U.S. Air Force Airman 1st Class Caitlin O’Donnell, 37th Airlift Squadron loadmaster, sits on the ramp of a C-130J Super Hercules aircraft during 2021 Aviation Detachment Rotation near Powidz, Poland Oct. 28. Thanks to the efforts from Airmen, like O’Donnell, not a single training mission suffered a delay during the two-week exercise. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Devin Nothstine)
U.S. Air Force Capt. Thomas Arnett, 37th Airlift Squadron pilot and 2021 Aviation Detachment Rotation mission commander, stands in front of the training schedule board during ADR near Powidz, Poland, Oct. 28. As mission commander, Arnett was responsible for all ADR training events, ensuring seamless communication with the Polish air force and mitigating potential exposure to COVID-19 for USAF personnel participating in the forward training deployment. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Kristof J. Rixmann)
U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Conner McKenzie, 86th Aircraft Maintenance Squadron maintainer, stands in front of an aircraft refueling vehicle during 2021 Aviation Detachment Rotation near Powidz, Poland, Oct. 28. During ADR, a typical training mission flight, lasting six hours in duration, requires approximately 30,000 pounds of fuel. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Kristof J. Rixmann)
U.S. Air Force Tech. Sgt. James Supernault, left, and Tech. Sgt. Cameron Piontek, 435th Contingency Response Squadron air traffic controllers, stand near an anemometer during 2021 Aviation Detachment Rotation near Powidz, Poland, Oct. 21. Throughout ADR, “hard crews” were implemented to reduce unnecessary potential exposure to COVID-19. Personnel were limited to their team, of up to four people, while they worked and traveled to and from work. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Kristof J. Rixmann)
A face covering hangs from the operations information board during 2021 Aviation Detachment Rotation near Powidz, Poland, Oct. 28. Despite the continued threat of COVID-19, the U.S. Air Force is committed to its mission in all domains, and to the readiness of its allies and partners. The USAF continues to take proactive steps to ensure all personnel follow force health protection guidelines. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Kristof J. Rixmann)
U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Dominique Benward, 37th Airlift Squadron loadmaster, provides a briefing to 37th AS personnel prior to a training mission flight during 2021 Aviation Detachment Rotation near Powidz, Poland, Oct. 28. Throughout ADR, pre-flight briefs followed physical distancing guidance including the wearing of face coverings or masks. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Kristof J. Rixmann)
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