Micheal Redwine, right, and U.S. Air Force Capt. Aaron
Micheal Redwine, right, and U.S. Air Force Capt. Aaron McCarthy, left, put boxes containing helicopter parts, onboard a Cessna 208, July 28, 2012, at Kabul Afghanistan, International Airport Afghanistan. McCart... More
Members of the Afghan air force secure the door of
Members of the Afghan air force secure the door of a Cessna 208 on the Kabul, Afghanistan, International Airport flightline after loading cargo destined for Herat, Afghanistan, July 28, 2012.
Members of the Afghan military stand in line to have
Members of the Afghan military stand in line to have their bags searched before boarding a flight at Kandahar Air Base, Afghanistan, July 18, 2012.
U.S. Army SGT. Philip Spier, a flight engineer from the California Arm...
The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Vandenberg Air Force Base State: California (CA) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: SSGT Quinton Russ, USAF Release ... More
U.S. Air Force Lt. Col. Joshua Bowman, an Mi-17 evaluator
U.S. Air Force Lt. Col. Joshua Bowman, an Mi-17 evaluator pilot deployed with the 438th Air Expeditionary Airlift Squadron, goes over forms with Afghan air force pilots before a resupply mission to Jalalabad, N... More
A member of the Afghan air force washes the dust off
A member of the Afghan air force washes the dust off of an Mi-17 helicopter after performing a seven-day inspection July 17, 2012, at Kandahar Air Base, Afghanistan.
U.S. Air Force Tech. Sgt. Jacob Ness teaches a class
U.S. Air Force Tech. Sgt. Jacob Ness teaches a class to Afghan students on marshalling aircraft techniques, July 17, 2012 at Kandahar Air Base, Afghanistan. Ness is a maintainer deployed to the 442ndnd Air Expe... More
Canadian army Maj. Gen. James Ferron talks with Mrs.
Canadian army Maj. Gen. James Ferron talks with Mrs. Shepro, the wife of in coming commander Brig. Gen. Steven Shepro during the 438th Air Expeditionary Wing change of command Aug. 15, 2012 at Kabul Afghanistan... More
U.S. Air Force Tech. Sgt. Miguel Acevedo, a flight
U.S. Air Force Tech. Sgt. Miguel Acevedo, a flight engineer evaluator deployed with the 438th Air Expeditionary Airlift Squadron, performs preflight checks on an Mi-17 helicopter before a resupply mission to Ja... More
Afghan air force Sgt. Qudratullah Nazari scans his
Afghan air force Sgt. Qudratullah Nazari scans his area as an Mi-17 helicopter prepares to taxi out to the runway, July 16, 2012 at Kandahar Air Base, Afghanistan. Nazari is assigned to 379th Rotary Wing Squadron.
Members of the Afghan air force take a test on aircraft
Members of the Afghan air force take a test on aircraft marshaling techniques July 17, 2012, at Kandahar Air Base, Afghanistan.
U.S. Air Force Brig. Gen. Steven Shepro receives his
U.S. Air Force Brig. Gen. Steven Shepro receives his first salute from the men and women of the 438th AEW during the 438th Air Expeditionary Wing Change of Command Aug. 15, 2012 at Kabul Afghanistan, Internatio... More
U.S. Air Force Capt. Aaron McCarthy puts a cargo net
U.S. Air Force Capt. Aaron McCarthy puts a cargo net around boxes of helicopter parts onboard a Cessna 208 July 28, 2012, at Kabul, Afghanistan, International Airport Afghanistan. McCarthy is a pilot evaluator ... More
U.S. Air Force Brig. Gen. Timothy Ray preflights the
U.S. Air Force Brig. Gen. Timothy Ray preflights the flight deck of a Cessna 208 before taking off to Herat, Afghanistan, July 28, 2012 at Kabul Afghanistan, International Airport Afghanistan. Ray is the 438th ... More
Afghan air force Airman Hashmatullah takes notes during
Afghan air force Airman Hashmatullah takes notes during a marshalling class July 17, 2012, at Kandahar Air Base, Afghanistan.
