C-17 Globemaster

A C-17 Globemaster III from Joint Base Charleston, South Carolina conducts flight operations at Travis Air Force Base, Calif., Jan, 13, 2017. This military airlift aircraft is a high-wing, four-engine, T-tailed military transport vehicle capable of carrying payloads up to 169,000 pounds. It has an international range and the ability to land on small airfields. A fully integrated electronic cockpit and advanced cargo system allows a crew of three to operate all systems on any type of mission. (U.S. Air Force photo/Heide Couch)

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Welcome the C-5M Super Galaxy

A C-5M Super Galaxy takes off at Travis Air Force Base, Calif., Jan. 13, 2017. Aircrews fly the new M-model around the world supporting Department of Defense missions with improved capabilities such as fuel efficiency, reduced noise and greater payloads. The Travis AFB mission provides Rapid Global Mobility quickly and decisively to locations all around the globe. (U.S. Air Force photo/ Heide Couch)

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C-5M Super Galaxy taking off

A C-5M Super Galaxy takes off at Travis Air Force Base, Calif., Jan. 13, 2017. Aircrews fly the new M-model around the world supporting Department of Defense missions with improved capabilities such as fuel efficiency, reduced noise and greater payloads. The Travis AFB mission provides Rapid Global Mobility quickly and decisively to locations all around the globe. (U.S. Air Force photo/ Heide Couch)

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C-130 Hercules

A C-130 Hercules from the Nevada Air National Guard’s 152nd Airlift Wing conducts flight operations at Travis Air Force Base, Calif., Jan, 13, 2017. The C-130 Hercules is a workhorse for the Air Force. It has been in service for more than half a century. Designed specifically to transport troops and equipment into combat zones, the Hercules operates throughout the U.S. Air Force serving with Air Mobility Command, Air Force Special Operations Command, Air Combat Command, U.S. Air Forces in Europe-Air Forces Africa, Pacific Air Forces, Air National Guard and Air Force Reserve Command, fulfilling a wide range of operational missions. (U.S. Air Force photo/Heide Couch)

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C-130 Hercules

A C-130 Hercules from the Nevada Air National Guard’s 152nd Airlift Wing conducts flight operations at Travis Air Force Base, Calif., Jan, 13, 2017. The C-130 Hercules is a workhorse for the Air Force. It has been in service for more than half a century. Designed specifically to transport troops and equipment into combat zones, the Hercules operates throughout the U.S. Air Force serving with Air Mobility Command, Air Force Special Operations Command, Air Combat Command, U.S. Air Forces in Europe-Air Forces Africa, Pacific Air Forces, Air National Guard and Air Force Reserve Command, fulfilling a wide range of operational missions. (U.S. Air Force photo/Heide Couch)

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C-17 Globemaster

A C-17 Globemaster III aircraft from Joint Base Charleston, South Carolina conducts flight operations at Travis Air Force Base, Calif., Jan, 13, 2017. This military airlift aircraft is a high-wing, four-engine, T-tailed military transport vehicle capable of carrying payloads up to 169,000 pounds. It has an international range and the ability to land on small airfields. A fully integrated electronic cockpit and advanced cargo system allows a crew of three to operate all systems on any type of mission. (U.S. Air Force photo/Heide Couch)

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C-17 Globemaster

A C-17 Globemaster III from Joint Base Charleston, South Carolina conducts flight operations at Travis Air Force Base, Calif., Jan, 13, 2017. This military airlift aircraft is a high-wing, four-engine, T-tailed military transport vehicle capable of carrying payloads up to 169,000 pounds. It has an international range and the ability to land on small airfields. A fully integrated electronic cockpit and advanced cargo system allows a crew of three to operate all systems on any type of mission. (U.S. Air Force photo/Heide Couch)

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C-17 Globemaster

C-17 Globemaster III aircraft from Joint Base Charleston, South Carolina conduct flight operations at Travis Air Force Base, Calif., Jan, 13, 2017. This military airlift aircraft is a high-wing, four-engine, T-tailed military transport vehicle capable of carrying payloads up to 169,000 pounds. It has an international range and the ability to land on small airfields. A fully integrated electronic cockpit and advanced cargo system allows a crew of three to operate all systems on any type of mission. (U.S. Air Force photo/Heide Couch)

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U.S. Army Apache helicopter

An AH-64 Apache attack helicopter conducts flight operations at Travis Air Force Base, Calif., Jan, 6, 2017. This aircraft is the U. S. Army’s heavy division/corps attack helicopter. The AH-64 Apache is a four-blade attack helicopter with reverse-tricycle landing gear, and features a tandem cockpit for a crew of two. (U.S. Air Force photo/Heide Couch)

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Look up in the sky

AH-64 Apache attack helicopters conduct flight operations at Travis Air Force Base, Calif., Jan, 6, 2017. This aircraft is the U. S. Army’s heavy division/corps attack helicopter. The AH-64 Apache is a four-blade attack helicopter with reverse-tricycle landing gear and features a tandem cockpit for a crew of two. (U.S. Air Force photo/Heide Couch)

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Military aircraft conduct flying operations

Published Jan. 31, 2017
By Heide Couch
60th Air Mobility Wing Public Affairs

A C-17 Globemaster III from Joint Base Charleston, South Carolina conducts flight operations at Travis Air Force Base, Calif., Jan, 13, 2017. This military airlift aircraft is a high-wing, four-engine, T-tailed military transport vehicle capable of carrying payloads up to 169,000 pounds. It has an international range and the ability to land on small airfields. A fully integrated electronic cockpit and advanced cargo system allows a crew of three to operate all systems on any type of mission. (U.S. Air Force photo/Heide Couch)

C-17 Globemaster

Welcome the C-5M Super Galaxy

C-5M Super Galaxy taking off

C-130 Hercules

C-130 Hercules

C-17 Globemaster

C-17 Globemaster

C-17 Globemaster

U.S. Army Apache helicopter

Look up in the sky