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)