U.S. Air Force Master Sgt. Aaron Bunyea, left, points
U.S. Air Force Master Sgt. Aaron Bunyea, left, points out a dressing error on one of the Afghan trainees during dressing drills at Kandahar Air Base, Afghanistan, July 18, 2012. Bunyea is a fire fighter deploye... More
U.S. Air Force Master Sgt. Patrick O'Carroll and Afghan
U.S. Air Force Master Sgt. Patrick O'Carroll and Afghan air force flight engineers go over calculations after an aircrew briefing July 16, 2012 at Kandahar Air Base, Afghanistan. O'Carroll is an Mi-17 flight en... More
Afghan air force Sgt. Abdul Rashid, left, gets help
Afghan air force Sgt. Abdul Rashid, left, gets help from Sgt. Mohammad Shir, right, during a test on aircraft marshaling techniques July 17, 2012, at Kandahar Air Base, Afghanistan.
U.S. Marine Corps Gunnery Sgt. James Jacobs and U.S.
U.S. Marine Corps Gunnery Sgt. James Jacobs and U.S. Air Force Airman 1st Class Carl Clements holds the nations flag during the Sept. 11 memorial ceremony, Sept. 11, 2012 at Kabul International Airport, Afghani... More
An Afghan Mi-17 helicopter in support of flood relief
An Afghan Mi-17 helicopter in support of flood relief crashed shortly after takeoff June 29, 2012 in the Ish Kumish province, Afghanistan. The helicopter was moving villagers out of the zone before crashing and... More
An Afghan Mi-17 helicopter in support of flood relief
An Afghan Mi-17 helicopter in support of flood relief crashed shortly after takeoff June 29, 2012 in the Ish Kumish province, Afghanistan. The helicopter was moving villagers out of the zone before crashing and... More
Canadian army Maj. Gen. James Ferron, far left, U.S.
Canadian army Maj. Gen. James Ferron, far left, U.S. Air Force Maj. Gen. H.D. Polumbo, second far left, and Brig. Gen's. Timothy Ray and Steven Shepro bow their heads for the invocation during the 438th Air Exp... More
U.S. Air Force Master Sgt. Joel Hebert scans his sector
U.S. Air Force Master Sgt. Joel Hebert scans his sector during a flight on an Mi-17 helicopter, June 29, 2012, in Afghanistan. Herbert is a flight engineer and Afghan adviser deployed with the 438th Air Expedit... More
U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. David Devoursney scans his
U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. David Devoursney scans his sector while onboard an Afghan Mi-17 helicopter, June 30, 2012, in Afghanistan. Devoursney is an aerial gunner and Afghan Air adviser deployed to the 438th ... More
Afghan air force Sgt. Ghulam Habib practices aircraft
Afghan air force Sgt. Ghulam Habib practices aircraft marshaling using a four-wheel vehicle in a hangar after taking a test on marshaling techniques July 17, 2012, at Kandahar Air Base, Afghanistan.
Canadian army Maj. Gen James Ferron talks about the
Canadian army Maj. Gen James Ferron talks about the accomplishments of out going commander Brig. Gen. Timothy Ray during the 438th Air Expeditionary Wing Change of Command Aug. 15, 2012 at Kabul Afghanistan, In... More
U.S. Air Force MAJ. GEN. Michael Hamel (right), 14th Air Force Command...
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U.S. Marine Corps Gunnery Sgt. James Jacobs, foreground,
U.S. Marine Corps Gunnery Sgt. James Jacobs, foreground, U.S. Air Force Airman 1st Class Carl Clements, middle, and U.S. Navy Petty Officer 2nd Class Bryan Addleman carries the nations flag during the Sept. 11 ... More
U.S. Air Force Master Sgt. Tammala Lawson, left, bows
U.S. Air Force Master Sgt. Tammala Lawson, left, bows her head for a moment of silence during the Sept. 11 memorial ceremony Sept. 11, 2012 at Kabul International Airport, Afghanistan. The ceremony was to honor... More
An Afghan army soldier looks out the window of an Mi-17
An Afghan army soldier looks out the window of an Mi-17 helicopter as it flies over Afghanistan, July 16, 2012.
