Patircio Zavala holds his grandson Sabastian Zavala
Patircio Zavala holds his grandson Sabastian Zavala during the 2011 Aviation Nation Open House naturalization ceremony Nov. 11, at Nellis Air Force Base, Nev. Aviation Nation celebrates 70 years of airpower in ... More
Kyrgyz Republic children stand for the playing of the
Kyrgyz Republic children stand for the playing of the Kyrgyz and American National Anthems during the Nizchuinski village medical clinic dedication ceremony Nov. 15, 2012. The humanitarian assistance project wa... More
Transit Center at Manas distinguished guests and Laura
Transit Center at Manas distinguished guests and Laura Griesmer, U.S. Embassy Bishkek deputy chief of mission visit with Bishkek School for the Deaf students prior to a dedication ceremony in Bishkek, Kyrgyzsta... More
U.S. Army Gen. Martin Dempsey, chairman of the Joint
U.S. Army Gen. Martin Dempsey, chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, speaks to U.S. troops during the USO holiday tour at Transit Center at Manas, Kyrgyzstan, Dec. 14, 2012. After Kellie Pickler’s performance,... More
Pamela Spratlen, U.S. Ambassador to the Kyrgyz Republic,
Pamela Spratlen, U.S. Ambassador to the Kyrgyz Republic, speaks during a ceremony held at Bayalinov National Library of Kyrgyzstan in Bishkek, Jan. 24, 2013. The library celebrated the five-year anniversary of ... More
Master Sgt. Doug Tejada, U.S. Air Forces Central Command
Master Sgt. Doug Tejada, U.S. Air Forces Central Command Band bassist and noncommissioned officerin charge, performs for U.S. service members at Transit Center at Manas, Kyrgyzstan, Jan. 25, 2013. Total Force p... More
Left, Staff Sgt. Maurice Collins, 376th Expeditionary
Left, Staff Sgt. Maurice Collins, 376th Expeditionary Logistics Readiness Squadron bulk storage supervisor, and Airman 1st Class David Branson, 376th ELRS bulk storage apprentice, attach a fuel line to a gate v... More
Sterilized dental tools sit ready for use during a
Sterilized dental tools sit ready for use during a routine dental procedure Feb. 5, 2013, at Transit Center at Manas, Kyrgyzstan. The sterilization process of medical tools used after a procedure can range from... More
Airman 1st Class Jerry Brock, 376th Expeditionary Aircraft
Airman 1st Class Jerry Brock, 376th Expeditionary Aircraft Maintenance Squadron metals technology journeyman, welds scrap metal, using it to seal small open areas on a B-5 stand gate latch lock Feb. 12, 2013, a... More
Staff Sgt. Joshua Lanoue, 728th Air Mobility Squadron
Staff Sgt. Joshua Lanoue, 728th Air Mobility Squadron Operating Location-Alpha electrical and environmental systems technician, tightens a hose on a liquid oxygen converter during repairs on a C-17 Globemaster ... More
Student s at the Kamyshanovska School perform a traditional
Student s at the Kamyshanovska School perform a traditional Kyrgyz dance during a dedication ceremony Feb. 27, 2013, in Kamyshanovska, Kyrgyzstan. Thanks to the partnership between the Transit Center at Manas a... More
Col. Frank Allara, 376th Expeditionary Medical Group
Col. Frank Allara, 376th Expeditionary Medical Group commander, speaks during a dedication ceremony March 4, 2013, in Prigorodnoe, Kyrgyzstan. During the ceremony representatives from Transit Center at Manas, U... More
Airman 1st Class Brandon Cluff, 376th Expeditionary
Airman 1st Class Brandon Cluff, 376th Expeditionary Aircraft Maintenance Squadron KC-135 Stratotanker crew chief, shakes hands with J. J. Watt, NFL Houston Texans defensive end, March 20, 2013, at Transit Cente... More
Airman 1st Class Drew Parsons, 22nd Expeditionary Air
Airman 1st Class Drew Parsons, 22nd Expeditionary Air Refueling Squadron boom operator, signs out a radio from Staff Sgt. Helen Henkens, 22nd EARS aircrew flight equipment technician, March 23, 2013, at Transit... More
Left, U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Nicholas Earle, 376th
