Morning Airlift Operations

A U.S. Air Force C-17 Globemaster III sits on the flightline at Joint Base Lewis-McChord, Washington, Jan 6, 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)

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Morning Airlift Operations

Several U.S. Air Force C-17 Globemaster IIIs sit on the flightline at Joint Base Lewis-McChord, Washington, Jan 6, 2024. The flexibility and performance of the C-17 drastically improves the ability of Air Mobility Command to efficiently strategize and perform a wide variety of missions throughout the Department of Defense. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Colleen Anthony)

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Morning Airlift Operations

A U.S. Air Force C-17 Globemaster III takes off from the flightline at Joint Base Lewis-McChord, Washington, Jan 6, 2024. The flexibility and performance of the C-17 drastically improves the ability of Air Mobility Command to efficiently strategize and perform a wide variety of missions throughout the Department of Defense. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Colleen Anthony)

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Morning Airlift Operations

A U.S. Air Force C-17 Globemaster III takes off from the flightline at Joint Base Lewis-McChord, Washington, Jan 6, 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)

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Morning Airlift Operations

A U.S. Air Force C-17 Globemaster III takes off from the flightline at Joint Base Lewis-McChord, Washington, Jan 6, 2024. The flexibility and performance of the C-17 drastically improves the ability of Air Mobility Command to efficiently strategize and perform a wide variety of missions throughout the Department of Defense. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Colleen Anthony)

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Morning Airlift Operations

A U.S. Air Force C-17 Globemaster III prepares to take off from the flightline at Joint Base Lewis-McChord, Washington, Jan 6, 2024. The design of the aircraft (high-lift wing, slats, and externally blown flaps) allows it to operate through small, austere airfields. The C-17 can take off and land on runways as short as 3,500 feet and only 90 feet wide. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Colleen Anthony)

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Morning Airlift Operations

A U.S. Air Force C-17 Globemaster III taxi’s on the McChord Field flightline at Joint Base Lewis-McChord, Washington, Jan 6, 2024. The flexibility and performance of the C-17 drastically improves the ability of Air Mobility Command to efficiently strategize and perform a wide variety of missions throughout the Department of Defense. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Colleen Anthony)

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Morning Airlift Operations

A U.S. Air Force C-17 Globemaster III takes off from the flightline at Joint Base Lewis-McChord, Washington, Jan 6, 2024. The C-17 measures 174 feet long with a wingspan of 169 feet, 10 inches. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Colleen Anthony)

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Morning Airlift Operations

Published Jan. 7, 2025
By Senior Airman Colleen Anthony
62d Airlift Wing

Joint Base Lewis-McChord, Wash. --

U.S. Air Force Airmen with the 62d Airlift Wing execute today's global airlift mission anytime anywhere. These Airmen work day-and-night ensuring the C-17 Globemaster III is delivering vital supplies around the world and executing today’s global airlift mission.