U.S.A.F. - AK

Located at joint base Elmendorf-Fort Richardson, Alaska known as the Firebirds they operate C – 17 globe master III and C – 12 Huron aircraft to provide tactical airlift, AirDrop and humanitarian relief across the theater and worldwide. Part of the third wings, third operations group, delivering cargo, equipment and personnel to remote locations. Routinely trains in harsh Arctic conditions and participates in exercises like red flag – Alaska. Aircraft flown, the Boeing C – 17 globe master III, heavy Intercontinental transport. And the Beachcraft C – 12 Huron, a twin engine, turbo prop used for light transport and support.