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U.S. showcases assets during 2019 Dubai Airshow opening day

A C-130J Super Hercules assigned to the 774th Expeditionary Airlift Squadron rests on the flightline at the Dubai Airshow, United Arab Emirates, Nov. 17, 2019. United States military participation in the DAS provides opportunity to strengthen our military-to-military relationships with regional partners. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Joseph Pick)
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774th EAS conducts first combat airdrop in two-and-a-half years

Senior Airman Tom Saunders, a 774th Expeditionary Airlift Squadron loadmaster, directs a k-loader with pallets to be airdropped at Kandahar Airfield, Afghanistan, Aug. 24, 2017. While this was the first airdrop the 774th EAS conducted in more than two years, airlift Airmen practice airdrops every flight while at their home station. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Benjamin Gonsier)
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774th EAS conducts first combat airdrop in two-and-a-half years

A C-130J Super Hercules prepares for takeoff at Bagram Airfield, Afghanistan, Aug. 24, 2017. Deployed out of Dyess Air Force Base, Texas, the C-130J and its support personnel provide tactical airlift, including aeromedical evacuation, cargo and personnel airlift and airdrop, and any intra-theater transportation needed to support a successful train, advise and assist mission in Afghanistan. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Benjamin Gonsier)
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774th EAS conducts first combat airdrop in two-and-a-half years

The 774th Expeditionary Airlift Squadron conducted their first combat airdrop in nearly two-and-a-half years, resulting in the successful delivery of 11,000 pounds of equipment to coalition forces. An airdrop is one of many methods airlift Airmen use to deliver cargo. When planning on how to deliver cargo, the type of environment is a key factor in the decision. Weather, the danger present in the area and terrain are just a few of the factors used in deciding what method to use. The aircrew from left to right: Senior Airman Tom Saunders, Senior Airman Jacob Snider, Capt. David Ince, and Capt. Jonathan Klenk. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Benjamin Gonsier)
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774th EAS conducts first combat airdrop in two-and-a-half years

Pallets sit inside a C-130J Super Hercules as they are prepped for airdrop over an undisclosed location in Afghanistan, Aug. 24, 2017. The 774th Expeditionary Airlift Squadron conducted their first combat airdrop in nearly two-and-a-half years, resulting in the successful delivery of 11,000 pounds of equipment to coalition forces. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Benjamin Gonsier)
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774th EAS conducts first combat airdrop in two-and-a-half years

Senior Airmen Tom Saunders, left, and Jacob Snider, 774th Expeditionary Airlift Squadron loadmasters, review a checklist while preparing for an airdrop at Kandahar Airfield, Afghanistan, Aug. 24, 2017. An airdrop is one of many methods airlift Airmen use to deliver cargo. When planning on how to deliver cargo, the type of environment is a key factor in the decision. Weather, the danger present in the area and terrain are just a few of the factors used in deciding what method to use. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Benjamin Gonsier)
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774th EAS conducts first combat airdrop in two-and-a-half years

Senior Airman Tom Saunders, a 774th Expeditionary Airlift Squadron loadmaster, directs a k-loader with pallets to be airdropped at Kandahar Airfield, Afghanistan, Aug. 24, 2017. While this was the first airdrop the 774th EAS conducted in more than two years, airlift Airmen practice airdrops every flight while at their home station. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Benjamin Gonsier)
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774th EAS conducts first combat airdrop in two-and-a-half years

Capt. David Ince, a 774th Expeditionary Airlift Squadron C-130J Super Hercules pilot, flies a C-130J over an undisclosed location in Afghanistan, Aug. 24, 2017. The 774th Expeditionary Airlift Squadron conducted their first combat airdrop in nearly two-and-a-half years, resulting in the successful delivery of 11,000 pounds of equipment to coalition forces. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Benjamin Gonsier)
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774th EAS conducts first combat airdrop in two-and-a-half years

Senior Airman Tom Saunders, a 774th Expeditionary Airlift Squadron loadmaster, inspects the propellers of a C-130J Super Hercules as it starts up at Bagram Airfield, Afghanistan, Aug. 24, 2017. The 774th Expeditionary Airlift Squadron conducted their first combat airdrop in nearly two-and-a-half years, resulting in the successful delivery of 11,000 pounds of equipment to coalition forces. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Benjamin Gonsier)
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774th EAS conducts first combat airdrop in two-and-a-half years

