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Air Force amputee returns to Southwest Asia, spends holidays in AOR

SOUTHWEST ASIA -- Tech. Sgt. Christopher Ramakka, flight chief from the 380th Expeditionary Civil Engineer Explosive Ordnance Flight, opens a care package from his wife, Sonja, and daughters, Mackenzie, 12, and Daphne, 2, in the EOD office here Dec. 24. The Richland, Wash., native is serving his debut deployment after losing his lower left leg when he stepped on a mine in Afghanistan three years ago. He also lost the tips of two fingers and suffered further damage to his hands and right leg. Sergeant Ramakka is depoyed from Lackland Air Force Base, Texas. (US Air Force illustration by Tech. Sgt. Denise Johnson) (released)

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Air Force amputee returns to Southwest Asia, spends holidays in AOR

SOUTHWEST ASIA -- Tech. Sgt. Christopher Ramakka, flight chief from the 380th Expeditionary Civil Engineer Explosive Ordnance Flight, runs through an operations check on a protective-suit control panel in the EOD warehouse here Dec. 24. The Richland, Wash., native is serving his debut deployment after losing his lower left leg when he stepped on a mine in Afghanistan three years ago. He also lost the tips of two fingers and suffered further damage to his hands and right leg. (US Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Denise Johnson) (released)

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Afghan media learn about close-air support

Brig. Gen. James M. "Mike" Holmes takes a question from an Afghan reporter during Afghan Media Day Jan. 5 at Bagram Airfield, Afghanistan. Following the general's briefing on close-air support, many reporters asked about the Air Force's effort to minimize civilian casualties. General Holmes is the 455th Air Expeditionary Wing commander. (U.S. Air Force photo/Staff Sgt. Samuel Morse)

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Afghan media learn about close-air support

A report from an Afghan television station asks a weapons systems officer a question about the F-15E Strike Eagle capabilities during Afghan Media Day Jan. 5 at Bagram Airfield, Afghanistan. The media day consisted of a tour of fighter aircraft and a close-air support briefing from the wing commander. (U.S. Air Force photo/Staff Sgt. Samuel Morse)

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Afghan media learn about close-air support

Members of local news agencies are shown around an A-10 Thunderbolt II during Afghan Media Day Jan. 5 at Bagram Airfield, Afghanistan. (U.S. Air Force photo/Staff Sgt. Samuel Morse)

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Afghan media learn about close-air support

A cameraman captures a close-air support briefing from Brig. Gen. James M. "Mike" Holmes Jan. 5 at Bagram Airfield, Afghanistan. General Holmes is the 455th Air Expeditionary Wing commander. The 455th AEW hosted an Afghan Media Day to inform the local populace about the Air Force's role in Afghanistan. (U.S. Air Force photo/Staff Sgt. Samuel Morse)

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Afghan media learn about close-air support

Members of the Afghan media gather for a tour of an F-15E Strike Eagle Jan. 5 at Bagram Airfield, Afghanistan. Fourteen members of Afghan news agencies attended the 455th Air Expeditionary Wing Afghan Media Day to learn more about close-air support. (U.S. Air Force photo/Staff Sgt. Samuel Morse)

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Afghan media learn about close-air support

Staff Sgt. Rachel Martinez provides guidance during an interview between Lt. Col. Derek Oaks and members of the Afghan media Jan. 5 at Bagram Airfield, Afghanistan. Sergeant Martinez is a 455th Air Expeditionary Wing public affairs specialist. Colonel Oaks is an A-10 Thunderbolt II pilot. (U.S. Air Force photo/Staff Sgt. Samuel Morse)

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Afghan media learn about close-air support

Capt. Tom Wenz briefs Afghan media on close-air support while an F-15E Strike Eagle is disarmed in the background Jan. 5 at Bagram Airfield, Afghanistan. Members of the Afghan media were invited on base to learn about the 455th AEW close-air support mission. Captain Wenz is a 455th Air Expeditionary Wing public affairs officer. (U.S. Air Force photo/Staff Sgt. Samuel Morse)

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Air Force Band prepares for inauguration day

Tech. Sgt. Joe Reynalds practices songs while marching in the morning rain Jan. 7 at Andrews Air Force Base, Md., in preparation for the inauguration of President-elect Barack Obama. (U.S. Air Force photo/Master Sgt. Cecilio M. Ricardo)

