F-15E Weapons Systems Officer shatters 1,000 flight hour mark [Image 2 of 16]

BAGRAM AIR FIELD, AFGHANISTAN

11.22.2009

Photo by Senior Airman Felicia Juenke  

455th Air Expeditionary Wing   

Just behind an F-15E, two Chinooks take flight to provide air support for a mission, Nov. 22, 2009. This F-15E is deployed from Seymour Johnson Air Force Base, N.C. Previous models of the F-15 are assigned air-to-air roles; the "E" model is a dual-role fighter. It has the capability to fight its way to a target over long ranges, destroy enemy ground positions, and fight its way out. The Chinook's mission is to transport ground forces, supplies, ammunition and other battle-critical cargo in support of worldwide combat and contingency operations. They support coalition forces on a daily basis in support of Operation Enduring Freedom throughout Afghanistan.

• Date Taken: 11.22.2009
• Date Posted: 11.22.2009 13:26
• Photo ID: 225999
• VIRIN: 091122-F-4859J-013
• Resolution: 2100x1500
• Size: 239.88 KB
• Location: BAGRAM AIR FIELD, AF