Young pilot shares vision for Iraqi Air Force
An Iraqi lieutenant takes controls of a Cessna simulator at the Iraqi Flying Training School. Iraqi pilots have begun flying their own missions and have earned some initial successes. An all-Iraqi crew flying o... More
Airpower Summary for March 31
Members of the 447th Air Expeditionary Group participate in foreign object debris walk on the flight line at Sather Air Base, Iraq, on Feb. 9. Foreign objects on the flight line can be ingested and severely dam... More
Airman from the 438th Air Expeditionary Wing douse
Airman from the 438th Air Expeditionary Wing douse a fire on a helicopter during an open-house at the Afghan national army Air Corps Joint Fire Academy. The open house showcased training exercises used at the a... More
U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Chris Patton, 774th Expeditionary
U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Chris Patton, 774th Expeditionary Airlift Squadron, prepares a C-130H Hercules to receive cargo at Bagram Air Field, Afghanistan before a mission to deliver supplies in support of Oper... More
Senior Airman Bryant Davis, Provincial Reconstruction
Senior Airman Bryant Davis, Provincial Reconstruction Team Zabul cook, prepares dinner at Forward Operating Base Smart, Afghanistan. Airman Davis is assigned to the dining facility kitchen staff and is responsi... More
Baltimore native deploys to keep airmen safe
Senior Airman Dennis Bayne, a gunner with the Air Force Office of Special Investigations Detachment 2405, or Hustler 6, provides security in an undisclosed location in Southwest Asia Jan. 2, 2012.
Spc. Philip Martinez, Combined Joint Special Operations
Spc. Philip Martinez, Combined Joint Special Operations Task Force-Afghanistan parachute rigger, prepares a cargo bundle for an airdrop aboard a C-130H Hercules at Bagram Air Field, Parwan province, Afghanistan... More
Master Sgt. Kyle Williams and Senior Airman Brian Zorn
Master Sgt. Kyle Williams and Senior Airman Brian Zorn load gates onto a gator to be posted around aircraft at the Dubai World Central Airport in Jebel Ali, United Arab Emirates Nov. 15. The airmen assigned to ... More
U.S. Marine Corps Sgt. Mickael Clemann explains the
U.S. Marine Corps Sgt. Mickael Clemann explains the tilt rotor technology of the MV-22 Osprey to spectators during the 2013 Dubai Airshow at the Dubai World Central airport in Jebel Ali, Nov. 18, 2013. Clemann ... More
U.S. Air Force Master Sgt. Kevin Martens, U.S. Air
U.S. Air Force Master Sgt. Kevin Martens, U.S. Air Forces Central Command airshow force protection lead, talks to spectators at the 2015 Dubai Air Show on Nov. 10, 2015, United Arab Emirates. The air show is a ... More
A British Typhoon fighter flies over Iraq, Dec. 22,
A British Typhoon fighter flies over Iraq, Dec. 22, 2015. Coalition forces fly daily missions in support of Operation Inherent Resolve. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Corey Hook/Released)
Members of the 340th Expeditionary Air Refueling Squadron
Members of the 340th Expeditionary Air Refueling Squadron pose for a photo in front of a KC-135 Stratotanker before performing a refueling mission over Iraq in support of Operation Inherent Resolve September 8,... More
Two KC-135 Stratotanker pilots, assigned to the 340th
Two KC-135 Stratotanker pilots, assigned to the 340th Expeditionary Air Refueling Squadron, perform pre-flight checklists before taking off from Al Udeid Air Base, Qatar, April 21, 2017. The 340th EARS, part of... More
A 340th Expeditionary Air Refueling Squadron boom operator
A 340th Expeditionary Air Refueling Squadron boom operator performs an in-flight operations check during a flight in support of Operation Inherent Resolve Aug. 29, 2017. The KC-135 provides aerial refueling cap... More
A KC-135 Stratotanker boom operator, assigned to the
A KC-135 Stratotanker boom operator, assigned to the 340th Expeditionary Air Refueling Squadron, prepares to refuel an aircraft during a mission over Iraq in support of Operation Inherent Resolve, on Sept. 6, 2... More
A U.S. Air Force KC-135 Stratotanker aircrew, assigned
A U.S. Air Force KC-135 Stratotanker aircrew, assigned to the 340th Expeditionary Air Refueling Squadron, conducts a pre-flight brief before a mission at Al Udeid Air Base, Qatar, on Sept. 11, 2017. The KC-135 ... More
