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Oct. 6, 2022
C-17 provides ‘maneuver’ for the joint force

For nearly three decades, the C-17 Globemaster III has provided the bulk of airlift for the Air Force.
March 15, 2017
US, Qatar Emiri Air Forces build relations, fix aircraft

The C-17 Globemaster III aircraft is crucial to Air Mobility Command’s airlift mission at Al Udeid, enabling the movement and supply of warfighters throughout the U.S. Central Command area of responsibility. When two C-17’s were grounded here due to the need for extensive maintenance, Airmen with
Jan. 7, 2017
JB Charleston test new equipment, saves Air Force millions

JOINT BASE CHARLESTON, S.C. -- An operational evaluation of new synthetic tiedowns and winch cables for the C-17 Globemaster III took place here Nov. 28 and 29. Tiedowns are ropes, cords, straps or chains that secure items during airlift operations. Winch cables help adjust the tension on tiedowns,

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