Before an airdrop mission over eastern Germany, Air Force Academy Cadet 2nd Class Erin Keane (left) and Cadet 1st Class Matt Sparta observe the preflight duties of C-130 Hercules loadmasters, Staff Sgt. Dan Insurriaga and Senior Airman Matthew Merkely. The cadets were participating in a hands-on, job shadow program called Operation Air Force. (U.S. Air Force photo/Master Sgt. Scott Wagers)