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U.S. Air Force Airman 1st Class Madalyn Lucas, 15th Special Operations Squadron loadmaster, speaks with pilots over the radio during engine startup of an MC-130H Combat Talon II as part of Emerald Warrior 20-1, at Alpena Combat Readiness Training Center, Michigan, Jan. 22, 2020. EW 20-1 provides annual, realistic pre-deployment training encompassing multiple joint operating areas to prepare special operations forces, conventional force enablers, partner nations, and interagency elements to integrate with, and execute full spectrum special operations in an arctic climate, sharpening U.S. forces' abilities to operate around the globe. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Keith James)