Left, U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Nicholas Earle, 376th Expeditionary Security Forces Squadron military working dog handler, places his dog, Ricsi, on a dental chair with assistance from U.S. Army Maj. Susanne Te... More
Johanna Fernando, U.S. Embassy in Bishkek cultural
Johanna Fernando, U.S. Embassy in Bishkek cultural affairs attaché, speaks during the Jangi Jer well dedication ceremony, April 5, 2013, in Jangi Jer, Kyrgyzstan. "This is just one example of how the Transit Ce... More
Members from 376th Air Expeditionary Wing Safety office
Members from 376th Air Expeditionary Wing Safety office park their vehicles on an access ramp April 9, 2013, at Transit Center at Manas, Kyrgyzstan. The office is divided into two sections, flight and ground sa... More
Kyrgyz Republic explosive ordnance disposal team members
Kyrgyz Republic explosive ordnance disposal team members control a bomb disposal robot during an EOD military exchange April 23, 2013, at Transit Center at Manas, Kyrgyzstan. During a weeklong military exchange... More
Airmen from the 22nd Expeditionary Air Refueling Squadron
Airmen from the 22nd Expeditionary Air Refueling Squadron bow their heads during a memorial service May 9, 2013, at Transit Center at Manas, Kyrgyzstan. During the ceremony airmen were able to share stories, ho... More
Alana Lee, Miss Nevada 2011, sings the national anthem
Alana Lee, Miss Nevada 2011, sings the national anthem during the opening ceremony of the 2011 Aviation Nation Open House, Nov. 11, at Nellis Air Force Base, Nev. Aviation Nation celebrates 70 years of airpower... More
David McCormick, U.S. Embassy in Bishkek acting deputy
David McCormick, U.S. Embassy in Bishkek acting deputy chief of mission, speaks during the Nizchuinski village medical clinic dedication ceremony Nov. 15, 2012. The clinic which will allow villagers to receive ... More
Col. Shirlene Ostrov, 376th Expeditionary Mission Support
Col. Shirlene Ostrov, 376th Expeditionary Mission Support Group commander, signs to students and distinguished guests during the Bishkek School for the Deaf dedication ceremony in Bishkek, Kyrgyzstan on Dec. 11... More
Kellie Pickler, an American country music artist, and
Kellie Pickler, an American country music artist, and husband Kyle Jacobs, laughs with U.S. troops during the USO holiday tour at Transit Center at Manas, Kyrgyzstan, Dec. 14, 2012. Pickler visited with U.S. tr... More
Col. Corey Martin, Transit Center at Manas director,
Col. Corey Martin, Transit Center at Manas director, and Valentina Turabekova, a cultural adviser, offer remarks during a ceremony held at Bayalinov National Library of Kyrgyzstan in Bishkek, Jan. 24, 2013. The... More
Tech. Sgt. Ronald Gasper, 376th Expeditionary Logistics
Tech. Sgt. Ronald Gasper, 376th Expeditionary Logistics Readiness Squadron fuels laboratory NCO in charge, extracts icing inhibitors from a fuel sample Feb. 4, 2013, at Transit Center at Manas, Kyrgyzstan. Gasp... More
A patient receives a routine dental cleaning Feb. 5,
A patient receives a routine dental cleaning Feb. 5, 2013, at Transit Center at Manas, Kyrgyzstan. Service members deployed to or transiting through may receive dental care by making an appointment or walking i... More
Airman 1st Class Jerry Brock, 376th Expeditionary Aircraft
Airman 1st Class Jerry Brock, 376th Expeditionary Aircraft Maintenance Squadron metals technology journeyman, welds a gate latch for a B-5 stand Feb. 12, 2013, at Transit Center at Manas, Kyrgyzstan. Brock wel... More
Staff Sgt. Joshua Lanoue, 728th Air Mobility Squadron
Staff Sgt. Joshua Lanoue, 728th Air Mobility Squadron Operating Location-Alpha electrical and environmental systems technician, works on a liquid oxygen converter during maintenance repairs of a C-17 Globemaste... More
Students at the Kamyshanovska School perform during
