Sharp, Swift and Precise: 21st AS Masters C-17 Tactical Training U.S. Air Force Logo Aug. 17, 2026 Sharp, Swift and Precise: 21st AS Masters C-17 Tactical Training U.S. Air Force Capt. Zachary Martinez, 21st Airlift Squadron tactics flight commander, performs preflight checks on a C-17 Globemaster III prior to a training flight at Travis Air Force Base, California, Aug. 10, 2026. The training flight included low-level maneuvers and assault landing exercises to prepare 21st AS aircrews for global mobility missions. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Breanna Christopher Volkmar) Details Download Sharp, Swift and Precise: 21st AS Masters C-17 Tactical Training Aircraft cargo tie-down rings sit inside a U.S. Air Force C-17 Globemaster III at Travis Air Force Base, California, Aug. 10, 2026. The tie-down rings provide aircrew with multiple restraint points to secure cargo during airlift operations. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Breanna Christopher Volkmar) Details Download Sharp, Swift and Precise: 21st AS Masters C-17 Tactical Training U.S. Air Force Senior Master Sgt. Jesse Williams, 21st Airlift Squadron superintendent, performs preflight checks on a C-17 Globemaster III prior to a training flight at Travis Air Force Base, California, Aug. 10, 2026. Loadmasters are responsible for the safe loading, restraint and movement of cargo and passengers aboard the C-17 throughout airlift operations. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Breanna Christopher Volkmar) Details Download Sharp, Swift and Precise: 21st AS Masters C-17 Tactical Training U.S. Air Force Maj. Mary Shanley, 21st Airlift Squadron staff director, prepares to land a C-17 Globemaster III during an assault landing exercise at Travis Air Force Base, California, Aug. 10, 2026. The local training mission allowed 21st AS aircrews to practice low-level flying and assault landings while maintaining mission readiness. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Breanna Christopher Volkmar) Details Download Sharp, Swift and Precise: 21st AS Masters C-17 Tactical Training U.S. Air Force Capt. Zachary Martinez, left, 21st Airlift Squadron tactics flight commander, and Maj. Mary Shanley, 21st AS staff director, perform preflight checks prior to a training flight at Travis Air Force Base, California, Aug. 10, 2026. The training included low-level flight and assault landing exercises to strengthen the 21st AS’s ability to support global airlift operations. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Breanna Christopher Volkmar) Details Download Sharp, Swift and Precise: 21st AS Masters C-17 Tactical Training U.S. Air Force Capt. Zachary Martinez, 21st Airlift Squadron tactics flight commander, inspects a C-17 Globemaster III at Travis Air Force Base, California, Aug. 10, 2026. The C-17 is designed to transport personnel and cargo while operating from both established airfields and austere locations. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Breanna Christopher Volkmar) Details Download Sharp, Swift and Precise: 21st AS Masters C-17 Tactical Training U.S. Air Force Capt. Zachary Martinez, 21st Airlift Squadron tactics flight commander, steps off a C-17 Globemaster III at Travis Air Force Base, California, Aug. 10, 2026. The C-17 provides rapid strategic and tactical airlift of personnel and cargo to locations around the world. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Breanna Christopher Volkmar) Details Download Sharp, Swift and Precise: 21st AS Masters C-17 Tactical Training U.S. Air Force Maj. Mary Shanley, 21st Airlift Squadron staff director, performs preflight checks on a C-17 Globemaster III prior to a training flight at Travis Air Force Base, California, Aug. 10, 2026. Preflight checks allow aircrew members to verify aircraft systems and equipment are ready for safe and effective flight operations. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Breanna Christopher Volkmar) Details Download Sharp, Swift and Precise: 21st AS Masters C-17 Tactical Training U.S. Air Force Capt. Zachary Martinez, left, 21st Airlift Squadron tactics flight commander, and 1st Lt. Addy Navat, 21st AS pilot, fly a C-17 Globemaster III on a training flight over northern California, Aug. 10, 2026. The training flight included low-level flight maneuvers and assault landing exercises to ensure aircrews are ready for global missions. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Breanna Christopher Volkmar) Details Download