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C-17s deliver cargo to Southwest Asia base

Airmen unload an R-11 fuels truck from a C-17 Globemaster III from Joint Base Charleston, S.C., during operations for the 380th Air Expeditionary Wing at a non-disclosed base in Southwest Asia on March 27, 2010. The C-17 stopped to deliver R-11 fuels trucks and pick-up other cargo as part of overseas contingency operations in the U.S. Central Command area of responsibility. The 380th AEW is home to the KC-10 Extender, U-2 Dragon Lady, E-3 Sentry and RQ-4 Global Hawk aircraft. The wing is comprised of four groups and 12 squadrons and the wing's deployed mission includes air refueling, surveillance and reconnaissance in support of overseas contingency operations in Southwest Asia. The 380th AEW supports operations Iraqi Freedom and Enduring Freedom and the Combined Joint Task Force-Horn of Africa. (U.S. Air Force Photo/Master Sgt. Scott T. Sturkol/Released)

Photo essay: C-17s deliver, pick-up cargo at Southwest Asia base

Published April 2, 2010
By Master Sgt. Scott T. Sturkol and Senior Airman Jenifer C. Calhoun
380th Air Expeditionary Wing Public Affairs

SOUTHWEST ASIA -- Airmen unloaded and loaded cargo on C-17 Globemaster III aircraft from Joint Base Charleston, S.C., and Joint Base Lewis-McChord, Wash., during operations for the 380th Air Expeditionary Wing at a non-disclosed base in Southwest Asia on March 27, 2010.

The C-17s stopped to deliver R-11 fuels trucks and pick-up other cargo as part of overseas contingency operations in the U.S. Central Command area of responsibility.

The 380th AEW is home to the KC-10 Extender, U-2 Dragon Lady, E-3 Sentry and RQ-4 Global Hawk aircraft. The wing is comprised of four groups and 12 squadrons and the wing's deployed mission includes air refueling, surveillance and reconnaissance in support of overseas contingency operations in Southwest Asia. The 380th AEW supports operations Iraqi Freedom and Enduring Freedom and the Combined Joint Task Force-Horn of Africa.

To see the C-17 operations, click on the slideshow.