Students at the Kamyshanovska School perform during a dedication ceremony Feb. 27, 2013, in Kamyshanovska, Kyrgyzstan. The students performed in appreciation of recent renovations that helped improve the heatin... More
Representatives from the Transit Center at Manas and
Representatives from the Transit Center at Manas and local Kyrgyz officials cut a ribbon during a dedication ceremony March 4, 2013, in Prigorodnoe, Kyrgyzstan. The Transit Center, U.S. Embassy in Bishkek and t... More
Roland "Champ" Bailey, NFL Denver Broncos cornerback,
Roland "Champ" Bailey, NFL Denver Broncos cornerback, signs an autograph for Tech. Sgt. Wessley Chandler, 376th Expeditionary Maintenance Group quality assurance inspector, March 20, 2013, at Transit Center at ... More
Staff Sgt. Helen Henkens, Expeditionary Air Refueling
Staff Sgt. Helen Henkens, Expeditionary Air Refueling Squadron aircrew equipment technician, inspects an oxygen mask March 23, 2013, at Transit Center at Manas, Kyrgyzstan. Aircrew oxygen masks are cleaned foll... More
Military Working Dog Ricsi, lays down while veterinarians
Military Working Dog Ricsi, lays down while veterinarians wait for sedatives to take effect March 24, 2013, at Transit Center at Manas, Kyrgyzstan. Military working dog handlers muzzle their dog prior to enteri... More
Lt. Col. Kevin Parker, 376th Expeditionary Civil Engineer
Lt. Col. Kevin Parker, 376th Expeditionary Civil Engineer Squadron commander, speaks during the Jangi Jer well dedication ceremony, April 5, 2013, in Jangi Jer, Kyrgyzstan. The renovations improved the water qu... More
Master Sgt. Ryan Witmer, 376th Air Expeditionary Wing
Master Sgt. Ryan Witmer, 376th Air Expeditionary Wing flight safety NCO, loads an air pellet rifle as part of his duties for the bird and wildlife aircraft strike hazard program April 6, 2013, at Transit Center... More
Senior Airman Kyle Osgood, 376th Expeditionary Civil
Senior Airman Kyle Osgood, 376th Expeditionary Civil Engineer Squadron explosive ordnance disposal team member, and Sgt. Ulanbek Jidebaev, Ministry of Defense explosive ordnance disposal team member, uncover a ... More
Members from the 376th Air Expeditionary Wing Honor
Members from the 376th Air Expeditionary Wing Honor Guard team carry photos of fallen crew members of Shell 77 during a memorial service held in their honor May 9, 2013, at Transit Center at Manas, Kyrgyzstan. ... More
An F-4 Phantom taxies in on the flight line during
An F-4 Phantom taxies in on the flight line during the 2011 Aviation Nation Open House Nov. 11, at Nellis Air Force Base, Nev. Aviation Nation celebrates 70 years of airpower in Las Vegas and the Air Force's ac... More
Col. Corey Martin, Transit Center at Manas director
Col. Corey Martin, Transit Center at Manas director speaks during the Nizchuinski village medical clinic dedication ceremony Nov. 15, 2012. Transit Center at Manas, Kyrgyzstan partnered with the U.S. Embassy, B... More
From left, Marat Usevaliev, Kryygz Republic Ministry
From left, Marat Usevaliev, Kryygz Republic Ministry of Education’s Second Education Department, Chief Master Sgt. Bryan Creager, 376th Air Expeditionary Wing command chief, Col. Shirlene Ostrov, 376th Expediti... More
U.S. Marine Corps Sgt. Maj. Bryan B. Battaglia, senior
U.S. Marine Corps Sgt. Maj. Bryan B. Battaglia, senior enlisted adviser to the chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, speaks with service members during an enlisted call at the Transit Center at Manas, Kyrgyzst... More
Tech. Sgt. Frances Kness, U.S. Air Forces Central Command
Tech. Sgt. Frances Kness, U.S. Air Forces Central Command band vocalist, sings "Sweet Home Alabama" during a ceremony held at Bayalinov National Library of Kyrgyzstan in Bishkek, Jan. 24, 2013. Kness is part of... More
Staff Sgt. Josh Byrd, U.S. Air Forces Central Command
Staff Sgt. Josh Byrd, U.S. Air Forces Central Command Band guitarist and vocalist, adjusts the microphone for a Kyrgyz child during a show at the Chui Orphanage-Boarding School in Bishkek, Kyrgyzstan, Jan. 29, ... More
