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Caption:
C-17 Globemaster IIIs from Charleston Air Force Base, S.C., taxi prior
to take-off, in preparation for a strategic brigade airdrop exercise
over the North Auxiliary Airfield Dec. 16, 2009, near North, S.C.,
demonstrating the global projection of U.S. airpower. Airborne Soldiers
from the 2-319th Airborne Field Artillery, 82nd Airborne Division at
Ft. Bragg, N.C., were airdropped in the exercise along with cargo
pallets to simulate the seizure of a remote airfield, providing a joint
training opportunity for the Airmen and Soldiers. The training mission
included airdrops over North Auxiliary Airfield, aerial refueling
training and simulated aeromedical evacuation. U.S. Air Force
photo/Staff Sgt. Marie Brown (RELEASED)
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