POPE ARMY AIRFIELD, — A 45,000-pound Federal Aviation Administration power generator bound for San Juan, Puerto Rico, awaits loading on a C-5 Super Galaxy on Green Ramp here Sept. 27. While loading, the aircrew discovered technical issues with the cargo which prevented a safe loading operation and delayed the load until Sept. 28. The crew and aircraft are from the 22nd Airlift Squadron, which is part of the 60th Air Mobility Wing at Travis Air Force Base, Calif. The generator will be used to supply power for air traffic control operations in Puerto Rico following Hurricane Maria’s strike


POPE ARMY AIRFIELD, — A 45,000-pound Federal Aviation Administration power generator bound for San Juan, Puerto Rico, awaits loading on a C-5 Super Galaxy on Green Ramp here Sept. 27. While loading, the aircrew discovered technical issues with the cargo which prevented a safe loading operation and delayed the load until Sept. 28. The crew and aircraft are from the 22nd Airlift Squadron, which is part of the 60th Air Mobility Wing at Travis Air Force Base, Calif. The generator will be used to supply power for air traffic control operations in Puerto Rico following Hurricane Maria’s strike on the island, ensuring the steady flow of relief supplies. Airmen in the 43d AMS also received and palletized water and meals which will be delivered along with the generator. ( Air Force photo/Marc Barnes)


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