A U.S. Air Force KC-135 Stratotanker from the 340th
A U.S. Air Force KC-135 Stratotanker from the 340th Expeditionary Air Refueling Squadron sits on the ramp at Al Udeid Air Base, Qatar, before takeoff in support of Operation Inherent Resolve, Oct. 25, 2017. The... More
A-10 Thunderbolt II crew chiefs, assigned to Whiteman
A-10 Thunderbolt II crew chiefs, assigned to Whiteman Air Force Base, prepare to launch an aircraft on Kandahar Airfield, Afghanistan, Jan. 20, 2018. U.S. Air Forces Central Command realigned airpower to USFOR-... More
A U.S. Air Force F-16C Fighting Falcon pilot maneuvers
A U.S. Air Force F-16C Fighting Falcon pilot maneuvers into position to conduct refueling operations with a KC-135 Stratotanker, assigned to the 340th Expeditionary Air Refueling Squadron Detatchment 1, over Af... More
The U.S. Air Forces Central Command Band collaborates
The U.S. Air Forces Central Command Band collaborates with local musician near Salalah, Oman Aug 12, 2018. The U.S. Embassy in Oman organized the cultural exchange. The AFCENT Band has a mission to develop rela... More
A U.S. Air Force pilot of a KC-135 Stratotanker assigned
A U.S. Air Force pilot of a KC-135 Stratotanker assigned to the 28th Expeditionary Air Refueling Squadron (EARS) at Al Udeid Air Base, Qatar, performs a pre flight inspection prior to the engine start Aug. 15, ... More
A U.S. Air Force F-35A Lightning II takes off during
A U.S. Air Force F-35A Lightning II takes off during Exercise Agile Lightning at the 332nd Air Expeditionary Wing, Southwest Asia, Aug. 6, 2019. The F-35A flew in from Al Dhafra Air Base, United Arab Emirates. ... More
A U.S. Air Force aircrew member departs a KC-10 Extender
A U.S. Air Force aircrew member departs a KC-10 Extender assigned to the 908th Expeditionary Air Refueling Squadron at Al Dhafra Air Base, United Arab Emirates, Jan. 13, 2020. The 908th EARS, deployed with U.S.... More
A U.S. Air Force pilot assigned to the 28th Expeditionary
A U.S. Air Force pilot assigned to the 28th Expeditionary Air Refueling Squadron runs preflight checklists in the U.S. Central Command area of responsibility, July 9, 2020. The KC-135 Stratotanker delivers U.S.... More
A U.S. Air Force Airman inspects a KC-135 Stratotanker
A U.S. Air Force Airman inspects a KC-135 Stratotanker on a flight line in the U.S. Central Command area of responsibility, July 27, 2020. The KC-135 Stratotanker delivers U.S. Air Forces Central Command a glob... More
A U.S. Air Force F-15C Eagle flies over the U.S. Central
A U.S. Air Force F-15C Eagle flies over the U.S. Central Command area of responsibility, Aug. 3, 2020. The F-15C Eagle is an all-weather, extremely maneuverable tactical fighter designed to perform air-to-air ... More
U.S. Air Force members assigned to the 455th Air
U.S. Air Force members assigned to the 455th Air Expeditionary Wing load pallets of Halal meals on a C-130H during a humanitarian relief mission to assist Pakistanis affected by disastrous flooding at Bagram Ai... More
A member of the 379th Expeditionary Aircraft Maintenance
A member of the 379th Expeditionary Aircraft Maintenance Squadron deployed from the 914th Aircraft Maintenance Squadron, Niagara Falls, N.Y.,waits to launch a C-130 Hercules for an air transport mission is supp... More
Personnel from the 774th Expeditionary Airlift Squadron
Personnel from the 774th Expeditionary Airlift Squadron and 455th Expeditionary Aerial Port Squadron reconfigure the cargo deck of a C-130 Hercules aircraft in preparation for an airdrop mission in support of O... More
Capt. Michael Vietti, 451st Expeditionary Aeromedical
Capt. Michael Vietti, 451st Expeditionary Aeromedical Evacuation Squadron Detachment 1 Contingency Aeromedical Staging Facility physician's assistant, assists Army Sgt. Adelyn Perez, 358th Medical Detachment Ve... More
Senior Airman Latoya Williams, 76th Expeditionary Aircraft
Senior Airman Latoya Williams, 76th Expeditionary Aircraft Maintenance Unit, fills an HC-130P Hercules with liquid oxygen during a complete aircraft maintenance inspection at Camp Bastion, Afghanistan. Aircraft... More
An F-15 Eagle from the 493rd Expeditionary Fighter
An F-15 Eagle from the 493rd Expeditionary Fighter Squadron flies out to meet its opponents during a training exercise in Southwest Asia, June 8, 2011.
