My son is a loadmaster on C-17’s in Charleston SC. Another great story is that of the lowest ranking USAF member to be awarded the Medal Of Honor. He was also a loadmaster.Here is his story:
https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/John_Levitow
Whatever makes a man do what Airman Levitow did is either in you or not; I don’t think you can train someone to sacrifice yourself for your crew like he did. I think I’d take my chances with a grenade before I hugged a giant magnesium flare.
WOW !!! RIP Sir.
At a loss for words PING.