Capt. Ashton Van Hook, 774th Expeditionary Airlift Squadron C-130J Hercules pilot, prepares for takeoff on a mission from Herat to Hamid-Karzai International Airport, Afghanistan, Feb. 17, 2017. The 774th EAS uses the unique versatility of the C-130 to provide tactical airlift capabilities for units which often require non-standard or outsized cargo and personnel movement.

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