Master Sgt. John Bell (center), and Staff Sgt. Dale
Master Sgt. John Bell (center), and Staff Sgt. Dale Catlett (right) work with Iraqi firefighters on a combined training exercise that was aimed at developing American and Iraqi cooperation in the event of an ai... More
An Airmen from the 447th Air Expeditionary Group misses
An Airmen from the 447th Air Expeditionary Group misses the shot as he tries to photograph a steppe eagle that visited the headquarters building at Sather Air base on the west side of Baghdad International Air... More
Chief Master Sgt. Pablo Valverde ensures the 20mm M61-A1
Chief Master Sgt. Pablo Valverde ensures the 20mm M61-A1 Gatling gun is properly made safe on an F-16 Fighting Falcon after the pilot of the aircraft made an emergency landing at Baghdad International Airport, ... More
An Iraqi ar force firefighter rescues a U.S. Airman
An Iraqi ar force firefighter rescues a U.S. Airman mock casualty during a major accident response exercise at new al Muthana Air Base, Iraq on Nov. 21. The MARE tests the abilities of a joint response of fire ... More
Chief Master Sgt. Stephen Sullens discusses a construction
Chief Master Sgt. Stephen Sullens discusses a construction project with engineering assistant Senior Airman Ayran Ellis at Sather Air Base on Dec. 3 during his visit with deployed Airmen. Sullens is the command... More
Japanese Air Self-Defense Force aircrew members wave
Japanese Air Self-Defense Force aircrew members wave a final farewell to their American counterparts, Dec. 8, as they depart Iraq on their last mission in support of Operation Iraqi Freedom.
1st Lt. Bethany Mettes, 447th Air Expeditionary Group
1st Lt. Bethany Mettes, 447th Air Expeditionary Group chief of protocol, escorts British Prime Minister Gordon Brown during one of his many visits to Baghdad. Lieutenant Mettes and the Air Force Baghdad protoco... More
Iraqi children play along with the Air Force Central
Iraqi children play along with the Air Force Central Command band "Sonora" during a performance in Baghdad Dec. 18.
Staff Sgt. Michael Murphy plays "Papa Noel" and delivers
Staff Sgt. Michael Murphy plays "Papa Noel" and delivers treats and toys to Iraqi children in Baghdad Dec. 19. Sergeant Murphy is deployed to the 447th Expeditionary Security Forces Squadron at Sather Air Base,... More
Airmen and Soldiers from Sather Air Base in Baghdad
Airmen and Soldiers from Sather Air Base in Baghdad come together for a Christmas Eve candlelight service at the Lighthouse Chapel. The service included fellowship, scripture reading, Christmas hymns and prayer... More
Maj. Gen. William Holland talks with Airmen from the
Maj. Gen. William Holland talks with Airmen from the 447th Expeditionary Security Forces Squadron during his visit to Sather Air Base in Baghdad Dec. 24. During his visit, General Holland met with Airmen throug... More
Master Sgt. Christina Taylor, 447th Air Expeditionary
Master Sgt. Christina Taylor, 447th Air Expeditionary Group non-commissioned officer in charge of protocol at Sather Air Base in Baghdad, assists an Army helicopter crew member with flight information for a sen... More
Firefighters from the 447th Expeditionary Civil Engineer
Firefighters from the 447th Expeditionary Civil Engineer Squadron respond to an emergency landing by an F-16 Fighting Falcon at Baghdad International Airport, Nov. 12. The pilot was nearing the end of an extend... More
Master Sgt. Christi Soileau is an Aerospace Medical
Master Sgt. Christi Soileau is an Aerospace Medical Services Technician who is one of the Air Force medics responsible for making sure people receive their immunizations. She is just finishing her deployment to... More
Japanese Air Self-Defense Force and 447th Air Expeditionary
Japanese Air Self-Defense Force and 447th Air Expeditionary Group Airmen pose for one last photo together, Dec. 8, on the flightline at Sather Air Base on the west side of Baghdad International Airport. After t... More
Air Force Central Command band "Sonora" lead vocalist
Air Force Central Command band "Sonora" lead vocalist Master Sgt. John Teamer sings andplays tamborine with an Iraqi child during a performance in Baghdad Dec. 18.