Staff Sgt. William McCrea, 376th Expeditionary Logistics
Staff Sgt. William McCrea, 376th Expeditionary Logistics Readiness Squadron distribution supervisor, drives to an aircraft fueling mission to perform a quality assurance check Feb. 4, 2013, at Transit Center at... More
Master Sgt. Kirsten Smith, 376th Expeditionary Medical
Master Sgt. Kirsten Smith, 376th Expeditionary Medical Group dental technician and first sergeant, exams a patient's mouth during a routine cleaning Feb. 5, 2013, at Transit Center at Manas, Kyrgyzstan. Smith p... More
Airman 1st Class Jerry Brock, 376th Expeditionary Aircraft
Airman 1st Class Jerry Brock, 376th Expeditionary Aircraft Maintenance Squadron metals technology journeyman, uses a band saw to cut metal Feb. 12, 2013, at Transit Center at Manas, Kyrgyzstan. The band saw is... More
Airman 1st Class David Buchanan, 728th Air Mobility
Airman 1st Class David Buchanan, 728th Air Mobility Squadron Operating Location-Alpha crew chief, carries a liquid oxygen converter removed from C-17 Globemaster III Feb. 21, 2013, at Transit Center at Manas, K... More
Representatives from the Transit Center at Manas and
Representatives from the Transit Center at Manas and local Kyrgyz officials cut a ribbon during a dedication ceremony Feb. 27, 2013, in Kamyshanovska, Kyrgyzstan. The ceremony celebrated the completion of a $58... More
Students at the Prigorodnoe High School perform a
Students at the Prigorodnoe High School perform a traditional Kyrgyz dance during a dedication ceremony March 4, 2013, in Prigorodnoe, Kyrgyzstan. The ceremony was held inside the school's new gymnasium, just o... More
D'Qwell Jackson, NFL Cleveland Browns linebacker, signs
D'Qwell Jackson, NFL Cleveland Browns linebacker, signs a hat for Senior Airman Jonathan Greene, 376th Expeditionary Aircraft Maintenance Squadron sheet metal technician, March 20, 2013, at Transit Center at Ma... More
Left, U.S. Army Capt. Sandra Gilmore and Maj. Susanne
Left, U.S. Army Capt. Sandra Gilmore and Maj. Susanne Terrante, 445th Medical Service Detachment Veterinary Services officers, place a breathing tube inside Military Working Dog Ricsi in preparation for a denta... More
Jangi Jer village officials and representatives from
Jangi Jer village officials and representatives from the U.S. Embassy in Bishkek and Transit Center at Manas cut a ribbon during the Jangi Jer well dedication ceremony, April 5, 2013, in Jangi Jer, Kyrgyzstan. ... More
Capt. Gena Fedoruk, 376th Air Expeditionary Wing chief
Capt. Gena Fedoruk, 376th Air Expeditionary Wing chief of flight safety, performs pre-flight checks April 6, 2013, at Transit Center at Manas, Kyrgyzstan. Wing-level flight safety officers must attend the Aircr... More
U.S. armed forces and Kyrgyz Republic Ministry of Defense
U.S. armed forces and Kyrgyz Republic Ministry of Defense explosive ordnance disposal team members work together to practice uncovering landmines during an EOD military exchange April, 24, 2013, at Transit Cent... More
An airman mourns during a memorial service May 9, 2013,
An airman mourns during a memorial service May 9, 2013, at Transit Center at Manas, Kyrgyzstan. Service members gathered to honor Capt. Mark “Tyler” Voss, Capt. Victoria “Tori” Pinckney, and Tech. Sgt. Herman “... More
Tianna Morgan holds her niece Shannice Searles while
Tianna Morgan holds her niece Shannice Searles while Maj. Kristin Haley, U.S. Air Demonstration Squadron public affairs officer, gives her an autographed photo during the 2011 Aviation Nation Open House Nov. 11... More
Col. Shirlene Ostrov, 376th Expeditionary Mission Support
Col. Shirlene Ostrov, 376th Expeditionary Mission Support Group commander, is honored by a Nizchuinski village resident during the Nizchuinski village medical clinic dedication ceremony Nov. 15, 2012. Ostrov is... More
