Maj. Ryan "Rider" Corrigan, an F-16 pilot with the
Maj. Ryan "Rider" Corrigan, an F-16 pilot with the South Carolina Air National Guard's 157th Fighter Squadron, and Tech. Sgt. Ed Cole and Master Sgt. Maurice Toole, with the 20th AMXS at Shaw AFB speak via vide... More
Airman 1st Class Krystal Scott, a crew chief with the
Airman 1st Class Krystal Scott, a crew chief with the 169th Aircraft Maintenance Squadron, performs a torque shaft inspection for an F-16 during a phase inspection.Crew chiefs with the 169th Maintenance Squadro... More
Tech. Sgt. Benita Quash (left) and Tech. Sgt. Todd
Tech. Sgt. Benita Quash (left) and Tech. Sgt. Todd Bearden, aircrew flight equipment specialists, inspect an ACES II parachute for an F-16 prior to packing it. Aircrew flight equipment specialists with the Sout... More
Col. Michael A. Hudson, commander of the 169th Fighter
Col. Michael A. Hudson, commander of the 169th Fighter Wing, briefs U.S. Senator Lindsey Graham and Rep. Joe Wilson. The South Carolina Air National Guard hosted members of the South Carolina delegation to Cong... 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
F-16 crew chiefs pose with a 9/11 flag
F-16 crew chiefs with the South Carolina Air National Guard pose with a 9/11 flag that has the names of every person that died Sept. 11, 2001 during the terrorist attacks. The flag was donated and the airmen to... 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
An U.S. Air Force airman checks his time as he completes
An U.S. Air Force airman checks his time as he completes a 5K race at the boardwalk at Kandahar Airfield, Afghanistan, Aug. 3, 2012 as they kick-off the Combat Olympics with a 5K run. Seven teams participated i... 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
Maj. Ryan "Rider" Corrigan, an F-16 pilot with the
Maj. Ryan "Rider" Corrigan, an F-16 pilot with the South Carolina Air National Guard's 157th Fighter Squadron, speaks via Video Teleconference to high school students in Green Bay, Wis.on Friday, May 18, from t... More
Tech. Sgt. Gregory Ludwig, a crew chief with the 169th
Tech. Sgt. Gregory Ludwig, a crew chief with the 169th Maintenance Squadron, inspects an F-16 arresting hook during a phase inspection. Crew chiefs with the 169th Maintenance Squadron perform a phase inspection... More
Tech. Sgt. Benita Quash (left) and Tech. Sgt. Todd
Tech. Sgt. Benita Quash (left) and Tech. Sgt. Todd Bearden, aircrew flight equipment specialists, pack an ACES II parachute used on the F-16. Aircrew flight equipment specialists with the South Carolina Air Nat... More
U.S. Senator Lindsey Graham, Rep. Joe Wilson, and Maj.
U.S. Senator Lindsey Graham, Rep. Joe Wilson, and Maj. Gen. Les Eisner, deputy adjutant general for the South Carolina National Guard -Army, listen to a briefing from Col. Michael A. Hudson, commander of the 16... 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
Crew chiefs from the 451st Expeditionary Aircraft
Crew chiefs from the 451st Expeditionary Aircraft Maintenance Squadron at Kandahar Airfield, Afghanistan, perform last minute checks on an F-16 from the South Carolina Air National Guard as it prepares to take ... 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
Senior Airman John Laymon, a weapons technician assigned
Senior Airman John Laymon, a weapons technician assigned to the 451st Expeditionary Aircraft Maintenance Squadron at Kandahar Airfield, Afghanistan, downloads 20 mm shells to an F-16 from the 157th Expeditionar... More
Airman 1st Class Jamie Tumpson, a crew chief with the
Airman 1st Class Jamie Tumpson, a crew chief with the 451st Expeditionary Aircraft Maintenance Squadron at Kandahar Airfield, Afghanistan, removes screws from a panel on an F-16 while the plane is undergoing a ... More
Airman 1st Class Josh Pelletier, a crew chief assigned
Airman 1st Class Josh Pelletier, a crew chief assigned to the 451st Expeditionary Aircraft Maintenance Squadron at Kandahar Airfield (KAF), Afghanistan, inspects the aerial refueling door on the top of a South ... More
An F-16 from the South Carolina Air National Guard
An F-16 from the South Carolina Air National Guard sits in the phase dock at Kandahar Airfield, Afghanistan, while it undergoes a phase inspection. Personnel are deployed from McEntire Joint National Guard Base... More
Maj. John “Buster” Wilcox with 157th Expeditionary
Maj. John “Buster” Wilcox with 157th Expeditionary Fighter Squadron climbs out of an F-16 assigned to the 157th Expeditionary Fighter Squadron after a day-time mission over Afghanistan, June 30, 2012. Members o... More
Maj. Stephen “Boards” Kaminski, an F-16 pilot with
Maj. Stephen “Boards” Kaminski, an F-16 pilot with the 157th Expeditionary Fighter Squadron, straps into a jet at Kandahar Airfield prior to a daytime mission over Afghanistan July 1, 2012. Personnel are deploy... 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
A crew chief with the 451st Expeditionary Aircraft
A crew chief with the 451st Expeditionary Aircraft Maintenance Squadron checks the engine on an F-16 with the 157th Expeditionary Fighter Squadron at Kandahar Airfield, Afghanistan.