An Afghan Mi-17 helicopter in support of flood relief
An Afghan Mi-17 helicopter in support of flood relief crashed shortly after takeoff June 29, 2012 in the Ish Kumish province, Afghanistan. The helicopter was moving villagers out of the zone before crashing and... More
Two Mi-17 helicopters takeoff from Kandahar Air Base
Two Mi-17 helicopters takeoff from Kandahar Air Base enroute to transport the Afghan army band to Tarin Kowt Airfield, July 16, 2012.
U.S. Air Force Brig. Gen. Timothy Ray receives a final
U.S. Air Force Brig. Gen. Timothy Ray receives a final salute from the men and women of the 438th Air Expedition during the 438th Air Expeditionary Wing Change of Command Aug. 15, 2012 at Kabul Afghanistan, Int... More
Members of an Afghan air force vehicle maintenance
Members of an Afghan air force vehicle maintenance training course work on the components of a transmission, July 18, 2012 at Kandahar Air Base, Afghanistan.
160405-F-OC707-512: Tech. Sgt. Christopher Ferrell,
160405-F-OC707-512: Tech. Sgt. Christopher Ferrell, 11th Civil Engineer Squadron explosive ordnance disposal technician, releases his toss during an afternoon track and field session at the Air Force team’s tra... More
An Afghan air force maintainer watches as two Mi-17
An Afghan air force maintainer watches as two Mi-17 helicopters prepare for takeoff July 16, 2012, at Kandahar Air Base, Afghanistan.
U.S. Air Force Capt. Aaron McCarthy takes a box of
U.S. Air Force Capt. Aaron McCarthy takes a box of helicopter parts from an Afghan air force airman, July 28, 2012, at Kabul Afghanistan, International Airport Afghanistan. McCarthy is a 208 pilot evaluator dep... More
Afghan air force Sgt. Yawar Khan concentrates while
Afghan air force Sgt. Yawar Khan concentrates while taking a test on aircraft marshaling techniques July 17, 2012, at Kandahar Air Base, Afghanistan.
U.S. Air Force Master Sgt. James Ashcomb perform a
U.S. Air Force Master Sgt. James Ashcomb perform a phase inspection on the tail boom of a Mi-17 helicopter July 17, 2012, at Kandahar Air Base, Afghanistan. Ashcomb is a maintainer deployed to the 442nd Air Exp... More
Afghan air force Maj. Gen. Abdul Wahab Wardak addresses
Afghan air force Maj. Gen. Abdul Wahab Wardak addresses the audience during the 438th Air Expeditionary Wing Change of Command Aug. 15, 2012 at Kabul Afghanistan, International Airport Afghanistan. The ceremony... More
U.S. Air Force Maj. Gen. H.D. Polumbo talks to the
U.S. Air Force Maj. Gen. H.D. Polumbo talks to the audience during the 438th Air Expeditionary Wing Change of Command Aug. 15, 2012 at Kabul Afghanistan, International Airport Afghanistan. The ceremony marked t... More
U.S. Army 1ST LT. Aaron Van Zant, a CH-47 Chinook helicopter pilot fro...
