U.S. Air Force Airman 1st Class Alek Reynolds, a crew
U.S. Air Force Airman 1st Class Alek Reynolds, a crew chief with the 451st Expeditionary Aircraft Maintenance Squadron, conducts preflight checks on an F-16 Fighting Falcon aircraft after its arrival at Kandaha... More
Crew chiefs with the 451st Expeditionary Aircraft
Crew chiefs with the 451st Expeditionary Aircraft Maintenance Squadron at Kandahar Airfield, Afghanistan, conduct a foreign object debris check on the flight line before F-16 fighter jets land April 15, 2012. M... More
Senior Airman Jonathan Laymon, a weapons loader with
Senior Airman Jonathan Laymon, a weapons loader with the 451st Expeditionary Maintenance Squadron at Kandahar Airfield, Afghanistan, marshals an F-16 Fighting Falcon to the end of the runway, after it landed at... More
Staff Sgt. Shelby Griscom, a crew chief with the 451st
Staff Sgt. Shelby Griscom, a crew chief with the 451st Expeditionary Aircraft Maintenance Squadron at Kandahar Airfield, Afghanistan raises the American and South Carolina flags on the flight line, April 17, 20... More
First Lt. Andrew Lehman, a fighter pilot assigned to
First Lt. Andrew Lehman, a fighter pilot assigned to the 157th Expeditionary Fighter Squadron at Kandahar Airfield, Afghanistan, prepares to fly his first combat sortie April 20, 2012. First Lt. Lehman is deplo... More
First Lt. Andrew Lehman, a fighter pilot assigned to
First Lt. Andrew Lehman, a fighter pilot assigned to the 157th Expeditionary Fighter Squadron at Kandahar Airfield, Afghanistan, prepares to fly his first combat sortie April 20, 2012. First Lt. Lehman is deplo... More
Airman 1st Class Isaac Niesen, a crew chief assigned
Airman 1st Class Isaac Niesen, a crew chief assigned to the 451st Expeditionary Maintenance Squadron, at Kandahar Airfield, Afghanistan, marshals Capt. Jeffery Beckham, an F-16 Fighting Falcon fighter pilot as... More
Major Matthew Gaetke, a fighter pilot assigned to the
Major Matthew Gaetke, a fighter pilot assigned to the 157th Expeditionary Fighter Squadron at Kandahar Airfield, Afghanistan, returns to KAF after flying a mission April 30, 2012. Maj. Gaetke is deployed from t... More
Country singer super star, Toby Keith, visited Kandahar
Country singer super star, Toby Keith, visited Kandahar Airfield, Afghanistan, to perform for deployed troops April 27, 2012. Toby Keith has performed for the men and women serving overseas at several deployed ... More
An F-16 Fighting Falcon from the 157th Fighter Squadron
An F-16 Fighting Falcon from the 157th Fighter Squadron at McEntire Joint National Guard Base, S.C., sits on jacks for phase maintenance at Kandahar Airfield, Afghanistan, April 28, 2012. Personnel are deployed... More
An F-16 Fighting Falcon from the 157th Fighter Squadron
An F-16 Fighting Falcon from the 157th Fighter Squadron at McEntire Joint National Guard Base, S.C., sits on jacks for Phase maintenance at Kandahar Airfield, Afghanistan, April 28, 2012. Personnel are deployed... More
Airman 1st Class Rhiannon O’Leary, an ammo technician
Airman 1st Class Rhiannon O’Leary, an ammo technician assigned to the 451st Expeditionary Maintenance Squadron at Kandahar Airfield, Afghanistan, prepares the ammunition rack for missiles that were downloaded f... More
Airman 1st Class Rhiannon O’Leary, an ammo troop assigned
Airman 1st Class Rhiannon O’Leary, an ammo troop assigned to the 451st Expeditionary Maintenance Squadron at Kandahar Airfield, Afghanistan, interacts with the local children attending the bazaar school May 5, ... More
Tech Sgt. Ryan Plantin, a crew chief assigned to the
