Wounded warriors return to Leatherneck

U.S. Marine Corps Staff Sgt. Glen Silva, a wounded warrior and warrior liaison for Feherty's Troops First Foundation, speaks to Marines at a town hall meeting at Camp Leatherneck, Afghanistan, March 2. Silva returned to Camp Leatherneck as part of Operation Proper Exit, which sends wounded warriors back to the forward operating bases they were medically evacuated from. (U.S. Marine Corps photo/Cpl. Lia Adkins)

Wounded warriors return to Camp Leatherneck

Regional Command Southwest Commanding General, Maj. Gen. W. Lee Miller Jr., RC (SW) Sergeant Major, Sgt. Maj. Paul A. Berry, and RC (SW) Command Master Chief, CMDCM Kelly McNulty stand with the wounded warriors of Operation Proper Exit at Camp Leatherneck, Afghanistan, March 2. (U.S. Marine Corps photo/Cpl. Lia Adkins)

Operation Enduring Freedom (OEF)

U.S. Air Force Senior Airman Aleza Chan, medical lab technician, 966th Air Expeditionary Squadron, goes through the lengthy process of testing blood from donors at the blood testing section of the NATO Role 3 Hospital, Kandahar Airfield, Afghanistan, Oct. 25, 2012. Chan is part of a five-person Air Force team that runs the apheresis program at the hospital, which helps to collect blood platelets donated by members at Kandahar. The platelets are then stored and later used to help promote blood clotting in trauma patients injured in combat. The apheresis section helps to collect platelets for not only patients at Kandahar, but also for 14 other Forward Operating Bases in Afghanistan. (U.S. Air Force photo/Staff Sgt. Clay Lancaster)

Operation Enduring Freedom (OEF)

U.S. Air Force Senior Airman Aleza Chan, medical lab technician, 966th Air Expeditionary Squadron, goes through the lengthy process of testing blood from donors at the blood testing section of the NATO Role 3 Hospital, Kandahar Airfield, Afghanistan, Oct. 25, 2012. Chan is part of a five-person Air Force team that runs the apheresis program at the hospital, which helps to collect blood platelets donated by members at Kandahar. The platelets are then stored and later used to help promote blood clotting in trauma patients injured in combat. The apheresis section helps to collect platelets for not only patients at Kandahar, but also for 14 other Forward Operating Bases in Afghanistan. (U.S. Air Force photo/Staff Sgt. Clay Lancaster)

Operation Enduring Freedom (OEF)

U.S. Air Force Senior Airman Aleza Chan, medical lab technician, 966th Air Expeditionary Squadron, makes her way to the blood testing section at the NATO Role 3 Hospital, Kandahar Airfield, Afghanistan, Oct. 25, 2012. Chan is part of a five-person Air Force team that runs the apheresis program at the hospital, which helps to collect blood platelets donated by members at Kandahar. The platelets are then stored and later used to help promote blood clotting in trauma patients injured in combat. The apheresis section helps to collect platelets for not only patients at Kandahar, but also for 14 other Forward Operating Bases in Afghanistan. (U.S. Air Force photo/Staff Sgt. Clay Lancaster)

Operation Enduring Freedom (OEF)

A U.S. Air Force member prepares a platelets donation for storage at the NATO Role 3 Hospital at Kandahar Airfield, Afghanistan, Oct. 25, 2012. Blood platelets are donated here at the Role 3 hospital in order to help trauma patients who are injured in combat. The apheresis section is managed by a U.S. Air Force five-member team that collects platelets from repeat donors, which in turn is used to help promote blood clotting in trauma patients at the Role 3 hospital and 14 Forward Operating Bases throughout Afghanistan. (U.S. Air Force photo/Staff Sgt. Clay Lancaster)

Operation Enduring Freedom (OEF)

U.S. Navy Hospitalman Nathan Solares waits patiently for nearly two hours while he donates platelets at the apheresis section of the NATO Role 3 Hospital at Kandahar Airfield, Afghanistan, Oct. 25, 2012. The apheresis section is managed by a U.S. Air Force five-member team that collects platelets from repeat donors, which in turn is used to help trauma patients at the Role 3 hospital and 14 Forward Operating Bases throughout Afghanistan. (U.S. Air Force photo/Staff Sgt. Clay Lancaster)