A Bishkek School for the Deaf student performs a dance
A Bishkek School for the Deaf student performs a dance for more than 140 guests during a dedication ceremony in Bishkek, Kyrgyzstan on Dec. 11, 2012. The school accepts and boards hearing impaired children from... More
Tech. Sgt. Bryce Guidry, 376th Expeditionary Aircraft
Tech. Sgt. Bryce Guidry, 376th Expeditionary Aircraft Maintenance Squadron crew chief, describes the lighting system used during air refueling on the KC-135 Stratotanker to U.S. Marine Corps Sgt. Maj. Bryan B. ... More
U.S. Air Forces Central Command band, "Total Force,"
U.S. Air Forces Central Command band, "Total Force," performs at the Bayalinov National Library of Kyrgyzstan in Bishkek, Jan. 24, 2013. Kyrgyz students, along with members from the U.S. Embassy and Transit Cen... More
Senior Airman Christopher Walt, 376th Expeditionary
Senior Airman Christopher Walt, 376th Expeditionary Logistics Readiness Squadron petroleum, oils and lubricants journeyman, fuels a KC-135 Stratotanker Feb. 4, 2013, at Transit Center at Manas, Kyrgyzstan. Walt... More
Airman 1st Class Jerry Brock, 376th Expeditionary Aircraft
Airman 1st Class Jerry Brock, 376th Expeditionary Aircraft Maintenance Squadron metals technology journeyman, cuts an aluminum block for a diego panel on a KC-135 Stratotanker Feb. 12, 2013, at Transit Center a... More
Left, Master Sgt. Kirsten Smith, 376th Expeditionary
Left, Master Sgt. Kirsten Smith, 376th Expeditionary Medical Group dental technician and first sergeant, and Maj. Christopher Nuttell, 376 EMDG comprehensive dentist, place a dental dam on a patient Feb. 14, 20... More
Left, Airman 1st Class David Buchanan, C-17 Globemaster
Left, Airman 1st Class David Buchanan, C-17 Globemaster III crew chief, and Staff Sgt. Joshua Lanoue, electrical and environmental systems technician, both with the 728th Air Mobility Squadron Operating Locatio... More
New windows, along with the installation of an expansion
New windows, along with the installation of an expansion tank on a radiant heating system, keep a classroom warm at the Kamyshanovska School Feb. 27, 2013, in Kamyshanovska, Kyrgyzstan. The Transit Center at Ma... More
A student plays a traditional Kyrgyz instrument during
A student plays a traditional Kyrgyz instrument during a dedication ceremony March 4, 2013, in Prigorodnoe, Kyrgyzstan. Students performed songs and dances, ranging in genres from traditional Kyrgyz to modern A... More
D'Qwell Jackson, NFL Cleveland Browns linebacker, signs
D'Qwell Jackson, NFL Cleveland Browns linebacker, signs a shirt for Senior Airman Eugene Chuang, 376th Expeditionary Logistics Readiness Squadron passenger terminal baggage yard representative, March 20, 2013, ... More
Tech. Sgt. David Bordeaux, 22nd Expeditionary Air Refueling
Tech. Sgt. David Bordeaux, 22nd Expeditionary Air Refueling Squadron NCO in charge of aircrew flight equipment, clears an M-9 March 23, 2013, at Transit Center at Manas, Kyrgyzstan. Aircrew flight equipment tec... More
Left, U.S. Air Force Maj. Christopher Nuttall, 376th
Left, U.S. Air Force Maj. Christopher Nuttall, 376th Expeditionary Medical Group comprehensive dentist, and U.S. Army Capt. Sandra Gilmore, 445th Medical Service Detachment Veterinary Services officer, review a... More
A humanitarian assistance project involved renovating
A humanitarian assistance project involved renovating three water wells for residents of Jangi Jer, Kyrgyzstan. The $97,400 project took approximately four months to complete and included replacing water pumps,... More
Tech. Sgt. Travis Yates, 376th Air Expeditionary Wing
Tech. Sgt. Travis Yates, 376th Air Expeditionary Wing ground safety manager, performs a spot inspection on eye protection in a metals shop April 6, 2013, at Transit Center at Manas, Kyrgyzstan. The ground safet... More
A 57mm training rocket sticks out of the ground during
