Dobbins Air Reserve Base

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A U.S. Air Force C-130 Hercules sits on the flightline at Dobbins Air Reserve Base, Ga. Nov. 20, 2014. Dobbins is home of the 94th Airlift Wing. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Daniel Phelps/Released)

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Senior Airman Wes Brown, 700th Airlift Squadron loadmaster, inspects a U.S. Air Force C-130 Hercules prior to take-off Nov. 20, 2014. The 700th Airlift Squadron maintains combat ready aircrews and aircraft capable of deploying in response to worldwide contingencies and emergencies. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Daniel Phelps/Released)

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Tech. Sgt. Mark Hanson, 700th Airlift Squadron loadmaster, looks out the window of a U.S. Air Force C-130 Hercules during a training mission over Georgia Nov. 20, 2014. The 700th Airlift Squadron maintains combat ready aircrews and aircraft capable of deploying in response to worldwide contingencies and emergencies. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Daniel Phelps/Released)

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Senior Airman Wes Brown and Tech. Sgt. Mark Hanson, 700th Airlift Squadron loadmasters, inspect cargo for an air drop over Georgia Nov. 20, 2014. Loadmasters accomplish loading and off-loading aircraft functions; and perform pre-flight and post-flight of aircraft and aircraft systems. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Daniel Phelps/Released)

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Capt. Mike Edwards, 700th Airlift Squadron C-130 pilot, scans the Georgia horizon during a training exercise Nov. 20, 2014. The 700th Airlift Squadron maintains combat ready aircrews and aircraft capable of deploying in response to worldwide contingencies and emergencies. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Daniel Phelps/Released)

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Capt. Patrick Croasdale, C-130 Hercules pilot at Dobbins Air Reserve Base, Ga., scans the landscape for navigational points during a training exercise Nov. 20, 2014. The training exercise was conducted to learn the effectiveness of a new wireless gate release system for tactical air drops. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Daniel Phelps)

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Loadmasters from the 700th Airlift Squadron await the signal to drop cargo during a training mission for the new wireless gate release equipment Nov. 20, 2014. The 700th Airlift Squadron maintains combat ready aircrews and aircraft capable of deploying in response to worldwide contingencies and emergencies. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Daniel Phelps/Released)

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Cargo flies out the back of a U.S. Air Force C-130 Hercules over North Georgia Nov. 20, 2014. In an aerial delivery role, the Hercules can airdrop loads up to 42,000 pounds or use its high-flotation landing gear to land and deliver cargo on rough, dirt strips. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Daniel Phelps/Released)

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The wireless gate cutter’s blade is attached to cargo in a U.S. Air Force C-130 Hercules Nov. 20, 2014. In an aerial delivery role, the Hercules can airdrop loads up to 42,000 pounds or use its high-flotation landing gear to land and deliver cargo on rough, dirt strips. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Daniel Phelps/Released)

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Tech. Sgt. Mark Hanson and Senior Airman Wes Brown, 700th Airlift Squadron loadmasters, inspect cargo for an air drop over Georgia Nov. 20, 2014. Loadmasters accomplish loading and off-loading aircraft functions; and perform pre-flight and post-flight of aircraft and aircraft systems. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Daniel Phelps/Released)

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Cargo flies out the back of a U.S. Air Force C-130 Hercules over North Georgia Nov. 20, 2014. In an aerial delivery role, the Hercules can airdrop loads up to 42,000 pounds or use its high-flotation landing gear to land and deliver cargo on rough, dirt strips. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Daniel Phelps/Released)

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A parachute is released from cargo falling out of the back of a U.S. Air Force C-130 Hercules Nov. 20, 2014. Using its aft loading ramp and door, the C-130 can accommodate a wide variety of oversized cargo, including everything from utility helicopters and six-wheeled armored vehicles to standard palletized cargo and military personnel. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Daniel Phelps/Released

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Senior Airman Wes Brown, 700th Airlift Squadron loadmaster, inspects the remote for the wireless gate cutter system at Dobbins Air Reserve Base, Ga. Nov. 20, 2014. The 700th Airlift Squadron maintains combat ready aircrews and aircraft capable of deploying in response to worldwide contingencies and emergencies. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Daniel Phelps/ Released)

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Senior Airman Wes Brown, 700th Airlift Squadron loadmaster, inspects the remote for the wireless gate cutter system at Dobbins Air Reserve Base, Ga. Nov. 20, 2014. The 700th Airlift Squadron maintains combat ready aircrews and aircraft capable of deploying in response to worldwide contingencies and emergencies. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Daniel Phelps/ Released)

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Senior Master Sgt. Bill Hutchinson, 700th Airlift Squadron loadmaster, waits for the “go” signal on an air drop mission aboard a U.S. Air Force C-130 Hercules Nov. 20, 2014. In an aerial delivery role, the Hercules can airdrop loads up to 42,000 pounds or use its high-flotation landing gear to land and deliver cargo on rough, dirt strips. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Daniel Phelps/Released)

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Wireless Gate Release training

Published Dec. 5, 2014
By Senior Airman Daniel Phelps
94th Airlift Wing Public Affairs

DOBBINS AIR RESERVE BASE, Ga. -- The 700th Airlift Squadron was recently performing flying missions for training on wireless gate release equipment.

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