Brave pilot keeps crew safe during hostile flight
U.S. Air Force Capt. Mark King Jr., 39th Airlift Squadron assistant chief of tactics and C-130J Super Hercules pilot, centered, poses with his aircrew after an airdrop in Afghanistan during the summer of 2018. King was awarded the U.S. Air Force Exceptional Aviator Award for his efforts and leadership during an airdrop in a hostile environment while deployed. (Courtesy photo)