Staff Sgt. Michael Murphy plays "Papa Noel" and delivers
Staff Sgt. Michael Murphy plays "Papa Noel" and delivers treats and toys to Iraqi children in Baghdad Dec. 19. Sergeant Murphy is deployed to the 447th Expeditionary Security Forces Squadron at Sather Air Base,... More
Airmen and Soldiers from Sather Air Base in Baghdad
Airmen and Soldiers from Sather Air Base in Baghdad come together for a Christmas Eve candlelight service at the Lighthouse Chapel on Dec. 24. The service included fellowship, scripture reading, Christmas hymns... More
Maj. Gen. William Holland talks with Airmen from the
Maj. Gen. William Holland talks with Airmen from the 447th Expeditionary Security Forces Squadron during his visit to Sather Air Base in Baghdad Dec. 24. During his visit, General Holland met with Airmen throug... More
1st Lt. Bethany Mettes, 447th Air Expeditionary Group
1st Lt. Bethany Mettes, 447th Air Expeditionary Group chief of protocol, greets Secretary of Defense Robert Gates on one of his many visits to Baghdad. Lieutenant Mettes and the Air Force Baghdad protocol team ... More
U.S. and Iraqi Air Force firefighters train together
U.S. and Iraqi Air Force firefighters train together to learn how to handle a fire in the cargo hold of an Iraqi C-130 Herculese transport aircraft at New Al Muthana Air Base, Iraq on Oct. 29, 2008.
An Iraqi air force firefighter rescues a U.S. Airman
An Iraqi air force firefighter rescues a U.S. Airman mock casualty during a major accident response exercise at new al Muthana Air Base, Iraq on Nov. 21. The MARE tests the abilities of a joint response of fire... More
Tetanus, hepatitis A and B, influenza, small pox, anthrax
Tetanus, hepatitis A and B, influenza, small pox, anthrax and typhoid are just a few examples of immunizations required for military members. These immunizations are a critical part of maintaining force readiness.
Staff Sgt Michael Breive exits a joint explosive ordnance
Staff Sgt Michael Breive exits a joint explosive ordnance disposal rapid response vehicle or JERRV Dec. 17 at Sather Air Base, Iraq. Breive is assigned to the 447th Expeditionary Civil Engineer Squadron Explosi... More
Air Force Central Command band "Sonora" vocalist and
Air Force Central Command band "Sonora" vocalist and trombone player Staff Sgt. John McCormick performes a rap and dance moves for the families of Iraqi military members and government officials Dec. 18 in Bagh... More
Senior Airman Janel Miller looks after an Iraqi boy
Senior Airman Janel Miller looks after an Iraqi boy at a secure compound in Baghdad Dec. 19. Airman Miller and many other Airmen from the 447th Air Expeditionary Group at nearby Sather Air Base regularly provid... More
Maj. Gen. William Holland talks with Senior Airman
Maj. Gen. William Holland talks with Senior Airman Janel Miller during his visit to Sather Air Base in Baghdad Dec. 24. During his visit, General Holland met with Airmen throughout the 447th Air Expeditionary G... More
1st Lt. Bethany Mettes, 447th Air Expeditionary Group
1st Lt. Bethany Mettes, 447th Air Expeditionary Group chief of protocol, receives a coin for outstanding performance from America's highest ranking military officer, the Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff Na... More
Chief Master Sgt. John Cinquemani, 447th Expeditionary
Chief Master Sgt. John Cinquemani, 447th Expeditionary Civil Engineer Squadron fire chief, congratulates Iraqi air force firefighters on their accomplishments during a combined American Iraqi training exercise ... More
Airmen from the 447th Air Expeditionary Group were
Airmen from the 447th Air Expeditionary Group were surprised by a special visitor that landed on the unit sign in front of the headquarters building at Sather Air base on the west side of Baghdad International ... More
U.S. and Iraqi firefighters enter an Iraqi C-130 during
U.S. and Iraqi firefighters enter an Iraqi C-130 during a major accident response exercise at new al Muthana Air Base, Iraq on Nov. 21. The MARE tests the abilities of a joint response of fire rescue, medical a... More
Tech. Sgt Jeffrey Wasik kneels next to an explosive
Tech. Sgt Jeffrey Wasik kneels next to an explosive ordnance disposal robot. Wasik is assigned to the 447th Expeditionary Civil Engineer Squadron Explosive Ordnance Disposal Alpha Flight, and deployed from Nel... More
Air Force Central Command band "Sonora" guitarist and
Air Force Central Command band "Sonora" guitarist and vocalist Staff Sgt. Justin Allen sings to an Iraqi child during a performance in Baghdad Dec. 18.