The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Vandenberg Air Force Base State: California (CA) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: SSGT Quinton Russ, USAF Release ... More
An Afghan Mi-17 helicopter in support of flood relief,
An Afghan Mi-17 helicopter in support of flood relief, crashed shortly after takeoff, June 29, 2012 in the Ish Kumish province, Afghanistan. The helicopter was moving villagers out of the zone before crashing a... More
U.S. Air Force Maj. Grey Shelfer, right, talks with
U.S. Air Force Maj. Grey Shelfer, right, talks with Afghan Air Force Lt. Col. Sawar about a M-17 helicopter crash, June 29, 2012 at Kunduz Airfield, Afghanistan. Shelfer is the chief of safety for the 438th Air... More
Canadian army Maj. Gen James Ferron presents a plaque
Canadian army Maj. Gen James Ferron presents a plaque Brig. Gen. Timothy Ray during the 438th Air Expeditionary Wing Change of Command Aug. 15, 2012 at Kabul Afghanistan, International Airport Afghanistan. The ... More
Members of the Afghan air force Aerial Port Squadron
Members of the Afghan air force Aerial Port Squadron slide bags into an X-ray machine to search for contraband before passengers board a flight at Kandahar Air Base, Afghanistan, July 18, 2012.
Members of an Afghan air force vehicle maintenance
Members of an Afghan air force vehicle maintenance training course take apart and fix a transmission July 18, 2012 at Kandahar Air Base, Afghanistan.
Afghan air force Sgt. Shapoor makes calculations and
Afghan air force Sgt. Shapoor makes calculations and adjustments during the aircrew briefing before takeoff July 16, 2012 at Kandahar Air Base, Afghanistan. Shapoor is a flight engineer assigned to the 379th Ro... More
An Afghan Mi-17 helicopter in support of flood relief
An Afghan Mi-17 helicopter in support of flood relief crashed shortly after takeoff June 29, 2012 in the Ish Kumish province, Afghanistan. The helicopter was moving villagers out of the zone before crashing and... More
U.S. Air Force Master Sgt. Tammala Lawson, foreground,
U.S. Air Force Master Sgt. Tammala Lawson, foreground, reads a narrative while Italian air force Maj. Max Pinardi stands in front of piece of the World Trade Center during the Sept. 11 memorial ceremony, Sept. ... More
U.S. Air Force and Afghan Air Force flight crew members
U.S. Air Force and Afghan Air Force flight crew members brief a flight plan to get to a helicopter crash site in the Ish Kunish province, June 29, 2012 at Kunduz Airfield, Afghanistan.
U.S. Air Force Col. Royce Lott salutes the colors during
U.S. Air Force Col. Royce Lott salutes the colors during the 438th Air Expeditionary Wing change of command Aug. 15, 2012, at Kabul Afghanistan, International Airport Afghanistan. The ceremony marked two chang... More
U.S. Air Force Tech. Sgt. Matt Curths performs maintenance
U.S. Air Force Tech. Sgt. Matt Curths performs maintenance on an Mi-17 helicopter that has gone into phase maintenance, July 17, 2012, at Kandahar Air Base, Afghanistan. Curths is a maintainer deployed to the 4... More
U.S. Air Force Brig. Gen's. Timothy Ray and Steven
U.S. Air Force Brig. Gen's. Timothy Ray and Steven Shepro walk to their seats for the 438th Air Expeditionary Wing Change of Command Aug. 15, 2012 at Kabul Afghanistan, International Airport Afghanistan. The ce... More
Members of the Afghan air force fire department line
Members of the Afghan air force fire department line up for a debrief after running fire drills July 18, 2012 at Kandahar Air Base, Afghanistan.
Members of the 438th Air Expeditionary Wing hold their
Members of the 438th Air Expeditionary Wing hold their nations flag during the Sept. 11 memorial ceremony Sept. 11, 2012 at Kabul International Airport, Afghanistan. The ceremony was to honor those who lost the... More
151115-F-WU507-001: Air Force Wounded Warriors (including
151115-F-WU507-001: Air Force Wounded Warriors (including Staff Sgt. Vincent Cavazos, 11th Security Forces Squadron (far right), and Tech. Sgt. Christopher Ferrell, 11th Civil Engineer Squadron explosive ordnan... More
U.S. and Afghan air force members perform engine startup
U.S. and Afghan air force members perform engine startup procedures for an Mi-17 helicopter before takeoff July 16, 2012, at Kandahar Airfield, Afghanistan.
