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Dover AFB Airmen make local training mission soar

Pilots from the 3rd Airlift Squadron fly during a local training mission aboard a Dover Air Force Base C-17 Globemaster III, May 24, 2022. The 3rd AS regularly trains to provide global reach and support global engagement with time-critical theater assets. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Faith Schaefer)

Dover AFB Airmen make local training mission soar

Col. Scott Raleigh, left, 436th Operations Group commander, and 1st Lt. Milton Doria, 3rd Airlift Squadron pilot, prepare to land a C-17 Globemaster III during a local training mission at Dover Air Force Base, Delaware, May 24, 2022. The 3rd AS regularly trains to provide global reach and support global engagement. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Faith Schaefer)

Dover AFB Airmen make local training mission soar

A palletized tire moves during a combat offload on a C-17 Globemaster III during a local training mission at Dover Air Force Base, Delaware, May 24, 2022. The tire pallet is used for combat offload exercises to maintain the readiness of 3rd Airlift Squadron Airmen who regularly train to provide global reach and support global engagement with time-critical theater assets. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Faith Schaefer)

Dover AFB Airmen make local training mission soar

Senior Airman Michael Patterson, 736th Aircraft Maintenance Squadron communication navigation specialist, rests in the crew entry door of a C-17 Globemaster III before a local training mission at Dover Air Force Base, Delaware, May 24, 2022. The 736th AMXS is responsible for the inspection, repair, launch and recovery of C-17s assigned to Dover AFB. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Faith Schaefer)

Dover AFB Airmen make local training mission soar

Airman 1st Class Ethan Brister, 736th Aircraft Maintenance Squadron communication navigation specialist, refuels a C-17 Globemaster III before a local training mission at Dover Air Force Base, Delaware, May 24, 2022. The 736th AMXS is responsible for the inspection, repair, launch and recovery of 13 assigned C-17s at Dover AFB. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Faith Schaefer)

Dover AFB Airmen make local training mission soar

Senior Airman Kolton Sittig, 3rd Airlift Squadron loadmaster, awaits cargo during a local training mission at Dover Air Force Base, Delaware, May 24, 2022. The 3rd AS regularly trains to provide global reach and support global engagement with time-critical theater assets. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Faith Schaefer)

Dover AFB Airmen make local training mission soar

Published June 6, 2022
By Senior Airman Faith Schaefer
436th Airlift Wing Public Affairs

DOVER AIR FORCE BASE, Del. --