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  • Airman performs pre-flight check on a C-130J

    Airlift through USCENTCOM

    U.S. Air Force Airmen assigned to the 40th Airlift Squadron, prepare to load cargo onto the C-130J Super Hercules in the U.S. Central Command area of responsibility, July 10, 2025. The 40th AS supports theater commanders' requirements with combat-delivery capability through tactical mobility and airdrop operations as well as humanitarian efforts and aeromedical evacuation. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Natalie Jones)

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  • Airman performs pre-flight check on a C-130J

    Airlift through USCENTCOM

    U.S. Air Force Airman 1st Class Yamir Burch, 40th Airlift Squadron loadmaster, secures cargo in the U.S. Central Command area of responsibility, July 10, 2025. A loadmaster's duties include mathematically preplanning the correct placement of the load on the airplane, providing passenger comfort and safety, securing cargo and taking part in airdrop operations. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Natalie Jones)

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  • Airman performs pre-flight check on a C-130J

    Airlift through USCENTCOM

    U.S. Air Force Senior Airman Bailey Vice, 40th Airlift Squadron loadmaster, sits on the edge of the ramp in the U.S. Central Command area of responsibility, July 10, 2025. A loadmaster's duties include mathematically preplanning the correct placement of the load on the airplane, providing passenger comfort and safety, securing cargo and taking part in airdrop operations. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Natalie Jones)

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    Airlift through USCENTCOM

    U.S. Air Force Capt. James Wishart and Capt. Christopher Goldtrap, 40th Airlift Squadron pilots, input mission data before their flight in the U.S. Central Command area of responsibility, July 10, 2025. The 40th AS supports theater commanders' requirements with combat-delivery capability through tactical mobility and airdrop operations as well as humanitarian efforts and aeromedical evacuation. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Natalie Jones)

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  • Airman performs pre-flight check on a C-130J

    Airlift through USCENTCOM

    U.S. Air Force Senior Airman Bailey Vice, 40th Airlift Squadron loadmaster, inputs mission data before flight in the U.S. Central Command area of responsibility, July 10, 2025. A loadmaster's duties include mathematically preplanning the correct placement of the load on the airplane, providing passenger comfort and safety, securing cargo and taking part in airdrop operations. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Natalie Jones)

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  • Airman performs pre-flight check on a C-130J

    Airlift through USCENTCOM

    U.S. Air Force Capt. James Wishart, 40th Airlift Squadron pilot, performs preflight checks in the U.S. Central Command area of responsibility, July 10, 2025. The 40th AS supports theater commanders' requirements with combat-delivery capability through tactical mobility and airdrop operations as well as humanitarian efforts and aeromedical evacuation. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Natalie Jones)

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    Airlift through CENTCOM

    • Published July 22, 2025
    • By Senior Airman Natalie Jones
    • 1st Combat Camera Squadron
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    C-130J Super Hercules C-130J loadmaster 40th Airlift Squadron 317th Airlift Wing CENTCOM AOR

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