376th Expeditionary Operations Group Change of Command Ceremony

Col. Michael Seiler, the new 376th Expeditionary Operations Group commander, officially introduces himself to his unit and the public during the 376th EOG change of command ceremony at Transit Center at Manas, Kyrgyzstan, May 21, 2013. The operations group provides combat-ready aircraft to the air component commander in support of coalition forces throughout Afghanistan. (U.S. Air Force photo/Staff Sgt. Robert Barnett)

376th Expeditionary Operations Group Change of Command Ceremony

Col. Corey Martin, 376th Air Expeditionary Wing commander, presents the 376th Expeditionary Operations Group flag to Col. Michael Seiler, the new 376th EOG commander, during the change of command ceremony at Transit Center at Manas, Kyrgyzstan, May 21, 2013. Seiler previously was deployed to the Transit Center from January 2010 to May 2010 as the 22nd Expeditionary Air Refueling Squadron commander. (U.S. Air Force photo/Staff Sgt. Robert Barnett)

TCM and local university bond through basketball

The Kyrgyz-Russian Slavic University basketball team and Transit Center at Manas men???s team players compete for the ball during a varsity basketball game at the fitness center at the Transit Center, Kyrgyzstan, May 18, 2013. The TCM men???s team won against the Kyrgyzstan team 84 to 72. The Transit Center???s Theater Security Cooperation division coordinates the games with various teams throughout the region. (U.S. Air Force photo/Staff Sgt. Robert Barnett)

TCM and local university bond through basketball

The Kyrgyz-Russian Slavic University basketball team and Transit Center at Manas men???s team players compete for the ball during a varsity basketball game at the fitness center at Transit Center at Manas, Kyrgyzstan, May 18, 2013. The TCM men???s team won against the Kyrgyzstan team 84 to 72. The TCM varsity team plays regional teams monthly. (U.S. Air Force photo/Staff Sgt. Robert Barnett)

AFCENT band shares American music in Kyrgyzstan

Master Sgt. Jake McCray, U.S. Air Forces Central Command band saxophonist, entertains children with a rendition of the "Pink Panther Theme" song following a performance at a secondary school May 3, 2013, in Kant, Kyrgyzstan. The children hung around after the band's performance and requested the song. (U. S. Air Force photo/Tech. Sgt. Rachel Martinez)

AFCENT band shares American music in Kyrgyzstan

Master Sgt. Bradley Bennett, vocalist for the U.S. Air Forces Central Command band, gets the audience to sing along during a performance at a secondary school May 3, 2013, in Kant, Kyrgyzstan. The students were familiar with many of the Top 40 rock songs the band played for them. (U.S. Air Force photo/Tech. Sgt. Rachel Martinez)

AFCENT band shares American music in Kyrgyzstan

Members from Vector, the U.S. Air Forces Central Command band, pose for photos with students from the Bishkek Humanities University, May 2, 2013, in Bishkek, Kyrgyzstan. "We've had great reactions here in Kyrgyzstan," said Master Sgt. Matt Murray, the bassist for the band. (U.S. Air Force photo/Staff Sgt. Stephanie Rubi)

AFCENT band shares American music in Kyrgyzstan

A student from Bishkek Humanities University takes a photo during a musical performance by the U.S. Air Forces Central Command band, Vector, May 2, 2013, in Bishkek, Kyrgyzstan. The band performed a variety of rock songs from the 1970s to current hits. (U.S. Air Force photo/Staff Sgt. Stephanie Rubi)

AFCENT band shares American music in Kyrgyzstan

Master Sgt. Matt Murray, bassist for the U.S. Air Forces Central Command band, tests a Kyrgyz bass instrument under the direction of a member of the Ordo Sakhna Folk Ensemble May 11, 2013, in Bishkek, Kyrgyzstan. The folk ensemble performed Kyrgyz music for the AFCENT band members and introduced them to traditional instruments from the region. (U.S. Air Force photo/Tech. Sgt. Rachel Martinez)

AFCENT band shares American music in Kyrgyzstan

Senior Master Sgt. Matt Ascione and Tech. Sgt. Paige Martin, members of the U.S. Air Forces Central Command band, perform with a member of the Ordo Sakhna Folk Ensemble May 11, 2013, in Bishkek, Kyrgyzstan. The trio sang the Beatles' "Let It Be." (U.S. Air Force photo/Tech. Sgt. Rachel Martinez)

On the Job with AGE

Staff Sgt. Michael Bellanca is a 376th Expeditionary Maintenance Squadron aerospace ground equipment craftsman who inspects and maintains equipment like the generator seen here at Transit Center at Manas, Kyrgyzstan. AGE inspects ground equipment parts monthly, and provides drivers to perform service, pick-up and delivery of equipment daily. Bellanca is deployed from McConnell Air Force Base, Kan., and is a native of St. Louis, Mo. (U.S. Air Force photo illustration/Staff Sgt. Robert Barnett)

On the job with AGE

Staff Sgt. Michael Bellanca, 376th Expeditionary Maintenance Squadron aerospace ground equipment craftsman, inspects and maintains equipment like the generator set seen here at Transit Center at Manas, Kyrgyzstan, May 15, 2013. The AGE shop analyzes and repairs ground support equipment using conventional and digital multimeters, voltmeters, ohmmeters, frequency counters, oscilloscopes, circuit card testers, transistor testers and hand tools. Bellanca is deployed from McConnell Air Force Base, Kan., and is a native of St. Louis, Mo. (U.S. Air Force photo/Staff Sgt. Robert Barnett)

