U.S. Air Force Photo by Staff Sgt. Ryan Lackey ()
Capt. Maddie Atkinson, 36th Airlift Squadron C-130 pilot, speaks during a pre-flight brief for a formation flight of four C-130J Super Hercules at Yokota Air Base, Japan, July 27, 2022. Pre-flight briefs establish teamwork between pilots and loadmasters providing current mission details, logistical considerations, weather, and other hazards to watch for. Some crew members may have not worked together previously, so these briefings provide an opportunity to establish the clear communication necessary to have a safe flight.
