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A U.S. Air Force C-17 Globemaster III from the 437th Airlift Wing prepares to depart from Charleston Air Force Base, S.C., during a strategic brigade airdrop exercise on Dec. 18, 2008. The C-17 mission includes meeting the Armyís need for air delivery of a full brigade, including troops and equipment (approximately 3,250 soldiers and 3,450 tons of materiel), to the battlefield. Strategic brigade airdrop training develops multi-service capabilities and hones the skills of the servicesí active-duty, reserve and civilian components. Charleston Air Force Base aircraft currently account for half of the Air Force strategic brigade airdrop requirement.

A U.S. Air Force C-17 Globemaster III prepares to depart.

A U.S. Air Force C-17 Globemaster III from the 437th Airlift Wing prepares to depart from Charleston Air Force Base, S.C., during a strategic brigade airdrop exercise on Dec. 18, 2008. The C-17 mission includes meeting the Armyís need for air delivery of a full brigade, including troops and equipment (approximately 3,250 soldiers and 3,450 tons of materiel), to the battlefield. Strategic brigade airdrop training develops multi-service capabilities and hones the skills of the servicesí active-duty, reserve and civilian components. Charleston Air Force Base aircraft currently account for half of the Air Force strategic brigade airdrop requirement.

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