Maj. Stephen “Boards” Kaminski, an F-16 pilot with
Maj. Stephen “Boards” Kaminski, an F-16 pilot with the 157th Expeditionary Fighter Squadron, wishes his mother a happy birthday from Kandahar Airfield, Afghanistan, July 1, 2012. Personnel are deployed from McE... 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
Staff Sgt. Dustin Elizono, a C-130 crew chief from
Staff Sgt. Dustin Elizono, 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, walks along the... More
A crew chief with the 451st Expeditionary Aircraft
A crew chief with the 451st Expeditionary Aircraft Maintenance Squadron at Kandahar Airfield, Afghanistan, inspects an F-16 engine after it lands from a day-time mission over Afghanistan. Members of the 169th F... 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. Chris Fall, a Military Working
U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Chris Fall, a Military Working Dog handler, carries his dog, Glenn, through a ditch at Kandahar Airfield, Afghanistan, July 9, 2012. Glenn is a Patrol Explosive Detection dog and toget... More
U.S. Air Force Tech. Sgt. Matthew Mosher, a Military
U.S. Air Force Tech. Sgt. Matthew Mosher, a Military Working Dog handler, and his dog, Zix, a Patrol Explosive Detection dog, prior to early-morning training on July 9, 2012 at Kandahar Airfield, Afghanistan. T... More
Airman 1st Class Nicholas Moreira (left) and Senior
Airman 1st Class Nicholas Moreira (left) and Senior Airman Kyle McKinley, MQ-9 Reaper crew chiefs assigned to the 451st Expeditionary Aircraft Maintenance Squadron, run tests on a Reaper after the installation ... More
Capt. Jerrod “Saltie” Sonderman, an F-16 pilot with
Capt. Jerrod “Saltie” Sonderman, an F-16 pilot with the South Carolina Air National Guard’s 157th Expeditionary Fighter Squadron, explains the different munitions to Spc. Nicholas Czapinski (left) and Spc. Luke... More
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
Maj. Brian “Clam” Walsh, an F-16 pilot with the South
Maj. Brian “Clam” Walsh, an F-16 pilot with the South Carolina Air National Guard’s 157th Expeditionary Fighter Squadron at Kandahar Airfield, Afghanistan, runs through a pre-flight checklist prior to a day-tim... More
An F-16 currently assigned to the 157th Expeditionary
An F-16 currently assigned to the 157th Expeditionary Fighter Squadron at Kandahar Airfield, Afghanistan take offs on a day-time mission over Afghanistan to support American and coalition ground forces on July ... More
Military working dog handlers brought their dogs from
Military working dog handlers brought their dogs from the kennels at Kandahar Airfield, Afghanistan, to the flight line to give demonstrations to the airmen July 22, 2012. Members of the 169th Fighter Wing at M... More
Tech. Sgt. Kevin Crosby, an F-16 avionics technician
Tech. Sgt. Kevin Crosby, an F-16 avionics technician currently assigned to the 451st Expeditionary Aircraft Maintenance Squadron at Kandahar Airfield, Afghanistan, wears a bite suit during a military working do... 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 takes off from Kandahar Airfield, Afghanistan, July 23, 2012. Members of the 169th Fighter Wing at McEntire Joint Nation... 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 Staff Sgt. Thomas Sager, an animal care
U.S. Army Staff Sgt. Thomas Sager, an animal care non-commissioned officer with the canine Role 3 at Kandahar Airfield, Afghanistan, draws blood from Tora, a military working dog, while her handler U.S. Air For... More
Airman 1st Class Terra Brice, an F-16 crew chief currently
Airman 1st Class Terra Brice, an F-16 crew chief currently assigned to the 451st Expeditionary Aircraft Maintenance Squadron, takes a break after launching an F-16 from Kandahar Airfield, Afghanistan on Aug. 2,... More
