AMC in action: Charleston C-17 brings Secretary Gates to Iraq
U.S. Secretary of Defense Robert M. Gates steps off of a C-17 Globemaster III from the 437th Airlift Wing at Charleston Air Force Base, S.C., during a trip to Iraq July 28, 2009. He is greeted by Army Gen. Raymond T. Odierno, commander, Multinational Force - Iraq. Secretary Gates is visiting Iraq to receive operational updates and meet with key Iraqi officials. (U.S. Air Force Photo/Master Sgt. Jerry Morrison)