Senior Airman Tom Saunders, a 774th Expeditionary Airlift Squadron loadmaster, inspects the propellers of a C-130J Super Hercules as it starts up at Bagram Airfield, Afghanistan, Aug. 24, 2017. The 774th Expeditionary Airlift Squadron conducted their first combat airdrop in nearly two-and-a-half years, resulting in the successful delivery of 11,000 pounds of equipment to coalition forces. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Benjamin Gonsier)
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774th EAS conducts first combat airdrop in two-and-a-half years

Senior Airman Jacob Snider, a 774th Expeditionary Airlift Squadron loadmaster, directs a k-loader at Bagram Airfield, Afghanistan, Aug. 24, 2017. The 774th Expeditionary Airlift Squadron conducted their first combat airdrop in nearly two-and-a-half years, resulting in the successful delivery of 11,000 pounds of equipment to coalition forces. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Benjamin Gonsier)
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One year later: TORQE 62 remembered

Battlefield crosses were placed in honor of the six Airmen lost when TORQE 62 crashed one year ago during a remembrance ceremony, Bagram Airfield, Afghanistan, Oct. 2, 2016. Airmen from across Bagram came to honor those who paid the ultimate sacrifice. (U.S. Air Force photo by Capt. Korey Fratini)
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One year later: TORQE 62 remembered

A reflection of Airmen is displayed on the visor of a pilots helmet, Bagram Airfield, Afghanistan, Oct. 2, 2016. A remembrance ceremony was held to honor those lost when TORQE 62 crash on Oct. 2, 2015. The helmets were part of a display to remember and honor the fallen. (U.S. Air Force photo by Capt. Korey Fratini)
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One year later: TORQE 62 remembered

Airmen from across the 455th Air Expeditionary Wing gathered to remember the lives lost during the TORQE 62 remembrance ceremony, Bagram Airfield, Afghanistan, Oct. 2, 2016. On Oct. 2, 2015 TORQE 62 crashed during takeoff at Jalalabad Airfield, Afghanistan resulting in six Airmen losing their lives. (U.S. Air Force photo by Capt. Korey Fratini)
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One year later: TORQE 62 remembered

A bugle player with the U.S. Forces Afghanistan Band plays taps during the TORQE 62 remembrance ceremony, Bagram Airfield, Afghanistan, Oct. 2, 2016. The ceremony was held to honor and remember those lost when TORQE 62 crashed on Oct. 2, 2015. (U.S. Air Force photo by Capt. Korey Fratini)
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One year later: TORQE 62 remembered

Airmen from across the 455th Air Expeditionary Wing gathered to remember the lives lost during the TORQE 62 remembrance ceremony, Bagram Airfield, Afghanistan, Oct. 2, 2016. On Oct. 2, 2015 TORQE 62 crashed during takeoff at Jalalabad Airfield, Afghanistan resulting in six Airmen losing their lives. (U.S. Air Force photo by Capt. Korey Fratini)
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One year later: TORQE 62 remembered

U.S. Air Force Brigadier General James Sears, 455th Air Expeditionary Wing, commander and U.S. Air Force Chief Master Sgt. Peter Speen, 455th AEW, command chief, pause to honor six Airmen during the TORQE 62 remembrance ceremony, Bagram Airfield, Afghanistan, Oct. 2, 2016. Airmen came together to honor those lost when TORQE 62 crashed one year ago, (U.S. Air Force photo by Capt. Korey Fratini)
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One year later: TORQE 62 remembered

Battlefield crosses representing the six Airmen lost during a C-130J crash, are placed in front of a mural in memory of TORQE 62, Bagram Airfield, Afghanistan, Oct. 2, 2016. A ceremony was held to remember and honor the live lost when TORQE 62 crash during takeoff at Jalalabad Airfield, Afghanistan, Oct. 2, 2015. (U.S. Air Force photo by Capt. Korey Fratini)
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One year later: TORQE 62 remembered

Battlefield crosses representing the six Airmen lost during a C-130J crash, are placed in front of a mural in memory of TORQE 62, Bagram Airfield, Afghanistan, Oct. 2, 2016. A ceremony was held to remember and honor the live lost when TORQE 62 crash during takeoff at Jalalabad Airfield, Afghanistan, Oct. 2, 2015. (U.S. Air Force photo by Capt. Korey Fratini)
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One year later: TORQE 62 remembered

The 455th Air Expeditionary Wing Honor Guard presents the colors during a remembrance ceremony for those Airmen lost when TORQE 62 crashed, Bagram Airfield, Afghanistan, Oct. 2, 2016. TORQE 62 crashed during takeoff at Jalalabad Airfield, Afghanistan resulting in the loss of six Airmen and five contractors. (U.S. Air Force photo by Capt. Korey Fratini)
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