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Retired Gen. Thomas M. Ryan, former Military Airlift Command commander, poses for a photo in the cockpit of the new C-5M Super Galaxy aircraft, bestowed "The City of San Antonio" June 17, 2016 at Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland, Texas. Ryan piloted the Alamo Wing's first C-5A Galaxy aircraft from Norton Air Force Base, California, to Kelly Air Force Base, Texas, on Nov. 30, 1984. The wing's first C-5A Galaxy of 32 years ago was also bestowed "The City of San Antonio," in a similar ceremony.(U.S. Air Force photo by Benjamin Faske)


First C-5M bestowed “City of San Antonio,” lands at the Alamo Wing

Retired Gen. Thomas M. Ryan, former Military Airlift Command commander, poses for a photo in the cockpit of the new C-5M Super Galaxy aircraft, bestowed "The City of San Antonio" June 17, 2016 at Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland, Texas. Ryan piloted the Alamo Wing's first C-5A Galaxy aircraft from Norton Air Force Base, California, to Kelly Air Force Base, Texas, on Nov. 30, 1984. The wing's first C-5A Galaxy of 32 years ago was also bestowed "The City of San Antonio," in a similar ceremony.(U.S. Air Force photo by Benjamin Faske)

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Five C-5M Super Galaxy airlifters from Dover Air Force Base, Del., are returning to flying operations.
A U.S. Air Force C-5 Galaxy from the 436th Airlift Wing flies over New Jersey while lit by the setting sun. The C-5, one of the largest military aircraft, provides the Air Force with heavy intercontinental strategic airlift capability. The 436th Airlift Wing is located at Dover Air Force Base, Del. (U.S. Air National Guard photo by Tech. Sgt. Matt Hecht/Released)
Senior Airman Earl Shelton, 721st Aircraft Maintenance Squadron aerospace maintenance technician, marshals a C-5M Super Galaxy into place at Ramstein Air Base, Germany, Jan. 24, 2017. After it was in place, 721st AMXS Airmen chocked the wheels, plugged it into a generator, checked tire pressure, refilled oil, and refueled the aircraft. On average, the 721st AMXS inspects, services, and repairs 30 aircraft in a single day, as part of the 521st Air Mobility Operations Wing at Ramstein. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Tryphena Mayhugh)
Senior Airman Earl Shelton, 721st Aircraft Maintenance Squadron aerospace maintenance technician, marshals a C-5M Super Galaxy into place at Ramstein Air Base, Germany, Jan. 24, 2017. After it was in place, 721st AMXS Airmen chocked the wheels, plugged it into a generator, checked tire pressure, refilled oil, and refueled the aircraft. On average, the 721st AMXS inspects, services, and repairs 30 aircraft in a single day, as part of the 521st Air Mobility Operations Wing at Ramstein. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Tryphena Mayhugh)
Senior Airman Earl Shelton, 721st Aircraft Maintenance Squadron aerospace maintenance technician, marshals a C-5M Super Galaxy into place at Ramstein Air Base, Germany, Jan. 24, 2017. After it was in place, 721st AMXS Airmen chocked the wheels, plugged it into a generator, checked tire pressure, refilled oil, and refueled the aircraft. On average, the 721st AMXS inspects, services, and repairs 30 aircraft in a single day, as part of the 521st Air Mobility Operations Wing at Ramstein. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Tryphena Mayhugh)
Ground crews secure a U.S. Air Force C-17 Globemaster III as it shuts down after landing at Bagram Airfield, in Parwan province, Afghanistan, Feb. 2, 2013. The C-5 has the distinctive high T-tail, 25-degree wing sweep, and four turbofan engines mounted on pylons beneath the wings. (U.S. Army photo/1st Lt. Henry Chan)
Ground crews secure mine-resistant, ambush-protected vehicles in the cabin of a U.S. Air Force C-5 Galaxy transport aircraft at Bagram Airfield, in Parwan province, Afghanistan, Feb. 2, 2013. Ground crews are able to load and off-load the C-5 simultaneously at the front and rear cargo openings, reducing cargo transfer times. (U.S. Army photo/1st Lt. Henry Chan)
U.S. service members prepare to load cargo onto an Air Force C-5 Galaxy transport aircraft at Bagram Airfield, in Parwan province, Afghanistan, Feb. 2, 2013. The C-5 has a greater capacity than any other airlifter. (U.S. Army photo by 1st Lt. Henry Chan)
A C-5 Galaxy takes off carrying cargo bound for an overseas location Oct. 14, 2011, at Dover Air Force Base, Del. Seven C-5s took off between Oct. 14 and Oct. 20 as part of a United States Transportation Command-wide 41-plane C-5 surge. (U.S. Air Force photo/Adrian Rowan)
Fuels distribution Airmen from the 436th Logistics Readiness Squadron prepare to fuel a C-5M Super Galaxy on June 5, 2011, prior to the plane's departure for a direct delivery airlift mission through the Arctic Circle from Dover Air Force Base, Del., to Bagram Airfield, Afghanistan. (U.S. Air Force Photo/Master Sgt. Scott T. Sturkol)
A C-5 Galaxy is parked on the flightline at Dover Air Force Base, Del., on June 5, 2011. The C-5 is the Air Force's largest airlift airframe. (U.S. Air Force Photo/Master Sgt. Scott T. Sturkol)
Fuels distribution Airmen from the 436th Logistics Readiness Squadron prepare to fuel a C-5M Super Galaxy on June 5, 2011, prior to the plane's departure for a direct delivery airlift mission through the Arctic Circle from Dover Air Force Base, Del., to Bagram Airfield, Afghanistan. (U.S. Air Force Photo/Master Sgt. Scott T. Sturkol)