The Globemaster III was designed to be able to land on runways as short as 3,500 feet and as narrow as 90 feet. With engine thrust reversers, the C-17 can back up and turn around on very small ...

Following is a transcript of the video. -Narrator: The C-17 Globemaster III is capable of airdropping 102 paratroopers and transporting massive cargo anywhere in the world. Armed with cutting-edge ...

Among the many acclaimed Boeing aircraft cut from factory lines is the C-17 Globemaster III. Although the C-17 Globemaster III had its maiden flight in 1991, it took four more years until the ...

Following is a transcript of the video. Narrator: These Air Force pilots are refueling their C-17 Globemaster III at 26,000 feet in the air. Narrator: The pilots rendezvous with a KC-10 refueler ...

On Apr. 10, 2025, a C-17 from Joint Base Lewis-McChord became the first in the U.S. Air Force Air Mobility Command to take ...

The C-17 Globemaster III is a military cargo jet that can carry ... The volunteer force included maintenance crew whose job is to know the C-17 inside and out. Combined with fabrication skills ...

The U.S. Dept. of Defense issued $2.45 billion to Boeing Defense, Space and Security for support and sustainment services on the U.S. Air Force C-17 Globemaster III program. The award is a ...

United Arab Emirates and United Kingdom The C-17 Globemaster – called Globemaster III – in United States Air Force service is an undeniable sign of national commitment to a cause. With 77,519 ...