When all else fails, egress prevails

Senior Airman Garron Theriault and Airman 1st Class Mark Armstrong, , 455th Expeditionary Maintenance Squadron egress technicians remove panels prior to inspecting the internal parts of an A-10 Thunderbolt II ejection seat 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. Both Airmen are deployed from Moody Air Force Base, Ga. ( 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)

Task Force 455 trains Afghan National Police

Members of the Afghan National Police observe Jeremy Nelson, a contracted law enforcement professional from the Engility Corporation, describe signs of a hidden explosive device during a training session hosted by Task Force 455 on Bagram Airfield, Afghanistan, May 16, 2013. The course focused on counter-improvised explosive device awareness and how to gather evidence from an IED site. (U.S. Air Force photo/Staff Sgt. David Dobrydney)

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)

Engine maintainer ensures aircraft readiness at Bagram

Petty Officer Second Class John Foster, Navy Expeditionary Logistics Support Group Customs, inspects a C-130 Hercules engine for stagnant water, vegetation, insects and contraband on Bagram Airfield, Afghanistan, May 13, 2013. Once the engine is cleared it will be brought to the Transportation Management office for shipment back to the United States. (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)