From Vietnam to OEF: Pilot flies last mission of career

U.S. Air Force Lt. Col. James Routt an HC-130P King pilot with the 550th Special Operations Squadron, waits to taxi after transporting two injured Afghan local nationals to Khandahar Airfield, Afghanistan for treatment, April 9, 2012. Routt is currently the oldest active duty pilot in the Air Force and is augmenting for the 71st Expeditionary Rescue Squadron. The mission of the 71st EQRS is to provide personnel recovery, casualty evacuation and aeromedical evacuation assets from hostile locations. The 71st EQRS is the only fixed wing aircraft squadron dedicated to medical evacuation missions in Afghanistan. (U.S. Air Force photo/Staff Sgt. Greg Biondo)

Operation Enduring Freedom

U.S. Air Force Tech Sgt. Lane McCray Jr. a vocalist with the Air Forces Central Expeditionary Band Blue Hawk from Naval Air Station Joint Reserve Base Carswell Field, Texas, interacts with young children during 4th of July festivities at the U.S. Embassy in Bishkek, Kyrgyz Republic, July 2, 2011. The AFCENT Band builds troop morale and public diplomacy while touring the Area of Responsibility. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sergeant Matthew Smith/Released)

Operation Enduring Freedom

U.S. Air Force Master Sgt. Shawn Clokey, a trombonist with the Air Forces Central Expeditionary Band Blue Hawk from Naval Air Station Joint Reserve Base Carswell Field., Texas, plays during 4th of July festivities at the U.S. Embassy in Bishkek, Kyrgyz Republic July 2, 2011. The AFCENT Band builds troop morale and public diplomacy while touring the Area of Responsibility. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sergeant Matthew Smith/Released)

Iraqis join PA 'family'

Tech. Sgt. Randy Redman, 321st Air Expeditionary Wing Public Affairs NCO in charge, teaches a basic qualification course in U.S. Air Force Public Affairs to a group of Iraqi Air Force airmen and civilians at New Al Muthana Air Base, Baghdad, Iraq, March 12, 2011. The entire PA course lasted six months. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Master Sgt. Larry Schneck)

Iraqis join PA 'family'

An Iraqi Air Force airmen speaks at a mock press conference June 15, 2011 at New Al Muthana Air Base, Iraq. The press conference was the last lesson in a six-month training course taught by U.S. Air Force Public Affairs members. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Chuck Broadway)

Airmen improve capability of Iraqi medical clinic

An Iraqi airman washes dirt out of an artificial laceration during a medical training course Feb. 23, 2011, at the medical clinic on Ali Air Base, Iraq. Airmen assigned to the base transition team here have helped improve the clinic’s ability to meet the needs of the Iraqi Air Force by providing $200,000 in essential medical equipment, increasing storage capacity and coordinating monthly self-aid buddy care training. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Andrew Lee/Released)

821st ETRS helps Iraqi airmen master core value

Arthur Nova, an instructor at the Iraqi Air Force Training School, teaches an advanced English language course to a class of Iraqi airmen Dec. 13, 2010, in Taji, Iraq. While air advisors work with the faculty to help them improve the way the overall program is run, it is the 19 U.S. contractors and lone DLI civilian who work face-to-face with the students. (U.S. Air Force photo/Senior Airman Andrew Lee)

821st ETRS helps Iraqi airmen master core value

An Iraqi Air Force captain looks over a test booklet during an English language class at the Iraqi Air Force Training School Dec. 13, 2010, in Taji, Iraq. To date, 28 students have completed the training, which takes up to 12 months to complete. (U.S. Air Force photo/Senior Airman Andrew Lee)

Feeding the Troops

JOINT BASE BALAD, Iraq – Secretary of the Air Force Michael B. Donley serves Thanksgiving dinner to Airmen here, during a visit of the base Nov. 25, 2010. Secretary Donley toured several squadrons and also addressed members of the 332nd Air Expeditionary Wing during an Airman’s Call. U.S. Air Forces Central Command commander, Lt. Gen. Mike Hostage and Chief Master Sgt. of the Air Force James A. Roy were also present. (U.S. Air Force photo/ Senior Airman Matt Coleman-Foster)

