40th Airlift Squadron returns home from CENTCOM deployment
A U.S. Air Force Airman assigned to the 317th Airlift Wing embraces his family after returning from a deployment at Dyess Air Force Base, Texas, Sept. 5, 2025. While deployed, the 40th Airlift Squadron played a critical role in supporting global mobility missions, flying the C-130J Super Hercules in support of joint operations, tactical airlift, and humanitarian efforts. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman William Neal)