When all else fails, egress prevails

Senior Airman Garron Theriault, 455th Expeditionary Maintenance Squadron egress technician, uses a mirror to examine the interior of an A-10 Thunderbolt II aircraft seat for cracks during an inspection on Bagram Airfield, Afghanistan, May 17, 2013. Aircrew egress system technicians ensure the safety of 74th Expeditionary Fighter Squadron pilots by inspecting and performing preventative maintenance on the egress systems and components of the A-10. A-10s from Bagram fly daily to provide close air support to forces operating in Afghanistan. Theriault is from Harrison, Maine. ( U.S. Air Force photo/ Staff Sgt/ Stephenie Wade)

When all else fails, egress prevails

Senior Airman Garron Theriault, 455th Expeditionary Maintenance Squadron egress technician, uses a mirror to examine an A-10 Thunderbolt II aircraft seat for cracks during an inspection on Bagram Airfield, Afghanistan, May 17, 2013. Aircrew egress system technicians ensure the safety of 74th Expeditionary Fighter Squadron pilots by inspecting and performing preventative maintenance on the egress systems and components of the A-10. A-10s from Bagram fly daily to provide close air support to forces operating in Afghanistan. Theriault is from Harrison, Maine. ( U.S. Air Force photo/ Staff Sgt/ Stephenie Wade)

When all else fails, egress prevails

(Left to Right) Airman 1st Class Mark Armstrong, Staff Sgt. Keith Billings and Senior Airman Garron Theriault, 455th Expeditionary Maintenance Squadron egress technicians, remove an Advanced Concept Ejection System from an A-10 Thunderbolt II aircraft on Bagram Airfield, Afghanistan, May 17, 2013. Egress technicians are responsible for all the components involved with the pilot’s ejection system. The A-10 is a specialized ground-attack aircraft which provides close air support to ground forces operating in Afghanistan. Armstrong, Billings and Theriault are all deployed from Moody Air Force Base, Ga. ( U.S. Air Force photo/ Staff Sgt/ Stephenie Wade)

When all else fails, egress prevails

Staff Sgt. Keith Billings, 455th Expeditionary Maintenance Squadron egress technician, uses a crane and a sling to remove an Advanced Concept Ejection System, otherwise known as the pilot ejection seat, from an A-10 Thunderbolt II aircraft on Bagram Airfield, Afghanistan, May 17, 2013. The Airmen are completing a phase inspection, which requires a full inspection of the removed seat, cockpit components and repair any discrepancies. Billings is deployed from Moody Air Force Base, Ga. Billings is from Prattville, Ala.

Task Force 455 trains Afghan National Police

Members of the Afghan National Police visited Bagram Airfield, Afghanistan, for a course on counter-improvised explosive device awareness and forensics hosted by Task Force 455, May 16, 2013. The officers learned the clues that can signal a hidden bomb and techniques for gathering evidence. (U.S. Air Force photo/Staff Sgt. David Dobrydney)

Task Force 455 trains Afghan National Police

Master Sgt. Kevin Jones, 455th Expeditionary Security Forces Group NCO in charge of the Joint Defense Operations Center, speaks about the importance of proper cordons to members of the Afghan National Police during a training course on Bagram Airfield, Afghanistan, May 16, 2013. The training focused on counter-improvised explosive device awareness and gathering evidence at crime scenes. (U.S. Air Force photo/Staff Sgt. David Dobrydney)

Engine maintainer ensures aircraft readiness at Bagram

Staff Sgt. Christopher Contreras, 455th Aircraft Maintenance Squadron C-130 maintainer, cleans dirt and water out of an engine prior to a customs inspection on Bagram Airfield, Afghanistan, May 13, 2013. The engine must be clean of dirt, water, insects and vegetation prior to customs approving it for shipment. Contreras is deployed from Little Rock Air Force Base, Ark. (U.S. Air Force photo/Staff Sgt. Stephenie Wade)

Engine maintainer ensures aircraft readiness at Bagram

Staff Sgt. Christopher Contreras, 455th Aircraft Maintenance Squadron C-130 maintainer, cleans dirt and water out of an engine prior to a customs inspection on Bagram Airfield, Afghanistan, May 13, 2013. The engine must be clean of dirt, water, insects and vegetation prior to customs approving it for shipment. Contreras is deployed from Little Rock Air Force Base, Ark. (U.S. Air Force photo/Staff Sgt. Stephenie Wade)

It's a weapons issue

Staff Sgt. Ryan Salinas, 455th Expeditionary Security Forces Group Combat Arms Training and Maintenance technician, works on the bolt of an M4 rifle to return the weapon to serviceable condition in the armory on Bagram Airfield, Afghanistan, May 11, 2013. Once a week a member from CATM comes to inspect and repair weapons. (U.S. Air Force photo/ Staff Sgt. Stephenie Wade)

It's a weapons issue

Staff Sgt. Ryan Salinas, 455th Expeditionary Security Forces Group Combat Arms Training and Maintenance technician, works on the bolt of an M4 rifle to return the weapon to serviceable condition in the armory on Bagram Airfield, Afghanistan, May 11, 2013. Once a week a member from CATM comes to inspect and repair weapons. (U.S. Air Force photo/ Staff Sgt. Stephenie Wade)

It's a weapons issue

Staff Sgt. John Gainey, 455th Expeditionary Logistics Readiness Squadron Armory journeyman collects M4 rifles and M9 pistols to move to the front storage area of the armory on Bagram Airfield, Afghanistan, May 11, 2013. The armory opened in August 2012 and is responsible for more than 3,000 weapons on base. (U.S. Air Force photo/ Staff Sgt. Stephenie Wade)

