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First Combat Airdrop in more than a Decade


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U.S. Air Force loadmasters and aircrew assigned to the 746th Expeditionary Airlift Squadron at Al Udeid Air Base, Qatar, observe pre-mission preparations on a C-130H Hercules June 3, 2018. The C-130H crew conducted a supply airdrop over an undisclosed location in support of Combined Joint Task Force-Inherent Resolve’s Operation Roundup. This was the first combat airdrop in almost 14 years for the C-130H squadron deployed from the 908th Airlift Wing, Maxwell Air Force Base, Ala. (U.S. Air Force photo by Master Sgt. Burt Traynor)

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Staff Sgt. Paris Jepko, Command Post 42nd Air Base Wing noncommissioned officer in charge of reports, and Tech. Sgt. Donald Bridgers, Command Post 908th Airlift Wing NCOIC of reports, answer phone calls Sept. 14, 2016, Maxwell Air Force Base, Ala. The Maxwell command post serves as the eyes and ears for the base. Their duties include keeping track of the 908th AW aircraft and administer any emergency response as well as command and operate on-base facilities. (U.S. Air Force photo/ Senior Airman Alexa Culbert)
The Maxwell command post combines active duty, Reserve, Air National Guard and civil service into one fighting force to better fulfil the 42nd Air Base Wing and 908th Airlift Wing’s missions. The command post implemented the total-force program in 2011, utilizing Airmen from both the active duty and reserve wings on the base. (U.S. Air Force photo/ Senior Airman Alexa Culbert)