822 BDS deploys in support of Task Force - Holloman

U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Jeff Sales, 822nd Base Defense Squadron combat arms instructor, spends time with his family at Moody Air Force Base, Georgia, Aug. 28, 2021. Sales and more than 160 Airmen from the squadron have deployed to Holloman Air Force Base, New Mexico, in support of Task Force – Holloman. The Department of Defense, through U.S. Northern Command, and in support of the Department of Homeland Security, is providing transportation, temporary housing, medical screening, and general support for at least 50,000 Afghan evacuees at suitable facilities, in permanent or temporary structures, as quickly as possible. This initiative provides Afghan personnel essential support at secure locations outside Afghanistan. (U.S. Air Force photo by Master Sgt. Daryl Knee)

U.S. Air Force Senior Airman Kierra Carter, 822nd Base Defense Squadron fire team member, finishes a college homework assignment Aug. 28, 2021, prior to leaving Moody Air Force Base, Georgia, for Holloman Air Force Base, New Mexico, to support Afghan special immigrant visa applicants. The 822nd BDS is a self-sustaining force-protection unit and will provide an enhanced security presence at the temporary housing location in New Mexico in support of Task Force – Holloman. The Department of Defense, through U.S. Northern Command, and in support of the Department of Homeland Security, is providing transportation, temporary housing, medical screening, and general support for at least 50,000 Afghan evacuees at suitable facilities, in permanent or temporary structures, as quickly as possible. This initiative provides Afghan personnel essential support at secure locations outside Afghanistan. (U.S. Air Force photo by Master Sgt. Daryl Knee)

U.S. Air Force Airmen assigned to the 822nd Base Defense Squadron board a shuttle to be transported to the deployment control center at Moody Air Force Base, Georgia, Aug. 29, 2021. The 822nd BDS were tasked to provide an enhanced security presence at Holloman Air Force Base, New Mexico in support of Task Force – Holloman. The Department of Defense, through U.S. Northern Command, and in support of the Department of Homeland Security, is providing transportation, temporary housing, medical screening, and general support for at least 50,000 Afghan evacuees at suitable facilities, in permanent or temporary structures, as quickly as possible. This initiative provides Afghan personnel essential support at secure locations outside Afghanistan. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Devin Boyer)

U.S. Air Force Airmen assigned to the 822nd Base Defense Squadron board a shuttle to be transported to the deployment control center at Moody Air Force Base, Georgia, Aug. 29, 2021. The 822nd BDS was tasked to provide an enhanced security presence at Holloman Air Force Base, New Mexico, in support of Task Force – Holloman. The Department of Defense, through U.S. Northern Command, and in support of the Department of Homeland Security, is providing transportation, temporary housing, medical screening, and general support for at least 50,000 Afghan evacuees at suitable facilities, in permanent or temporary structures, as quickly as possible. This initiative provides Afghan personnel essential support at secure locations outside Afghanistan. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Devin Boyer)

Members of the 822nd Base Defense Squadron board a bus headed from their squadron building to the deployment control center at Moody Air Force Base, Georgia, Aug. 28, 2021. Over the course of two days, more than 160 Airmen left for Holloman Air Force Base, New Mexico, in support of Task Force – Holloman. The Department of Defense, through U.S. Northern Command, and in support of the Department of Homeland Security, is providing transportation, temporary housing, medical screening, and general support for at least 50,000 Afghan evacuees at suitable facilities, in permanent or temporary structures, as quickly as possible. This initiative provides Afghan personnel essential support at secure locations outside Afghanistan. (U.S. Air Force photo by Master Sgt. Daryl Knee)

U.S. Air Force Airmen from the 822nd Base Defense Squadron K-9 unit wait near the flight line at Moody Air Force Base, Georgia, Aug. 29, 2021, prior to boarding an HC-130J Combat King II headed to Holloman Air Force Base, New Mexico. The K-9 unit is a force multiplier for the security presence of the 822nd BDS. (U.S. Air Force photo by Master Sgt. Daryl Knee)