A 57mm training rocket sticks out of the ground during an EOD military exchange April, 24, 2013, at Transit Center at Manas, Kyrgyzstan. The rocket was used to demonstrate and train on proper removal technique... More
An airman from the 22nd Expeditionary Air Refueling
An airman from the 22nd Expeditionary Air Refueling Squadron sits in the audience during a memorial service held in honor of the fallen Airmen of Shell 77 May 9, 2013, at Transit Center at Manas, Kyrgyzstan. "A... More
Center, Basarov Ramazan Bubaevich, Mayor of Nizchuinski
Center, Basarov Ramazan Bubaevich, Mayor of Nizchuinski cuts a ribbon with the assistance of representatives from the Transit Center at Manas, Kyrgyzstan, U.S. Embassy Bishkek, and the Kyrgyz Republic officiall... More
Students from the Bishkek School for the Deaf perform
Students from the Bishkek School for the Deaf perform a Latin dance for Transit Center at Manas Airmen during a dedication ceremony in Bishkek, Kyrgyzstan on Dec. 11, 2012. Students performed both native and fo... More
Center, U.S. Army Gen. Martin Dempsey, Chairman of
Center, U.S. Army Gen. Martin Dempsey, Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, meets Airmen from the 376th Expeditionary Medical Group at Transit Center at Manas, Kyrgyzstan, Dec. 14, 2012. Dempsey and his seni... More
Staff Sgt. Alexander Lesch, 376th Expeditionary Aircraft
Staff Sgt. Alexander Lesch, 376th Expeditionary Aircraft Maintenance Squadron crew chief, checks a technical order during the refueling of a KC-135 Stratotanker Feb. 4, 2013, at Transit Center at Manas, Kyrgyzs... More
Airman 1st Class Jerry Brock, 376th Expeditionary Aircraft
Airman 1st Class Jerry Brock, 376th Expeditionary Aircraft Maintenance Squadron metals technology journeyman, measures a cut he made into an aluminum block Feb. 12, 2013, at Transit Center at Manas, Kyrgyzstan.... More
Maj. Christopher Nuttell, 376th Expeditionary Medical
Maj. Christopher Nuttell, 376th Expeditionary Medical Group comprehensive dentist, fills a cavity for a patient, Feb. 14, 2013, at Transit Center at Manas, Kyrgyzstan. The 376th Expeditionary Medical Group dent... More
Airman 1st Class David Buchanan, 728th Air Mobility
Airman 1st Class David Buchanan, 728th Air Mobility Squadron Operating Location-Alpha crew chief, grounds a C-17 Globemaster III Feb. 21, 2013, at Transit Center at Manas, Kyrgyzstan. Buchanan is deployed from ... More
Zizikalo Nina Timofeevna, a Kamyshanovska School teacher,
Zizikalo Nina Timofeevna, a Kamyshanovska School teacher, shows off her renovated classroom Feb. 27, 2013, in Kamyshanovska, Kyrgyzstan. "Now the classroom is warm and bright, giving students better studying co... More
Students at the Prigorodnoe High School perform during
Students at the Prigorodnoe High School perform during a dedication ceremony March 4, 2013, in Prigorodnoe, Kyrgyzstan. Prior to renovations students endured a cold learning environment without proper heating, ... More
Von Miller, NFL Denver Broncos linebacker, signs a
Von Miller, NFL Denver Broncos linebacker, signs a Broncos flag for Staff Sgt. Christopher Ingle, 376th Expeditionary Civil Engineer Squadron rescue engine 11 crew chief, March 20, 2013, at Transit Center at Ma... More
Ricsi, a military working dog, has a tooth removed
Ricsi, a military working dog, has a tooth removed by veterinarians and a dentist March 24, 2013, at Transit Center at Manas, Kyrgyzstan. Ricsi was treated by two veterinarians, a dentist, a veterinarian techni... More
Tech. Sgt. Bryan Schepp, 376th Air Expeditionary Wing
Tech. Sgt. Bryan Schepp, 376th Air Expeditionary Wing weapons safety manager, completes an explosive facility license form April 6, 2013, at Transit Center at Manas, Kyrgyzstan. As a WSM, Schepp is experienced ... More
Airmen from the 376th Expeditionary Civil Engineer