Staff Sgt. Dustin Groves plays socker with a Iraqi
Staff Sgt. Dustin Groves plays socker with a Iraqi children at a secure compound in Baghdad Dec 19. Sergeant Groves and other Airmen from the 447th Air Expeditionary Group provide humanitarian supplies and assi... More
Maj. Gen. William Holland talks with Airman 1st Class
Maj. Gen. William Holland talks with Airman 1st Class Justin Harris during a visit to Sather Air Base in Baghdad Dec. 24. During his visit, General Holland met with Airmen throughout the 447th Air Expeditionary... More
U.S. and Iraqi Air Force firefighters train together
U.S. and Iraqi Air Force firefighters train together to learn how to handle a fire in the cargo hold of an Iraqi C-130 Hercules transport aircraft at New Al Muthana Air Base, Iraq on Oct. 29, 2008.
Airmen from the 447th Air Expeditionary Group were
Airmen from the 447th Air Expeditionary Group were surprised by a special visitor that landed on the unit sign in front of the headquarters building at Sather Air base on the west side of Baghdad International ... More
Explosive Ordnance Disposal Team One, Tech. Sgt. Jeffrey
Explosive Ordnance Disposal Team One, Tech. Sgt. Jeffrey Wasik, Staff Sgt. Michael and Breive Airman 1st Class Derrick Torba, poses in front of a joint explosive ordnance disposal rapid response vehicle or JERR... More
Air Force Central Command band lead singer Master Sgt.
Air Force Central Command band lead singer Master Sgt. John Teamer (center) performs for the families of Iraqi military members and government officials in Baghdad Dec. 18.
Airmen from the 447th Air Expeditionary Group play
Airmen from the 447th Air Expeditionary Group play with children at a secure compound in Baghdad Dec. 19. The Airmen are deployed to nearby Sather Air Base and provide humanitarian supplies to Iraqi families as... More
Tech. Sgt. Michael Francis, 447th Air Expeditionary
Tech. Sgt. Michael Francis, 447th Air Expeditionary Group swing shift non-commissioned officer in charge of protocol, uses his off-duty time while deployed to Baghdad to teach soccer skills to Iraqi children an... More
Master Sgt. John Bell (center), and Staff Sgt. Dale
Master Sgt. John Bell (center), and Staff Sgt. Dale Catlett (right) work with Iraqi firefighters on a combined training exercise that was aimed at developing American and Iraqi cooperation in the event of an ai... More
Airmen from the 447th Air Expeditionary Group were
Airmen from the 447th Air Expeditionary Group were surprised by a special visitor that landed on the unit sign in front of the headquarters building at Sather Air base on the west side of Baghdad International ... More
Master Sgt. Christina Taylor, 447th Air Expeditionary
Master Sgt. Christina Taylor, 447th Air Expeditionary Group non-commissioned officer in charge of protocol assist senior Republic of Korea leaders with their visit to Baghdad. The 447th AEG protocol team repres... More
Airman 1st Class Derrick Torba steps up to a joint
Airman 1st Class Derrick Torba steps up to a joint explosive ordnance disposal rapid response vehicle or JERRV Dec. 17 at Sather Air Base, Iraq. Torba is assigned to the 447th Expeditionary Civil Engineer Squad... More
Airman 1st Class Amber Steele, 447th Expeditionary
Airman 1st Class Amber Steele, 447th Expeditionary Logistics Readiness Squadron, dances with an Iraqi child during a performance by the Air Force Central Command band "Sonora" in Baghdad Dec. 18.
