C-17 Global reach mastered at Ramstein AB

A U.S. Air Force C-17 Globemaster III aircraft assigned to 911th Airlift Wing at Pittsburgh Air Reserve Station flies over Ramstein Air Base, Germany, June 5, 2026. The aircraft’s presence at the “Global Gateway” reinforced the installation's on-going role as a critical logistics and air mobility center for U.S. and allied forces. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Paden Lancaster)

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C-17 Global reach mastered at Ramstein AB

A U.S. Air Force C-17 Globemaster III aircraft assigned to 911th Airlift Wing at Pittsburgh Air Reserve Station flies over Ramstein Air Base, Germany, June 5, 2026. The aircraft joined the Air Force’s fleet in 1993, and since has expanded capabilities to support aeromedical evacuations and various contingencies operations. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Paden Lancaster)

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C-17 Global reach mastered at Ramstein AB

A U.S. Air Force C-17 Globemaster III aircraft assigned to 911th Airlift Wing at Pittsburgh Air Reserve Station flies over Ramstein Air Base, Germany, June 5, 2026. The airframe aids in Rapid Global Mobility, where the 521st Air Mobility Operations Wing focuses on continuous strategic and tactical airlift support for the U.S. Department of War and its Allies. .(U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Paden Lancaster)

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C-17 Global reach mastered at Ramstein AB

Published July 7, 2026
By Airman 1st Class Paden Lancaster
86th Airlift Wing Public Affairs

RAMSTEIN AIR BASE, Germany. -- A U.S. Air Force C-17 Globemaster III aircraft assigned to 911th Airlift Wing at Pittsburgh Air Reserve Station flies over Ramstein Air Base, Germany, June 5, 2026. The aircraft’s presence at the “Global Gateway” reinforced the installation's on-going role as a critical logistics and air mobility center for U.S. and allied forces. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Paden Lancaster)