317th AW projects tactical airlift during Exercise Palmetto Reach
U.S. Air Force Senior Airman Carson Douglas, left, 40th Airlift Squadron loadmaster, left, and Senior Airman Sophia Johnson, 39th Airlift Squadron loadmaster, offload luggage from a C-130J Super Hercules assigned to the 317th Airlift Wing at Won Pat International Airport, Guam, Jan. 15, 2026. Loadmasters manage aircraft weight and balance, secure cargo, and monitor in-flight conditions to ensure safe and efficient airlift operations. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Adrien Tran)