A U.S. Air Force MC-130H Combat Talon II, assigned

A U.S. Air Force MC-130H Combat Talon II, assigned to the 1st Special Operations Squadron out of Kadena Air Base, Okinawa, Japan, makes a low pass before dropping a container delivery system over Malemute drop zone during Red Flag Alaska 16-1 at Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson, May 11, 2016. Red Flag Alaska 16-1 provides joint offensive, counter-air, interdiction, close air support, and large force employment training in a simulated combat environment. The MC-130 Combat Talon II is capable of delivering troops and equipment into denied areas during adverse weather conditions at night by airdrop or landing. (U.S. Air Force photo/Alejandro Pena)