TCM celebrates African-American History Month

Master Sgt. Lorraine Banks, 376th Expeditionary Force Support Squadron fitness center NCO in charge, sings during the African-American History Month banquet Feb. 23, 2013, at Transit Center at Manas, Kyrgyzstan. Banks sang, "Take my hand, precious Lord," she is deployed from Stewart Air National Guard Base, N.Y., and is a native of Brooklyn, N.Y.

TCM celebrates African-American History Month

A placement card with the name "Erika James" sits on a table during the African-American History Month banquet Feb. 23, 2013, at Transit Center at Manas, Kyrgyzstan. Each table was named after individuals who have made a difference for African Americans. James is the first African American female seated on the 8th Judicial District Court bench in North Carolina. (U.S. Air Force photo/Staff Sgt. Stephanie Rubi)

On the Job with: Explosive Ordnance Disposal

Senior Airman Kyle Osgood, 376th Expeditionary Civil Engineer Squadron explosive ordnance disposal journeyman, secures detonation cord around C-4 explosives as part of a training event Feb. 22, 2013, at Transit Center at Manas, Kyrgyzstan. The 376th ECES EOD Airmen continually stay prepared to forward deploy to the U.S. Air Force Central Command area of responsibility. Osgood is deployed from Nellis Air Force Base, Nev., and is a native of Menomonee Falls, Wis. (U.S. Air Force photo/Staff Sgt. Stephanie Rubi)

On the Job with: Explosive Ordnance Disposal

Senior Airman Alex Geml, 376th Expeditionary Civil Engineer Squadron explosive ordnance disposal journeyman, ties and prepares detonation cord during a training event Feb. 22, 2013, at Transit Center at Manas, Kyrgyzstan. The training allows 376th ECES EOD Airmen to stay proficient with explosives such as C-4. Geml is deployed from Spangdahlem Air Base, Germany, and is a native of St. Clair, Mich. (U.S. Air Force photo/Staff Sgt. Stephanie Rubi)

Helping agencies collocate to better serve TCM

Left to right, Chaplain (Lt. Col.) Michael Butler, Staff Sgt. Kristina Stanley and Master Sgt. Terry Medley, 376th Air Expeditionary Wing chapel staff, review the visitor log at the Wings of Hope chapel annex Feb. 23, 2013, at the Transit Center at Manas, Kyrgyzstan. The annex offers a place for service members to relax and pick up some free religious material, toiletries or snacks. (U.S. Air Force photo/Tech. Sgt. Rachel Martinez)

Helping agencies collocate to better serve TCM

A sign outside the Wellness Center advertises the helping agencies located inside. The agencies recently moved into the Wellness Center in order to better support the Transit at Manas. (U.S. Air Force photo/Tech. Sgt. Rachel Martinez)