Courtesy of Elmendorf Air Force Base

Moving to Alaska

 

Touchdown

Unveiling the spirit

AWACS landing

Soaring eagles

Soaring eagle

Soaring eagles

Soaring eagles

Soaring eagles

Farewell Hercules

Farewell Hercules

Farewell Hercules

Farewell Hercules

Farewell Hercules

Final Chapter

OVER THE ALASKA RANGE -- Elmendorf Air Force Base received its first of eight C-17 Globemaster III Monday. This aircraft -- named the "Spirit of Denali" -- was piloted by a mixed crew -- two pilots and two loadmasters from the active duty Air Force and Alaska Air National Guard. The airlifter will be flown by the 517th Airlift Squadron and the AKANG's 249th Airlift Squadron. Global Direct Delivery is the mission focus, while working closely with the Army to support Fort Richardson Soldiers and the Stryker Brigade. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Keith Brown)