Airmen train for night operations

Photos by Senior Airman Damon Kasberg
A 37th Airlift Squadron pilot flies an 86th Airlift Wing C-130J Super Hercules during Aviation Detachment 16-1 Oct. 30 above Powidz Air Base, Poland. The training deployment gave 86th AW Airmen an opportunity to work closely with the Polish air force, helping the NATO allies complete training requirements and build a better bond between both countries.
A 37th Airlift Squadron pilot flies an 86th Airlift Wing C-130J Super Hercules during Aviation Detachment 16-1 Oct. 30 above Powidz Air Base, Poland. The training deployment gave 86th AW Airmen an opportunity to work closely with the Polish air force, helping the NATO allies complete training requirements and build a better bond between both countries.
A C-130J Super Hercules pilot looks out the window of a C-130J Super Hercules  Oct. 30 above Powidz Air Base, Poland. Loadmasters must train at night to familiarize themselves with the aircraft in low-light situations.
A C-130J Super Hercules pilot looks out the window of a C-130J Super Hercules Oct. 30 above Powidz Air Base, Poland. Loadmasters must train at night to familiarize themselves with the aircraft in low-light situations.
A 37th Airlift Squadron loadmaster prepares her communication equipment prior to takeoff Oct. 30 at Powidz Air Base, Poland. Loadmasters have a variety of responsibilities in the aircraft, including calculating the weight balance and rigging cargo for airdrops.
A 37th Airlift Squadron loadmaster prepares her communication equipment prior to takeoff Oct. 30 at Powidz Air Base, Poland. Loadmasters have a variety of responsibilities in the aircraft, including calculating the weight balance and rigging cargo for airdrops.
A C-130J Super Hercules pilot writes down coordinates of anti-aircraft “threats” as part of training during Aviation Detachment 16-1 Oct. 28 above Powidz, Poland. During the flying training deployment, pilots flew during the day and night to ensure mission capabilities were available in any situation.
A C-130J Super Hercules pilot writes down coordinates of anti-aircraft “threats” as part of training during Aviation Detachment 16-1 Oct. 28 above Powidz, Poland. During the flying training deployment, pilots flew during the day and night to ensure mission capabilities were available in any situation.
37th Airlift Squadron pilots fly a C-130J Super Hercules during Aviation Detachment 16-1 Oct. 30 above Powidz Air Base, Poland. The flying training deployment was a bilateral training opportunity with the Polish air force in support of Operation Atlantic Resolve. As part of the deployment, pilots and loadmasters from the 37th AS performed maneuvers, airdrops and unimproved runway landings at night.
37th Airlift Squadron pilots fly a C-130J Super Hercules during Aviation Detachment 16-1 Oct. 30 above Powidz Air Base, Poland. The flying training deployment was a bilateral training opportunity with the Polish air force in support of Operation Atlantic Resolve. As part of the deployment, pilots and loadmasters from the 37th AS performed maneuvers, airdrops and unimproved runway landings at night.