Tech Sgt. Ryan Plantin, a crew chief assigned to the 451st Expeditionary Aircraft Maintenance Squadron at Kandahar Airfield, Afghanistan, performs pre-flight checks on an F-16 Fighting Falcon before it launches... More
Airman 1st Class Terra Brice, a crew chief assigned
Airman 1st Class Terra Brice, a crew chief assigned to the 451st Expeditionary Aircraft Maintenance Squadron at Kandahar Airfield, Afghanistan, conducts post flight procedures on an F-16 Fighting Falcon after i... More
Capt.William Broman, a fighter pilot assigned to the
Capt.William Broman, a fighter pilot assigned to the 157th Expeditionary Fighter Squadron at Kandahar Airfield, Afghanistan, prepares to launch an F-16 Fighting Falcon for a mission May 10, 2012. Personnel are ... More
Staff Sgt. John Denny, a weapons loader assigned to
Staff Sgt. John Denny, a weapons loader assigned to the 451st Expeditionary Aircraft Maintenance Squadron at Kandahar Airfield, Afghanistan, signals as Lt. Col. Walter Meares and 1st Lt. Andrew Lehman, fighter ... More
Maj. Brian Ferguson, a fighter pilot assigned to the
Maj. Brian Ferguson, a fighter pilot assigned to the 157th Expeditionary Fighter Squadron at Kandahar Airfield, Afghanistan, prepares to launch an F-16 Fighting Falcon for a mission May 20, 2012. Personnel are ... More
Airman 1st Class Randy Williams, a crew chief assigned
Airman 1st Class Randy Williams, a crew chief assigned to the 451st Expeditionary Aircraft Maintenance Squadron at Kandahar Airfield, Afghanistan, conducts pre-flight checks on an F-16 Fighting Falcon preparing... More
Major Damon Remley, a fighter pilot assigned to the
Major Damon Remley, a fighter pilot assigned to the 157th Expeditionary Fighter Squadron at Kandahar Airfield, Afghanistan, inspects a missile before he prepares to launch an F-16 Fighting Falcon for a mission ... More
Senior Airman Tony Goodwin, a conventional munitions
Senior Airman Tony Goodwin, a conventional munitions maintainer assigned to the 451st Expeditionary Maintenance Squadron at Kandahar Airfield, Afghanistan, conducts a test on GBU-38 bombs May 26, 2012. Personne... More
Maj. John Wilcox, a fighter pilot assigned to the 157th
Maj. John Wilcox, a fighter pilot assigned to the 157th Expeditionary Fighter Squadron at Kandahar Airfield, Afghanistan, climbs into the cockpit of an F-16 Fighting Falcon to launch for a mission as crew chief... More
Staff Sgt. Leonard Gajewski, a crew chief assigned
Staff Sgt. Leonard Gajewski, a crew chief assigned to the 451st Expeditionary Aircraft Maintenance Squadron at Kandahar Airfield, Afghanistan, reviews maintenance forms on the F-16 Fighting Falcon that Capt. Je... More
Lt. Col. Michael Rose, a fighter pilot assigned to
Lt. Col. Michael Rose, a fighter pilot assigned to the 157th Expeditionary Fighter Squadron at Kandahar Airfield, Afghanistan, returns to the flight line in an F-16 Fighting Falcon after flying a mission May 31... More
Lt. Col. Scott Bridgers, a fighter pilot assigned to
Lt. Col. Scott Bridgers, a fighter pilot assigned to the 157th Expeditionary Fighter Squadron at Kandahar Airfield, Afghanistan, returns after flying a mission and reaching his 4,000th F-16 Fighting Falcon flyi... More
Senior Airman William Padgett, a crew chief assigned
Senior Airman William Padgett, a crew chief assigned to the 451st Expeditionary Aircraft Maintenance Squadron at Kandahar Airfield, Afghanistan, stands as road guard on the flight line as the sun comes up June ... More
Airman 1st Class Joshua McMillan, a weapons technician
Airman 1st Class Joshua McMillan, a weapons technician assigned to the 451st Expeditionary Aircraft Maintenance Squadron at Kandahar Airfield, Afghanistan, tightens screws on a BRU-57, the carriage for bombs on... More
Senior Master Sgt. Tommy Claytor and Chief Master Sgt.
