TCM introduces Kyrgyz military to aeromedical evacuations

U.S. and Kyrgyz Republic military members work together to prepare a simulated patient for aeromedical evacuation as part of a military exchange March 18, 2013, at the Transit Center at Manas, Kyrgyzstan. Exchanges such as this are held on a weekly basis for the purpose of sharing information on processes and common terminology. (U.S. Air Force photo/Tech. Sgt. Rachel Martinez)

C-17 aircrews move Afghanistan mission onward

Capt. Daniel Hewes, 817th Expeditionary Airlift Squadron Detachment 1 aircraft commander, conducts a pre-flight walk-around inspection of a C-17 Globemaster III aircraft March 22, 2013, at Transit Center at Manas, Kyrgyzstan. The C-17 measures 174 feet long with a wingspan of 169 feet, 10 inches. (U.S. Air Force photo/Tech. Sgt. Rachel Martinez)

C-17 aircrews move Afghanistan mission onward

Capt. Daniel Hewes, 817th Expeditionary Airlift Squadron Detachment 1 aircraft commander, inputs the flight plan into data systems on a C-17 Globemaster III aircraft March 22, 2013, at Transit Center at Manas, Kyrgyzstan. While most missions include at least two stops at various airfields in Afghanistan, this particular mission was one-stop flight providing onward movement for service members to and from a coalition base in southern Afghanistan. (U.S. Air Force photo/Tech. Sgt. Rachel Martinez)

C-17 aircrews move Afghanistan mission onward

Passengers aboard a C-17 Globemaster III aircraft listen as Senior Airman Casey Jackson, 817th Expeditionary Airlift Squadron Detachment 1 loadmaster, gives a safety briefing prior to departure March 22, 2013, at Transit Center at Manas, Kyrgyzstan. Jackson and the rest of the 817 EAS are deployed from McChord Air Force Base, Wash., where four different airlift squadrons rotate filling two-month deployments to the Transit Center in support of airlift and onward movement. (U.S. Air Force photo/Tech. Sgt. Rachel Martinez)

Warrior of the Week

Staff Sgt. George Halley is a contracting officer with the Joint Theater Support Contracting Command Central Asian States Buying Cell at Transit Center at Manas, Kyrgyzstan. He is deployed from Andersen Air Force Base, Guam, and is a native of Sawtry, England. (U.S. Air Force photo/Staff Sgt. Stephanie Rubi)

TCM celebrates Women's History Month

A panel of representatives discuss topics offered by attendees at the Women's History Month banquet March 21, 2013, at Transit Center at Manas, Kyrgyzstan. The panel was composed of leaders from the Transit Center and U.S. Embassy Bishkek. (U.S. Air Force photo/Staff Sgt. Stephanie Rubi)

TCM celebrates Women's History Month

Roy Heidicker, 376th Air Expeditionary Wing historian, speaks during a Women's History Month banquet March 21, 2013, at Transit Center at Manas, Kyrgyzstan. Heidicker spoke about women in today's Air Force who are leading the way for future generations. (U.S. Air Force photo/Staff Sgt. Stephanie Rubi)

TCM celebrates Women's History Month

Col. Corey Martin, 376th Air Expeditionary Wing commander, begins the Women's History Month banquet with opening comments March 21, 2013, at Transit Center at Manas, Kyrgyzstan. "This year, we honor generations of women who throughout history have used their intelligence, imagination and tenacity to make extraordinary contributions to the STEM [Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics] fields," said Martin. (U.S. Air Force photo/Staff Sgt. Stephanie Rubi)

NFL players visit service members at TCM

Von Miller, National Football League Denver Broncos linebacker, signs a Broncos flag for Staff Sgt. Christopher Ingle, 376th Expeditionary Civil Engineer Squadron rescue engine 11 crew chief, March 20, 2013, at Transit Center at Manas, Kyrgyzstan. "It's a great to see players from my favorite team," said Ingle. "I was so excited when I found out they were visiting TCM." Ingle is deployed from Peterson Air Force Base, Colo., and is a native of Clinton, Utah. (U.S. Air Force photo/Staff Sgt. Stephanie Rubi)

NFL players visit service members at TCM

D'Qwell Jackson, National Football League Cleveland Browns linebacker, signs a hat for Senior Airman Jonathan Greene, 376th Expeditionary Aircraft Maintenance Squadron sheet metal technician, March 20, 2013, at Transit Center at Manas, Kyrgyzstan. Jackson was originally drafted into the NFL in 2006. Greene is deployed from Fairchild Air Force Base, Wash., and is a native of Cleveland, Ohio.

Service members encourage good hygiene, spread cheer at local school

Capt. Thomas Ostby, 376th Air Expeditionary Wing, high-fives children at Kindergarten #106 in Bishkek, Kyrgyzstan, March 19, 2013. Ostby was part of a group of service members from the Transit Center at Manas to visit the school and interact with the children. (U.S. Air Force photo/Tech. Sgt. Rachel Martinez)

Service members encourage good hygiene, spread cheer at local school

First Lt. Kelly Mackey, 817th Expeditionary Airlift Squadron Detachment 1, and children raise their hands to answer a question during an oral hygiene lesson at Kindergarten #106 in Bishkek, Kyrgyzstan, March 19, 2013. Following the lesson, children were asked a series of review questions; those who answered correctly won a prize. (U.S. Air Force photo/Tech. Sgt. Rachel Martinez)

Service members encourage good hygiene, spread cheer at local school

Master Sgt. Kirsten Smith, 376th Expeditionary Medical Group dental technician, uses oversized props to demonstrate proper brushing techniques to children at Kindergarten #106 in Bishkek, Kyrgyzstan, March 19, 2013. Service members visit the kindergarten about once a month to build relationships with the students and staff. (U.S. Air Force photo/Tech. Sgt. Rachel Martinez)

