U.S. Rep. Jodey Arrington, 19th District (R-TX), right, shakes hands with Col. Jeffrey Menasco, 317th Airlift Wing commander, left, at Dyess Air Force Base, Texas, Sept. 11, 2018. Arrington met with 317th AW leadership and spoke with Airmen to learn about the C-130J Super Hercules mission. The aircraft is capable of operating on rough, dirt strips and is the prime transport for airdropping troops and equipment into combat areas. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Mercedes Porter)