Staff Sgt. Kyle Law and Staff Sgt. Joshua Jorgensen,
Staff Sgt. Kyle Law and Staff Sgt. Joshua Jorgensen, 774th Expeditionary Airlift Squadron crew chiefs, consult a technical order to troubleshoot a C-130H Hercules engine problem at Bagram Air Field, Parwan prov... More
U.S. Air Force 577th Expeditionary Prime Base Engineer
U.S. Air Force 577th Expeditionary Prime Base Engineer Emergency Force Squadron constructs a dome shelter on Camp Marmal, Afghanistan, May 29, 2014. The new dome will allow space for five military and 62 contra... More
U.S. Air Force Tech. Sgt. Benjamin Gartner, 82nd
U.S. Air Force Tech. Sgt. Benjamin Gartner, 82nd Expeditionary Air Support Operations Squadron joint terminal attack controller explains the plan of attack during a training exercise involving U.S. Army, Air Fo... More
Chief Master Sgt. Michael Cumberland, 816th Expeditionary
Chief Master Sgt. Michael Cumberland, 816th Expeditionary Airlift Squadron, C-17 Globemaster III loadmaster and squadron superintendent, guides a vehicle to offload load 40 bundles onto a C-17 prior to a humani... More
U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Charles Raby, 746th Expeditionary
U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Charles Raby, 746th Expeditionary Aircraft Maintenance Squadron crew chief, inspects a C-130H Hercules at Al Udeid Air Base, Qatar in support of Operation Inherent Resolve, Jan. 6, 201... More
U.S. Air Force Senior Airman Haley Lecomte prepares
U.S. Air Force Senior Airman Haley Lecomte prepares to lower a litter inside of a USAF C-130 Hercules at Al Udeid Air Base, Qatar, Feb. 11, 2016. Lecomte is assigned to the 379th Expeditionary Aeromedical Evacu... More
A two-ship formation of A-29 Super Tucanos fly over
A two-ship formation of A-29 Super Tucanos fly over Kabul, Afghanistan during a mission on April 28, 2016. The A-29 Super Tucanos are the Afghan Air Force's newest airframe in their inventory. (U.S. Air Force p... More
An Afghan Air Force A-29 Super Tucano soars over Kabul,
An Afghan Air Force A-29 Super Tucano soars over Kabul, Afghanistan, Aug. 14, 2015. The A-29 is the Afghan Air Force's latest attack airframe in their inventory. (U.S. Air Force photo/Staff Sgt. Larry E. Reid J... More
U.S. Army Command Sergeant Major William F. Thetford,
U.S. Army Command Sergeant Major William F. Thetford, the U.S. Central Command's senior enlisted leader, listens U.S. Airmen assigned to Train, Advise, Assist Command-Air during a visit to Forward Operating Bas... More
A U.S. Air Force pararescueman, assigned to the 83rd
A U.S. Air Force pararescueman, assigned to the 83rd Expeditionary Rescue Squadron, waits on board a CH-47F Chinook flown by members of the U.S. Army's Task Force Brawler, before takeoff to conduct a site surve... More
Cargo pallets destined for an airdrop over an undisclosed
Cargo pallets destined for an airdrop over an undisclosed location fill a C-130H Hercules assigned to the 746th Expeditionary Airlift Squadron at Al Udeid Air Base, Qatar, June 3, 2018. The supply airdrop was i... More
Chief Master Sgt. Shawn L. Drinkard, Command Chief
Chief Master Sgt. Shawn L. Drinkard, Command Chief for U.S. Air Forces Central Command (AFCENT) holds the organization’s guidon during a change of command ceremony at Al Udeid Air Base, Qatar, Aug. 30. As comm... More
A U.S. Air Force A-10 Thunderbolt II approaches to
A U.S. Air Force A-10 Thunderbolt II approaches to receive in-flight fuel from a KC-135 Stratotanker during a mission in support of Operation Freedom’s Sentinel over Afghanistan, Oct. 2, 2018. The A-10 Thunderb... More
R. Clarke Cooper, right, Assistant Secretary of State
