Photo by Airman 1st Class Megan Geiger | 62nd Airlift Wing | 01.08.2025
Aerial view of a C-17 Globemaster III with the rear ramp open, as an airdrop load parachute is deployed, Jan. 8, 2025. The aircraft is part of a nine-ship formation during a large-force exercise at Joint Base Lewis-McChord, Washington, demonstrating the 62d Airlift Wing’s precision airdrop capabilities. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Megan Geiger)...
Photo by Senior Airman Elizabeth Nash | 62nd Airlift Wing | 01.08.2025
A U.S. Air Force C-17 Globemaster III takes off from the flightline at Joint Base Lewis-McChord, Washington, Jan 8, 2024. The aircraft is operated by a crew of three (pilot, co-pilot and loadmaster), reducing manpower requirements, risk exposure and long-term operating costs. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Colleen Anthony)...
Photo by Airman 1st Class Megan Geiger | 62nd Airlift Wing | 01.08.2025
A C-17 Globemaster III is visible through the cockpit of another C-17 Globemaster III, Jan. 8, 2025. The aircraft were part of a nine-ship formation during a large-force exercise at Joint Base Lewis-McChord, Washington. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Megan Geiger)...
Photo by Airman 1st Class Megan Geiger | 62nd Airlift Wing | 01.08.2025
U.S. Air Force Capt. Nate Foss, a pilot assigned to the 8th Airlift Squadron, uses an iPad to monitor flight information and mission data during a nine-ship C-17 Globemaster III formation exercise, Jan. 8, 2025. The iPad provides real-time access to navigation charts, flight details, and other critical mission data while flying over Joint Base Lewis-McChord, Washington. (U.S. Air Force photo......
Photo by Airman 1st Class Megan Geiger | 62nd Airlift Wing | 01.08.2025
U.S. Air Force Maj. Ross Wiginton, a pilot assigned to the 8th Airlift Squadron, records mission details on a data card during preflight preparations at Joint Base Lewis-McChord, Washington, Jan. 8, 2025. The aircrew was preparing for a nine-ship C-17 Globemaster III formation, showcasing the 62d Airlift Wing's precision airdrop capabilities and commitment to rapid global mobility. (U.S. Air......
Photo by Airman 1st Class Megan Geiger | 62nd Airlift Wing | 01.08.2025
U.S. Air Force Tech. Sgt. Charleston Kelly, a loadmaster assigned to the 8th Airlift Squadron, left, discusses preflight procedures with Staff Sgt. Banuelos Hugo, also a loadmaster with the 8th AS, at Joint Base Lewis-McChord, Washington, Jan. 8, 2025. The aircrew were preparing for a nine-ship C-17 Globemaster III formation as part of a large-force exercise demonstrating the 62d Airlift......
Photo by Airman 1st Class Megan Geiger | 62nd Airlift Wing | 01.08.2025
Mount Rainier is visible through the cockpit of a C-17 Globemaster III as another C-17 flies in the distance, Jan. 8, 2025. The aircraft were part of a nine-ship formation during a large-force exercise at Joint Base Lewis-McChord, Washington. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Megan Geiger)...
Photo by Roland Balik | 436th Airlift Wing | 05.01.2024
A C-5M Super Galaxy approaches the runway for a touch and go landing during a local training flight at Dover Air Force Base, Del., May 1, 2024. Eighteen C-5Ms are assigned to Dover AFB. The C-5M is a strategic transport aircraft and is the largest aircraft in the U.S. Air Force inventory. (U.S. Air Force photo by Roland Balik)...
