U.S. Air Force Master Sgt. Brett Pate, 317th Airlift Wing flight safety noncommissioned officer, aims an airsoft rifle into a field at Dyess Air Force Base, Texas, May 15, 2018. Airsoft rifles are used by the 317th AW Bird/wildlife Aircraft Strike Hazard team to rid C-130J Super Hercules’ hangars and flightline of birds that cause hazards to the aircraft. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Mercedes Porter)