R. Clarke Cooper, right, Assistant Secretary of State for Political-Military Affairs, converses with U.S. Air Force Senior Airman Nolan Brandt, a loadmaster with the 774th Expeditionary Airlift Squadron, inside... More
Kelli Seybolt, second from left, the Deputy Under Secretary
Kelli Seybolt, second from left, the Deputy Under Secretary of the Air Force, International Affairs, discusses F-22 Raptor capabilities with U.S. Air Force Capt. Keenan Bell, an F-22 Raptor pilot with the 27th ... More
U.S. Air Force Tech. Sgt. Brian Porter, a 746th
U.S. Air Force Tech. Sgt. Brian Porter, a 746th Expeditionary Airlift Squadron loadmaster, guides a forklift near a U.S. Air Force C-130 Hercules at Al Udeid Air Base, Qatar, April 28, 2020. The 746th EAS provi... More
A U.S. Air Force A-10 Thunderbolt II receives fuel
A U.S. Air Force A-10 Thunderbolt II receives fuel from a U.S. Air Force KC-135 Stratotanker assigned to the 28th Expeditionary Air Refueling Squadron over the U.S. Central Command area of responsibility, June ... More
A U.S. Air Force 25K Halvorsen Loader brings pallets
A U.S. Air Force 25K Halvorsen Loader brings pallets of cargo to a KC-10 Extender in the U.S. Central Command area of responsibility Dec. 5, 2020. The KC-10 Extender delivers U.S. Air Forces Central a global r... More
A U.S. Air Force F-15E Strike Eagle receives fuel from
A U.S. Air Force F-15E Strike Eagle receives fuel from a U.S. Air Force KC-10 Extender, assigned to the 908th Expeditionary Aircraft Refueling Squadron, during an in-air refueling mission over Southwest Asia Ja... More
Armee De l'Air Lt. Col. Eric Konietzko, course director,
Armee De l'Air Lt. Col. Eric Konietzko, course director, briefs the liaison officer (LNO) students during Arabian Gulf Shield, Feb. 3, 2016, in the Combined Air Operations Center, Al Udeid Air Base, Qatar. Arab... More
821st Contingency Response Group security forces members
821st Contingency Response Group security forces members wait by their HUMVEES during a break in a security patrol at Qayyarah West Airfield, Iraq, Nov. 18, 2016. The 821st CRG is highly-specialized in training... More
Exercise representatives from five nations listen to
Exercise representatives from five nations listen to a guest speaker about exercise operations during multinational exercise Regional Cooperation 2017, July 12, 2017, in Dushanbe, Tajikistan. The annual exercis... More
Two KC-135 Stratotanker pilots, assigned to the 340th
Two KC-135 Stratotanker pilots, assigned to the 340th Expeditionary Air Refueling Squadron, perform pre-flight checks on a KC-135 Stratotanker at Al Udeid Air Base, Qatar, July 20, 2017. Pre-flight checks are c... More
An Italian Air Force A-11 Ghibli departs after receiving
An Italian Air Force A-11 Ghibli departs after receiving fuel from a KC-135 Stratotanker assigned to the 340th Expeditionary Air Refueling Squadron during a mission in support of Operation Inherent Resolve Aug.... More
A 340th Expeditionary Air Refueling Squadron boom operator
A 340th Expeditionary Air Refueling Squadron boom operator refuels a RC-135V/W Rivet Joint during a mission in support of Operation Inherent Resolve Aug. 14, 2017. The RC-135V/W reconnaissance aircraft supports... More
A U.S. F-35A Lightning II receives fuel from a KC-10
A U.S. F-35A Lightning II receives fuel from a KC-10 Extender from the 908th Expeditionary Air Refueling Squadron, June 12, 2019 at an undisclosed location. The 908th EARS plays a key role in ongoing operations... More
A U.S. Airman from the 28th Expeditionary Air Refueling
A U.S. Airman from the 28th Expeditionary Air Refueling Squadron out of Al Udeid Air Base, Qatar, conducts a pre-flight walk-around checklist on a KC-135 Stratotanker, before an aerial refueling mission, Aug. 9... More
A U.S. Air Force crew chief assists U.S. Air Force
