40th Airlift Squadron Deploys to Afghanistan

Members of the 40th Airlift Squadron say their farewells to fellow aircrew members at Dyess Air Force Base, Texas, May 6, 2017. As well air drops, the 317th Airlift Group, 40th and 39th Airlift Squadrons can be ready at a moment’s notice to provide humanitarian aid and aeromedical evacuations. (Photo by U.S. Air Force Senior Airman Alexander Guerrero)

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40th Airlift Squadron Deploys to Afghanistan

Members of the 40th Airlift Squadron step onto the flight line at Dyess Air Force Base, Texas, May 6, 2017. 40th AS Airmen were sent to Afghanistan to maintain combat-delivery and airlift capabilities for U.S and coalition forces in the region. (Photo by U.S. Air Force Senior Airman Alexander Guerrero)

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40th Airlift Squadron Deploys to Afghanistan

Members of the 40th Airlift Squadron line up to walk through the flight line entry control point at Dyess Air Force Base, Texas, May 6, 2017. The 40th AS will be replacing the 39th AS in Afghanistan to continue conducting tactical airlift missions. (Photo by U.S. Air Force Senior Airman Alexander Guerrero)

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40th Airlift Squadron Deploys to Afghanistan

Members of the 40th Airlift Squadron wait next to the flight line before deploying at Dyess Air Force Base, Texas, May 6, 2017. The 40th AS deployed to Afghanistan in support of Operation Resolute Support. (Photo by U.S. Air Force Senior Airman Alexander Guerrero)

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40th Airlift Squadron Deploys to Afghanistan

A C-130J Super Hercules takes off from Dyess Air Force Base, Texas, May 6, 2017. The 40th Airlift Squadron will be supporting combat missions throughout their area of responsibility in Aghanistan, Iraq, and the Arabian Gulf. They will be relieving the 39th AS who has been there since January. (Photo by U.S. Air Force Senior Airman Alexander Guerrero)

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40th Airlift Squadron Deploys to Afghanistan

A C-130J Super Hercules taxis on the flight line on Dyess Air Force Base, Texas, May 6, 2017. Three C-130Js took off throughout the day to transport members of the 40th Airlift Squadron to Afghanistan where they will be deployed for four months and will relieve the 39th Airlift Squadron. (Photo by U.S. Air Force Senior Airman Alexander Guerrero)

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40th Airlift Squadron Deploys to Afghanistan

Members of the 40th Airlift Squadron load into a C-130J Super Hercules at Dyess Air Force Base, Texas, May 6, 2017. Members of the 39th Airlift Squadron will be replaced by the incoming members of the 40th AS in Afghanistan. The 317th Airlift group currently supports missions around the globe to include Germany, Djibouti, and Afghanistan. (Photo by U.S. Air Force Senior Airman Alexander Guerrero)

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40th Airlift Squadron Deploys to Afghanistan

Published May 12, 2017
By Senior Airman Alexander Guerrero
7th Bomb Wing Public Affairs

DYESS AIR FORCE BASE, Texas -- Members of the 40th Airlift Squadron say their farewells to fellow aircrew members at Dyess Air Force Base, Texas, May 6, 2017. As well air drops, the 317th Airlift Group, 40th and 39th Airlift Squadrons can be ready at a moment’s notice to provide humanitarian aid and aeromedical evacuations. (Photo by U.S. Air Force Senior Airman Alexander Guerrero)