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Three C-17 Globemaster III’s wait to be loaded with cargo

Three C-17 Globemaster III’s wait to be loaded with cargo by Airmen from the 386th Expeditionary Logistics Readiness Squadron at Ali Al Salem Air Base, Kuwait, May 2, 2020. The C-17 Globemaster III is one the most versatile and flexible airframes within the Air Force allowing Airmen in the battle area to sustain airlift support with large and heavy equipment to improve response and capabilities to U.S. and coalition forces. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Alexandre Montes)

Aircraft taxis to parking spot.

A C-17 Globemaster III assigned to Travis Air Force Base, Calif., is taxied to a parking spot after completing a mission at Ali Al Salem Air Base, Kuwait, May 2, 2020. The C-17 Globemaster III is one the most versatile and flexible airframes within the Air Force allowing Airmen in the battle area to sustain airlift support with large and heavy equipment to improve response and capabilities to U.S. and coalition forces. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Alexandre Montes)

Aircraft flies over the flightline.

A C-17 Globemaster III, deployed from the 167th Airlift Wing, West Virginia Air National Guard, sits on the flightline as a C-130 flies overhead at Ali Al Salem Air Base, Kuwait, May 2, 2020. The 386th Air Expeditionary Wing is U.S. Central Command’s theatre gateway and is responsible for delivering decisive combat power and unparalleled theatre support. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Isaiah J. Soliz)

Airman prepares to load cargo onto aircraft.

A 386th Expeditionary Logistics Readiness Squadron aerial porter, prepares to load cargo onto a C-17 Globemaster III deployed from Joint Base McGuire-Dix Lakehurst, N.J., at Ali Al Salem Air Base, Kuwait, May 2, 2020. The 386th AEW is U.S. Central Command’s theatre gateway and is responsible for delivering decisive combat power and unparalleled theatre support. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Isaiah J. Soliz)

Unmanned aircraft prepares for takeoff.

An MQ-9 Reaper currently deployed to the 386th Air Expeditionary Wing prepares to takeoff at Ali Al Salem Air Base, Kuwait, May 2, 2020. The 386th AEW is U.S. Central Command’s theatre gateway and is responsible for delivering decisive combat power and unparalleled theatre support. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Isaiah J. Soliz)

Airman prepares to load cargo onto aircraft.

Staff Sgt. Alexis Barron, 386th Expeditionary Logistics Readiness Squadron aerial porter, prepares to load cargo onto a C-17 Globemaster III deployed from Joint Base McGuire-Dix Lakehurst, N.J., at Ali Al Salem Air Base, Kuwait, May 2, 2020. The 386th AEW is U.S. Central Command’s theatre gateway and is responsible for delivering decisive combat power and unparalleled theatre support. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Isaiah J. Soliz)

Cargo aircraft wait to be loaded.

Airmen from the 386th Air Expeditionary Wing prepare to load cargo onto a C-17 Globemaster III, assigned to Joint Base McGuire-Dix Lakehurst, N.J., at Ali Al Salem Air Base, Kuwait, May 2, 2020. The 386th AEW is U.S. Central Command’s theatre gateway and is responsible for delivering decisive combat power and unparalleled theatre support. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Isaiah J. Soliz)

Airman secures cargo on a transport aircraft.

An aerial porter from the 386 Expeditionary Logistics Readiness Squadron locks in a pallet on a C-17 Globemaster III at Ali Al Salem Air Base, Kuwait, May 2, 2020. Port Dawgs at ASAB load and download cargo 24-hours daily to support the 386th Air Expeditionary Wing and its coalition partners throughout the area of responsibility. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Alexandre Montes)

Airmen load cargo onto aircraft.

Loadmasters from the 5th Expeditionary Air Mobility Squadron and aerial porters from the 386th Expeditionary Logistics Readiness Squadron load pallets of supplies onto a C-17 Globemaster III at Ali Al Salem Air Base, Kuwait, May 2, 2020. Airmen deployed to ASAB are part of the busiest port in the U.S. Central Command theater of operations ensuring that airlift and support continue on a 24-hour operations tempo. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Alexandre Montes)

Airmen load cargo onto aircraft.
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Loadmasters from the 5th Expeditionary Air Mobility Squadron and aerial porters from the 386th Expeditionary Logistics Readiness Squadron begin to load pallets of supplies onto a C-17 Globemaster III at Ali Al Salem Air Base, Kuwait, May 2, 2020. Airmen deployed to ASAB and work on the flightline are part of the busiest port in the U.S. Central Command theater of operations ensuring that airlift and support continue on a 24-hour operations tempo. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Alexandre Montes)

Airmen secure cargo onto aircraft.
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Loadmasters from the 5th Expeditionary Air Mobility Squadron and aerial porters from the 386th Expeditionary Logistics Readiness Squadron load pallets of supplies onto a C-17 Globemaster III at Ali Al Salem Air Base, Kuwait, May 2, 2020. Airmen deployed to ASAB are part of the busiest port in the U.S. Central Command theater of operations ensuring that airlift and support continue on a 24-hour operations tempo. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Alexandre Montes)

ALI AL SALEM AIR BASE, Kuwait --

The 386th AEW is U.S. Central Command’s theatre gateway and is responsible for delivering decisive combat power and unparalleled theatre support. Airmen deployed to ASAB are part of the busiest port in the USCENTCOM theater of operations ensuring that airlift and support continue on a 24-hour operations tempo.

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