Members of the 438th Air Expeditionary Wing stand in
Members of the 438th Air Expeditionary Wing stand in formation during the Sept. 11 memorial ceremony, Sept. 11, 2012 at Kabul International Airport, Afghanistan. The ceremony was to honor those who lost their l... More
An Afghan air force member prepares cargo nets for
An Afghan air force member prepares cargo nets for securing boxes of Mi-17 helicopter parts to a Cessna 208 that will transport them to Herat, Afghanistan, July 28 2012 at Kabul Afghanistan, International Airpo... More
An Afghan air force member carries a box of Mi-17 helicopter
An Afghan air force member carries a box of Mi-17 helicopter parts to a Cessna 208 that will transport them to Herat, Afghanistan, July 28, 2012 at Kabul Afghanistan, International Airport Afghanistan.
Canadian army Maj. Gen James Ferron talks about the
Canadian army Maj. Gen James Ferron talks about the accomplishments of out going commander Brig. Gen. Timothy Ray during the 438th Air Expeditionary Wing Change of Command Aug. 15, 2012 at Kabul Afghanistan, In... More
NATO Training Mission-Afghanistan
Members of the Afghan Air Force Aerial Port Squadron uses an X-ray machine to search the bags of military members for any contraband before they board a flight at Kandahar Air Base, Afghanistan, July 18, 2012. ... More
U.S. Air Force Brig. Gen. Timothy Ray talks with Capt.
U.S. Air Force Brig. Gen. Timothy Ray talks with Capt. Aaron McCarthy while preflighting a Cessna 208, July 28, 2012 at Kabul Afghanistan, International Airport Afghanistan. Ray is the 438th Air Expeditionary commander.
U.S. Air Force Tech. Sgt. Miguel Acevedo, a flight
U.S. Air Force Tech. Sgt. Miguel Acevedo, a flight engineer evaluator deployed with the 438th Air Expeditionary Airlift Squadron, performs preflight checks on an Mi-17 helicopter before a resupply mission to Ja... More
An Afghan Mi-17 helicopter in support of flood relief,
An Afghan Mi-17 helicopter in support of flood relief, crashed shortly after takeoff, June 29, 2012 in the Ish Kumish province, Afghanistan. The helicopter was moving villagers out of the zone before crashing a... More
U.S. Air Force Maj. Grey Shelfer looks at his personal
U.S. Air Force Maj. Grey Shelfer looks at his personal camera after photographing an Afghan Mi-17 helicopter crash, June 29, 2012 in Afghanistan. Shelfer is the chief of safety for the 438th Air Expeditionary W... More
U.S. Air Force Master Sgt. Joel Hebert scans his sector
U.S. Air Force Master Sgt. Joel Hebert scans his sector during a flight on an Mi-17 helicopter, June 29, 2012, in Afghanistan. Herbert is a flight engineer and Afghan adviser deployed with the 438th Air Expedit... More
Afghan air force aircraft maintainers perform a seven-day
Afghan air force aircraft maintainers perform a seven-day inspection on the interior of an Mi-17 helicopter July 17, 2012 at Kandahar Air Base, Afghanistan.
Canadian army Maj. Gen. James Ferron talks to the audience
Canadian army Maj. Gen. James Ferron talks to the audience about Brig. Gen. Steven Shepro the in coming commander of the 438th Air Expeditionary Wing during the change of command ceremony Aug. 15, 2012 at Kabul... More
Afghan air force Sgt. 1st Class Gull Hasin scratches
Afghan air force Sgt. 1st Class Gull Hasin scratches his head while taking a test on aircraft marshaling techniques July 17, 2012, at Kandahar Air Base, Afghanistan.
