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779th EAS partners with QRT to move cargo

779th Expeditionary Airlift Squadron partners with 387th Air Expeditionary Squadron Quick Reaction Team Airmen to transport cargo throughout the area of responsibility.

prepare to load cargo

Pilots and aircrew assigned to the 779th Expeditionary Airlift Squadron prepare to load cargo onto a C-130 Hercules at Sharm El Sheikh Airport, Egypt, June 7, 2020. Aircraft deployed to the 386th Air Expeditionary Wing act as primary supporters of U.S. Central Command’s theater gateway and are responsible for delivering cargo and personnel throughout the area of responsibility. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Isaiah J. Soliz)

assess airworthiness of cargo

Quick Reaction Team members assigned to the 387th Air Expeditionary Squadron assess airworthiness of cargo prior to being loaded onto a C-130 Hercules at Sharm El Sheikh Airport, Egypt, June 7, 2020. QRT Airmen are responsible for providing all levels of administrative support to Joint Expeditionary Task and Individual Augmentee Airmen. JET and IA work alongside Soldiers, Sailors and Marines in joint tasking’s supporting Operation Inherent Reserve. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Isaiah J. Soliz)

discusses cargo loading

Tech. Sgt. Eric Burkhalter, 387th Air Expeditionary Squadron Quick Reaction Team member discusses cargo loading onto a C-130 Hercules at Sharm El Sheikh Airport, Egypt, June 7, 2020. QRT Airmen are responsible for providing all levels of administrative support to Joint Expeditionary Task and Individual Augmentee Airmen. JET and IA work alongside Soldiers, Sailors and Marines in joint tasking’s supporting Operation Inherent Reserve. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Isaiah J. Soliz)

looks out the rear of a C-130

A loadmaster assigned to the 779th Expeditionary Airlift Squadron looks out the rear of a C-130 Hercules at Sharm El Sheikh Airport, Egypt, June 7, 2020. Aircraft deployed to the 386th Air Expeditionary Wing act as primary supporters of U.S. Central Command’s theater gateway and are responsible for delivering cargo and personnel throughout the area of responsibility. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Isaiah J. Soliz)

reads a book

A loadmaster assigned to the 779th Expeditionary Airlift Squadron reads a book during a flight in the skies over Southwest Asia, June 7, 2020. Aircraft deployed to the 386th Air Expeditionary Wing act as primary supporters of U.S. Central Command’s theater gateway and are responsible for delivering cargo and personnel throughout the area of responsibility. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Isaiah J. Soliz)

monitors engine startup

An Airman assigned to the 779th Expeditionary Airlift Squadron monitors engine startup prior to launching a C-130 Hercules at Ali Al Salem Air Base, Kuwait, June 7, 2020. Aircraft deployed to the 386th Air Expeditionary Wing act as primary supporters of U.S. Central Command’s theater gateway and are responsible for delivering cargo and personnel throughout the area of responsibility. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Isaiah J. Soliz)

stands next to a C-130

A crew chief assigned to the 386th Expeditionary Aircraft Maintenance Squadron stands next to a C-130 Hercules at Ali Al Salem Air Base, Kuwait, June 7, 2020. Aircraft deployed to the 386th Air Expeditionary Wing act as primary supporters of U.S. Central Command’s theater gateway and are responsible for delivering cargo and personnel throughout the area of responsibility. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Isaiah J. Soliz)

ALI AL SALEM AIR BASE, Kuwait --

779th Expeditionary Airlift Squadron partners with 387th Air Expeditionary Squadron Quick Reaction Team Airmen to transport cargo throughout the area of responsibility.