Loadmasters with the 16th Airlift Squadron, and a Videographer with the 1st Combat Camera Squadron, Charleston Air Force Base, , look out the back of this C-17 Globemaster III during Exercise Thunderstruck. C-17 Globemaster III aircraft from the 437th Airlift Wing, Charleston Air Force Base, , conduct a strategic brigade air drop 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 air dropped in the exercis
Loadmasters with the 16th Airlift Squadron, and a Videographer with the 1st Combat Camera Squadron, Charleston Air Force Base, , look out the back of this C-17 Globemaster III during Exercise Thunderstruck. C-17 Globemaster III aircraft from the 437th Airlift Wing, Charleston Air Force Base, , conduct a strategic brigade air drop 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 air dropped 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 aero medical evacuation. Staff Sgt. Joshua L. DeMotts Released
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