Warrior of the Week

Tech. Sgt. Gene Tschida is the NCO in charge of explosive ordnance disposal training with the 376th Expeditionary Civil Engineer Squadron at Transit Center at Manas, Kyrgyzstan. He is deployed from Beale Air Force Base, Calif., and is a native of Browerville, Minn.

TCM visit encourages young Kyrgyz athletes

Kyrgyz girls perform a dribbling drill under the watchful eyes of women U.S. service members during a soccer clinic April 11, 2013, at Transit Center at Manas, Kyrgyzstan. The girls, ages 11 to 14, are participants in a weeklong development program hosted by the Football Federation of Kyrgyz Republic and visited the TCM for the afternoon as part of the program. (U.S. Air Force photo/Tech. Sgt. Rachel Martinez)

TCM visit encourages young Kyrgyz athletes

Young Kyrgyz soccer players and administrators from the Football Federation of Kyrgyz Republic gather inside a C-17 Globemaster III and listen as women aircrew members describe the aircraft's capabilities during a tour April 11, 2013, at Transit Center at Manas. The tour showcased women in leadership and non-traditional roles in an effort to inspire the girls in following their dreams. (U.S. Air Force photo/Tech. Sgt. Rachel Martinez)

TCM visit encourages young Kyrgyz athletes

Kyrgyz girls try on a bite sleeve following a military working dog demonstration April 11, 2013, at the Transit Center at Manas, Kyrgyzstan. The girls were among the top participants in the Football Federation of Kyrgyz Republic's weeklong development program and as such were selected to tour the Transit Center. (U.S. Air Force photo/Tech. Sgt. Rachel Martinez)

On the job with: Vehicle Maintenance

Senior Airman Alex McCraw, 376th Expeditionary Logistics Readiness Squadron material handling equipment mechanic, and Staff Sgt. James Polk, 376 ELRS NCO in charge of special purpose vehicles, work together on a 60K-loader April 9, 2013, at Transit Center Manas, Kyrgyzstan. McCraw asked Polk for assistance after performing an operational check where he was unable to determine what was keeping the loader from sitting level. "The most intriguing part about my job is mentoring, leading and supervising Airmen that get the mission done," said Polk. McCraw is deployed from Charleston Air Force Base, S.C., and is a native of Charlotte, N.C. Polk is deployed from MacDill Air Force Base, Fla., and is a native of Immokalee, Fla. (U.S. Air Force photo/Staff Sgt. Stephanie Rubi)

On the job with: Vehicle Maintenance

Senior Airman Alex McCraw, 376th Expeditionary Logistics Readiness Squadron material handling equipment mechanic, loosens bolts on a 60K-loader April 9, 2013, at Transit Center Manas, Kyrgyzstan. "I also work on 4K-, 6K- and 25K-loaders. I've been working on this one for awhile and it's been a little frustrating because I can't quite locate the problem but I'll keep working on it until it's fixed," said McCraw. (U.S. Air Force photo/Staff Sgt. Stephanie Rubi)

National Holocaust Days of Remembrance

U.S. service members read names of Holocaust victims during the National Holocaust Days of Remembrance ceremony April 8, 2013, at Transit Center at Manas, Kyrgyzstan. The ceremony opened with a prayer and moment of silence. Afterwards, individuals approached the wall to read names and facts regarding the Holocaust. (U.S. Air Force photo/ Staff Sgt. Stephanie Rubi)

Safety office keeps TCM mission ready

Tech. Sgt. Travis Yates, 376th Air Expeditionary Wing ground safety manager, performs a spot inspection on eye protection in a metals shop April 6, 2013, at Transit Center at Manas, Kyrgyzstan. The ground safety manager advises and executes decisions on safety matters for the unit. Yates is deployed from Joint Base San Antonio-Randolph, Texas, and is a native of Grass Valley, Calif. (U.S. Air Force photo/Staff Sgt. Stephanie Rubi)

Safety office keeps TCM mission ready

Capt. Gena Fedoruk, 376th Air Expeditionary Wing chief of flight safety, performs pre-flight checks April 6, 2013, at Transit Center at Manas, Kyrgyzstan. Wing-level flight safety officers must attend the Aircraft Mishap Investigation course and the Aviation Safety Program Management course as a requirement to fill the position. Fedoruk is deployed from Fairchild Air Force Base, Wash., and is a native of Phoenix, Ariz. (U.S. Air Force photo/Staff Sgt. Stephanie Rubi)

Safety office keeps TCM mission ready

Tech. Sgt. Bryan Schepp, 376th Air Expeditionary Wing weapons safety manager, completes an explosive facility license form April 6, 2013, at Transit Center at Manas, Kyrgyzstan. As a WSM, Schepp is experienced in the maintenance and operation of missiles and munitions. Schepp is deployed from Minot Air Force Base, S.D., and is a native of Barnsville, Minn. (U.S. Air Force photo/Staff Sgt. Stephanie Rubi)

Kyrgyz villagers celebrate water improvement project

Lt. Col. Kevin Parker, 376th Expeditionary Civil Engineer Squadron commander, speaks during the Jangi Jer well dedication ceremony, April 5, 2013, in Jangi Jer, Kyrgyzstan. The renovations improved the water quality and availability for more than 9,000 village residents. (U.S. Air Force photo/Staff Sgt. Stephanie Rubi)

Kyrgyz villagers celebrate water improvement project

Johanna Fernando, U.S. Embassy in Bishkek cultural affairs attache`, speaks during the Jangi Jer well dedication ceremony, April 5, 2013, in Jangi Jer, Kyrgyzstan. "This is just one example of how the Transit Center works to improve the provision of public services in nearby communities," Fernando said. (U.S. Air Force photo/Staff Sgt. Stephanie Rubi)