Airmen from the 376th Expeditionary Civil Engineer Squadron explosive ordnance disposal team, assemble a hook and line kit during an EOD military exchange April, 24, 2013, at Transit Center at Manas, Kyrgyzstan... More
A collage featuring Tech. Sgt. Herman "Tre" Mackey
A collage featuring Tech. Sgt. Herman "Tre" Mackey III is displayed as Senior Airman Derik Melson shares memories with audience members during a memorial service May 9, 2013, at Transit Center at Manas, Kyrgyzs... More
Bishkek School for the Deaf students performs a dance
Bishkek School for the Deaf students performs a dance during a dedication ceremony in Bishkek, Kyrgyzstan on Dec. 11, 2012. Students shared smiles with audience members while signing and dancing to traditional ... More
Left to right, Senior Airman Ashley Nolan, 376th
Left to right, Senior Airman Ashley Nolan, 376th Expeditionary Logistics Readiness Squadron passenger services representative, provides a tour of the passenger terminal luggage yard to U.S. Army Gen. Martin Dem... More
Maj. Christopher Nuttell, 376th Expeditionary Medical
Maj. Christopher Nuttell, 376th Expeditionary Medical Group comprehensive dentist, fills a cavity for a patient Feb. 14, 2013, at Transit Center at Manas, Kyrgyzstan. The 376th Expeditionary Medical Group dent... More
Kyrgyz children wave Kyrgyz Republic and United States
Kyrgyz children wave Kyrgyz Republic and United States of America flags during a dedication ceremony March 4, 2013, in Prigorodnoe, Kyrgyzstan. Thanks to the partnership between the Transit Center at Manas and ... More
Steve Smith, NFL Carolina Panthers wide receiver, signs
Steve Smith, NFL Carolina Panthers wide receiver, signs autographs for airmen on March 20, 2013, at Transit Center at Manas, Kyrgyzstan. Smith signed photos, footballs and other memorabilia for service members.... More
Ricsi, a military working dog, sits in a training area
Ricsi, a military working dog, sits in a training area March 24, 2013, at Transit Center at Manas, Kyrgyzstan. Ricsi and his handler, Staff Sgt. Nicholas Earle from the 376th Expeditionary Security Forces Squad... More
Col. Akylbek Asanov, Ministry of Defense explosive
Col. Akylbek Asanov, Ministry of Defense explosive ordnance disposal officer, holds a Kyrgyz blasting cap during an EOD military exchange April, 24, 2013, at Transit Center at Manas, Kyrgyzstan. Ministry of De... More
Three flight suits and aircrew oxygen masks are displayed
Three flight suits and aircrew oxygen masks are displayed during a memorial service May 9, 2013, at Transit Center at Manas, Kyrgyzstan. Each suit bore the name of an airman who perished in an aircraft accident... More
Members of the USO holiday tour pose for photos in
Members of the USO holiday tour pose for photos in front of nearly 500 U.S. troops at Transit Center at Manas, Kyrgyzstan, Dec. 14, 2012. The tour show-cased IIiza Shlesinger, a winner of NBC’s last comic stand... More
Photos of the Prigorodnoe High School gymnasium
Photos of the Prigorodnoe High School gymnasium mid-renovations and post renovations. Renovations began in July 2012 and were completed in February 2013. (U.S. Air Force photo/Staff Sgt. Stephanie Rubi)
Airmen bow their heads in prayer during a memorial
Airmen bow their heads in prayer during a memorial service May 9, 2013, at Transit Center at Manas, Kyrgyzstan. Fellow friends of fallen crew members Capt. Mark "Tyler" Voss, Capt. Victoria "Tori" Pinckney and ... More
Craig Stammen of Major League Baseball’s Washington
Craig Stammen of Major League Baseball’s Washington Nationals, shakes the hands of U.S. troops during the USO holiday tour at Transit Center at Manas, Kyrgyzstan, Dec. 14, 2012. Stammen and teammate Ross Detwil... More
Lt. Col. Michael Butler, 376th Air Expeditionary Wing
Lt. Col. Michael Butler, 376th Air Expeditionary Wing chaplain, speaks during a memorial service May 9, 2013, at Transit Center at Manas, Kyrgyzstan. More than 300 U.S. service members attended and mourned thei... More