Flight, maintenance crews work together to ensure mission success

Senior Airman Aaron Hayes, 737th Expeditionary Airlift Squadron loadmaster, conducts pre-flight checks at an undisclosed location in Southwest Asia, Oct. 29, 2015. The 737th EAS mission is to provide airlift support throughout the area of responsibility for Operation INHERENT RESOLVE. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Jerilyn Quintanilla)

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Flight, maintenance crews work together to ensure mission success

Members of the 386th Expeditionary Logistics Readiness Squadron and the 737th Expeditionary Airlift Squadron load a cargo pallet onboard a C-130H Hercules at an undisclosed location in Southwest Asia, Oct. 29, 2015. The two squadrons work together to ensure cargo is delivered safely to the correct locations throughout the area of responsibility. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Jerilyn Quintanilla)

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Flight, maintenance crews work together to ensure mission success

Tech. Sgt. Josue Pabon, 386th Expeditionary Aircraft Maintenance Squadron engine mechanic, conducts pre-flight checks prior to takeoff at an undisclosed location in Southwest Asia, Oct. 29, 2015. Pabon and the rest of the maintenance crew ensure the aircraft is mechanically sound for the duration of the mission. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Jerilyn Quintanilla)

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Flight, maintenance crews work together to ensure mission success

Maj. James Mockalis, 737th Expeditionary Airlift Squadron C-130H Hercules pilot, performs pre-flight checks at an undisclosed location in Southwest Asia, Oct. 29, 2015. The 737th EAS has aided the U.S. and coalition forces deployed in support of Operation INHERENT RESOLVE conduct more than 7,500 airstrikes in Iraq and Syria. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Jerilyn Quintanilla)

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Flight, maintenance crews work together to ensure mission success

A C-130H Hercules taxis down the runway prior to takeoff at an undisclosed location in Southwest Asia, Oct. 29, 2015. More than two hundred Airmen from the 165th Airlift Wing based out of Savannah, Georgia and the 192nd Airlift Squadron based out of Reno, Nevada deployed to provide support for Operation INHERENT RESOLVE. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Jerilyn Quintanilla)

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Flight, maintenance crews work together to ensure mission success

Staff Sgt. Slade Hall, 386th Expeditionary Aircraft Maintenance Squadron crew chief, marshals a C-130H Hercules for takeoff at an undisclosed location in Southwest Asia, Oct. 29, 2015. Crew chiefs are responsible for maintaining fully mission capable aircraft. They must perform inspections, launch and recover aircraft, and ensure aircraft maintenance is completed. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Jerilyn Quintanilla)

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Flight, maintenance crews work together to ensure mission success

Published Nov. 6, 2015
By Staff Sgt. Jerilyn Quintanilla
386th Air Expeditionary Wing

Southwest Asia -- Senior Airman Aaron Hayes, 737th Expeditionary Airlift Squadron loadmaster, conducts pre-flight checks at an undisclosed location in Southwest Asia, Oct. 29, 2015. The 737th EAS mission is to provide airlift support throughout the area of responsibility for Operation INHERENT RESOLVE. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Jerilyn Quintanilla)