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A C-130J Super Hercules, from the 774th Expeditionary Airlift Squadron, hauls pararescuemen from the 83rd Expeditionary Rescue Squadron as they prepare to jump for a mission rehersal at Bagram Airfield, Afghanistan, April 28, 2016. The C-130J Super Hercules can be used for a variety of missions, including being used as a jump platform. (U.S. Air Force photo by Technical Sgt. Robert Cloys)


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A C-130J Super Hercules, from the 774th Expeditionary Airlift Squadron, hauls pararescuemen from the 83rd Expeditionary Rescue Squadron as they prepare to jump for a mission rehersal at Bagram Airfield, Afghanistan, April 28, 2016. The C-130J Super Hercules can be used for a variety of missions, including being used as a jump platform. (U.S. Air Force photo by Technical Sgt. Robert Cloys)

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Senior Airman Phillip Vaughn, a 455th Expeditionary Aircraft Maintenance Squadron crew chief, marshals a C-130J Super Hercules at Bagram Airfield, Afghanistan, May 5, 2017. Marshalling is the use of hand signals to direct the pilot where to maneuver the aircraft and when to stop. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Benjamin Gonsier)
Senior Airman Brandon King, a 774th Expeditionary Airlift Squadron loadmaster, inspects the propellers of a C-130J Super Hercules at Bagram Airfield, Afghanistan, May 5, 2017. The 774th EAS provides tactical airlift capabilities in the Afghan theater, which often requires non-standard or outsized cargo and personnel movement. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Benjamin Gonsier)
A C-130J Super Hercules prepares for takeoff at Bagram Airfield, Afghanistan, May 5, 2017. Deployed out of Dyess Air Force Base, Texas, the C-130J and its support personnel provides tactical airlift, including aeromedical evacuation, cargo and personnel airlift and airdrop, and any intra-theater transportation needed to support a successful train, advise and assist mission in Afghanistan. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Benjamin Gonsier)
Senior Airman Brandon King, a 774th Expeditionary Airlift Squadron loadmaster, directs the placement of cargo on a C-130J Super Hercules at Bagram Airfield, Afghanistan, May 5, 2017. The 774th EAS provides tactical airlift capabilities in the Afghan theater, which often involves non-standard or outsized cargo and personnel movement. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Benjamin Gonsier)
Senior Airman Brian Aviles, a 455th Expeditionary Aircraft Maintenance Squadron crew chief, takes a breather on the ramp of a C-130J Super Hercules at Bagram Airfield, Afghanistan, May 5, 2017. A crew chief ensures the interior and exterior of an aircraft is fully functional. If an issue is discovered on the aircraft that can’t be fixed on the spot, they will request support from specialized maintenance Airmen. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Benjamin Gonsier)
Airmen load cargo onto a C-130J Super Hercules at Bagram Airfield, Afghanistan, May 5, 2017. Deployed out of Dyess Air Force Base, Texas, this C-130J and its support personnel provide tactical airlift, including aeromedical evacuation, cargo and personnel airlift and airdrop--any intra-theater transportation needed to support a successful train, advise and assist mission in Afghanistan. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Benjamin Gonsier)
U.S. Air Force Master Sgt. Deerick Gray, flight chief with the 379th Expeditionary Operations Support Squadron, Operations Weather Flight, performs a meteorological watch for the U.S. Central Command area of responsibility at Al Udeid Air Base, Qatar, May 1, 2017. Gray is utilizing the latest information to predict weather patterns, prepare forecasts and communicate weather information to commanders and pilots so their mission goes as planned. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Amy M. Lovgren)
U.S. Air Force Master Sgt. Deerick Gray, flight chief with the 379th Expeditionary Operations Support Squadron, Operations Weather Flight reviews radar imagery for the U.S. Central Command area of responsibility at Al Udeid Air Base, Qatar, May 1, 2017. Gray is utilizing the latest information to predict weather patterns, prepare forecasts and communicate weather information to commanders and pilots so their mission goes as planned. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Amy M. Lovgren)
U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Erik Gaunt, mission services NCOIC with the 379th Expeditionary Operations Support Squadron, Operations Weather Flight changes the air filter on a portal doppler radar at Al Udeid Air Base, Qatar, May 1, 2017. Gaunt is performing preventive maintenance on the radar so it can provide accurate and timely weather information to commanders and pilots so their mission goes as planned. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Amy M. Lovgren)
A 387th Expeditionary Security Forces Squadron member locates and identifies a simulated vehicle borne improvised explosive device as a wing inspection team member evaluates him during a force protection condition delta exercise at an undisclosed location in Southwest Asia, April 27, 2017. The 387th Air Expeditionary Group conducted a force protection condition delta exercise to demonstrate base defense capabilities in response to increased terrorist threat levels. (U.S. Air Force photo/ Staff Sgt. Andrew Park)
Tech. Sgt. Christopher Shapland, a response force leader with the 387th Expeditionary Security Forces Squadron, issues an M-16 weapon from the armory during a force protection condition delta exercise at an undisclosed location in Southwest Asia, April 27, 2017. The 387th Air Expeditionary Group conducted a force protection condition delta exercise to demonstrate base defense capabilities in response to increased terrorist threat levels. (U.S. Air Force photo/ Tech. Sgt. Jonathan)
Several 387th Expeditionary Security Forces response team members discuss postings for personnel during a force protection condition delta exercise at an undisclosed location in Southwest Asia, April 27, 2017. The 387th Air Expeditionary Group conducted a force protection condition delta exercise to demonstrate base defense capabilities in response to increased terrorist threat levels. (U.S. Air Force photo/ Tech. Sgt. Jonathan Hehnly)