Senior Master Sgt. Tommy Claytor and Chief Master Sgt. Dennis Burton, from the 169th Maintenance Squadron at McEntire Joint National Guard Base, S.C., wait to begin in-processing after arriving at Kandahar Airf... More
Airman First Class Jonathan Moran, a munitions specialist
Airman First Class Jonathan Moran, a munitions specialist assigned to the 451st Expeditionary Maintenance Squadron at Kandahar Airfield, Afghanistan, positions GBU 54s to be loaded onto a trailer at the munitio... More
Airman First Class Jonathan Moran, a munitions specialist
Airman First Class Jonathan Moran, a munitions specialist assigned to the 451st Expeditionary Maintenance Squadron at Kandahar Airfield, Afghanistan, positions GBU 54s to be loaded onto a trailer at the munitio... More
Airman 1st Class Rhiannon O’Leary, with the 451st
Airman 1st Class Rhiannon O’Leary, with the 451st Expeditionary Maintenance Squadron, goes over paperwork during delivery of munitions to the flight line at Kandahar Airfield, Afghanistan, on June 14, 2012. Pe... More
Airman 1st Class Jonathan Moran (left) and Senior Airman
Airman 1st Class Jonathan Moran (left) and Senior Airman Sherman Padgett, munitions specialists assigned to the 451st Expeditionary Maintenance Squadron at Kandahar Airfield, move a pallet of 500 pounds bombs t... More
Members of the South Carolina Air National Guard's
Members of the South Carolina Air National Guard's 169th Fighter Wing paused on June 17, 2012 to take group shots of shopts together on the flight line. Members of the U.S. Army's 82nd Airborne from Division He... More
Tech. Sgt. Toby Vice, non-commissioned officer in charge
Tech. Sgt. Toby Vice, non-commissioned officer in charge of aircrew flight equipment with the South Carolina Air National Guard’s 157th Expeditionary Fighter Squadron, cleans a M9 pistol on June 21, 2012. Vice ... More
Tech. Sgt. Roy Culp, an engine mechanic with the 451st
Tech. Sgt. Roy Culp, an engine mechanic with the 451st Expeditionary Aircraft Maintenance Squadron at Kandahar Airfield, Afghanistan, works underneath an F-16 assigned to the 157th Expeditionary Fighter Squadro... More
The sun sets behind the mountains of Afghanistan and
The sun sets behind the mountains of Afghanistan and over a group of U.S. Army UH-60 Black Hawks at Kandahar Airfield.
Airman 1st Class Paul Garrett, a crew chief assigned
Airman 1st Class Paul Garrett, a crew chief assigned to the 451st Expeditionary Maintenance Squadron at Kandahar Airfield, Afghanistan, performs an inspection underneath a South Carolina Air National Guard F-16... More
A U.S. Army OH-58 Kiowa flies over the mountains at
A U.S. Army OH-58 Kiowa flies over the mountains at Kandahar Airfield, Afghanistan on June 28, 2012.
A South Carolina Air National Guard F-16 assigned to
A South Carolina Air National Guard F-16 assigned to the 157th Expeditionary Fighter Squadron taxis onto the ramp at Kandahar Airfield, Afghanistan, June 30, 2012. Members of the 169th Fighter Wing at McEntire ... More
Maj. Stephen “Boards” Kaminski, an F-16 pilot with
Maj. Stephen “Boards” Kaminski, an F-16 pilot with the 157th Expeditionary Fighter Squadron, is all smiles as he prepares to take off for a daytime mission over Afghanistan July 1, 2012. Personnel are deployed ... More
An F-16 with the 157th Expeditionary Fighter Squadron,
An F-16 with the 157th Expeditionary Fighter Squadron, flown by Maj. Stephen “Boards” Kaminski, takes off at Kandahar Airfield for a daytime mission over Afghanistan July 1, 2012. Personnel are deployed from Mc... More
Maj. Stephen “Boards” Kaminski, an F-16 pilot with
Maj. Stephen “Boards” Kaminski, an F-16 pilot with the 157th Expeditionary Fighter Squadron, does pre-flight paperwork with Airman 1st Class Logan Sponsel prior to a day-time mission over Afghanistan, July 1, ... More
Maj. Stephen “Boards” Kaminski, an F-16 pilot with
Maj. Stephen “Boards” Kaminski, an F-16 pilot with the 157th Expeditionary Fighter Squadron, checks his communications with crew chiefs on the ramp at Kandahar Airfield prior to a daytime mission over Afghanist... More
U.S. Army Sgt. Michael Johnson, an engine mechanic,
U.S. Army Sgt. Michael Johnson, an engine mechanic, works on the engine for a CH-47 Chinook at Kandahar Airfield, Afghanistan, July 3, 2012. Johnson, a native of Riverside, Calif., is currently deployed to Afgh... More
Airman 1st Class Custer Back, a C-130 crew chief from
Airman 1st Class Custer Back, a C-130 crew chief from the 317th Aircraft Maintenance Squadron at Dyess Air Force Base, Texas, currently assigned to the 451st AMXS at Kandahar Airfield, Afghanistan, checks gauge... More