U.S. Air Force Master Sgt. Harry Dunmire, 23rd Logistics Readiness Squadron air terminal function section chief, inspects cargo netting prior to loading pallets at Moody Air Force Base, Georgia, Aug. 28, 2021. The 71st Rescue Squadron provided HC-130J Combat King II cargo aircraft to transport seven pallets and more than 160 Airmen from the 822nd Base Defense Squadron to Holloman Air Force Base, New Mexico, in support of Task Force – Holloman. The Department of Defense, through U.S. Northern Command, and in support of the Department of Homeland Security, is providing transportation, temporary housing, medical screening, and general support for at least 50,000 Afghan evacuees at suitable facilities, in permanent or temporary structures, as quickly as possible. This initiative provides Afghan personnel essential support at secure locations outside Afghanistan. (U.S. Air Force photo by Master Sgt. Daryl Knee)

U.S. Air Force Airmen assigned to the 822nd Base Defense Squadron K-9 unit proceed to an in-processing line after arriving at Holloman Air Force Base, New Mexico, Aug. 29, 2021. The 822nd BDS were tasked to provide an enhanced security presence at Holloman AFB in support of Task Force – Holloman. The Department of Defense, through U.S. Northern Command, and in support of the Department of Homeland Security, is providing transportation, temporary housing, medical screening, and general support for at least 50,000 Afghan evacuees at suitable facilities, in permanent or temporary structures, as quickly as possible. This initiative provides Afghan personnel essential support at secure locations outside Afghanistan. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Devin Boyer)

A U.S. Air Force Airman assigned to the 23rd Logistics Readiness Squadron drives a pallet of cargo from the deployment control center to the 71st Rescue Squadron on Moody Air Force Base, Georgia, Aug. 28, 2021. The 23rd LRS loaded seven pallets of gear for the 822nd Base Defense Squadron Airmen, who deployed to Holloman Air Force Base, New Mexico, in support of Task Force – Holloman. The Department of Defense, through U.S. Northern Command, and in support of the Department of Homeland Security, is providing transportation, temporary housing, medical screening, and general support for at least 50,000 Afghan evacuees at suitable facilities, in permanent or temporary structures, as quickly as possible. This initiative provides Afghan personnel essential support at secure locations outside Afghanistan. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Jasmine Barnes)

A U.S. Air Force Airman assigned to Holloman Air Force Base, New Mexico, operates a forklift to download luggage from an HC-130J Combat King II aircraft on the flightline at Holloman AFB, Aug. 29, 2021. The 71st Rescue Squadron transported 822nd Base Defense Squadron Airmen from Moody Air Force Base, Georgia, to Holloman AFB in support of Task Force – Holloman. The Department of Defense, through U.S. Northern Command, and in support of the Department of Homeland Security, is providing transportation, temporary housing, medical screening, and general support for at least 50,000 Afghan evacuees at suitable facilities, in permanent or temporary structures, as quickly as possible. This initiative provides Afghan personnel essential support at secure locations outside Afghanistan. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Devin Boyer)

U.S. Air Force Airman 1st Class Jackson McCool, 71st Rescue Squadron HC-130J loadmaster, directs crew chiefs to remove aircraft chocks on the flight line at Moody Air Force Base, Georgia, Aug. 29, 2021. The 71st RQS provided airlift for the 822nd Base Defense Squadron’s deployment. The 822nd BDS were tasked to provide an enhanced security presence at Holloman Air Force Base, New Mexico, in support of Task Force – Holloman. The Department of Defense, through U.S. Northern Command, and in support of the Department of Homeland Security, is providing transportation, temporary housing, medical screening, and general support for at least 50,000 Afghan evacuees at suitable facilities, in permanent or temporary structures, as quickly as possible. This initiative provides Afghan personnel essential support at secure locations outside Afghanistan. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Devin Boyer)

U.S. Air Force Capt. Ben Singer, 71st Rescue Squadron HC-130J pilot, waits for aircrew to finish pre-flight tasks before departing Moody Air Force Base, Georgia, aboard an HC-130J Combat King II aircraft, Aug. 29, 2021. The 71st RQS provided airlift for the 822nd Base Defense Squadron’s deployment. The 822nd BDS were tasked to provide an enhanced security presence at Holloman Air Force Base, New Mexico, in support of Task Force – Holloman. The Department of Defense, through U.S. Northern Command, and in support of the Department of Homeland Security, is providing transportation, temporary housing, medical screening, and general support for at least 50,000 Afghan evacuees at suitable facilities, in permanent or temporary structures, as quickly as possible. This initiative provides Afghan personnel essential support at secure locations outside Afghanistan. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Devin Boyer)

