An Airman hangs the United States flag aboard a C-130H Hercules at Ali Al Salem Air Base, Kuwait, Sept. 16, 2021. The 779th EAS, deployed to U.S. Air Forces Central Command, is responsible for delivering cargo and passengers to U.S. and coalition forces' bases to enable a constant presence in the area of responsibility. (U.S. Air Force Photo by Tech. Sgt. Daryn Murphy)