615th CRW on the frontlines

Recently, more than 100 members of the 615th Contingency Response Wing deployed to two of the most remote forward-operating bases in western Afghanistan. Working with local nationals, joint and coalition forces, the wing quickly established and maintained airfield operations at forward operating bases Farah and Shindand. During a three-month period, Airmen handled more than 900 aircraft, moved more than 6,000 passengers and 4,500 tons of critical supplies to support U.S. and coalition campaigns against the Taliban. Whether supporting humanitarian operations or contingencies, the 615th CRW’s team of experts are fully trained and equipped to respond within 12 hours to any location around the world. (U.S. Air Force Photos/Capt. Paradon Silpasornprasit)

615th CRW on the frontlines

Recently, more than 100 members of the 615th Contingency Response Wing deployed to two of the most remote forward-operating bases in western Afghanistan. Working with local nationals, joint and coalition forces, the wing quickly established and maintained airfield operations at forward operating bases Farah and Shindand. During a three-month period, Airmen handled more than 900 aircraft, moved more than 6,000 passengers and 4,500 tons of critical supplies to support U.S. and coalition campaigns against the Taliban. Whether supporting humanitarian operations or contingencies, the 615th CRW’s team of experts are fully trained and equipped to respond within 12 hours to any location around the world. (U.S. Air Force Photos/Capt. Paradon Silpasornprasit)

615th CRW on the frontlines

Recently, more than 100 members of the 615th Contingency Response Wing deployed to two of the most remote forward-operating bases in western Afghanistan. Working with local nationals, joint and coalition forces, the wing quickly established and maintained airfield operations at forward operating bases Farah and Shindand. During a three-month period, Airmen handled more than 900 aircraft, moved more than 6,000 passengers and 4,500 tons of critical supplies to support U.S. and coalition campaigns against the Taliban. Whether supporting humanitarian operations or contingencies, the 615th CRW’s team of experts are fully trained and equipped to respond within 12 hours to any location around the world. (U.S. Air Force Photos/Capt. Paradon Silpasornprasit)

Run honors sacrifices

615 CRW warrior run promotes fitness and honors sacrifices Col. John Lipinski, 615th Contingency Response Wing commander, right, leads nearly 600 members of the 615th CRW on Dec. 7 on a 1.5 mile course during the unit’s warrior run. The event began and ended at the Global Reach Deployment Center and promoted fitness and esprit de corps. The event also was scheduled on this day to remember the sacrifices made by Airmen 68 years ago at Pearl Harbor. (U.S. Air Force photo)

New commander takes over 570th CRG

Col. John Lipinski, left, 615th Contingency Response Wing commander, hands the 571st Contingency Response Group guideon to Col. Tracy "Red" Skelton during the 571st CRG change-of-command ceremony June 29. (U.S. Air Force photo/Nan Wylie)

New commander takes over 570th CRG

Members of the Travis Honor Guard present the colors prior to the signing of the National Anthem during the 570th Contingency Response Group change-of-command ceremony June 25. (U.S. Air Force photo/Nan Wylie)