U.S. Air Force Master Sgt. Mitchell House, an 822nd Base Defense Squadron member deployed to Holloman Air Force Base, New Mexico, fills out his in-processing paperwork Aug. 28, 2021. All military members arriving are in support of Task Force – Holloman. The Department of Defense, through U.S. Northern Command, and in support of the Department of Homeland Security, is providing transportation, temporary housing, medical screening, and general support for at least 50,000 Afghan evacuees at suitable facilities, in permanent or temporary structures, as quickly as possible. This initiative provides Afghan personnel essential support at secure locations outside Afghanistan. (U.S. Air Force photo by Master Sgt. Daryl Knee)

U.S. Air Force Chief Master Sgt. Brandon Wolfgang, 820th Base Defense Group senior enlisted leader, gives a brief to 822nd Base Defense Squadron Airmen at the deployment processing center, Moody Air Force Base, Georgia, Aug. 29, 2021. Wolfgang explained the potential challenges the Airmen may encounter while performing their duties during their unique deployment. The 822nd BDS were tasked to provide an enhanced security presence at Holloman Air Force Base, New Mexico, in support of Task Force – Holloman. The Department of Defense, through U.S. Northern Command, and in support of the Department of Homeland Security, is providing transportation, temporary housing, medical screening, and general support for at least 50,000 Afghan evacuees at suitable facilities, in permanent or temporary structures, as quickly as possible. This initiative provides Afghan personnel essential support at secure locations outside Afghanistan. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Devin Boyer)

U.S. Air Force Airmen assigned to the 822nd Base Defense Squadron board an HC-130J Combat King II aircraft at Moody Air Force Base, Georgia, Aug. 29, 2021. The 822nd BDS were tasked to provide an enhanced security presence at Holloman Air Force Base, New Mexico, in support of Task Force – Holloman. The Department of Defense, through U.S. Northern Command, and in support of the Department of Homeland Security, is providing transportation, temporary housing, medical screening, and general support for at least 50,000 Afghan evacuees at suitable facilities, in permanent or temporary structures, as quickly as possible. This initiative provides Afghan personnel essential support at secure locations outside Afghanistan. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Devin Boyer)

U.S. Air Force Airmen from the 822nd Base Defense Squadron prepare to load onto an HC-130J Combat King II cargo aircraft from the 71st Rescue Squadron at Moody Air Force Base, Georgia, Aug. 28, 2021. The 23rd Wing and the 93rd Air Ground Operations Wing partnered together to ensure the 822nd BDS Airmen could arrive at Holloman Air Force Base, New Mexico, in support of Task Force – Holloman. The Department of Defense, through U.S. Northern Command, and in support of the Department of Homeland Security, is providing transportation, temporary housing, medical screening, and general support for at least 50,000 Afghan evacuees at suitable facilities, in permanent or temporary structures, as quickly as possible. This initiative provides Afghan personnel essential support at secure locations outside Afghanistan. (U.S. Air Force photo by Master Sgt. Daryl Knee)

U.S. Air Force Airmen from the 822nd Base Defense Squadron load into an HC-130J Combat King II cargo aircraft from the 71st Rescue Squadron at Moody Air Force Base, Georgia, Aug. 28, 2021. More than 160 Airmen were transported to Holloman Air Force Base, New Mexico in support of Task Force – Holloman. The Department of Defense, through U.S. Northern Command, and in support of the Department of Homeland Security, is providing transportation, temporary housing, medical screening, and general support for up to 50,000 Afghan evacuees at suitable facilities, in permanent or temporary structures, as quickly as possible. This initiative provides Afghan personnel essential support at secure locations outside Afghanistan. (U.S. Air Force photo by Master Sgt. Daryl Knee)

A U.S. Air Force Airman from the 23rd Logistics Readiness Squadron loads pallets onto an HC-130J Combat King II cargo aircraft at Moody Air Force Base, Georgia, Aug. 28, 2021. More than 160 Airmen from the 822nd Base Defense Squadron deployed to Holloman Air Force Base, New Mexico, , in support of Task Force – Holloman. The Department of Defense, through U.S. Northern Command, and in support of the Department of Homeland Security, is providing transportation, temporary housing, medical screening, and general support for at least 50,000 Afghan evacuees at suitable facilities, in permanent or temporary structures, as quickly as possible. This initiative provides Afghan personnel essential support at secure locations outside Afghanistan. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Jasmine Barnes)

