Fourth of July in Afghanistan

U.S. Air Force Airmen pose for a photograph during a Fourth of July celebration at Bagram Airfield, Afghanistan July 4, 2014. Food and prizes were given, games such as volleyball and tug-of-war were also played to entertain the service members. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Evelyn Chavez/Released)

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Fourth of July in Afghanistan

American flags were given to service during a Fourth of July celebration at Bagram Airfield, Afghanistan July 4, 2014. Basketball, tug-of-war and volleyball were activities to enjoy during the holiday. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Evelyn Chavez/Released)

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Fourth of July in Afghanistan

A U.S. service member carries an American flag during a Fourth of July celebration at Bagram Airfield, Afghanistan July 4, 2014. Basketball, tug-of-war and volleyball were activities to enjoy during the holiday. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Evelyn Chavez/Released)

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Fourth of July in Afghanistan

U.S. Army soldiers play a game of tug-of-war during a Fourth of July celebration at Bagram Airfield, Afghanistan July 4, 2014. The event was a team effort by the U.S. Air Force and Army to entertain all service members. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Evelyn Chavez/Released)

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Fourth of July in Afghanistan

A U.S. Air Force Airman participates in a three point shooting contest during a Fourth of July celebration at Bagram Airfield, Afghanistan July 4, 2014. The event was a team effort by the U.S. Air Force and Army to entertain all service members. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Evelyn Chavez/Released)

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Fourth of July in Afghanistan

U.S. service members receive the oath of enlistment during a reenlistment ceremony during a Fourth of July celebration at Bagram Airfield, Afghanistan July 4, 2014. The event was a team effort by the U.S. Air Force and Army to entertain all service members. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Evelyn Chavez/Released)

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Fourth of July in Afghanistan

U.S. service members receive the oath of enlistment during a reenlistment ceremony during a Fourth of July celebration at Bagram Airfield, Afghanistan July 4, 2014. The event was a team effort by the U.S. Air Force and Army to entertain all service members. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Evelyn Chavez/Released)

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Fourth of July in Afghanistan

Vertical Horizon band member Jeff Jarvis plays the bass during a performance for service members at Bagram Airfield, Afghanistan July 4, 2014. Stars for Stripes sponsored the event for Airmen, Soldiers, Sailors and Marines here, the concert was part of a sequence of events for the holiday. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Evelyn Chavez)

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Fourth of July in Afghanistan

Vertical Horizon band member Matt Scannell plays the guitar during a performance for service members at Bagram Airfield, Afghanistan July 4, 2014. Stars for Stripes sponsored the event for Airmen, Soldiers, Sailors and Marines here, the concert was part of a sequence of events for the holiday. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Evelyn Chavez)

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How the 442d Fighter Wing's deployed Airmen celebrated Independence Day

Published July 7, 2014
By Staff Sgt. Evelyn Chavez
455th Air Expeditionary Wing Public Affairs

BAGRAM AIRFIELD, Afghanistan -- Bagram hosted several entertainment activities for service members to celebrate the Fourth of July. This year marked 238th birthday of the United States of America, service members enjoyed the festivities with food, games and a concert.

Fourth of July in Afghanistan

Fourth of July in Afghanistan

Fourth of July in Afghanistan

Fourth of July in Afghanistan

Fourth of July in Afghanistan

Fourth of July in Afghanistan

Fourth of July in Afghanistan

Fourth of July in Afghanistan

Fourth of July in Afghanistan