Airlift Moves Mountains for Afghanistan Surge [Image 5 of 15]

(UNDISCLOSED LOCATION)

05.19.2010

Photo by Master Sgt. Scott Sturkol                                                                                        

Air Mobility Command

A C-17 Globemaster III deployed from Joint Base Charleston, S.C., taxis down the runway at a non-disclosed base in Southwest Asia after landing, May 19. The C-17 stopped at the base to deliver cargo and passengers for the 380th Air Expeditionary Wing. According to its Air Force fact sheet, the C-17 Globemaster III is the newest, most flexible cargo aircraft to enter the airlift force. The C-17 is capable of rapid strategic delivery of troops and all types of cargo to main operating bases or directly to forward bases in the deployment area.

• Date Taken: 05.19.2010
• Date Posted: 08.31.2010 15:43
• Photo ID: 314353
• VIRIN: 100519-F-9429S-101
• Resolution: 3308x2100
• Size: 2.31 MB
• Location: (UNDISCLOSED LOCATION)