Airmen re-supply ammunition

BAGRAM AIRFIELD, Afghanistan -- Tech. Sgt. Pete Cervantez, an air transportation specialist from the 455th Expeditionary Aerial Port Squadron, assists his fellow Airmen by pushing pallets of ammunition onto a C-130 Hercules, Oct. 23, 2009. Sergeant Cervantez is deployed from Lackland Air Force Base, Texas, and hails from Del Rio, Texas. (U.S. Air Force photo/Senior Airman Felicia Juenke)

Airmen re-supply ammunition

BAGRAM AIRFIELD, Afghanistan -- From left to right Staff Sgt. Joe Brummett, Master Sgt. Shannon Koenigstein, and Tech. Sgt. Pete Cervantez, all air transportation specialists from the455th Expeditionary Aerial Port Squadron, push pallets of ammunition onto a C-130 Hercules, Oct. 23, 2009. Sergeant Brummett and Sgt. Cervantez are deployed from Lackland Air Force Base, Texas. Sergeant Brummett hails from San Antonio, and Sgt. Cervantez hails from Del Rio, Texas. Sergeant Koenigstein is deployed from McGuire AFB, N.J., and hails from Glennville, Ga. (U.S. Air Force photo/Senior Airman Felicia Juenke)

Airmen re-supply ammunition

BAGRAM AIRFIELD, Afghanistan -- Staff Sgt. Terry Ellison (right), a loadmaster from the 774th Expeditionary Airlift Squadron, gives directions to Tech. Sgt. Mark Foreman (driver), Oct. 23, 2009. Sergeant Ellison is deployed from the Texas Air National Guard's 136th Airlift Wing and hails from Fort Worth, Texas. Sergeant Foreman, an air transportation specialist from the 455th Expeditionary Aerial Port Squadron, is deployed from Lackland Air Force Base, Texas and hails from San Antonio. (U.S. Air Force photo/Senior Airman Felicia Juenke)

Airmen re-supply ammunition

BAGRAM AIRFIELD, Afghanistan -- Staff Sgt. Terry Ellison (right), a loadmaster from the 774th Expeditionary Airlift Squadron, waits to give directions to Tech. Sgt. Mark Foreman (driver), Oct. 23, 2009. The Airmen are important to re-supply missions by loading all the equipment necessary for any contingency. Sergeant Ellison is deployed from the Texas Air National Guard's 136th Airlift Wing and hails from Fort Worth, Texas. Sergeant Foreman, an air transportation specialist from the 455th Expeditionary Aerial Port Squadron, is deployed from Lackland Air Force Base, Texas and hails from San Antonio. (U.S. Air Force photo/Senior Airman Felicia Juenke)

Mail call

BAGRAM AIRFIELD, Afghanistan -- Staff Sgt. Shervon Greenhow, from the 455th Expeditionary Communications Squadron, writes the name of a squadron on the side of a box, Oct. 22, 2009. Sergeant Greenhow is the non-commissioned officer-in-charge of the Air Force mail center located in Camp Cunningham. When an Airman receives insured mail it is sorted by squadron and paperwork is filled out to make it easier for the mail to be controlled. Sergeant Greenhow is deployed from Andrews Air Force Base, Md., and hails from Savannah, Ga. (U.S. Air Force photo/Senior Airman Felicia Juenke)

Mail call

BAGRAM AIRFIELD, Afghanistan -- Staff Sgt. Shervon Greenhow, from the 455th Expeditionary Communications Squadron, fills out paperwork for receiving insured mail, Oct. 22, 2009. Sergeant Greenhow is the non-commissioned officer-in-charge of the Air Force mail center located in Camp Cunningham. Sergeant Greenhow is deployed from Andrews Air Force Base, Md., and hails from Savannah, Ga. (U.S. Air Force photo/Senior Airman Felicia Juenke)

Spotless sidearm

BAGRAM AIRFIELD, Afghanistan -- Tech. Sgt. Kimberley Grann, the noncommissioned officer-in-charge of physical security from the 455th Expeditionary Security Forces Squadron, inspects the cleanliness of the barrel of her M-9 pistol, Oct. 21, 2009. Members of Bagram Airfield are advised to clean their weapons routinely. This assures that member's weapons work properly and safely if needed. Sergeant Grann is deployed from Pope Air Force Base, N.C., and hails from Madison, Wis. (U.S. Air Force photo/Senior Airman Felicia Juenke)