U.S. Air Force Maj. Gen. H.D. Polumbo talks to the
U.S. Air Force Maj. Gen. H.D. Polumbo talks to the audience during the 438th Air Expeditionary Wing Change of Command Aug. 15, 2012 at Kabul Afghanistan, International Airport Afghanistan. The ceremony marked t... More
U.S. Air Force Master Sgt. James Ashcomb and his Afghan
U.S. Air Force Master Sgt. James Ashcomb and his Afghan AF counterpart perform a phase inspection on the tail boom of a Mi-17 helicopter July 17, 2012, at Kandahar Air Base, Afghanistan. Ashcomb is a maintainer... More
Afghan air force Sgt. Hassin Yari snaps on his oxygen
Afghan air force Sgt. Hassin Yari snaps on his oxygen mask during dressing drills at Kandahar Air Base, Afghanistan, July 18, 2012.
Members of the Wounded Warriors participate in the
Members of the Wounded Warriors participate in the 5k "Run the Runway" event at Joint Base Charleston, SC on Nov. 10, 2010. The annual run honors former wing commander Brig. Gen. Thomas Mikolajcik and raises mo... More
U.S. Air Force Senior Master Sgt. Eduardo Beltran and
U.S. Air Force Senior Master Sgt. Eduardo Beltran and Senior Airman Robert Tisdale salute the flag while the national anthem plays during the Sept. 11 memorial ceremony Sept. 11, 2012 at Kabul International Air... More
160203-F-WU507-084: Master Sgt. Miguel Acevedo, 99th
160203-F-WU507-084: Master Sgt. Miguel Acevedo, 99th Airlift Squadron flight engineer, salutes Air Force Chief of Staff Gen. Mark A. Welsh III, as he boards an 89th Airlift Wing C-37B at Joint Base Andrews, Md.... More
U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Mike Dinicola, a flight engineer
U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Mike Dinicola, a flight engineer deployed with the 438th Air Expeditionary Airlift Squadron, performs preflight checks on the flight deck of an Mi-17 helicopter before a resupply missi... More
An Afghan Mi-17 helicopter in support of flood relief
An Afghan Mi-17 helicopter in support of flood relief crashed shortly after takeoff June 29, 2012 in the Ish Kumish province, Afghanistan. The helicopter was moving villagers out of the zone before crashing and... More
U.S. Air Force Capt. Aaron McCarthy stacks boxes containing
U.S. Air Force Capt. Aaron McCarthy stacks boxes containing helicopter parts, onboard a Cessna 208, July 28, 2012, at Kabul Afghanistan, International Airport Afghanistan. McCarthy is a pilot evaluator deployed... More
Members of the Afghan air force wash the dust from
Members of the Afghan air force wash the dust from an Mi-17 helicopter after performing a seven-day inspection July 17, 2012, at Kandahar Air Base, Afghanistan.
Canadian army Maj. Gen James Ferron talks about the
Canadian army Maj. Gen James Ferron talks about the accomplishments of out going commander Brig. Gen. Timothy Ray during the 438th Air Expeditionary Wing Change of Command Aug. 15, 2012 at Kabul Afghanistan, In... More
U.S. Army Sgt. Jacob Frey explains transmission repair
U.S. Army Sgt. Jacob Frey explains transmission repair through an interpreter to a group of Afghan military members July 18, 2012 at Kandahar Air Base, Afghanistan. Frey is a vehicle maintainer assigned to 209t... More
An Afghan air force pilot gives an aircrew brief to
An Afghan air force pilot gives an aircrew brief to U.S. and Lithuanian aircrew members before takeoff July 16, 2012 at Kandahar Air Base, Afghanistan.
