a parking
A U.S. Air Force C-130 Hercules taxis to a parking spot after landing on the newly opened runway at Shindand Air Base, Afghanistan, Dec. 20. The runway is now capable of supporting aircraft as large as the C-17... More
Army Spc. Brenton Benner, 298th Combat Sustainment
Army Spc. Brenton Benner, 298th Combat Sustainment Support Battalion medic, prepares an intravenous solution during his weekly medical refresher training at Shindand Air Base, Afghanistan, Aug. 6, 2011.
Afghan Air Force Capt. Hamid pilots an Mi-17 helicopter
Afghan Air Force Capt. Hamid pilots an Mi-17 helicopter during a proficiency flight at Shindand Air Base, Afghanistan, Jan. 10. Hamid is part of the first class of pilots to attend a pilot training course taugh... More
Air Force Staff Sgt. Carlos Meza, 298th Combat Sustainment
Air Force Staff Sgt. Carlos Meza, 298th Combat Sustainment Support Battalion medical services technician, prepares his patient to receive an intravenous solution during his weekly medical refresher training at ... More
Afghan Air Force Capt. Hamid pilots an Mi-17 helicopter
Afghan Air Force Capt. Hamid pilots an Mi-17 helicopter during a proficiency flight at Shindand Air Base, Afghanistan, Jan 10. Hamid is part of the first class of pilots to attend a pilot training course taught... More
Air Force Staff Sgt. Ryan Hartman, 298th Combat Sustainment
Air Force Staff Sgt. Ryan Hartman, 298th Combat Sustainment Support Battalion medical services technician, removes his body armor to attend a convoy briefing prior to the start of a resupply mission supporting ... More
U.S. soldiers, sailors, airmen and Marines assigned
U.S. soldiers, sailors, airmen and Marines assigned to Shindand Air Base, Afghanistan, and Afghan National Army soldiers attend a ribbon cutting ceremony to officially open the full length of the runway at Shi... More
U.S. soldiers, sailors, airmen and Marines assigned
U.S. soldiers, sailors, airmen and Marines assigned to Shindand Air Base, Afghanistan and Afghan National Army soldiers attend a ribbon cutting ceremony to officially open the full length of the runway at Shin... More
U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Justin Shults, 444th Air
U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Justin Shults, 444th Air Expeditionary Advisory Squadron, takes notes during a mission briefing at Shindand Air Base, Afghanistan, Jan. 10. Shults is an Mi-17 flight engineer with a pr... More
Afghan Air Force Capt. Hamid conducts pre-flight checks
Afghan Air Force Capt. Hamid conducts pre-flight checks before a proficiency flight at Shindand Air Base, Afghanistan, Jan. 10. Hamid is part of a pilot training program at Shindand AB that will teach him the s... More
Air Force Staff Sgt. Ryan Hartman, 298th Combat Sustainment
Air Force Staff Sgt. Ryan Hartman, 298th Combat Sustainment Support Battalion medical services technician, walks back to the medical tent to drop off his gear after a successful resupply mission supporting Ope... More
Two U.S. Air Force C-130 Hercules prepare for takeoff
Two U.S. Air Force C-130 Hercules prepare for takeoff after a ribbon cutting ceremony to officially open the full length of the runway at Shindand Air Base, Afghanistan, Dec. 20. The runway is now capable of su... More
Air Force Staff Sgt. Carlos Meza, 298th Combat Sustainment
Air Force Staff Sgt. Carlos Meza, 298th Combat Sustainment Support Battalion medical services technician, starts the flow of saline solution into the arm of his patient during his weekly medical refresher train... More
Air Force Staff Sgt. Carlos Meza, 298th Combat Sustainment
Air Force Staff Sgt. Carlos Meza, 298th Combat Sustainment Support Battalion medical services technician, starts the flow of saline solution into the arm of his patient during his weekly medical refresher train... More
Afghan Air Force Capt. Hamid performs a rolling takeoff
Afghan Air Force Capt. Hamid performs a rolling takeoff aboard an Mi-17 helicopter during a proficiency flight at Shindand Air Base, Afghanistan, Jan. 10. Hamid is part of the first class of pilots to attend a ... More
U.S. Army Spc. Jonathan Willbanks, Bravo Company, 4th
U.S. Army Spc. Jonathan Willbanks, Bravo Company, 4th Combat Aviation Brigade, 4th Infantry Division, prepares an AH-64 Apache as a static display before a ribbon cutting ceremony to officially open the full le... More
U.S. Army soldiers from Bravo Company, 4th Combat Aviation
U.S. Army soldiers from Bravo Company, 4th Combat Aviation Brigade, 4th Infantry Division, prepare an AH-64 Apache as a static display before a ribbon cutting ceremony to officially open the full length of the ... More
Col. Christopher Lestochi, district commander, uncases
Col. Christopher Lestochi, district commander, uncases the colors of the 62nd Engineering Detachment with Capt. Corey Warren, detachment commander, during a ceremony, June 26, at the district headquarters build... More
Capt. Andrew Wagner, a UH-60 Black Hawk helicopter
Capt. Andrew Wagner, a UH-60 Black Hawk helicopter pilot with Company C, 1st Battalion, 168th Aviation Regiment, California National Guard, inspects the blades on his Black Hawk at Shindand Air Base, Afghanista... More
Afghan Air Force Mi-17 pilots complete practice problems
Afghan Air Force Mi-17 pilots complete practice problems during a mission planning class taught by U.S. Air Force Maj. Drew Grigson, 444th Air Expeditionary Advisory Squadron, at Shindand Air Base, Afghanistan,... More
Afghan Air Force 1st Lt. Ehsanullah completes practice
Afghan Air Force 1st Lt. Ehsanullah completes practice problems during a mission planning course at Shindand Air Base, Afghanistan, Jan. 9. Ehsanullah is part of the first group of Afghan pilots to attend the p... More
Sgt. Ryan Moore, a Black Hawk crew chief with Company
Sgt. Ryan Moore, a Black Hawk crew chief with Company C, 1st Battalion, 168th Aviation Regiment, California National Guard, waits to depart on a mission at Shindand Air Base, Afghanistan, Dec. 8, 2013. Moore an... More
A Black Hawk helicopter from Company C, 1-168th Aviation
A Black Hawk helicopter from Company C, 1-168th Aviation Regiment, California National Guard, takes off on a mission at Shindand Air Base, Afghanistan, Dec. 8, 2013. The mission of Co. C, 1st Bn., 168th Av. Re... More
U.S. Air Force Maj. Gen. Charles Lyon, deputy commander-Air
U.S. Air Force Maj. Gen. Charles Lyon, deputy commander-Air of U.S. Forces-Afghanistan, and commander of 9th Air and Space Expeditionary Task Force-Afghanistan, helps an Afghan National Army senior leader cut a... More
Afghan Air Force 1st Lt. Ehsanullah demonstrates proper
Afghan Air Force 1st Lt. Ehsanullah demonstrates proper procedures during pre-flight checks on an Mi-17 helicopter before a proficiency flight at Shindand Air Base, Afghanistan, Jan. 10. Ehsanullah is a student... More
Afghan Air Force Capt. Hamid pilots an Mi-17 helicopter
Afghan Air Force Capt. Hamid pilots an Mi-17 helicopter during a proficiency flight at Shindand Air Base, Afghanistan, Jan 10. Hamid is part of the first class of pilots to attend a pilot training course taught... More