Take a load off
Staff Sgt. Clinghton Smith, 78th Logistics Readiness Squadron air cargo specialist, positions a K-Loader behind a C-17 Globemaster in preparation for an off-load. With the capability to carry a maximum of 18 master pallets or a mix of palletized cargo and vehicles, C-17 aircraft play a critical role in mission readiness. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tommie Horton)