105th Airlift Wing Public Affairs / Published October 06, 2016
Newburgh, N.Y. -- Senior Master Sgt. Dennis Pitcher briefs Gen. Ellen M. Pawlikowski, Air Force Materiel Command commander, and New York Lieutenant Governor Kathy Hochul on the C-5M interior refurbishment mission Oct. 5 at Stewart Air National Guard Base, N.Y. The two leaders met with Airmen and observed operations at the New York Air National Guard's 105th Airlift Wing. A total of 52 C-5 aircraft are being converted to the C-5M Super Galaxy configuration which includes avionics upgrades, new engines and other performance and reliability enhancements. The last step is a complete 40-day refurbishment of the aircraft interior performed by Total Force Airmen at Stewart. Pitcher is superintendent of C-5M refurb operations with the 105th AW. (U.S. Air Force photo/Staff Sgt. Julio A. Olivencia Jr.)
Newburgh, N.Y. -- Senior Master Sgt. Dennis Pitcher briefs Gen. Ellen M. Pawlikowski, Air Force Materiel Command commander, and New York Lieutenant Governor Kathy Hochul on the C-5M interior refurbishment mission Oct. 5 at Stewart Air National Guard Base, N.Y. Airmen from the 105th Airlift Wing at Stewart spend approximately 40 days repainting aircraft interior, adding a new, non-skid cargo deck, replacing cargo compartment and flight deck insulation, replacing 2,400 decals and other aesthetic upgrades. The work at Stewart represents the final step in the C-5M conversion, which includes glass cockpit, new engines and reliability and performance enhancements to extend the life and capabilities of the airlifter. (U.S. Air Force photo/Derek Kaufman)