On the fist pass, 16 bundles are dropped from the lead C-17 Globemaster III to a drop zone in Afghanistan Oct. 11. A total of 62 cargo bundles were dropped from two C-17s. This was the first time a combat cargo drop of this magnitude has taken place from two C-17s in formation over one drop zone. The planes and crews are part of the 817th Expeditionary Airlift Squadron, Manas, Kyrgyzstan. Staff Sgt. Brian Ferguson) (Released)

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