A U.S. Air Force crew chief assists U.S. Air Force Lt. Gen. Joseph Guastella, commander of U.S. Air Forces Central Command, before his flight in an F-16 Fighting Falcon at Al Udeid Air Base, Qatar Nov. 4, 2019.... More
A 746th Expeditionary Airlift Squadron loadmaster waits
A 746th Expeditionary Airlift Squadron loadmaster waits to begin final take off procedures on a C-130 Hercules at Al Udeid Air Base, Qatar, Dec. 9, 2019. The 746th EAS maintains a constant presence in the U.S. ... More
A U.S. Air Force KC-135 Stratotanker in-flight refueling
A U.S. Air Force KC-135 Stratotanker in-flight refueling specialist with the 340th Expeditionary Air Refueling Squadron, deployed to Al Udeid Air Base, Qatar, conducts a preflight checklist in the boom pod, Jun... More
U.S. Air Force Maj. Dana Mayer, a 379th Expeditionary
U.S. Air Force Maj. Dana Mayer, a 379th Expeditionary Medical Operations Squadron ground surgical team critical care nurse, performs inventory of medical supplies at Al Udeid Air Base, Qatar, July 1, 2020. A GS... More
U.S. Air Force crew members assigned to the 816th
U.S. Air Force crew members assigned to the 816th Expeditionary Airlift Squadron perform engine startup operations in preparation for a mission at Al Udeid Air Base, Qatar, July 18, 2020. The 816th EAS, deploye... More
U.S. Air Force Lt. Gen. Gregory Guillot, U.S. Air Forces
U.S. Air Force Lt. Gen. Gregory Guillot, U.S. Air Forces Central Command commander, poses with U.S. Ambassador Greta Holtz, Chargè d’Affaires at the U.S. Embassy in Qatar, during her visit to the Combined Air O... More
A U.S. Air Force F-16C Fighting Falcon deployed from
A U.S. Air Force F-16C Fighting Falcon deployed from the 480th Fighter Squadron, Spangdahlem Air Base, Germany, is aerial refueled by a KC-135 Stratotanker over the U.S. Central Command area of responsibility N... More
A U.S. Air Force KC-135 Stratotanker pilot flies during
A U.S. Air Force KC-135 Stratotanker pilot flies during a bomber task force mission over the U.S. Central Command area of responsibility Jan. 7, 2021. The bomber deployment underscores the U.S. military's commi... More
U.S. Air Force Lt. Col. Jeff Smith, 340th Expeditionary
U.S. Air Force Lt. Col. Jeff Smith, 340th Expeditionary Air Refueling Squadron, flies a KC-135 Stratotanker during refueling operations over Afghanistan in support of Operation Enduring Freedom, Sept. 8. Lt. Co... More
U.S. Air Force Airman 1st Class Mark Divers, 380th
U.S. Air Force Airman 1st Class Mark Divers, 380th Expeditionary Logistics Readiness Squadron, empties the fuel tanks of a KC-10 Extender at an undisclosed location in Southwest Asia, Dec. 6, 2010. The KC-10 i... More
Members from the 8th Expeditionary Air Mobility Squadron
Members from the 8th Expeditionary Air Mobility Squadron load cargo onto a C-17 Globemaster III for an air delivery mission to Afghanistan. The C-17 aircrew air delivered the cargo which consisted of fuel and o... More
Army Staff Sgt. Donald Goodballet, Provincial Reconstruction
Army Staff Sgt. Donald Goodballet, Provincial Reconstruction Team Zabul, helps provide security in the Daub Pass mountain region of the Zabul Province in Afghanistan during a short halt. The PRT was returning f... More
A U.S. Air Force F-16 Fighting Falcon prepares to be
A U.S. Air Force F-16 Fighting Falcon prepares to be refueled by a U.S. Air Force KC-135 Stratotanker assigned to the 340th Expeditionary Air Refueling Squadron, Dec. 16, 2014, over Iraq. The F-16 is supporting... More
Col. Thomas Angelo, 379th Expeditionary Mission Support
Col. Thomas Angelo, 379th Expeditionary Mission Support Group commander, Lt. Col. Carlos Alford, 379th Expeditionary Communications Squadron commander, and Col. Jeffrey Granger, U.S. Air Forces Central Command ... More
