Loadmasters balance time, maintain mission readiness
Tech. Sgts. Michael Smith (middle) and Brian Farmintino (rigtht), both loadmasters assigned to the 300th Airlift Squadron, Joint Base Charleston, South Carolina, measure the distance of their tie-down chains secured to the U.S. Coast Guard's MH-65 Dolphin helicopter prior to departure. Reservists assigned to the 300 AS assisted the U.S. Coast Guard with transporting several MH-65 Dolphin helicopters and various supplies Feb. 5-7, 2016. (U.S. Air Force photo by SSgt. Bobby Pilch)