U.S. Air Force Airmen from the 822nd Base Defense Squadron load into an HC-130J Combat King II cargo aircraft from the 71st Rescue Squadron at Moody Air Force Base, Georgia, Aug. 29, 2021. More than 160 Airmen were transported to Holloman Air Force Base, New Mexico, in support of Task Force – Holloman. The Department of Defense, through U.S. Northern Command, and in support of the Department of Homeland Security, is providing transportation, temporary housing, medical screening, and general support for at least 50,000 Afghan evacuees at suitable facilities, in permanent or temporary structures, as quickly as possible. This initiative provides Afghan personnel essential support at secure locations outside Afghanistan. (U.S. Air Force photo by Master Sgt. Daryl Knee)

U.S. Air Force Airmen assigned to the 822nd Base Defense Squadron converse as they wait to depart on an HC-130J Combat King II aircraft at Moody Air Force Base, Georgia, Aug. 29, 2021. The 822nd BDS was tasked to provide an enhanced security presence at Holloman Air Force Base, New Mexico, in support of Task Force – Holloman. The Department of Defense, through U.S. Northern Command, and in support of the Department of Homeland Security, is providing transportation, temporary housing, medical screening, and general support for at least 50,000 Afghan evacuees at suitable facilities, in permanent or temporary structures, as quickly as possible. This initiative provides Afghan personnel essential support at secure locations outside Afghanistan. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Devin Boyer)

U.S. Air Force Maj. Timothy Funican, 822nd Base Defense Squadron commander, waits on an HC-130J Combat King II cargo aircraft with members from his unit at Moody Air Force Base, Georgia, Aug. 28, 2021. Funican is responsible for organizing, training and equipping Airmen of the 822nd BDS to provide the Secretary of Defense with a fully integrated defense capability, which enables Air Force, joint and coalition missions. (U.S. Air Force photo by Master Sgt. Daryl Knee)

U.S. Air Force Senior Master Sgt. Kevin Jenkins, right, 822nd Base Defense Squadron operations superintendent, waits aboard an HC-130J Combat King II on Moody Air Force Base, Georgia, Aug. 28, 2021, prior to flying to Holloman Air Force Base, New Mexico. The 822nd BDS deployed in support of Task Force – Holloman. The Department of Defense, through U.S. Northern Command, and in support of the Department of Homeland Security, is providing transportation, temporary housing, medical screening, and general support for at least 50,000 Afghan evacuees at suitable facilities, in permanent or temporary structures, as quickly as possible. This initiative provides Afghan personnel essential support at secure locations outside Afghanistan. (U.S. Air Force photo by Master Sgt. Daryl Knee)

U.S. Air Force aircrew from the 71st Rescue Squadron, Moody Air Force Base, Georgia, arrive at Holloman Air Force Base, New Mexico, with members of the 822nd Base Defense Squadron, Aug. 29, 2021. The 822nd BDS were tasked to provide an enhanced security presence at Holloman AFB in support of Task Force – Holloman. The Department of Defense, through U.S. Northern Command, and in support of the Department of Homeland Security, is providing transportation, temporary housing, medical screening, and general support for at least 50,000 Afghan evacuees at suitable facilities, in permanent or temporary structures, as quickly as possible. This initiative provides Afghan personnel essential support at secure locations outside Afghanistan. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Devin Boyer)

An HC-130J Combat King II cargo aircraft from the 71st Rescue Squadron departs Moody Air Force Base, Georgia, Aug. 29, 2021. The rescue squadron supplied the aircraft for the transportation of more than 160 members from the 822nd Base Defense Squadron to Holloman Air Force Base, New Mexico, in support of Task Force – Holloman. The Department of Defense, through U.S. Northern Command, and in support of the Department of Homeland Security, is providing transportation, temporary housing, medical screening, and general support for at least 50,000 Afghan evacuees at suitable facilities, in permanent or temporary structures, as quickly as possible. This initiative provides Afghan personnel essential support at secure locations outside Afghanistan. (U.S. Air Force photo by Master Sgt. Daryl Knee)