A C-130J Super Hercules takes off from the flightline at Dyess Air Force Base, Texas, Jan. 7, 2019. Both the 39th AS and the 40th Airlift Squadron deployed to Germany and Africa. The deployed Airmen will be using skills acquired during training, exercises and past experiences to ensure the real-world missions downrange are a success. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Mercedes Porter)