A U.S. Navy F/A-18 Super Hornet receives fuel from
A U.S. Navy F/A-18 Super Hornet receives fuel from a KC-135 Stratotanker over Iraq Sept. 28, 2016. Airmen from the 340th Expeditionary Air Refueling Squadron refueled U.S. Navy F/A-18 Super Hornets over Iraq in... More
U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Nick Barth, 737th Expeditionary
U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Nick Barth, 737th Expeditionary Airlift Squadron loadmaster, waits for the remainder of the crew he is flying with to complete preflight checks for a C-130 Hercules before take-off at ... More
A U.S. Air Force F-15 Eagle receives in-flight fuel
A U.S. Air Force F-15 Eagle receives in-flight fuel from a KC-135 Stratotanker assigned to the 340th Expeditionary Air Refueling Squadron during an aerial refueling mission in support of Operation Inherent Reso... More
The 28th Expeditionary Air Refueling Squadron chief
The 28th Expeditionary Air Refueling Squadron chief boom operator performs a pre-flight checklist aboard a KC-135 Stratotanker before an aerial refueling mission at Al Udeid Air Base, Qatar, Sept. 24, 2019. Dur... More
U.S. Air Force Lt. Col. James Perry, a 379th Expeditionary
U.S. Air Force Lt. Col. James Perry, a 379th Expeditionary Medical Operations Squadron ground surgical team certified nurse anesthetist, performs inventory of medical supplies at Al Udeid Air Base, Qatar, July ... More
A U.S. Air Force F-15E Strike Eagle flies over the
A U.S. Air Force F-15E Strike Eagle flies over the U.S. Central Command area of responsibility, July 16, 2020. The F-15E Strike Eagle is a dual-role fighter designed to perform air-to-air and air-to-ground miss... More
A U.S. Air Force A-10 Thunderbolt II flies in formation
A U.S. Air Force A-10 Thunderbolt II flies in formation after conducting air-to-air refueling with a KC-135 Stratotanker over the U.S. Central Command area of responsibility, July 29, 2020. The A-10 Thunderbolt... More
A KC-135 Stratotanker taxis on the flight line before
A KC-135 Stratotanker taxis on the flight line before the Qatar-U.S. Air Forces Central Command Friendship event at Al Udeid Air Base, Qatar, Aug. 24, 2020. This flight was conducted to continue building milita... More
U.S. Air Force Airmen conduct preflight checks on a
U.S. Air Force Airmen conduct preflight checks on a U.S. Air Force KC-135 Stratotanker in the U.S. Central Command area of responsibility, Sept. 4, 2020. The KC-135 Stratotanker delivers U.S. Air Forces Central... More
A U.S. Air Force E-3 Sentry, airborne warning and control
A U.S. Air Force E-3 Sentry, airborne warning and control system (AWACS), receives fuel from a KC-135 Stratotanker, assigned to the 350th Expeditionary Aircraft Refueling Squadron, during a mission over the U.S... More
A U.S. Air Force KC-135 Stratotanker pilot, assigned
A U.S. Air Force KC-135 Stratotanker pilot, assigned to the 350th Expeditionary Aircraft Refueling Squadron, completes a mission over Southwest Asia, Feb. 13, 2021. The KC-135 delivers U.S. Air Forces Central a... More
Staff Sgt. Nestor Albalos uses an elevator to extract
Staff Sgt. Nestor Albalos uses an elevator to extract an Afghan man's tooth during a Village Dental Outreach visit here. The visit was hosted by the Zabul Provincial Reconstruction Team. Albalos, PRT combat med... More
U.S. Air Force Lt. Col. Scott Kosmopolis, 340th
U.S. Air Force Lt. Col. Scott Kosmopolis, 340th Expeditionary Air Refueling Squadron, manually adjusts communication frequencies during an aerial refueling mission aboard a KC-135 Stratotanker while flying over... More
An Afghan air force lieutenant throws a football at
