When it's hotter than Hades, leave it to Hercules

U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Jordan Hale, 386th Expeditionary Aircraft Maintenance Squadron C-130H Hercules aerospace maintainer craftsman,, deployed from the 911th Airlift Wing out of Pittsburgh, Pa., assists with baggage in the back of the aircraft, June 1, 2015, at an undisclosed location in Southwest Asia. The aircrew flew a mission into Iraq to deliver about 12 thousand pounds of general and humanitarian supplies. (U.S. Air Force photo/Tech. Sgt. Brittany E. Jones)

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When it's hotter than Hades, leave it to Hercules

U.S. Air Force Capt. Timothy Alex, 737th Expeditionary Airlift Squadron C-130H Hercules pilot, deployed from the 914th Airlift Wing out of Niagara Falls, N.Y., conducts pre-flight checks on the aircraft prior to takeoff, June 1, 2015, at an undisclosed location in Southwest Asia. The aircrew delivered approximately 12 thousand pounds of humanitarian and general supplies to Iraq. (U.S. Air Force photo/Tech. Sgt. Brittany E. Jones)

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When it's hotter than Hades, leave it to Hercules

U.S. Air Force loadmasters of the 737th Expeditionary Airlift Squadron, deployed from the 911th Airlift Wing out of Pittsburgh Pa., load 12 thousand pounds of humanitarian and general supplies onto a C-130H Hercules aircraft in temperatures topping 118 degrees, June 1, 2015, at an undisclosed location in Southwest Asia. The aircrew delivered the supplies into Iraq in support of Operation Inherent Resolve. (U.S. Air Force photo/Tech. Sgt. Brittany E. Jones)

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When it's hotter than Hades, leave it to Hercules

U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Jose Montanez, 386th Expeditionary Aircraft Maintenance Squadron C-130H Hercules aerospace maintainer craftsman, deployed from the 911th Airlift Wing out of Pittsburgh Pa., assists with preflight checks on the aircraft in temperatures topping 118 degrees, June 1, 2015 at an undisclosed location in Southwest Asia. The aircrew flew and delivered approximately 12 thousand pounds of supplies into Iraq to support Operation Inherent Resolve. (U.S. Air Force photo/Tech. Sgt. Brittany E. Jones)

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When it's hotter than Hades, leave it to Hercules

Published June 4, 2015
By Tech Sgt. Brittany E. Jones
386th Air Expeditionary Wing public affairs

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