C-17s to be assigned to Stewart Air National Guard Base, New York

Two C-17s will arrive to begin maintenance training with the New York Air National Guard. In all eight Boeing C-17 Globemaster III transports will eventually be assigned to the NY ANG's 105th Airlift Wing at at Stewart Air National Guard Base. The C-17s will replace the unit's C-5A Galaxy transports.

PHOTO: 5th aircraft enters Lockheed-Martin C-5M upgrade program

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The fifth Lockheed Martin C-5 has been inducted into the Reliability Enhancement and Re-engining Program (RERP) to be transformed into the world’s most capable strategic airlifter, the C-5M Super Galaxy. This C-5M Super Galaxy will be delivered later this year and will be stationed at Dover Air Force Base, Del. (Lockheed Martin Photo)

USAF considers expanding C-5M program

The USAF is so impressed with the on-time and aircraft performance of Lockheed-Martin's C-5M upgrade program that it is considering expanding the program to include older C-5s. The core of the upgrade is replacing the C-5s engines with newer General-Electric CF6 turbofans

First C-5M Galaxy delivered to USAF

Lockheed Martin has delivered the first upgraded C-5M Super Galaxy to the US Air Force. 52 USAF C-5 transports will be upgraded, which incorporates more than 70 improvements including new engines and avionics.

First Production C-5M Super Galaxy flies

The first production C-5M Super Galaxy has made its first flight at Lockheed-Martin's Marietta, Ga facility on September 19th. It is set to be delivered to the USAF Sept. 30 and will arrive for duty at Dover Air Force Base, Del., in November.

Upgraded C-5Ms carry fin flash, nose art

The first upgraded C-5M Galaxy for the USAF has been shown carrying a Super Galaxy fin flash on its vertical tail. All C-5Ms will carry the fin flash, as well as nose art.