C-17 arrival

A C-17 Globemaster III, piloted by Brig. Gen. Michael D. Kim, mobilization assistant to the Director of Operations, Headquarters Air Mobility Command, Scott Air Force Base, Ill, taxis to a parking spot on the McChord Field flightline April 21. The aircraft is straight from the Boeing factory in Long Beach, Calif., and is the newest addition to the Air Force's fleet of C-17's. (U.S. Air Force Photo by Abner Guzman)

Photo Essay: Newest C-17 Globemaster III joins fleet

Published April 22, 2010
By 62nd Airlift Wing Public Affairs

JOINT BASE LEWIS-MCCHORD, Wash. -- The Air Force's newest C-17 Globemaster III arrived at Joint Base Lewis-McChord, McChord Field April 21. The aircraft was flown to McChord Field from the Boeing factory in Long Beach, Calif. The addition of this aircraft to McChord's fleet brings the total C-17 count here to 51. The oldest C-17 is also currently assigned to McChord Field. The first production model C-17 was originally delivered to Charleston Air Force Base, S.C. in 1993, but now bears the McChord tail flash. The inherent flexibility and performance of the C-17 force improve the ability of the total airlift system to fulfill the worldwide air mobility requirements of the United States.

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