Airmen assigned to the 821st Contingency Response Group stand watch on the flightline at Qyarrayah West airfield, Oct. 28, 2016. Airmen assigned to the 821st CRG recently arrived to Q-West to conduct air base opening operations in order to enable follow on mobility air forces assets. As Air Mobility Command’s contingency response experts, 821st CRG Airmen are providing the crucial role of sustaining coalition and Iraq forces conducting counter-Da’esh operations in Mosul. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Adam Kern)
Airmen assigned to the 821st Contingency Response Group patrol the airfield at Qyarrayah West airfield, Oct. 28, 2016. Q-West, is an airfield in northern Iraq’s Ninawa Province and will serve as a logistical hub and strategic launching pad for resupplying the frontlines in the offensive to recapture Mosul from Da’esh fighters. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Adam Kern)
Airmen assigned to the 821st Contingency Response Group offload cargo from a C-130J Super Hercules at Qyarrayah West airfield, Oct. 28, 2016. The 821st CRG provides the core cadre of expeditionary command and control, airlift and air refueling operations, aerial port, and aircraft maintenance personnel for deployment worldwide as mobility control teams and airfield assessments teams. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Adam Kern)
A U.S. Air Force C-130J Super Hercules is offloaded at Qyarrayah West airfield Oct. 28, 2016. Q-West, is an airfield in northern Iraq’s Ninawa Province and will serve as a logistical hub and strategic launching pad for resupplying the frontlines in the offensive to recapture Mosul from Da’esh fighters. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Adam Kern)
Airmen assigned to the 821st Contingency Response Group perform a variety of airfield operation duties at Qyarrayah West airfield, Oct. 28, 2016. The 821st CRG is highly-specialized in training and rapidly deploying personnel to quickly open airfields and establish, expand, sustain and coordinate air mobility operations. (U.S. Air Force by photo Staff Sgt. Adam Kern)