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Outreach to teach

Story by Tech. Sgt. Shawn McCowan | 455th Air Expeditionary Wing | Date: 10.26.2012

A year ago, a group of volunteers turned a burned-out restaurant on Bagram Air Field into a one-room classroom, and invited area school-age children to learn math, reading, and writing. When the first "Cat in... Read More

C-130 maintainers keep the "Herc" fit for flight

Story by Capt. Raymond Geoffroy | 455th Air Expeditionary Wing | Date: 10.19.2012

Every day, thousands of coalition service members operating in Afghanistan rely on the C-130 Hercules to enable their operations; to meet this requirement, the men and women who operate this venerable tactical... Read More

Under the cover of darkness

Story by Spc. Alex Amen | 115th Mobile Public Affairs Detachment | Date: 10.16.2012

It was 10 p.m. on Bagram Air Field and the hustle and bustle of garrison had begun to slow down. The workday was ending and most soldiers and airmen were preparing to call it a night. Read More

Emergency responders keep readiness high

Story by Tech. Sgt. Shawn McCowan | 455th Air Expeditionary Wing | Date: 10.14.2012

Training is a normal part of life for any airman. But when deployed, that training can feel more like a dress rehearsal. Members of 455th Air Expeditionary Wing Emergency Management were counting on that when... Read More

AMC commander visits BAF airmen, shows appreciation

Story by Staff Sgt. Jeffrey Nevison | 455th Air Expeditionary Wing | Date: 10.12.2012

Gen. Raymond Johns Jr., AMC Command commander, came to Bagram Air Field, Afghanistan, Oct. 12, 2012. He met with key leaders discuss the future of airlift missions out of Bagram and ask airmen for their input. Read More