U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Derek Bates, an air transportation specialist with the 38th Aerial Port Squadron, prepares to operate a 25K aircraft loader during certification training at Joint Base Lindsey Graham, South Carolina, Aug. 20, 2026. The joint training strengthened Reserve and active duty Airmen’s proficiency on the equipment while reinforcing the shared skills needed for deployed operations. U.S. Air Force photo by Maj. Rashard Coaxum.
| Date Taken: | 08.20.2026 |
| Date Posted: | 08.26.2026 13:57 |
| Photo ID: | 9890504 |
| VIRIN: | 260820-F-IN700-1067 |
| Resolution: | 8256x5504 |
| Size: | 4.11 MB |
| Location: | JOINT BASE CHARLESTON, SOUTH CAROLINA, US |
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Joint K-loader training sharpens Reserve readiness
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