Spotless sidearm

BAGRAM AIRFIELD, Afghanistan -- Members of Bagram Airfield are advised to clean their weapons routinely. This assures that members weapons work properly and safely if needed. (U.S. Air Force photo/Senior Airman Felicia Juenke)

Spotless sidearm

BAGRAM AIRFIELD, Afghanistan -- Tech. Sgt. Kimberley Grann, the noncommissioned officer-in-charge of physical security from the 455th Expeditionary Security Forces Squadron, cleans the barrel of her M-9 pistol here, Oct. 21, 2009. Members of Bagram Airfield are advised to clean their weapons routinely. This assures that member's weapons work properly and safely if needed. Sergeant Grann is deployed from Pope Air Force Base, N.C., and hails from Madison, Wis. (U.S. Air Force photo/Senior Airman Felicia Juenke)

Supply Airmen account for Air Force equipment

BAGRAM AIRFIELD, Afghanistan -- Airman First Class Ashley Smith, a supply Airman from the 455th Expeditionary Logistics Readiness Squadron, prepares a label to go on a box here, Oct. 19, 2009. All new Air Force equipment sent to Bagram Airfield must go through the 455th ELRS supply office where it is separated and issued to the proper offices. Airman Smith, a Hampton, Va., native, is deployed from Bolling Air Force Base, Wash., D.C. (U.S. Air Force photo/Senior Airman Felicia Juenke)

Supply Airmen account for Air Force equipment

BAGRAM AIRFIELD, Afghanistan -- Airman First Class Ashley Smith, a supply Airman from the 455th Expeditionary Logistics Readiness Squadron, separates boxes so it will be easier for the customer to find their orders here, Oct. 19, 2009. Airman Smith, a Hampton, Va., native, is deployed from Bolling Air Force Base, Wash., D.C. (U.S. Air Force photo/Senior Airman Felicia Juenke)

Supply Airmen account for Air Force equipment

BAGRAM AIRFIELD, Afghanistan -- Senior Airman Ausha Furtch, a supply Airman from the 455th Expeditionary Logistics Readiness Squadron, gathers the equipment listed on the order sheet here, Oct. 19, 2009. The 455th ELRS supply office receives new equipment and accounts for all the damaged equipment for the Air Force personnel at Bagram. Airman Furtch is deployed from Robins Air Force Base, Ga., and hails from Oakland, Calif. (U.S. Air Force photo/Senior Airman Felicia Juenke)

C-130's on a mission

BAGRAM AIRFIELD, Afghanistan -- Captain Jeremy Stephens, a C-130 Hercules co-pilot from the 774th Expeditionary Airlift Squadron, prepares to takeoff for a mission here, Oct. 18, 2009. The aircraft is capable of operating from rough, dirt strips and is the prime transport for air dropping troops and equipment into hostile areas. Captain Stephens is deployed from the Kulis Air National Guard Base, Alaska and hails from Eagle River Alaska. (U.S. Air Force photo/Senior Airman Felicia Juenke)

Copy that, Sir

BAGRAM AIRFIELD, Afghanistan -- Senior Airman Jerry Cross, a 455th Expeditionary Security Forces Squadron stays in constant contact with the Bravo Control Desk, here Oct. 18, 2009. Staying in contact with the control desk ensures all ESFS Airman are fulling their mission. Airman Cross, a Dallas-Forth Worth Texas, native deployed from Kadena Air Base, Japan; today his mission was controlling traffic to allow a medevac helicopter to land. (U.S. Air Force photo/Senior Airman Susan Tracy)

C-130's on a mission

BAGRAM AIRFIELD, Afghanistan -- Staff Sgt. Mark Reedy, a crew chief from the 455th Expeditionary Aircraft Maintenance Squadron, communicates with the C-130 pilot before takeoff here, Oct. 18, 2009. The C-130 Hercules primarily performs tactical airlift missions such as transport for air dropping troops and equipment into hostile areas. Sergeant Reedy is deployed from The Delaware Air National Guard's 166th Airlift Wing and hails from Rehoboth Beach, Del. (U.S. Air Force photo/Senior Airman Felicia Juenke)

C-130's on a mission

BAGRAM AIRFIELD, Afghanistan -- Lieutenant Colonel Brent DeMoss, a C-130 Hercules pilot from the 774th Expeditionary Airlift Squadron, prepares to takeoff for a mission here, Oct. 18, 2009. The aircraft is capable of operating from rough, dirt strips and is the prime transport for air dropping troops and equipment into hostile areas. Colonel DeMoss is deployed from the Kulis Air National Guard Base, Alaska and hails from Gig Harbor, Wis. (U.S. Air Force photo/Senior Airman Felicia Juenke)

