KEESLER AIR FORCE, Miss.

Capt. Matthew Allen, 36th Aeromedical Evacuation Squadron flight nurse, briefs Col. William Hunter, 81st Training Wing commander, about the capabilities and mission of the AES at Keesler Air Force Base, Miss., July 22, 2021. Hunter met with the Airmen of the 403rd Wing as part of his immersion tour to learn more about the Reserve mission and he also emphasized Total-Force partnerships on Keesler. (U.S. Air Force photo by 2nd Lt. Christopher Carranza) Share

JOINT BASE ELMENDORFRICHARDSON, Alaska

Pilots and loadmasters of the 815th Airlift Squadron conduct low-level tactical flight training patterns during a training exercise at Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson, Alaska, July 13-16, 2021. The terrain of the mountain, valleys and along with the colder temperatures provided a different challenge for the low-level flights, which were an effective tactic in training for hostile environments. (U.S. Air Force photo by Master Sgt. Jessica Kendziorek) Share

JOINT BASE ELMENDORFRICHARDSON, Alaska

A parachute rigged and palletized Humvee was loaded onto one of the 815th Airlift Squadron's C-130J Super Hercules aircraft for the heavy equipment cargo drop training missions during a training exercise at Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson, Alaska, July 15, 2021. The 815th AS crews completed three Humvee heavy cargo airdrops totaling over 30,000 pounds of equipment during one formation flight. (U.S. Air Force photo by Master Sgt. Jessica Kendziorek) Share

JOINT BASE ELMENDORFRICHARDSON, Alaska

Tech. Sgt. Jacob Fountain, 815th Airlift Squadron loadmaster, holds on after opening the cargo door ramp while the pilots conduct low-level tactical flight training patterns during a training exercise at Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson, Alaska, July 13-16, 2021. The terrain of the mountain, valleys and along with the colder temperatures provided a different challenge for the low-level flights, which were an effective tactic in training for hostile environments. (U.S. Air Force photo by Master Sgt. Jessica Kendziorek) Share

JOINT BASE ELMENDORFRICHARDSON, Alaska

U.S. Army troops from the 4th Brigade Combat Team (Airborne), 25th Infantry Division trained with 815th Airlift Squadron Reserve Citizen Airmen during a training exercise at Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson, Alaska July 13-16, 2021. The 815th AS provided airlift for more than 1300 paratroopers. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Shelton Sherrill) Share

JOINT BASE ELMENDORFRICHARDSON, Alaska

U.S. Army troops from the 4th Brigade Combat Team (Airborne), 25th Infantry Division trained with 815th Airlift Squadron Reserve Citizen Airmen during a training exercise at Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson, Alaska July 13-16, 2021. The 815th AS provided airlift for more than 1300 paratroopers. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Shelton Sherrill) Share

JOINT BASE ELMENDORFRICHARDSON, Alaska

U.S. Army troops from the 4th Brigade Combat Team (Airborne), 25th Infantry Division trained with 815th Airlift Squadron Reserve Citizen Airmen during a training exercise at Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson, Alaska July 13-16, 2021. The 815th AS provided airlift for more than 1300 paratroopers. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Shelton Sherrill) Share

JOINT BASE ELMENDORFRICHARDSON, Alaska

Master Sgt. Gary Bryant, 815th Airlift Squadron loadmaster, sits on the open cargo ramp and watches the C-130J Super Hercules behind him during a steep turn as the pilots conduct low-level tactical flight training patterns during a training exercise at Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson, Alaska, July 13-16, 2021. The terrain of the mountain, valleys and along with the colder temperatures provided a different challenge for the low-level flights, which were an effective tactic in training for hostile environments. (U.S. Air Force photo by Master Sgt. Jessica Kendziorek) Share

JOINT BASE ELMENDORFRICHARDSON, Alaska

The 815th Airlift Squadron, or Flying Jennies, provided airdrop support for more than 1300 paratroopers from the 4th Infantry Brigade Combat Team Airborne, 25th Infantry Division for their jumps during a training exercise at Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson, Alaska, July 13-16, 2021. They also dropped over 30,000 pounds of heavy equipment, completed more than eight hours of low-level tactical flight and more than 15 assault landings during the four-day training exercise. (U.S. Air Force photo by Master Sgt. Jessica Kendziorek) Share

JOINT BASE ELMENDORFRICHARDSON, Alaska

Maj. Scott Schavrien and 1st Lt. James Zock, 815th Airlift Squadron pilots, conduct low-level tactical flight training patterns during a training exercise at Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson, Alaska, July 13-16, 2021. The terrain of the mountain, valleys and along with the colder temperatures provided a different challenge for the low-level flights, which were an effective tactic in training for hostile environments. (U.S. Air Force photo by Master Sgt. Jessica Kendziorek) Share

JOINT BASE ELMENDORFRICHARDSON, Alaska

Master Sgt. Gary Bryant (left) and Tech. Sgt. Jacob Fountain (right), 815th Airlift Squadron loadmasters, watch outside the open troop doors until given the signal from the pilots to pass off the opened doors to the jumpmasters from the 4th Infantry Brigade Combat Team Airborne, 25th Infantry Division, who will release the paratroopers out of the C-130J Super Hercules during a training exercise, July 13-16, 2021. (U.S. Air Force photo by Master Sgt. Jessica Kendziorek) Share

JOINT BASE ELMENDORFRICHARDSON, Alaska

Pilots and loadmasters of the 815th Airlift Squadron conduct low-level tactical flight training patterns during a training exercise at Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson, Alaska, July 13-16, 2021. The terrain of the mountain, valleys and along with the colder temperatures provided a different challenge for the low-level flights, which were an effective tactic in training for hostile environments. (U.S. Air Force photo by Master Sgt. Jessica Kendziorek) Share