151115-F-WU507-002: Tech. Sgt. Christopher Ferrell,
151115-F-WU507-002: Tech. Sgt. Christopher Ferrell, 11th Civil Engineer Squadron explosive ordnance disposal technician, carries 1st Lt. Nathan Nelson (Ret.) up a flight of stars so they can tour an 89th Airlif... More
U.S. Air Force Brig. Gen. Timothy Ray checks the elevator
U.S. Air Force Brig. Gen. Timothy Ray checks the elevator on the horizontal stabilizer during the preflight of a Cessna 208, July 28, 2012 at Kabul Afghanistan, International Airport Afghanistan. Ray is the 438... More
Lithuanian Sgt. Juras Grigaliunas listens to the engine
Lithuanian Sgt. Juras Grigaliunas listens to the engine startup checklist for an Mi-17 helicopter, July 16, 2012 at Kandahar Air Base, Afghanistan. Grigaliunas is an aerial gunner deployed to the 441st Air Expe... More
U.S. Air Force Maj. Tim Anderson, center, briefs Afghan
U.S. Air Force Maj. Tim Anderson, center, briefs Afghan and American flight crew members on the landscape and air temperature before going to a helicopter crash site in the Ish Kumish province, June 29, 2012 at... More
Members of the 438th Air Expeditionary Wing stand in
Members of the 438th Air Expeditionary Wing stand in formation during the 438th Air Expeditionary Wing change of command Aug. 15, 2012 at Kabul Afghanistan, International Airport Afghanistan. The ceremony marke... More
U.S. Air Force Tech. Sgt. Jacob Ness teaches the sign
U.S. Air Force Tech. Sgt. Jacob Ness teaches the sign for "power connected" to a class of Afghan students on aircraft marshalling techniques July 17, 2012, at Kandahar Air Base, Afghanistan. Ness is a maintaine... More
U.S. Air Force Maj. Gen. H.D. Polumbo talks to the
U.S. Air Force Maj. Gen. H.D. Polumbo talks to the audience during the 438th Air Expeditionary Wing Change of Command Aug. 15, 2012 at Kabul Afghanistan, International Airport Afghanistan. The ceremony marked t... More
U.S. Air Force out going commander Brig. Gen. Timothy
U.S. Air Force out going commander Brig. Gen. Timothy Ray thanks the men and women of the 438th Air Expeditionary Wing during the change of command ceremony Aug. 15, 2012 at Kabul Afghanistan, International Air... More
U.S. Air Force Maj. Gen. H.D. Polumbo, front, and Brig.
U.S. Air Force Maj. Gen. H.D. Polumbo, front, and Brig. Gen's. Timothy Ray, center, and Steven Shepro salute the colors during the 438th Air Expeditionary Wing Change of Command Aug. 15, 2012 at Kabul Afghanist... More
Members of the Afghan Air Force Aerial Port Squadron
Members of the Afghan Air Force Aerial Port Squadron uses an X-ray machine to search the bags of military members for any contraband before they board a flight at Kandahar Air Base, Afghanistan, July 18, 2012.
An Afghan Mi-17 helicopter flies over a mountainous
An Afghan Mi-17 helicopter flies over a mountainous region of northeastern Afghanistan, June 29, 2012.
U.S. Air Force Master Sgt. Patrick O'Carroll performs
U.S. Air Force Master Sgt. Patrick O'Carroll performs a pre-flight check inside of an Mi-17 helicopter before takeoff July 16, 2012, at Kandahar Air Base, Afghanistan. O'Carroll is a flight engineer deployed to... More
An Afghan Mi-17 helicopter in support of flood relief
An Afghan Mi-17 helicopter in support of flood relief crashed shortly after takeoff June 29, 2012 in the Ish Kumish province, Afghanistan. The helicopter was moving villagers out of the zone before crashing and... More
U.S. Air Force Lt. Col. David Eby, right, and a member
U.S. Air Force Lt. Col. David Eby, right, and a member of the Afghan air force member listens to a narrative during the Sept. 11 memorial ceremony, Sept. 11, 2012 at Kabul International Airport, Afghanistan. Th... More
An Afghan Mi-17 helicopter in support of flood relief
An Afghan Mi-17 helicopter in support of flood relief crashed shortly after takeoff June 29, 2012 in the Ish Kumish province, Afghanistan. The helicopter was moving villagers out of the zone before crashing and... More
Members of the Afghan army 205th Corps band prepare
Members of the Afghan army 205th Corps band prepare to board an Mi-17 helicopter July 16, 2012, at Camp Hero, Afghanistan. The band was to play at a ceremony at Tarin Kowt Airfield, Afghanistan.