317th Impact Day

U.S. Air Force Senior Airman Matthew Bihlajama, 40th Airlift Squadron loadmaster, releases cargo from a C-130J Super Hercules at a drop zone Nov. 21, 2013, during Impact Day near Bronte, Texas. Impact Day gave maintainers from the 317th Airlift Group the opportunity to fly aboard a C-130J as it dropped cargo bundles at a designated drop zone. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Vernon Young Jr./Released)

317th AG Impact Day

Published Dec. 4, 2013

DYESS AIR FORCE BASE, Texas -- Aircrew and maintenance personnel participated in an Impact Day, here Nov. 21, 2013.

Impact Day was an opportunity for maintainers and aircrew personnel to understand the roles each play in the Air Force. Pre-mission briefs such as this, allow all members of the crew to come together prior to the flight and discuss how the mission is going to play out, so that it is executed correctly and safely.

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