Capt. Will “Pieces” Broman, an F-16 pilot with the
Capt. Will “Pieces” Broman, an F-16 pilot with the South Carolina Air National Guard’s 157th Expeditionary Fighter Squadron currently assigned to Kandahar Airfield, Afghanistan, speaks to Master Sgt. Richie Spr... More
Col. David “Oscar” Meyer, deputy operations group commander
Col. David “Oscar” Meyer, deputy operations group commander for the 451st Expeditionary Operations Group at Kandahar Airfield, Afghanistan, exits his F-16 on the ramp at Kandahar Airfield after completing his 4... More
U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Larry Harris, a Military
U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Larry Harris, a Military Working Dog handler, with his dog Aaron prior to training at Kandahar Airfield, Afghanistan, July 9, 2012.
U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Larry Harris, a Military
U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Larry Harris, a Military Working Dog handler, and his dog, Aaron, prepare for an early-morning training scenario at Kandahar Airfield, Afghanistan, July 9, 2012. The Military Working D... More
Airmen assigned to the 451st Expeditionary Aircraft
Airmen assigned to the 451st Expeditionary Aircraft Maintenance Squadron move a MQ-9 Reaper at Kandahar Airfield, Afghanistan, July 10, 2012.
Wounded Warriors from the Warrior Recovery Center at
Wounded Warriors from the Warrior Recovery Center at Kandahar Airfield came out to the flight line for a tour.
Lt. Col. Scott “Cleetus” Bridgers, an F-16 pilot with
Lt. Col. Scott “Cleetus” Bridgers, an F-16 pilot with the South Carolina Air National Guard, speaks with a crew chief prior to an early-morning flight at Kandahar Airfield, July 14, 2012. Members of the 169th ... More
Airman 1st Class Joshua Pelletier, an F-16 crew chief
Airman 1st Class Joshua Pelletier, an F-16 crew chief currently assigned to the 451st Expeditionary Aircraft Maintenance Squadron, assists in strapping in Maj. Brian “Clam” Walsh, an F-16 pilot with the South C... More
Afghanistan AEF 2012, Afghanistan
Captain Justin “Razor” Puro (left) and Lt. Col. (Dr.) Tom “Big T” Watts with the South Carolina Air National Guard’s 157th Expeditionary Fighter Squadron currently assigned to Kandahar Airfield, Afghanistan, po... More
An F-16 from the South Carolina Air National Guard's
An F-16 from the South Carolina Air National Guard's 169th Fighter Wing currently assigned to Kandahar Airfield, Afghanistan is ready to launch on July 18, 2012. Personnel are deployed from McEntire Joint Natio... More
U.S. Army Sgt. Shaun Thomas, a military working dog
U.S. Army Sgt. Shaun Thomas, a military working dog handler assigned to Kandahar Airfield, Afghanistan, gives his dog, Crock, the command to “guard” on Tech. Sgt. Kevin Crosby, an F-16 avionics technician curre... More
U.S. Army Staff Sgt. Daniel Turner, a military working
U.S. Army Staff Sgt. Daniel Turner, a military working dog handler, with his dog on the flight line at Kandahar Airfield. Military working dog handlers brought their dogs from the kennels at Kandahar Airfield, ... More
An F-16 with the South Carolina Air National Guard’s
An F-16 with the South Carolina Air National Guard’s 157th Expeditionary Fighter Squadron sits in the EOR at Kandahar Airfield, Afghanistan while crew chiefs with the 451st Expeditionary Aircraft Maintenance Sq... More
Virginia Army National Guard Maj. Elizabeth Nance (right)
Virginia Army National Guard Maj. Elizabeth Nance (right) a dental officer currently assigned to the ROLE 3 at Kandahar Airfield, Afghanistan, greets her son U.S. Marine Corps Capt. Wilson Nance, July 24, 2012.... More
U.S. Army Maj. Bryan Hux (left), a veterinarian with
U.S. Army Maj. Bryan Hux (left), a veterinarian with the 438th Medical Detachment – Veterinarian Services, examines Tora, a military working dog, during an office visit July 27, 2012. The veterinarian clinic at... More
A South Carolina Air National Guard F-16 sits ready
A South Carolina Air National Guard F-16 sits ready to fly prior to a day-time mission over Afghanistan on Aug. 2, 2012. Members of the 169th Fighter Wing at McEntire Joint National Guard Base, S.C., are deploy... More
U.S. Air Force Col. Brook Leonard, commander of the
U.S. Air Force Col. Brook Leonard, commander of the 451st Expeditionary Operations Group, runs through his pre-flight checks prior to a day-time mission from Kandahar Airfield, Afghanistan, Aug. 5, 2012.