Airmen work with Kyrgyz partners to keep TCM airfield operating

Staff Sgt. Jason Rundell, 376th Expeditionary Operations Support Squadron Airfield Operations Flight radar liaison, speaks over an intercom inside the radar control room March 16, 2013, at Transit Center at Manas, Kyrgyzstan. Coalition aircraft check in with the controller whom provides the aircrew with any weather updates and notices. Rundell is deployed from Eglin Air Force Base, Fla., and is a native of Houston, Texas. (U.S. Air Force photo/Staff Sgt. Stephanie Rubi)

Airmen work with Kyrgyz partners to keep TCM airfield operating

Staff Sgt. Robert Cerwell, 376th Expeditionary Operations Support Squadron Airfield Operations Flight airfield management operations supervisor, performs a flight-line driver's license spot inspection March 16, 2013, at Transit Center at Manas, Kyrgyzstan. Airfield managers are responsible for analyzing safety factors while maintaining a presence on the airfield. Cerwell is deployed from Eielson Air Force Base, Alaska, and is a native of Fonda, N.Y. (U.S. Air Force photo/Staff Sgt. Stephanie Rubi)

TCM After Dark

Senior Airman Christopher Ittner, 728th Air Mobility Squadron Operating Location - Alpha jet engine specialist, performs an operational check on a C-17 Globemaster III March 13, 2013, at Transit Center at Manas, Kyrgyzstan. In the early hours before day light, Ittner uses flashlights and lights on the aircraft while working in the dark. Ittner is deployed from Dover Air Force Base, Del., and is a native of Pittsburgh, Pa. (U.S. Air Force photo/Staff Sgt. Stephanie Rubi)

TCM After Dark

Capt. Robert Rutland, 22nd Expeditionary Air Refueling Squadron aircraft commander, performs pre-flight operational checks on a KC-135 Stratotanker March 13, 2013, at Transit Center at Manas, Kyrgyzstan. Rutland and his crew are flying an operational mission into Afghanistan. Rutland is deployed from Seymour-Johnson Air Force Base, N.C., and is a native of Houston, Texas. (U.S. Air Force photo/Staff Sgt. Stephanie Rubi)

TCM After Dark

Right, Airman 1st Class Trent Harvey and Staff Sgt. Brian Gregoire, 376th Expeditionary Maintenance Group fuel systems repair technicians, remove a panel from a KC-135 Stratotanker March 13, 2013, at Transit Center at Manas, Kyrgyzstan. Harvey is deployed from McConnell Air Force Base, Kan., and is native of Bamberg, Germany. Gregoire is deployed from McConnell Air Force Base, Kan., and is a native of Florence, Texas. (U.S. Air Force photo/Staff Sgt. Stephanie Rubi)

TCM After Dark

Tech. Sgt. William Olliff, 376th Expeditionary Logistics Readiness Squadron air freight ramp supervisor, uses a forklift to move palletized baggage inside the customs processing yard March 15, 2013, at Transit Center at Manas, Kyrgyzstan. Once service members' baggage is cleared through customs, the bags are returned to the processing yard. Olliff is deployed from Homestead Air Reserve Base, Fla., and is a native of Plant City, Fla. (U.S. Air Force photo/Staff Sgt. Stephanie Rubi)

TCM After Dark

Airmen receive equipment from 376th Expeditionary Logistics Readiness Squadron expeditionary theater distribution center, March 15, 2013, at Transit Center at Manas, Kyrgyzstan. Service members are issued chemical warfare and protective gear prior to departing for Afghanistan. (U.S. Air Force photo/Staff Sgt. Stephanie Rubi)

TCM After Dark

Staff Sgt. Christopher Ingle, 376th Expeditionary Civil Engineer Squadron rescue engine 11 crew chief, holds an infrared camera during a training event March 14, 2013, at Transit Center at Manas, Kyrgyzstan. Ingle is deployed from Peterson Air Force Base, Colo., and is a native of Clinton, Utah. (U.S. Air Force photo/Staff Sgt. Stephanie Rubi)

TCM After Dark

Left, Senior Airman Michael VanGorp and Senior Airman Christopher Massengale, 376th Expeditionary Civil Engineer Squadron firefighters, prepare to enter a building during a training event March 14, 2013, at Transit Center at Manas, Kyrgyzstan. VanGorp and Messengale perform fire attack operations to gain entry into the building and safely locate victims inside. VanGorp is deployed from Scott Air Force Base, Ill., and is a native of Grand Rapids, Mich. Massengale is deployed from Joint Base Charleston Air Force Base, S.C., and is a native of Ione, Calif. (U.S. Air Force photo/Staff Sgt. Stephanie Rubi)

TCM builds friendships over language lesson

Master Sgt. Shane Hiett, Transit Center at Manas Theater Security Cooperation Division, reviews vocabulary words with 11th-grade students at the Birdik Village School in Birdik, Kyrgyzstan, March 14, 2013.The Transit Center renovated the school in 2009 and has maintained a relationship with the school since, visiting on various special occasions and conducting regular language exchanges. (U.S. Air Force photo/Tech. Sgt. Rachel Martinez)

Warrior of the Week

SPC Kayla Diamond is a Customs Border Clearance Agent 304th Military Police Battalion Detachment 5 at Transit Center at Manas, Kyrgyzstan. Diamond is deployed from 304 MP BN, Nashville, Tenn. (U.S. Air Force photo/Staff Sgt. Stephanie Rubi)