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A C-5 Galaxy crewmember performs an engine check on Ramstein Air Base, Germany, March 3, 2009, after the aircraft arrived from an air base in Southwest Asia. The C-5, the largest airlifter in the U.S. Air Force inventory, can carry 36 pallets and up to 81 troops.

GALAXY CHECK

A C-5 Galaxy crewmember performs an engine check on Ramstein Air Base, Germany, March 3, 2009, after the aircraft arrived from an air base in Southwest Asia. The C-5, the largest airlifter in the U.S. Air Force inventory, can carry 36 pallets and up to 81 troops.

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