First airdrop with specialized equipment achieved in Europe
Master Sgt. Jason Beebe, 37th Airlift Squadron loadmaster, begins preparations in order to drop the Joint Precision Airdrop System to test the capabilities of the system before active employment, Oct. 23, 2013, Powidz Air Transport Base, Poland. The JPADS is equipped with a GPS, allowing the bundles to land within feet of the point of impact, ensuring they get to war fighters. (U.S. Air Force photo/Senior Airman Hailey Haux)