Photo by Master Sgt. John Nimmo, Sr. | United States Air Forces Central | 01.03.2008
A C-17 Globemaster III taxis to the ramp at Balad Air Base, Iraq, on Jan. 3. 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. (U.S. Air Force photo/Master Sgt. John Nimmo Sr.)...
Photo by Master Sgt. John Nimmo, Sr. | United States Air Forces Central | 01.03.2008
An Air Force C-17 Globemaster III taxis to the ramp at Balad Air Base, Iraq. The aircraft can perform tactical airlift and airdrop missions and can also transport litters and ambulatory patients during aeromedical evacuations during Operations Enduring and Iraqi Freedom. (U.S. Air Force photo/Master Sgt. John Nimmo, Sr.)...
Photo by Master Sgt. John Nimmo, Sr. | United States Air Forces Central | 01.03.2008
A C-17 Globemaster III taxis to the ramp at Balad Air Base, Iraq, on Jan. 3. 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. (U.S. Air Force photo/Master Sgt. John Nimmo, Sr.)...
Photo by Master Sgt. John Nimmo, Sr. | Defense Imagery Management Operations Center | 01.03.2008
A C-17 Globemaster III taxis to the ramp, Jan. 3. 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....
Photo by Master Sgt. John Nimmo, Sr. | Defense Imagery Management Operations Center | 01.03.2008
An F-16C Fighting Falcon from the 4th Expeditionary Fighter Squadron takes off Jan. 3. The 4th EFS flies missions daily in support of Operation Iraqi Freedom. The F-16 can fly more than 500 miles, deliver it's weapons with superior accuracy, defend itself against enemy aircraft and return to its starting point. The 4th EFS is deployed from Hill Air Force base, Utah....
Photo by Master Sgt. John Nimmo, Sr. | Defense Imagery Management Operations Center | 01.03.2008
A AH-64 Apache Attack Helicopter hovers before takeoff, Jan 3. A 30 mm automatic Boeing M230 chain gun is located under the fuselage. It provides a rate of fire of 625 rounds per minute. The helicopter has capacity for up to 1,200 rounds of ammunition....
Photo by Master Sgt. John Nimmo, Sr. | Defense Imagery Management Operations Center | 01.03.2008
A C-17 Globemaster III taxis to the ramp, Jan. 3. The aircraft can perform tactical airlift and airdrop missions and can also transport litters and ambulatory patients during aeromedical evacuations when required....
Photo by Master Sgt. John Nimmo, Sr. | United States Air Forces Central | 01.03.2008
An Air Force C-17 Globemaster III taxis to the ramp at Balad Air Base, Iraq. The aircraft can perform tactical airlift and airdrop missions and can also transport litters and ambulatory patients during aeromedical evacuations during Operations Enduring and Iraqi Freedom. (U.S. Air Force photo/Master Sgt. John Nimmo, Sr.)...