On the job with AGE

Staff Sgt. Michael Bellanca, 376th Expeditionary Maintenance Squadron aerospace ground equipment craftsman, takes apart a voltage regulator for a close-up inspection at Transit Center at Manas, Kyrgyzstan, May 15, 2013. Members of AGE inspect, test and operate AGE to determine serviceability and proper operation. (U.S. Air Force photo/Staff Sgt. Robert Barnett)

On the job with AGE

Staff Sgt. Michael Bellanca, 376th Expeditionary Maintenance Squadron aerospace ground equipment craftsman, reaches inside a generator to disconnect a voltage regulator for inspection at Transit Center at Manas, Kyrgyzstan, May 15, 2013. Members of AGE master the principles of electronics, refrigeration, hydraulics, power generation, reciprocating engines such as gasoline and diesel, gas turbine engines and more. (U.S. Air Force photo/Staff Sgt. Robert Barnett)

TCM members help bring American Corners to Kyrgyz students

Staff Sgt. Robert McGonagle, 376th Air Expeditionary Wing Theater Security Cooperation Division NCO in charge of social cultural branch, leads a discussion on social media at the Bayalinov National Library of Kyrgyzstan May 17, 2013, in Bishkek, Kyrgyzstan. Service members from the Transit Center at Manas visit the library twice a week to participate in English talking clubs as part of American Corner. (U.S. Air Force photo/Tech. Sgt. Rachel Martinez)

Warrior of the Week: Senior Airman Ryan Gilletti

Senior Airman Ryan Gilletti is a C-17 Globemaster III loadmaster serving with the 817th Expeditionary Airlift Squadron at Transit Center at Manas, Kyrgyzstan. Gilletti is deployed from Joint Base Lewis-McChord, Wash., and is a native of Melbourne Beach, Fl. (U.S. Air Force photo/Staff Sgt. Robert Barnett)

AFCENT command chief tours TCM

Chief Master Sgt. Shelina Frey, command chief for U.S. Air Forces Central Command, visits with the Airmen who operate the passenger terminal at Transit Center at Manas, Kyrgyzstan, May 14, 2013. During her tour, Frey shook hands and gave hugs while she thanked the troops for their hard work and service. (U.S. Air Force photo/Staff Sgt. Robert Barnett)

AFCENT command chief tours TCM

U.S. Army Cpl. Dana Parabeau briefs Chief Master Sgt. Shelina Frey on the customs' mission at Transit Center at Manas, Kyrgyzstan, May 14, 2013. Frey is the new U.S. Air Forces Central Command command chief. Parabeau is the customs flights team leader for the 304th Military Police Battalion, Detachment 5. (U.S. Air Force photo/Staff Sgt. Robert Barnett)

Vector brings tunes to Transit Center troops

Master Sgt. Mark Hannah, U.S. Air Forces Central Command band audio engineer, operates a sound board during a performance May 2, 2013, at Transit Center at Manas, Kyrgyzstan. The AFCENT band travels with everything they need to perform, which includes an equipment pallet weighing approximately 3,900 pounds. (U.S. Air Force photo/Staff Sgt. Stephanie Rubi)

Vector brings tunes to Transit Center troops

Maintenance Airmen watch as a Staff Sgt. Michael Bouvier, 376th Expeditionary Aircraft Maintenance Squadron, sings with the Air Forces Central Command band, Vector, during a performance in "ops town" at Transit Center at Manas, Kyrgyzstan, May 8, 2013. The Airman joined the band in performing a song by Journey. (U.S. Air Force photo/Tech. Sgt. Rachel Martinez)

Vector brings tunes to Transit Center troops

Tech. Sgt. Paige Martin, U.S. Air Forces Central Command band vocalist, sings to Staff Sgt. Patrick Flanagan, 376th Expeditionary Civil Engineer Squadron firefighter, during a strolling performance May 6, 2013, at Transit Center at Manas, Kyrgyzstan. Martin and the other members of the AFCENT band, known as Vector, performed short, acoustic sets at multiple work centers throughout the Transit Center. (U.S. Air Force photo/Tech. Sgt. Rachel Martinez)

Vector brings tunes to Transit Center troops

Center, Tech. Sgt. Jennifer Wilson, 376th Expeditionary Medical Group pharmacy technician, sings with the U.S. Air Forces Central Command band during a strolling performance May 6, 2013, at Transit Center at Manas, Kyrgyzstan. Wilson sang "Don't Stop Believing" by Journey. (U.S. Air Force photo/Tech. Sgt. Rachel Martinez)

Vector brings tunes to Transit Center troops

Members of the audience dance to the U.S. Air Forces Central Command band's performance at Pete's Place at Transit Center at Manas, Kyrgyzstan, May 11, 2013. The musicians perform and tour in small ensembles throughout the region to positively promote troop morale, as well as create diplomacy and outreach to host nation communities. (U.S. Air Force photo/Staff Sgt. Robert Barnett)

Vector brings tunes to Transit Center troops

The U.S. Air Forces Central Command band, Vector, performs at Pete's Place at Transit Center at Manas, Kyrgyzstan, May 11, 2013. Based in Southwest Asia, the band is comprised of deployed Airmen from active duty, Reserve or Air National Guard bands. (U.S. Air Force photo/Staff Sgt. Robert Barnett)