Mobility Guardian 21: 61st AS conducts airdrops

Aircrew members assigned to the 61st Airlift Squadron perform preflight checks on a U.S. Air Force C-130J Super Hercules assigned to the 19th Airlift Wing at Alpena Combat Readiness Training Center, Michigan, May 22, 2021. Mobility Guardian incorporates 1800 personnel across the joint force and the robust integration of 18 mobility aircraft, fighters, bombers, special operations forces and field artillery, dispersed in 6 locations simulating geographically-diverse operating locations to conduct all-domain operations against a highly-capable adversary. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Joseph Pick)

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Mobility Guardian 21: 61st AS conducts airdrops

Aircrew members assigned to the 61st Airlift Squadron and air transportation specialists assigned to wings throughout Air Mobility Command prepare to load container delivery systems onto a U.S. Air Force C-130J Super Hercules assigned to the 19th Airlift Wing at Alpena Combat Readiness Training Center, Michigan, May 22, 2021. Mobility Guardian incorporates 1800 personnel across the joint force and the robust integration of 18 mobility aircraft, fighters, bombers, special operations forces and field artillery, dispersed in 6 locations simulating geographically-diverse operating locations to conduct all-domain operations against a highly-capable adversary. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Joseph Pick)

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Mobility Guardian 21: 61st AS conducts airdrops

U.S. Air Force Capt. Christopher Cruz, a pilot assigned to the 61st Airlift Squadron, performs preflight checks on a U.S. Air Force C-130J Super Hercules assigned to the 19th Airlift Wing at Alpena Combat Readiness Training Center, Michigan, May 22, 2021. Mobility Guardian accelerates change for the Air Force by exercising innovative concepts such as Agile Combat Employment, Multi-Capable Airmen, Contested Air Base Opening, Joint All-Domain Command and Control, Mission Type Orders and Strategic Deterrence. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Joseph Pick)

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Mobility Guardian 21: 61st AS conducts airdrops

U.S. Air Force Airman 1st Class Steven Brinkley, a loadmaster assigned to the 61st Airlift Squadron, performs preflight checks on a U.S. Air Force C-130J Super Hercules assigned to the 19th Airlift Wing at Alpena Combat Readiness Training Center, Michigan, May 22, 2021. Mobility Guardian embodies the Total Force Mobility Airmen mindset to project strength and deliver hope, by exercising airlift, air refueling, aeromedical evacuation and global air mobility support. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Joseph Pick)

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Mobility Guardian 21: 61st AS conducts airdrops

U.S. Air Force Airman 1st Class Steven Brinkley, a loadmaster assigned to the 61st Airlift Squadron, performs preflight checks on a U.S. Air Force C-130J Super Hercules assigned to the 19th Airlift Wing at Alpena Combat Readiness Training Center, Michigan, May 22, 2021. Mobility Guardian incorporates 1800 personnel across the joint force and the robust integration of 18 mobility aircraft, fighters, bombers, special operations forces and field artillery, dispersed in 6 locations simulating geographically-diverse operating locations to conduct all-domain operations against a highly-capable adversary. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Joseph Pick)

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Mobility Guardian 21: 61st AS conducts airdrops

U.S. Air Force Brig. Gen. Charles Bolton, center, Air Mobility Command deputy director of operations, strategic deterrence and nuclear integration, watches U.S. Air Force 1st Lt. Riley Richards, left, a copilot assigned to the 61st Airlift Squadron, and U.S. Air Force Capt. Christopher Cruz, 61st AS pilot, perform preflight checks on a U.S. Air Force C-130J Super Hercules assigned to the 19th Airlift Wing at Alpena Combat Readiness Training Center, Alpena, Mich., May 22, 2021. Mobility Guardian accelerates change for the Air Force by exercising innovative concepts, such as Agile Combat Employment, Multi-Capable Airmen, Contested Air Base Opening, Joint All-Domain Command and Control, Mission-Type Orders and Strategic Deterrence. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Joseph Pick)

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Mobility Guardian 21: 61st AS conducts airdrops

U.S. Air Force 1st Lt. Riley Richards, a copilot assigned to the 61st Airlift Squadron, performs preflight checks on a U.S. Air Force C-130J Super Hercules assigned to the 19th Airlift Wing at Alpena Combat Readiness Training Center, Michigan, May 22, 2021. Mobility Guardian validates Air Mobility Command’s readiness to provide Rapid Global Mobility for the Department of Defense, by preparing forces for the current and future fight. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Joseph Pick)

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Mobility Guardian 21: 61st AS conducts airdrops

U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Jorge Rodriguez, an air transportation specialist assigned to the 43rd Air Mobility Squadron, watches air transportation specialists assigned to wings throughout Air Mobility Command load container delivery systems onto a U.S. Air Force C-130J Super Hercules assigned to the 19th Airlift Wing at Alpena Combat Readiness Training Center, Michigan, May 22, 2021. Mobility Guardian incorporates 1800 personnel across the joint force and the robust integration of 18 mobility aircraft, fighters, bombers, special operations forces and field artillery, dispersed in 6 locations simulating geographically-diverse operating locations to conduct all-domain operations against a highly-capable adversary. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Joseph Pick)

