Dyess Air Force Base, Texas --
Staff Sgt. Nolan Brandt, 39th Airlift Squadron loadmaster, holds his son Samuel, 1-years-old, after returning from a deployment at Dyess Air Force Base, Texas, May 15, 2021. This deployment showcased that the 317th AW is able to conduct their mission on a global scale even though the world is in the midst of the COVID-19 pandemic. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. David Owsianka)