Afghanistan AEF 2012, Afghanistan
A mural painted by Tech. Sgt. Steven Hubbard with the South Carolina Air National Guard commemorates the 169th Fighter Wing’s deployment to Kandahar Airfield, Afghanistan, Aug. 5, 2012. Swamp Fox F-16s, pilots,... More
Maj. Taj “Kong” Troy, an F-16 pilot with the South
Maj. Taj “Kong” Troy, an F-16 pilot with the South Carolina Air National Guard’s 157th Expeditionary Fighter Squadron currently assigned to Kandahar Airfield, Afghanistan, inspects the jet he will be flying as ... More
An aerial porter assigned to Kandahar Airfield, Afghanistan,
An aerial porter assigned to Kandahar Airfield, Afghanistan, uses a forklift to load an ISU-90 onto the back of a flatbed trailer on Aug. 8, 2012. The equipment was loaded and transported to an awaiting C-17 II... More
Airmen from the Minnesota National Guard disembark
Airmen from the Minnesota National Guard disembark a C-17 on the ramp at Kandahar Airfield, Afghanistan, Aug. 10, 2012. Personnel are deployed from the Minnesota Air National Guard's 148th Fighter Wing in suppo... More
Capt. Austin “Ragin’” Cox, an F-16 pilot with the Minnesota
Capt. Austin “Ragin’” Cox, an F-16 pilot with the Minnesota Air National Guard’s 179th Expeditionary Fighter Squadron currently assigned to Kandahar Airfield, Afghanistan, runs through his pre-flight checks bef... More
An F-16 from the Minnesota Air National Guard’s 148th
An F-16 from the Minnesota Air National Guard’s 148th Fighter Wing from Duluth taxis to the EOR after landing at Kandahar Airfield, Afghanistan, Aug. 14, 2012. Personnel are deployed from the Minnesota Air Nati... More
An F-16 fighter jet from the 157th Fighter Squadron
An F-16 fighter jet from the 157th Fighter Squadron at McEntire Joint National Guard Base, S.C., arrives at Kandahar Airfield, Afghanistan, April 15, 2012, in support of Operation Enduring Freedom. Swamp Fox F-... More
Staff Sgt. Kevin Duckworth, Airman 1st Class Terra
Staff Sgt. Kevin Duckworth, Airman 1st Class Terra Brice and Staff Sgt. Shelby Griscom, crew chiefs with the 451st Expeditionary Aircraft Maintenance Squadron at Kandahar Airfield, Afghanistan, raise the Americ... More
Master Sgt. Charles Wells, an engine mechanic with
Master Sgt. Charles Wells, an engine mechanic with the 451st Expeditionary Maintenance Squadron at Kandahar Airfield, Afghanistan, downloads engine data from an F-16 fighter jet on April 18, 2012, after it land... More
First Lt. Andrew Lehman, a fighter pilot assigned to
First Lt. Andrew Lehman, a fighter pilot assigned to the 157th Expeditionary Fighter Squadron at Kandahar Airfield, Afghanistan, prepares to fly his first combat sortie April 20, 2012. First Lt. Lehman is deplo... More
First Lt. Andrew Lehman, a fighter pilot assigned to
First Lt. Andrew Lehman, a fighter pilot assigned to the 157th Expeditionary Fighter Squadron at Kandahar Airfield, Afghanistan, prepares to fly his first combat sortie April 20, 2012. First Lt. Lehman is deplo... More
Staff Sgt. Chad Westmoreland, a weapons loader assigned
Staff Sgt. Chad Westmoreland, a weapons loader assigned to the 451st Expeditionary Aircraft Maintenance Squadron at Kandahar Airfield, Afghanistan, secures fins to a missile that is loaded on an F-16 Fighting F... More
Country singer super star, Toby Keith, visited Kandahar
Country singer super star, Toby Keith, visited Kandahar Airfield, Afghanistan, to perform for deployed troops April 27, 2012. Toby Keith has performed for the men and women serving overseas at several deployed ... More