Pakistan arrives for first Red Flag

NELLIS AIR FORCE BASE, Nev.-- A Pakistan Air Force crew chief performs a post flight inspection on an F-16 Falcon after pilots and the aircraft arrive for Red Flag 10-4 July 16. The U.S. Air Force is hosting approximately 100 Pakistan Air Force pilots, maintainers and support personnel at Nellis Air Force Base for the world's premier large force employment and integration exercise July 17-31. This is the Pakistan Air Force's first time participating in Red Flag. (U.S. Air Force Photo by Lawrence Crespo)

Pakistan arrives for first Red Flag

NELLIS AIR FORCE BASE, Nev.-- Pakistan Air Force pilots pose for a group photo after landing here for Red Flag 10-4 July 16. The U.S. Air Force is hosting approximately 100 Pakistan Air Force pilots and support personnel at Nellis Air Force Base for the world's premier large force employment and integration exercise July 17-31. This is the Pakistan Air Force's first time participating in Red Flag. (U.S. Air Force Photo by Lawrence Crespo)

Airmen purchase, deliver food for Osh

Transit Center at Manas Airmen load 31,000 pounds of food onto a pallet at the Manas International Airport for transportation to Osh, Kyrgyzstan, June 13, 2010. The Transit Center, together with the U.S. Department of State, purchased food and other basics totaling more than 31,000 pounds for a humanitarian assistance delivery to the southern region of Osh. (U.S. Air Force photo/ Senior Airman Nichelle Anderson/ released)

Airmen purchase, deliver food for Osh

Transit Center at Manas Airmen load 31,000 pounds of food onto a pallet at the Manas International Airport for transportation to Osh, Kyrgyzstan, June 13, 2010. The Transit Center, together with the U.S. Department of State, purchased food, fuel, and water totaling more than 31,000 pounds for a humanitarian assistance delivery to the southern region of Osh. (U.S. Air Force photo/ Senior Airman Nichelle Anderson/ released)

Airmen purchase, deliver food for Osh

Kyrgyz men help Airmen load food onto a delivery truck after the Transit Center at Manas, together with the U.S. Department of State, purchased nearly $9,000 worth of food in Bishkek, Kyrgyzstan, June 13, 2010. Airmen purchased food, fuel, and water totaling more than 31,000 pounds for a humanitarian assistance delivery to the southern region of Osh. (U.S. Air Force photo/ Senior Airman Nichelle Anderson/ released)

Airmen purchase, deliver food for Osh

Staff Sgt. Yevgeniy Maksimov, 376th Air Expeditionary Wing coalition coordinator linguist, loads flour onto a delivery truck in Bishkek, Kyrgyzstan, June 13, 2010. The Transit Center, together with the U.S. Department of State, purchased food, fuel, and water totaling more than 31,000 pounds for a humanitarian assistance delivery to the southern region of Osh. (U.S. Air Force photo/ Senior Airman Nichelle Anderson/ released)

NCO speaks at International Women's Day event

PANJSHIR, Afghanistan - Nearly 125 women and girls listen to the guest speakers during Panjshir's International Women's Day celebration March 8 at the Astana Guesthouse in Bazarak District. (U.S. Air Force photo by Capt. Stacie N. Shafran)

NCO speaks at International Women's Day event

PANJSHIR, Afghanistan - Representing the Panjshir Provincial Reconstruction Team, Tech. Sgt. Dawn Allison-Hess, accompanied by interpreter Jamila, speaks with nearly 125 women and girls from Panjshir Valley who attended the March 8 International Women's Day celebration in Bazarak District. The audience heard from the province's deputy governor and a former female Afghan judge. A majority of the women wore burkas to the event, and once inside the Astana Guesthouse wore traditional head scarves. Following the speeches, the audience feasted on a traditional Afghan lunch of pilau, a rice dish made with raisons and carrots, and conversed with one another. Sergeant Allison-Hess is deployed from Goodfellow Air Force Base, Texas, and is the PRT's intelligence officer. (U.S. Air Force photo by Capt. Stacie N. Shafran)