U.S. Air Force Senior Airman Jonathan Simmons, a weapons load crew member deployed from Osan Air Base, Republic of Korea, inspects an A-10C Thunderbolt II prior to the aircraft’s takeoff April 21, 2016, at Clark Air Base, Philippines. The aircraft and Airmen are deployed in support of the first iteration of U.S. Pacific Command’s Air Contingent, designed to promote interoperability and provide greater and more transparent air and maritime situational awareness to ensure safety for military and civilian activities in international waters. (U.S. Air Force photo by Capt. Susan Harrington)