Joint training on location

Senior Airman Nathan Keene, aircrew flight equipment technician attached to the 911th Airlift Wing, Operations Support Squadron, reads an encrypted text message on his Combat Survivor Evader Locator radio during a joint training exercise, here, June 27, 2012. Keene is partaking in this joint CSEL radio training program together with other participating Operation Support Squadrons such as the 171st Air Refueling Wing from Pittsburgh, Pa., the 914th Airlift Wing from Niagara Falls, N.Y., the 910th Airlift Wing from Youngstown, Pa., and the 4th Fighter Wing from Goldsboro, N.C. The CSEL radio is critical for aircrew members to use because of the global positioning and encrypted text systems that can signal any branch of the military in case of an emergency, which makes this system a vital piece of equipment for deployed military members during any combat mission. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Justyne Obeldobel/Released)

New lodging open

Members of the 911th Security Forces Squadron carry bags through the new lodging building at the 911th Airlift Wing, June 3, 2012. This is the first unit training assembly weekend that the lodging building is open for use. The new $8.5 million facility, which has 50 rooms to accommodate military members, DoD Civilian and contractors, was recently nominated for a Gold LEED (Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design) rating for being designed using strategies aimed at improving performance in energy savings, water efficiency and improved indoor environment quality. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Joshua J. Seybert/Released)

Spotting the lift

Master Sgt. Robert Steckmeyer, 32nd Aerial Port Squadron air transportation specialist, spots a forklift operated by Senior Airman Michael Smith, 32 APS air transportation specialist, as part of the cargo pallet build-up event during the Port Dawg Challenge at Dobbins Air Reserve Base, Ga., June 21, 2012. This event is designed to evaluate teams on the correct usage of restraints, weight limits on pallets to be shipped and accurate usage of spotters when using forklifts to load cargo pallets for transportation. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Joshua J. Seybert/Released)

Spotting the obstacle course

Master Sgt. Robert Steckmeyer, 32nd Aerial Port Squadron air transportation specialist, spots a 25K Halvorsen aircraft loader as part of the 25k obstacle course event during the Port Dawg Challenge competition at Dobbins Air Reserve Base, Ga., June 20, 2012. The obstacle course is designed to simulate the transportation of pallets to and from aircraft using the 25K Halvorsen. Teams were given 30 minutes to complete the course and were judged on correct usage of spotting signs, safe driving and timeliness on the simulated on-loading and off-loading of pallets to the aircraft. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Joshua J. Seybert/Released)

Restraints required

Tech. Sgt. Todd Losch Jr., 32nd Aerial Port Squadron air transportation specialist, tightens a chain that will secure a Humvee to the floor of a C-5 Galaxy static during the third phase of the cargo restraint event, which is part of the Port Dawg Challenge competition at Dobbins Air Reserve Base, Ga., June 20, 2012. The cargo restraint event judges “Port Dawgs” abilities to properly calculate the restraints required for transporting cargo and applying the restraints on the load to be shipped. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Joshua J. Seybert/Released)

Exact weight, no room for failure

Tech. Sgt. Todd Losch Jr., 32nd Aerial Port Squadron air transportation specialist, prepares to weigh a loaded pallet as part of a joint inspection exercise during the Port Dawg Challenge at Dobbins Air Reserve Base, Ga., June 19, 2012. During the exercise, aerial port members are required to ensure the weight data for the pallet is correct before loading equipment onto an aircraft and are only given an allowed weight difference of plus or minus 10 percent of the actual total. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Joshua J. Seybert/Released)