C-17 Globemaster III aircraft from Charleston Air Force Base, conduct a strategic brigade airdrop exercise over North Auxiliary Airfield near North, , Dec. 16, 2009, demonstrating the global projection of airpower. Airborne Soldiers from the 2-319th Airborne Field Artillery, 82nd Airborne Division, Ft. Bragg, , were airdropped in the exercise along with cargo pallets to simulate the seizure of a remote airfield, providing a joint training opportunity for the Airmen and Soldiers. The training mission included airdrops over North Auxiliary Airfield, aerial refueling traini


C-17 Globemaster III aircraft from Charleston Air Force Base, conduct a strategic brigade airdrop exercise over North Auxiliary Airfield near North, , Dec. 16, 2009, demonstrating the global projection of airpower. Airborne Soldiers from the 2-319th Airborne Field Artillery, 82nd Airborne Division, Ft. Bragg, , were airdropped in the exercise along with cargo pallets to simulate the seizure of a remote airfield, providing a joint training opportunity for the Airmen and Soldiers. The training mission included airdrops over North Auxiliary Airfield, aerial refueling training and simulated aeromedical evacuation. photo by Airman First Class Asha McMakinReleased


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