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Air Force Band prepares for inauguration day

The 99-member Air Force Band practices songs while marching in the morning rain Jan. 7 at Andrews Air Force Base, Md., in preparation for the inauguration of President-elect Barack Obama. (U.S. Air Force photo/Master Sgt. Cecilio M. Ricardo)

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Air Force Band prepares for inauguration day

The 99-piece Air Force Band practices their music inside a hangar Jan. 7 at Andrews Air Force Base, Md., in preparation of their parade performance for the inauguration of President-elect Barack Obama. (U.S. Air Force photo/Master Sgt. Cecilio M. Ricardo)

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Air Force Band prepares for inauguration day

The 99-piece Air Force Band practices their music inside a hangar Jan. 7 at Andrews Air Force Base, Md., in preparation of their parade performance for the inauguration of President-elect Barack Obama. (U.S. Air Force photo/Master Sgt. Cecilio M. Ricardo)

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Leaders encourage Airmen to apply for Academy

The 1,346 basic cadet trainees of the Class of 2012 are sworn in June 27 at the U.S. Air Force Academy in Colorado. Out of the 1,300 slots in the next class of cadets, the Academy has set aside 85 slots for qualified active-duty personnel, and another 85 slots for qualified Guard and Reserve members. Deadline for application is Jan. 31, 2009 and details are available at www.academyadmissions.com or from the base education office. (U.S. Air Force photo/Mike Kaplan)

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Teamwork helps Manas handle holiday season mail surge

Senior Airman Yolanda Rodriguez volunteers to sort mail Nov. 18 at Manas Air Base Kyrgyzstan. Between Thanksgiving and the first week of January, the Manas AB Post Office will receive roughly 4,400 pounds of mail every other day until the end of the holiday season. Airman Rodriguez is assigned to the 376th Expeditionary Force Support Squadron. (U.S. Air Force photo/Senior Airman Ruth Holcomb)

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Teamwork helps Manas handle holiday season mail surge

Senior Airman Yolanda Rodriguez volunteers to sort mail Nov. 18 at Manas Air Base Kyrgyzstan. Between Thanksgiving and the first week of January, the Manas AB Post Office will receive roughly 4,400 pounds of mail every other day until the end of the holiday season. Airman Rodriguez is assigned to the 376th Expeditionary Force Support Squadron. (U.S. Air Force photo/Senior Airman Ruth Holcomb)

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Teamwork helps Manas handle holiday season mail surge

Tech. Sgt. Nelson Jackson volunteers to sort mail Nov. 18 at Manas Air Base Kyrgyzstan. Between Thanksgiving and the first week of January, the Manas AB post office will receive roughly 4,400 pounds of mail every other day until the end of the holiday season. Sergeant Jackson is assigned to the 376th Expeditionary Force Support Squadron. (U.S. Air Force photo/Senior Airman Ruth Holcomb)

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Air Force officials reduce waste with recycling program

A recycling company worker prepares to cover and haul away a cardboard recycling bin on Nov. 15 at an air base in Southwest Asia. Officials from the 386th Air Expeditionary Wing recycle various items, to include cardboard boxes and plastic bottles. The money that is generated through the recycling program goes back to the base populace for quality of life initiatives and morale, welfare and recreation programs. (U.S. Air Force photo/Tech. Sgt. Raheem Moore)

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AcademyWomen hold leadership symposium

Maj. Nicole Malachowski asks Lorraine Rodgers about her flight wings during a break at the 5th Annual AcademyWomen Leadership Symposium Oct. 19 in Arlington, Va. Mrs. Rodgers is a World War II Women Airforce Service Pilots and received her wings from Gen. Hap Arnold. More than 200 past, present and future military officers attended the three-day conference at the Women in Military Service for America Memorial at Arlington Cemetery. (U.S. Air Force photo/Staff Sgt. J.G. Buzanowski)

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China military delegation visits Hickam AFB

Senior Master Sgt. Vanessa Smallsbryan provides a brief about Airman Leadership School to China's People Liberation Army Maj. Gen. Zhong Zhiming and his delegation. The visit is part of a continuum of reciprocal exchanges between the United States and China and contributing to the steady progress of our military-to-military relationship-building activities. Sergeant Smallsbryan is the director of education for the Hickam Professional Military Edcuation Center. (U.S. Air Force photo/Vanessa Perez)

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