Dyess Airmen deploy to Afghanistan
U.S. Air Force Senior Airman Jack Rohan, left, and Tech. Sgt. Jorge Vega, 317th Aircraft Maintenance Squadron crew chiefs, wait to signal the C-130J Super Hercules forward to depart for deployment to Afghanistan at Dyess Air Force Base, Texas, May 4, 2018. Crew chiefs not only help direct aircraft, but also take care of day-to-day maintenance, diagnose malfunctions and replace components to keep the aircraft mission-ready for in garrison operations and deployments. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Mercedes Porter)