U.S. Air Force Airman 1st Class Ryan Louden, 40th Airlift Squadron (AS), 317th Airlift Group, Dyess Air Force Base, Texas, stands outside of a C-130J during pre-flight inspections April 25, 2013, at Dyess AFB. The 40th AS participated in a joint force integration exercise with other Air Force units, as well as U.S. Marine Corps F/A-18 Hornets, to learn how to better communicate with aircraft and ground forces during a joint operation. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Charles Rivezzo/Released)