7/18/2012 - WRIGHT-PATTERSON AIR FORCE BASE, Ohio - Four C-17 Globemaster III aircraft prepare to depart Wright-Patterson Air Force Base, Ohio, as part of a 445th Airlift Wing training exercise July 14. The exercise was held to prepare aircrews and maintenance personnel for its upcoming operational readiness inspection. (U.S. Air Force photo/Tech. Sgt. Anthony Springer)

7/18/2012 - WRIGHT-PATTERSON AIR FORCE BASE, Ohio - Reservists assigned to the 445th Maintenance Group conducted an Ability to Survive and Operate (ATSO) exercise July 14. As part of the training event, the Airmen were evaluated on their ability to launch and recover a C-17 Globemaster III aircraft while in a simulated combat environment. (U.S. Air Force photo/Tech. Sgt. Anthony Springer)

7/18/2012 - WRIGHT-PATTERSON AIR FORCE BASE, Ohio - Reservists assigned to the 445th Maintenance and Aircraft Maintenance Squadrons conducted an Ability to Survive and Operate (ATSO) exercise July 14. The exercise tested the response of Airmen to chemical and conventional attacks that might occur in an overseas theater of operations. (U.S. Air Force photo/Tech. Sgt. Anthony Springer)