From left, U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Allison Padgett , 714th Training Squadron C-130 loadmaster liaison, instructs U.S. Air Force Airman 1st Class James Cole, 714th TRS C-130J loadmaster student, prior to a training flight Oct. 14, 2015, on Little Rock Air Force Base, Ark. Padgett taught her student how to use an operational tow plate, which is a vital tool in performing airdrops. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Harry Brexel) |