C-5 Galaxy

A C-5 Galaxy aircraft assigned to Air Force Reserve Command Lackland Air Force Base, Texas, takes off from Ramstein Air Base, Germany, May 4, 2010. The C-5 was designed to provide strategic heavy airlift over intercontinental distances and to carry oversize cargo. It has been operated by the United States Air Force since 1969 and is one of the largest military aircraft in the world. (U.S. Air Force Photo by Airman 1st Class Caleb Pierce)

Heavy load

U.S. Air Force servicemembers with the 721st Aerial Port Squadron, load field satellites on to a C-5 Galaxy for transport April 21, 2009, Ramstein Air Base. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Kenny Holston)

C-5M ready for operation

United States Air Force members of the 418th Flight Test Squadron from Edwards Air Force Base, Calif., board their newly remodified C-5M aircraft after several rounds of testing in German skies, Ramstein Air Base, Germany, Aug. 14, 2008. The crew spent five days on Ramstein, testing the aircraft for operational use, this is the aircraft's first mission since its modifications. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Tony R. Ritter)(Released)*

C-5M ready for operation

United States Air Force members of the 418th Flight Test Squadron from Edwards Air Force Base, Calif., board their newly remodified C-5M aircraft after several rounds of testing in German skies, Ramstein Air Base, Germany, Aug. 14, 2008. The crew spent five days on Ramstein, testing the aircraft for operational use, this is the aircraft's first mission since its modifications. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Tony R. Ritter)(Released)*

C-5M ready for operation

United States Air Force members of the 418th Flight Test Squadron, Edwards Air Force Base, Calif., board their newly remodified C-5M aircraft after several rounds of testing in German skies, Ramstein Air Base, Germany, Aug., 14, 2008. The crew spent five days on Ramstein, testing the aircraft for operational use, this is the aircraft's first mission since its modifications. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Tony R. Ritter)(Released)*

C-5M ready for operation

The newly remodified C-5M Super Galaxy by Lockheed Martin has undergone multiple tests to ensure its operational readiness on Ramstein Air Base, Germany, Aug. 14, 2008. Among the many advantages of the re-modified aircraft are an increased payload and fuel capacity. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Tony R. Ritter)*