Fighters take off

BAGRAM AIRFIELD, Afghanistan -- Lieutenant Col. Eric Trychon, an F-15E Strike Eagle Weapons Systems Officer, inspects the aircraft during a preflight inspection here, Oct. 17, 2009. Colonel Trychon, a Worcester, Mass. native, is the deputy commander of the 455th Expeditionary Operations Group and is deployed from Seymour Johnson Air Force Base, N.C. (U.S. Air Force photo/Senior Airman Felicia Juenke)

Fighters take off

BAGRAM AIRFIELD, Afghanistan -- Lieutenant Col. Eric Trychon, an F-15E Strike Eagle Weapons Systems Officer, inspects the aircraft during a preflight inspection here, Oct. 17, 2009. Colonel Trychon, a Worcester, Mass. native, is the deputy commander of the 455th Expeditionary Operations Group and is deployed from Seymour Johnson Air Force Base, N.C. (U.S. Air Force photo/Senior Airman Felicia Juenke)

Shaw Falcons land at Bagram

BAGRAM AIRFIELD, Afghanistan -- Technical Sgt. Jim Frey, a weapon expediter from the 79th Aircraft Maintenance Unit, performs an inspection of bombs on an F-16 Fighting Falcon here, Oct. 16, 2009. Weapon expediters inspect the aircraft and bombs to ensure the aircraft is safe for the pilot. Sergeant Frey is deployed from Shaw Air Force Base, S.C., and hails from Lock Haven, Pa. (U.S. Air Force photo/Senior Airman Felicia Juenke)

Shaw Falcons land at Bagram

BAGRAM AIRFIELD, Afghanistan -- Technical Sgt. Jim Frey, a weapon expediter from the 79th Aircraft Maintenance Unit, assures bombs are loaded properly on an F-16 Fighting Falcon here, Oct. 16, 2009. Weapon expediters inspect the aircraft and bombs to ensure the aircraft is safe for the pilot. Sergeant Frey is deployed from Shaw Air Force Base, S.C., and hails from Lock Haven, Pa. (U.S. Air Force photo/Senior Airman Felicia Juenke)

Hands-on nursing

BAGRAM AIRFIELD, Afghanistan -- Laila Farahi (left), a female Afghan National Army soldier, assists 1st. Lt. Nicole Pries (right), Intensive Care Ward nurse, deployed from the David Grant Medical Center, Travis Air Force Base, Calif., with a patient. She attended a special two-week mentorship program here at the Craig Joint Theater Hospital to work alongside U.S. doctors and nurses to hone her medical skills and get first-hand experience with trauma-based care. She was one of the first women to ever attend the special program. (Courtesy photo)

Hands-on nursing

BAGRAM AIRFIELD, Afghanistan -- Malika Faqiri (left), a female Afghan National Army soldier, assists with a patient about to undergo surgery. She attended a special two-week mentorship program here at the Craig Joint Theater Hospital to work alongside U.S. doctors and nurses to hone her medical skills and get first-hand experience with trauma-based care. She was one of the first women to ever attend the special program. (Courtesy photo)

Falcons land at sunset

BAGRAM AIRFIELD, Afghanistan -- Captain Brandon Roth, an F-16 Fighting Falcon pilot from the 79th Expeditionary Fighter Squadron, opens the canopy to get out of the aircraft here, Oct. 11, 2009. Known as the "Tigers," the F-16s are deployed from the 79th Fighter Squadron out of Shaw Air Force Base, S.C. The Tigers mission while here is to provide tactical air-to-air and air-to-ground support while supporting Operation Enduring Freedom. Captain Roth is deployed from Shaw Air Force Base, S.C., and hails from Baltimore, Md. (U.S. Air Force photo/Senior Airman Felicia Juenke)

Falcons land at sunset

BAGRAM AIRFIELD, Afghanistan -- Captain Brandon Roth, an F-16 Fighting Falcon pilot from the 79th Expeditionary Fighter Squadron, shuts down the aircraft after landing here, Oct. 11, 2009. Known as the "Tigers," the F-16s are deployed from the 79th Fighter Squadron out of Shaw Air Force Base, S.C. The Tigers mission while here is to provide tactical air-to-air and air-to-ground support while supporting Operation Enduring Freedom. Captain Roth is deployed from Shaw Air Force Base, S.C., and hails from Baltimore, Md. (U.S. Air Force photo/Senior Airman Felicia Juenke)