Chance deployment, from refueling to recon, gives pilot greater appreciation of war's 'bigger picture'
An MC-12 Liberty flies over mountains on a reconnaissance mission. Capt. Robert Madson, 351st Air Refueling Squadron pilot, spent seven months on a deployment, as part of the 4th Expeditionary Reconnaissance Squadron, flying an MC-12 Liberty. Madson supported many Soldiers and special forces Service members, and joint terminal attack controllers, that were his link to the ground forces. (Courtesy photo)