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U.S. Air Force Airman 1st Class Andrew Harris, a 39th Airlift Squadron C-130J Super Hercules loadmaster from Dyess Air Force Base, Texas, and Staff Sgt. Nolan Brandt, a 39th Airlift Squadron C-130J Super Hercules instructor loadmaster from Dyess Air Force Base, Texas, await takeoff during RED FLAG-Alaska 21-3 at Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson, Alaska, Aug. 26, 2021. RF-A 21-3 is a Pacific Air Forces-sponsored exercise designed to provide realistic training in a simulated combat environment. A series of commander-directed field training exercises provide joint offensive counter-air, interdiction, close air support, and large force employment training. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Patrick Sullivan)