Maj. Gen. David Clary talks with Iraqi children at
Maj. Gen. David Clary talks with Iraqi children at a secure compound in Baghdad Dec. 19. The general and Airmen from the 447th Air Expeditionary Group made the holiday visit to deliver gifts to local children. ... More
Iraqi air force firefighters respond to a simulated
Iraqi air force firefighters respond to a simulated fire in the cargo hold of a C-130 Herculese transport aircraft at New Al Muthana Air Base, Iraq on Oct. 29, 2008. The exercise was conducted along with U.S. A... More
Iraqi children perform with the Air Force Central Command
Iraqi children perform with the Air Force Central Command band "Sonora" during a special show for the families of Iraqi military members and government officials in Baghdad Dec. 18.
Staff Sgt. Michael Murphy plays "Papa Noel" and delivers
Staff Sgt. Michael Murphy plays "Papa Noel" and delivers treats and toys to Iraqi children in Baghdad Dec. 19. Sergeant Murphy is deployed to the 447th Expeditionary Security Forces Squadron at Sather Air Base,... More
Tech. Sgt. Michael Francis, 447th Air Expeditionary
Tech. Sgt. Michael Francis, 447th Air Expeditionary Group swing shift non-commissioned officer in charge of protocol, uses his off-duty time while deployed to Baghdad to teach soccer skills to Iraqi children an... More
Chief Master Sgt. John Cinquemani, 447th Expeditionary
Chief Master Sgt. John Cinquemani, 447th Expeditionary Civil Engineer Squadron fire chief, talks with Iraqi air force firefighters about how they did during a combined American Iraqi training exercise at New Al... More
The 447th Air Expeditionary Group protocol team at
The 447th Air Expeditionary Group protocol team at Sather Air Base represent the first and last impression distinguished visitors coming to and departing from Baghdad have of Americans serving in Iraq. Picture... More
An Iraqi boy, wearing a hat that translates to "Iraq
An Iraqi boy, wearing a hat that translates to "Iraq loves America" enjoys a performance by the Air Force Central Command band "Sonora" in Baghdad Dec. 18.
Maj. Gen. David Clary talks with Iraqi senior leaders
Maj. Gen. David Clary talks with Iraqi senior leaders at a secure compound in Baghdad Dec. 19. The general and Airmen from the 447th Air Expeditionary Group made the holiday visit to deliver gifts to local chi... More
Air Force Central Command band "Sonora" lead vocalist
Air Force Central Command band "Sonora" lead vocalist Master Sgt. John Teamer sings to an Iraqi child during a performance in Baghdad Dec. 18.
Expeditionary Group commander, helps an Iraqi boy with
Expeditionary Group commander, helps an Iraqi boy with his holiday stocking at a secure compound in Baghdad Dec. 19. Airmen from the 447th AEG at Sather Air Base regularly donate humanitarian supplies to Iraqi ... More
Tech. Sgt. Michael Francis, 447th Air Expeditionary
Tech. Sgt. Michael Francis, 447th Air Expeditionary Group swing shift non-commissioned officer in charge of protocol, welcomes Lt. Gen. Lloyd Austin, Multi-National Corps-Iraq commander, at Sather Air Base in B... More
1st Lt. Bethany Mettes, 447th Air Expeditionary Group
1st Lt. Bethany Mettes, 447th Air Expeditionary Group chief of protocol, escorts Mustafa Barzani, president of the Kurdistan region in Iraq, during one of his many visits to Baghdad. Lieutenant Mettes and the A... More
The 447th Air Expeditionary Group command staff salutes
The 447th Air Expeditionary Group command staff salutes the arrival of Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, Navy Adm. Mike Mullen, on the flightline at Sather Air Base, Iraq. The 447th AEG protocol team is re... More
1st Lt. Bethany Mettes (right), 447th Air Expeditionary
1st Lt. Bethany Mettes (right), 447th Air Expeditionary Group chief of protocol, and Army Lt. Gen. Lloyd Austin, Multi-National Corps-Iraq commander (center), escort Navy Adm. Mike Mulklen, Chairman of the Join... More