Operation Varsity Day 1
U.S. Air Force Senior Airman Michael Strachan, 86th Aircraft Maintenance Squadron C-130J Super Hercules crew chief, performs flight checks alongside Staff Sgt. Brian Clark, 37th Airlift Squadron C-130J loadmaster, during exercise Operation Varsity 20-04 at Ramstein Air Base, Germany, Oct. 19, 2020. The Airmen checked the aircraft for potential malfunctions as an essential part of maintaining flight readiness. The exercise, held from Oct. 13-23, tested the sustainability and readiness of base personnel. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Taylor D. Slater)