Airman 1st Class Damian Willis, a Phase crew chief
Airman 1st Class Damian Willis, a Phase crew chief assigned to the 451st Expeditionary Maintenance Squadron at Kandahar Airfield, Afghanistan, works on the landing gear of an F-16 Fighting Falcon in the Phase d... More
Airman 1st Class Damian Willis, a Phase crew chief
Airman 1st Class Damian Willis, a Phase crew chief assigned to the 451st Expeditionary Maintenance Squadron at Kandahar Airfield, Afghanistan, works on the landing gear of an F-16 Fighting Falcon in the Phase d... More
An F-16 Fighting Falcon from the 157th Fighter Squadron
An F-16 Fighting Falcon from the 157th Fighter Squadron at McEntire Joint National Guard Base, S.C., takes off from Kandahar Airfield, Afghanistan April 30, 2012 to fly a mission in support of Operation Endurin... More
Staff Sgt. John Denny and Senior Airman Donald Rhodes,
Staff Sgt. John Denny and Senior Airman Donald Rhodes, weapons loaders assigned to the 451st Expeditionary Aircraft Maintenance Squadron at Kandahar Airfield, Afghanistan, download missiles from an F-16 Fightin... More
Capt. Mark Fattmann, a fighter pilot assigned to the
Capt. Mark Fattmann, a fighter pilot assigned to the 157th Expeditionary Fighter Squadron at Kandahar Airfield, Afghanistan, launches an F-16 Fighting Falcon for a mission May 6, 2012. Capt. Fattmann is deploye... More
Senior Airman Josh Anderson, assigned to the 451st
Senior Airman Josh Anderson, assigned to the 451st Expeditionary Maintenance Squadron’s Fabrications Flight at Kandahar Airfield, Afghanistan, builds a tire rack May 9, 2012. Personnel are deployed from McEntir... More
South Carolina F-16 Fighting Falcons, assigned to the
South Carolina F-16 Fighting Falcons, assigned to the 157th Expeditionary Fighter Squadron at Kandahar Airfield, Afghanistan, return from flying a mission May 10, 2012. Personnel are deployed from McEntire Join... More
Airman 1st Class Earl Sale and Senior Airman James
Airman 1st Class Earl Sale and Senior Airman James Crowder, avionics technicians assigned to the 451st Expeditionary Aircraft Maintenance Squadron at Kandahar Airfield, Afghanistan, troubleshoot avionics system... More
Tech Sgt. Joshua Velders, a crew chief assigned to
Tech Sgt. Joshua Velders, a crew chief assigned to the 451st Expeditionary Aircraft Maintenance Squadron at Kandahar Airfield, Afghanistan, prepares to launch Maj. Brian Ferguson, a fighter pilot assigned to th... More
Airman 1st Class Alek Reynolds, a crew chief assigned
Airman 1st Class Alek Reynolds, a crew chief assigned to the 451st Expeditionary Aircraft Maintenance Squadron at Kandahar Airfield, Afghanistan, pulls the tire chocks from an F-16 Fighting Falcon that Lt. Col.... More
Senior Airman Glen Delozier, a hydraulics journeyman
Senior Airman Glen Delozier, a hydraulics journeyman assigned to with the 451st Expeditionary Maintenance Squadron at Kandahar Airfield, Afghanistan, conducts routine inspections on an F-16 Fighting Falcon in t... More
Airman 1st Class Walter Rueda-Perez, a crew chief assigned
Airman 1st Class Walter Rueda-Perez, a crew chief assigned to the 451st Expeditionary Aircraft Maintenance Squadron at Kandahar Airfield, Afghanistan, prepares to pull the chocks from an F-16 Fighting Falcon pr... More
Senior Airman Pierce Duffey, an avionics technician
