Building the Team: A Crucial Test for Mission Generation Force Elements
U.S. Air Force Senior Airman Brian Austin, 8th Airlift Squadron loadmaster, guides an aerial port squadron vehicle toward a C-17 Globemaster III at Joint Base Lewis-McChord, Washington, Aug. 30, 2024. 62d Airlift Wing loadmasters are not only responsible for supervising uploads and downloads of cargo, vehicles, and people, but they are also in charge of passenger safety, securing cargo inside of the aircraft and participating in airdrop operations. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Benjamin Riddle)