C-17 Makes Inaugural Landing at FOB Shank [Image 2 of 2]

AFGHANISTAN

09.09.2010

Courtesy Photo

Combined Joint Task Force 101

A U.S. Air Force C-17 Globemaster III cargo aircraft makes its first landing at the recently completed air field at Forward Operating Base Shank Sept. 9. The ability to land a C-17 at FOB Shank provides the 173rd Airborne Brigade Combat Team the ability to expedite the movement of personnel and equipment throughout their area of operation. (Photo by U.S. Army Spc. Stephen Meese, 173rd Brigade Support Battalion)

• Date Taken: 09.09.2010
• Date Posted: 09.15.2010 08:19
• Photo ID: 318935
• VIRIN: 100909-A-2362M-002
• Resolution: 2100x1392
• Size: 238.82 KB
• Location: AF