A U.S. Air Force C-130 Hercules pilot assigned to the 746th Expeditionary Airlift Squadron poses for a photo at Al Udeid Air Base, Qatar, Jan. 3, 2020. The 746th EAS maintains a constant presence in the U.S. Central Command area of responsibility, supporting U.S. and coalition aircraft in various operations. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Bethany E. La Ville)