Crew members from the 192nd Airlift Squadron, Air National Guard, Reno Nevada, conduct preflight mission planning before their air drop at PATRIOT 2006, Volk Field, WI., July 19, 2006. PATRIOT is the premier National Guard Bureau sponsored joint exercise. This exercise increases the warfighting capabilities of the National Guard, reserve, and active components of the Air Force and Army. Additionally, Canadian, United Kingdom, and Dutch forces are participating, increasing combined effectiveness. (US Air Force photo by MSgt Robert A. Whitehead) (Released).