U.S. Army soldiers currently deployed to Kandahar Airfield,
U.S. Army soldiers currently deployed to Kandahar Airfield, Afghanistan, compete in a tug of war during the Combat Olympics held Aug. 3, 2012. Seven teams participated in six events including a 5K run, tire fli... 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, puts on his helmet in the cockpit of a South Carolina Air National Guard F-16 prior to a day-time mission from Kandahar ... 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
Personnel are deployed from McEntire Joint National
Personnel are deployed from McEntire Joint National Guard Base, S.C., in support of Operation Enduring Freedom. Swamp Fox F-16’s, pilots, and support personnel began their Air Expeditionary Force deployment ear... More
Airmen from the Minnesota National Guard begin their
Airmen from the Minnesota National Guard begin their in-processing paperwork at the PAX terminal at Kandahar Airfield, Afghanistan, Aug. 10, 2012. Personnel are deployed from the Minnesota Air National Guard's ... More
Airman 1st Class Erskine Ham, a crew chief with the
Airman 1st Class Erskine Ham, a crew chief with the South Carolina Air National Guard, helps Capt. Austin “Ragin’” Cox, an F-16 pilot with the Minnesota Air National Guard’s 179th Expeditionary Fighter Squadron... 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
Tech. Sgt. Ed Cole (left) a maintainer from the 20th
Tech. Sgt. Ed Cole (left) a maintainer from the 20th AMXS at Shaw Air Force Base and Maj. Ryan "Rider" Corrigan, an F-16 pilot with the South Carolina Air National Guard's 157th Fighter Squadron, speak via Vide... More
Staff Sgt. Phil Davidson, a crew chief with the 169th
Staff Sgt. Phil Davidson, a crew chief with the 169th AMXS, removes screws from an F-16 panel in order to inspect parts during a phase inspection. Crew chiefs with the 169 MXS perform a phase inspection on an F... More
Tech. Sgt. Todd Bearden (left) and Tech. Sgt. Benita
Tech. Sgt. Todd Bearden (left) and Tech. Sgt. Benita Quash, aircrew flight equipment specialists, pack an ACES II parachute used on the F-16. Aircrew Flight Equipment specialists with the South Carolina Air Nat... More
U.S. Senator Lindsey Graham speaks to members of the
U.S. Senator Lindsey Graham speaks to members of the South Carolina National Guard during his visit to McEntire Joint National Guard Base, S.C. The South Carolina Air National Guard hosted members of the South ... More
Master Sgt. Rick Walker, a munitions specialist assigned
Master Sgt. Rick Walker, a munitions specialist assigned to the 451st Expeditionary Maintenance Squadron at Kandahar Airfield, Afghanistan, writes on a munitions transaction sheet June 11, 2012 The sheet is use... More
Tech. Sgt. Brian Anthony, a munitions specialist assigned
Tech. Sgt. Brian Anthony, 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 Ammunition ... More
Staff Sgt. Tim Alewine, a munitions specialist with
Staff Sgt. Tim Alewine, a munitions specialist with the 451st Expeditionary Maintenance Squadron, makes necessary adjustments to the tail assemblies for a GBU-38 at the Tri-National Ammunition Supply Point June... More
An F-16 currently assigned to the 157th Expeditionary
An F-16 currently assigned to the 157th Expeditionary Fighter Squadron at Kandahar Airfield, Afghanistan takes off on a day-time mission over Afghanistan to support American and coalition ground forces on June ... 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
Engine mechanics with the 451st Expeditionary Aircraft
Engine mechanics with the 451st Expeditionary Aircraft Maintenance Squadron at Kandahar Airfield, Afghanistan, remove an engine from an F-16 assigned to the 157th Expeditionary Fighter Squadron. The airmen remo... More