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The Master of the Cargo
The work of an Air Force Reserve loadmaster involves much more than getting cargo on and off an aircraft.
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See You in Court (00:36)
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The Marine Sentries (04:05)
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Lives in Her Hands (02:48)
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A Cannon Crewmember in the Army National Guard (00:59)
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A Career Boost (02:21)
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