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U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Gary Patterson, 36th Airlift Squadron C-130 loadmaster, discusses what it means to be a loadmaster with Philippine Air Force (PAF) loadmasters from the 220th Airlift Wing during an Exercise Balikatan training session on Mactan-Benito Ebuen Air Base, Philippines, April 7, 2016. Loadmasters from the PAF not only have their loadmaster duties, but also have one or two additional jobs varying from maintenance to combat roles. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Michael Smith/ Released)