An Afghan air force lieutenant throws a football at the Thunder Lab in Kabul, Afghanistan, Aug. 25. The Thunder Lab is an English immersion program that focuses on teaching English language and culture to prepa... More
U.S. Marine Corps Sgt. Leo Parry, CH-53 Super Stallion
U.S. Marine Corps Sgt. Leo Parry, CH-53 Super Stallion crew chief, watches out the back of a CH-53 as two helicopters travel toward a World Food Programme aid distribution site Oct. 18 near Pano Aqil Cantonment... More
A member of the 379th Expeditionary Aircraft Maintenance
A member of the 379th Expeditionary Aircraft Maintenance Squadron deployed from the 914th Aircraft Maintenance Squadron, Niagara Falls, N.Y.,waits to launch a C-130 Hercules for an air transport mission is supp... More
U.S. Air Force Lt. Col. Scott Volk, 774th Expeditionary
U.S. Air Force Lt. Col. Scott Volk, 774th Expeditionary Airlift Squadron pilot, conducts a preflight mission brief prior to take off aboard a C-130 Hercules aircraft bound for an airdrop mission from Bagram Air... More
U.S. Air Force Explosive Ordnance Disposal Technician
U.S. Air Force Explosive Ordnance Disposal Technician Staff Sgt. Scott Rice from the 673rd Civil Engineering Squadron, EOD flight, Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson, Alaska, prepares to conduct a controlled deton... More
Bullet holes at a local midwifery in Kapisa province
Bullet holes at a local midwifery in Kapisa province leave a lasting memory of the hostile threat that remains in the region during an inspection by Provincial Reconstruction Team Kapisa, Kapisa province, Afgha... More
First Lt. Brent Stevens, 774th Expeditionary Airlift
First Lt. Brent Stevens, 774th Expeditionary Airlift Squadron pilot, maneuvers a C-130 Hercules towards Forward Operating Base Sharana, Paktika province, Afghanistan, Sept. 28, 2013. This mission marked a retro... More
U.S. Air Force Capt. Christopher K. Jordan, 968th
U.S. Air Force Capt. Christopher K. Jordan, 968th Expeditionary Airborne Air Control Squadron E-3/B Sentry aircraft commander, scans the horizon while flying a combat sortie supporting coalition forces during t... More
A U.S Air Force F-22 Raptor fighter aircraft leaves
A U.S Air Force F-22 Raptor fighter aircraft leaves a KC-10 Extender after refueling over northern Iraq after conducting air strikes in Syria, September 23, 2014. These aircraft were part of a large coalition s... More
Thomas Butterworth, 379th Expeditionary Communications
Thomas Butterworth, 379th Expeditionary Communications Squadron satellite communications lead, briefs Col. Thomas Angelo, 379th Expeditionary Mission Support Group commander (center), and Col. Jeffrey Granger, ... More
A munitions technician, assigned to the 23rd Expeditionary
A munitions technician, assigned to the 23rd Expeditionary Aircraft Maintenance Unit, prepares to load munitions on a B-52 Stratofortress assigned to the 23rd Expeditionary Bomb Squadron at an undisclosed locat... More
A Pakistani and a U.S. service member collaborate on
A Pakistani and a U.S. service member collaborate on an exercise document during multinational exercise Regional Cooperation 2017, July 14, 2017, in Dushanbe, Tajikistan. Hosted by Tajikistan's Ministry of Defe... More
A U.S. Air Force pararescueman, assigned to the 83rd
A U.S. Air Force pararescueman, assigned to the 83rd Expeditionary Rescue Squadron, Bagram Airfield, Afghanistan, fires his rifle during weapons training training March 21, 2018. Pararescuemen conduct training ... More
U.S. Air Force pararescuemen and combat rescue officers,
U.S. Air Force pararescuemen and combat rescue officers, assigned to the 83rd Expeditionary Rescue Squadron, Bagram Airfield, Afghanistan, perform buddy checks on their gear before a a high altitude, low openin... More