Maintainers enable rescue mission

Senior Airman Michael Carrubba, 455th Expeditionary Aircraft Maintenance Squadron 83rd Helicopter Maintenance Unit assistant dedicated crew chief, prepares to work on a HH-60 Pave Hawk helicopter on Bagram Airfield, Afghanistan, April 9, 2013. The 83rd HMU's primary mission is to ensure that Bagram's fleet of HH-60 Pave Hawk helicopters are safe and combat-ready so their aircrew and pararescuemen can perform their rescue missions in support of Operation Enduring Freedom. (U.S. Air Force photo/Senior Airman Chris Willis)

Bagram Hospital commander receives Polish medal

Beata Oczkowicz, the Polish Deputy Minister of National Defense, presents the Polish Army Medal (Silver) to U.S. Air Force Col. Jimmie D. Bailey II, 455th Expeditionary Medical Group commander, at the Craig Joint Theater Hospital on Bagram Airfield, Afghanistan, March 27, 2013. Bailey accepted the medal on behalf of all of the men and women of Craig Joint Theater Hospital for their support to wounded Polish servicemembers. The Polish Army Medal was established in 1999 to recognize foreign nationals, military or civilian, for their service to the Polish Armed Forces. Bailey said "this has been one of the most memorable events of my year here. It has been an honor to serve with our Coalition partners." (U.S. Air Force photo courtesy of Maj. Tara Pierce)

Through Her Eyes: Afghanistan

Staff Sgt. Elizabeth Rosato, 755th Expeditionary Security Forces Squadron Reaper Team 1 member, patrols a village near Bagram Airfield, Afghanistan, March 11, 2013. These groups of security forces members operate missions “outside the wire” providing security during key leader engagements and meetings with the local community. (U.S. Air Force photo/Senior Airman Chris Willis)

Through Her Eyes: Afghanistan

Staff Sgt. Elizabeth Rosato, 755th Expeditionary Security Forces Squadron Reaper Team 1 member, meets with local Afghan children outside of Bagram Airfield, Afghanistan, March 11, 2013. The Reaper team conducts patrols near Bagram Airfield to counter improvised explosive devices and indirect fire attacks as well as to engage locals’ support in protecting the base. (U.S. Air Force photo/Senior Airman Chris Willis)

Through Her Eyes: Afghanistan

Staff Sgt. Elizabeth Rosato, 755th Expeditionary Security Forces Squadron Reaper Team 1 member, patrols a school near Bagram Airfield, Afghanistan, March 11, 2013. These groups of security forces members operate missions “outside the wire” providing security during key leader engagements and meetings with the local community. (U.S. Air Force photo/Senior Airman Chris Willis)

Through Her Eyes: Afghanistan

Staff Sgt. Elizabeth Rosato, 755th Expeditionary Security Forces Squadron Reaper Team 1 member, patrols a village near Bagram Airfield, Afghanistan, March 11, 2013. These groups of security forces members operate missions “outside the wire” providing security during key leader engagements and meetings with the local community. (U.S. Air Force photo/Senior Airman Chris Willis)