Capt. Gregory Firestone, 225th Air Defense Squadron air battle manager, observes the crew of a C-17 preparing for an airdrop during Exercise Rainier War June 26, 2019 at Joint Base Lewis-McChord. Firestone is one of four air battle managers flying onboard the C-17s during the exercise in order to accomplish a portion of his training requirements to convert to a rated air battle manager. (Courtesy Photo by Capt. Gregory Firestone)