Senior Airman Pierce Duffey, an avionics technician assigned to the 451st Expeditionary Aircraft Maintenance Squadron at Kandahar Airfield, Afghanistan, checks the radar warning systems on an F016 Fighting Falc... More
Maj. John Wilcox, a fighter pilot assigned to the 157th
Maj. John Wilcox, a fighter pilot assigned to the 157th Expeditionary Fighter Squadron at Kandahar Airfield, Afghanistan, prepares to launch an F-16 Fighting Falcon for a mission May 28, 2012. Personnel are dep... More
Airman 1st Class Robert Barber, a crew chief assigned
Airman 1st Class Robert Barber, a crew chief assigned to the 451st Expeditionary Aircraft Maintenance Squadron at Kandahar Airfield, Afghanistan, shows Captain Jerrod Sonderman, a fighter pilot assigned to the ... More
Lt. Col. Michael Rose, a fighter pilot assigned to
Lt. Col. Michael Rose, a fighter pilot assigned to the 157th Expeditionary Fighter Squadron at Kandahar Airfield, Afghanistan, returns to the flight line in an F-16 Fighting Falcon after flying a mission May 31... More
Lt. Col. Scott Bridgers, a fighter pilot assigned to
Lt. Col. Scott Bridgers, a fighter pilot assigned to the 157th Expeditionary Fighter Squadron at Kandahar Airfield, Afghanistan, taxis an F-16 Fighting Falcon onto the flight line after flying a mission and rea... More
Maj. David Way, a fighter pilot assigned to the 157th
Maj. David Way, a fighter pilot assigned to the 157th Expeditionary Fighter Squadron at Kandahar Airfield, Afghanistan, launches an F-16 Fighting Falcon for a mission June 3, 2012. Personnel are deployed from M... More
Master Sgt. Shannon Mines, the phase maintenance supervisor
Master Sgt. Shannon Mines, the phase maintenance supervisor assigned to the 451st Expeditionary Maintenance Squadron at Kandahar Airfield, Afghanistan, inspects the interior of an F-16 Fighting Falcon after the... More
Personnel from McEntire Joint National Guard Base,
Personnel from McEntire Joint National Guard Base, S.C., arrive at Kandahar Airfield, Afghanistan, June 10, 2012, to begin the second half of the unit’s Air Expeditionary Force rotation in country. Members of t... More
Senior Airman Sherman Padgett, a munitions specialist
Senior Airman Sherman Padgett, a munitions specialist assigned to the 451st Expeditionary Maintenance Squadron at Kandahar Airfield, Afghanistan, tightens straps on a munitions trailer after members of his unit... More
Munitions specialists assigned to the 451st Expeditionary
Munitions specialists assigned to the 451st Expeditionary Maintenance Squadron at Kandahar Airfield, Afghanistan, positions GBU 54s to be loaded onto a trailer at the munitions storage area June 11, 2012. Perso... More
Air Force Senior Airman Brandon Brown, with the 451st
Air Force Senior Airman Brandon Brown, with the 451st Expeditionary Maintenance Squadron, prepares to download munitions to off an F-16 assigned to the 157th Expeditionary Fighter Squadron on the ramp on June ... More
Airman 1st Class Rhiannon O’Leary, with the 451st
Airman 1st Class Rhiannon O’Leary, with the 451st Expeditionary Maintenance Squadron, goes over paperwork during delivery of munitions to the flight line at Kandahar Airfield, Afghanistan June 14, 2012. Personn... More
Airman 1st Class Jonathan Moran, a munitions specialist
Airman 1st Class Jonathan Moran, a munitions specialist assigned to the 451st Expeditionary Maintenance Squadron at Kandahar Airfield, moves a pounds bomb that will be built into GBU-38 at the Tri-National Ammu... More