815th and 345th Airlift Squadrons prepare for upcoming deployment

Loadmasters race to raise the cargo bay ramp after airdropping simulated cargo from the back of their C-130J-30 model aircraft. Tech. Sgts. Dana Kelley (right) and Ricky Jackson serve with the 815th and 345th Airlift Squadrons, respectively. The 815th "Flying Jennies" and 345th "Golden Eagles," an active associate unit, train side-by-side preparing for an upcoming deployment early next year in support of overseas contingencies in Southwest Asia. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Ryan Labadens)