A U.S. Air Force MC-130 Hercules Combat Talon II from the 15th Special Operations Squadron sits on the ramp at Hurlburt Field, Fl., before conducting flight operations for training as part of Exercise Emerald Warrior 19 Jan. 14, 2019. Emerald Warrior provides annual realistic and relevant 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 a complex and uncertain Irregular Warfare security environment using all aspects of live, virtual, and constructive training assets. (U.S. Air Force Photo by Tech. Sgt. Gregory Brook)