It's a weapons issue

Staff Sgt. Cynthia Lopez, 455th Expeditionary Logistics Readiness Squadron Armory NCO in charge, completes a weapons return and outprocesses an Airman at the armory on Bagram Airfield, Afghanistan, May 11, 2013. The armory provides a one-stop centralized and secure location for weapons distribution to all 455th Air Expeditionary Wing Airmen. (U.S. Air Force photo/ Staff Sgt. Stephenie Wade)

It's a weapons issue

Staff Sgt. Cynthia Lopez, 455th Expeditionary Logistics Readiness Squadron Armory NCO in charge passes a damaged M9 pistol to Staff Sgt. John Gainey, 455th Expeditionary Logistics Readiness Squadron Armory journeyman, to store in the armory on Bagram Airfield, Afghanistan, May 10, 2013. When unserviceable weapons are returned, they must be kept separate from the useable weapons until the 455th Security Forces Squadron Combat Arms Training and Maintenance members can fix them. (U.S. Air Force photo/ Staff Sgt. Stephenie Wade)

It's a weapons issue

Staff Sgt. Cynthia Lopez, 455th Expeditionary Logistics Readiness Squadron Armory NCO in charge, inventories damaged M9 pistols in the armory on Bagram Airfield, Afghanistan, May 10, 2013. The armory opened in August 2012 and is responsible for more than 3,000 weapons on base. (U.S. Air Force photo/ Staff Sgt. Stephenie Wade)

An A-10 love story

An A-10 Thunderbolt II from Davis-Monthan Air Force Base, on Bagram Airfield, Afghanistan, Dec. 7, 2012. As the aircraft flies low and close to the battle, the pilots are protected by titanium armor and reinforced structural sections, which allows the aircraft to survive direct hits from armor-piercing and high explosive projectiles. (U.S. Air Force photo/Senior Airman Chris Willis)

An A-10 love story

An A-10 Thunderbolt II taxis to its parking spot on Bagram Airfield, Afghanistan, Jan. 17, 2013. With a wide combat radius and short takeoff and landing capability, the A-10 can operate in and out of locations near the front lines. (U.S. Air Force photo/Senior Airman Chris Willis)

An A-10 love story

Weapon loaders from the 74th Expeditionary Fighter Squadron prepare to load ammunition onto an A-10 Thunderbolt II on Bagram Airfield, Afghanistan, May 8, 2013. The aircraft can deploy general purpose bombs, cluster bomb units, laser guided bombs, joint direct attack munitions, wind corrected munitions dispenser, AGM-65 Maverick and AIM-9 Sidewinder missiles, rockets, illumination flares, and the GAU-8/A 30mm cannon, capable of firing 3,900 rounds per minute. (U.S. Air Force photo/Senior Airman Chris Willis)

An A-10 love story

Brig. Gen. Joseph T. Guastella Jr., 455th Air Expeditionary Wing commander, performs a pre-flight check on an A-10 Thunderbolt II at Bagram Airfield, Afghanistan, April 26, 2013. The A-10 is a specialized ground-attack aircraft which provides close air support to ground forces operating in Afghanistan. (U.S. Air Force photo/Senior Airman Chris Willis)

An A-10 love story

An Air Force A-10 Thunderbolt II deployed from Moody Air Force Base, Ga., on Bagram Airfield, Afghanistan, April 26, 2013. The A-10 is a specialized ground-attack aircraft which provides close air support to ground forces operating in Afghanistan. (U.S. Air Force photo/Senior Airman Chris Willis)

'Warrior of the Week' Tech. Sgt. Manuel Molina III

Chief Master Sgt. Steve Bohannon, Command Chief Master Sergeant of the 455th Air Expeditionary Wing, presents the "Warrior of the Week" award to Tech. Sgt. Manuel Molina III, 455th Expeditionary Medical Operations Squadron aerospace medical technician, on Bagram Airfield, Afghanistan, May 1, 2013. Molina orchestrated the annual EMT Rodeo at the Craig Joint Theater Hospital, where 13 teams practiced and honed their medical skills. (U.S. Air Force photo/Staff Sgt. David Dobrydney)

Building new bridges

Members of the 455th Expeditionary Civil Engineer Squadron replace the bridges at the entry control point to Bagram Airfield, Afghanistan, May 2, 2013. The 455th ECES structures shop was given a project to construct two bridges to replace the old and rotting matting and wooden planks that went over a flowing river that divided the airfield and the town outside the gates. (U.S. Air Force photo/Senior Airman Chris Willis)

Building new bridges

Members of the 455th Expeditionary Civil Engineer Squadron replace the bridges at the entry control point to Bagram Airfield, Afghanistan, May 2, 2013. The 455th ECES structures shop was given a project to construct two bridges to replace the old and rotting matting and wooden planks that went over a flowing river that divided the airfield and the town outside the gates. (U.S. Air Force photo/Senior Airman Chris Willis)

From the leash down

Staff Sgt. Jonathan Cooper, 455th Expeditionary Security Forces Group Military Working Dog handler, and his dog Astra take a break from their Vehicle-Borne Improvised Explosive patrol at Bagram Airfield, Afghanistan, April 29, 2013. Over the past four months, the MWD team has swept more than 15,000 vehicles, mitigating all VBIED threats to the installation. (U.S. Air Force photo/Senior Airman Chris Willis)

From the leash down

Military Working Dog Ruth gets praised after solving a detection problem in which she found a specific odor during training at Bagram Airfield, Afghanistan, April 29, 2013. Over the past four months the 455th Expeditionary Security Forces Group MWD team has completed more than 200 missions “outside the wire” securing villages and roads leading to the airfield. (U.S. Air Force photo/Senior Airman Chris Willis)