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Mobility Guardian 21: 61st AS conducts airdrops

U.S. Air Force Capt. Christopher Cruz, a pilot assigned to the 61st Airlift Squadron, performs preflight checks on a U.S. Air Force C-130J Super Hercules assigned to the 19th Airlift Wing at Alpena Combat Readiness Training Center, Michigan, May 22, 2021. Mobility Guardian accelerates change for the Air Force by exercising innovative concepts such as Agile Combat Employment, Multi-Capable Airmen, Contested Air Base Opening, Joint All-Domain Command and Control, Mission Type Orders and Strategic Deterrence. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Joseph Pick)

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Mobility Guardian 21: 61st AS conducts airdrops

U.S. Air Force 1st Lt. Riley Richards, a copilot assigned to the 61st Airlift Squadron, performs preflight checks on a U.S. Air Force C-130J Super Hercules assigned to the 19th Airlift Wing at Alpena Combat Readiness Training Center, Michigan, May 22, 2021. Mobility Guardian validates Air Mobility Command’s readiness to provide Rapid Global Mobility for the Department of Defense, by preparing forces for the current and future fight. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Joseph Pick)

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Mobility Guardian 21: 61st AS conducts airdrops

U.S. Air Force 1st Lt. Riley Richards, a copilot assigned to the 61st Airlift Squadron, and U.S. Air Force Capt. Christopher Cruz, a pilot assigned to the 61st AS, operate a U.S. Air Force C-130J Super Hercules assigned to the 19th Airlift Wing above Michigan, May 22, 2021. Mobility Guardian incorporates 1800 personnel across the joint force and the robust integration of 18 mobility aircraft, fighters, bombers, special operations forces and field artillery, dispersed in 6 locations simulating geographically-diverse operating locations to conduct all-domain operations against a highly-capable adversary. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Joseph Pick)

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Mobility Guardian 21: 61st AS conducts airdrops

U.S. Air Force Airman 1st Class Steven Brinkley, a loadmaster assigned to the 61st Airlift Squadron, rigs a container delivery system for an airdrop mission on a U.S. Air Force C-130J Super Hercules assigned to the 19th Airlift Wing at Alpena Combat Readiness Training Center, Michigan, May 22, 2021. Mobility Guardian validates Air Mobility Command’s readiness to provide Rapid Global Mobility for the Department of Defense, by preparing forces for the current and future fight. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Joseph Pick)

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Mobility Guardian 21: 61st AS conducts airdrops

U.S. Air Force Senior Airman William Kern, left, and U.S. Air Force Airman 1st Class Steven Brinkley, loadmasters assigned to the 61st Airlift Squadron, rig container delivery systems for an airdrop mission on a U.S. Air Force C-130J Super Hercules assigned to the 19th Airlift Wing at Alpena Combat Readiness Training Center, Michigan, May 22, 2021. Mobility Guardian validates Air Mobility Command’s readiness to provide Rapid Global Mobility for the Department of Defense, by preparing forces for the current and future fight. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Joseph Pick)

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Mobility Guardian 21: 61st AS conducts airdrops

Container delivery systems rest on a U.S. Air Force C-130J Super Hercules assigned to the 19th Airlift Wing above Michigan, May 22, 2021. Mobility Guardian incorporates 1,800 personnel across the joint force and the robust integration of 18 mobility aircraft, fighters, bombers, special operations forces and field artillery, dispersed in 6 locations simulating geographically-diverse operating locations to conduct all-domain operations against a highly-capable adversary. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Joseph Pick)

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Mobility Guardian 21: 61st AS conducts airdrops

U.S. Air Force Airman 1st Class Steven Brinkley, a loadmaster assigned to the 61st Airlift Squadron, prepares for an airdrop mission on a U.S. Air Force C-130J Super Hercules assigned to the 19th Airlift Wing above Wisconsin, May 22, 2021. Mobility Guardian validates Air Mobility Command’s readiness to provide Rapid Global Mobility for the Department of Defense, by preparing forces for the current and future fight. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Joseph Pick)

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Mobility Guardian 21: 61st AS conducts airdrops

U.S. Air Force Senior Airman William Kern, a loadmaster assigned to the 61st Airlift Squadron, cuts the restraint of a container delivery system bundle for an airdrop mission on a U.S. Air Force C-130J Super Hercules assigned to the 19th Airlift Wing above Wisconsin, May 22, 2021. Mobility Guardian validates Air Mobility Command’s readiness to provide Rapid Global Mobility for the Department of Defense, by preparing forces for the current and future fight. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Joseph Pick)

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Mobility Guardian 21: 61st AS conducts airdrops

Published May 24, 2021
By Staff Sgt. Joseph Pick
Air Mobility Command Public Affairs