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2nd Lt. Bobby Thomas Jr., 36th Airlift Squadron C-130 Hercules navigator, uses a compass to determine wind direction at Yokota Air Base, Japan, May 23, 2016. While coordinating the drop zone for a personnel drop, Thomas is responsible for communicating the information gathered to the aircraft commander, ensuring the jumpers leave the aircraft at the best point and land on target.  (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Elizabeth Baker/Released)


Look before you leap: Drop zone coordinators guide airlift

2nd Lt. Bobby Thomas Jr., 36th Airlift Squadron C-130 Hercules navigator, uses a compass to determine wind direction at Yokota Air Base, Japan, May 23, 2016. While coordinating the drop zone for a personnel drop, Thomas is responsible for communicating the information gathered to the aircraft commander, ensuring the jumpers leave the aircraft at the best point and land on target. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Elizabeth Baker/Released)

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