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Exercise TROPIC FURY: Phase 3

Airman 1st Class William Baldwin, 15th Aircraft Maintenance Squadron crew chief, prepares to marshal in a C-17 Globemaster III after landing at Hickam Airfield at Joint Base Pearl Harbor-Hickam, Hawaii March 8, 2022. After touchdown, aircraft are marshaled to their designated parking spot by crew chiefs. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Makensie Cooper)

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Exercise TROPIC FURY: Phase 3

A C-17 Globemaster III lands at Hickam Airfield during Exercise TROPIC FURY at Joint Base Pearl Harbor-Hickam, Hawaii, March 8, 2022. The third phase of the exercise tests the 15th Wing’s capability to plan, generate and execute a deployment tasking in a combat environment. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Makensie Cooper)

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Exercise TROPIC FURY: Phase 3

Protective Posture response level 4 during Exercise TROPIC FURY at Joint Base Pearl Harbor-Hickam, Hawaii, March 8, 2022. MOPP gear protects against chemical agents during chemical, biological and nuclear scenarios and protects Airmen from harmful substances. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Makensie Cooper)

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TFI C-17 engine replacement

Airmen and civilians assigned to the 15th Maintenance Group and 154th Aircraft Maintenance Squadron replace a turbofan engine on a C-17 Globemaster III during an engine swap near Hangar 19 on Joint Base Pearl Harbor-Hickam, Hawaii, Feb. 23, 2022. Four engines, each producing 40,400 pounds of thrust, enable the aircraft to support airlift, airdrop and aeromedical evacuations. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Alan Ricker)

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TFI C-17 engine replacement

Airmen and civilians assigned to the 15th Maintenance Group and 154th Aircraft Maintenance Squadron transfer a turbofan engine from a C-17 Globemaster III to an aircraft engine trailer during an engine swap in Hangar 19 on Joint Base Pearl Harbor-Hickam, Hawaii, Feb. 23, 2022. Active-duty, Guardsmen and civilian maintainers have replaced three engines in the past six weeks in order to support operational readiness within the Indo-pacific region. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Alan Ricker)

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TFI C-17 engine replacement

Airmen assigned to the 15th Maintenance Group and 154th Aircraft Maintenance Squadron prepare a C-17 Globemaster III turbofan engine for an engine swap in Hangar 19 on Joint Base Pearl Harbor-Hickam, Hawaii, Feb. 23, 2022. Airmen from the 15th MXG and 154th AMXS execute total force integration by working together to carry out the mission. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Alan Ricker)

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TFI C-17 engine replacement

Senior Airman Magyver Boles, 15th Aircraft Maintenance Squadron propulsion journeyman, guides an aircraft engine trailer towards one of four C-17 Globemaster III turbofan engines for an engine swap in Hangar 19 on Joint Base Pearl Harbor-Hickam, Hawaii, Feb. 23, 2022. Engine swaps take place when necessary in order to keep aircrew safe and the aircraft flying optimally. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Alan Ricker)

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TFI C-17 engine replacement

Staff Sgt. Marc Ganir, 154th Aircraft Maintenance Squadron propulsion craftsman, loosens a bolt on a turbofan engine from a C-17 Globemaster III for an engine swap in Hangar 19 on Joint Base Pearl Harbor-Hickam, Hawaii, Feb. 23, 2022. Within an estimated 48 hours, over 10 JBPHH aircraft maintainers were involved with detaching, transferring and replacing the cargo aircraft’s engine. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Alan Ricker)

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TFI C-17 engine replacement

A C-17 Globemaster III undergoes an engine swap in Hangar 19 on Joint Base Pearl Harbor-Hickam, Hawaii, Feb. 23, 2022. Airmen assigned to the 15th Maintenance Group and Hawaii Air National Guard disconnected all attachments on a turbofan engine from the cargo aircraft to be replaced and refurbished. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Alan Ricker)

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TFI C-17 engine replacement

Tech. Sgt. Anthony Goodman, 15th Maintenance Squadron C-17 Globemaster III aerospace propulsion craftsman, and Master Sgt. Joseph Alejandro, 154th Aircraft Maintenance Squadron propulsion flight noncommissioned officer in-charge, prepare one of four C-17 turbofan engines for an engine swap in Hangar 19 on Joint Base Pearl Harbor-Hickam, Hawaii, Feb. 23, 2022. The cargo aircraft’s engines are replaced when needed in order to sustain airlift operations generated out of JBPHH. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Alan Ricker)

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TFI C-17 engine replacement

Staff Sgt. Marc Ganir, 154th Aircraft Maintenance Squadron propulsion craftsman, detaches several hoses from a turbofan engine during a C-17 Globemaster III engine swap in Hangar 19 on Joint Base Pearl Harbor-Hickam, Hawaii, Feb. 23, 2022. Each engine is designed to give the cargo aircraft the capability to operate in and out of short runways while carrying large payloads. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Alan Ricker)

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Sweet 16: Hickam’s C-17 celebrates another year in the Pacific

U.S. Air Force Master Sgt. Rafeal Dela Sierra, 154th Aircraft Maintenance Squadron dedicated crew chief, reminisces about the arrival of the first Hawai’i based C-17 Globemaster III on the 16th anniversary of its arrival to Joint Base Pearl Harbor-Hickam, Hawaii, Feb. 8, 2022. Dela Sierra served on the original aircraft maintenance crew that marshaled the first C-17 to then Hickam Air Force Base. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Anthony Nelson Jr.)

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Sweet 16: Hickam’s C-17 celebrates another year in the Pacific

U.S. Air Force Master Sgt. Rafeal Dela Sierra, 154th Aircraft Maintenance Squadron dedicated crew chief, reminisces about the arrival of the first Hawai’i based C-17 Globemaster III on the 16th anniversary of its arrival to Joint Base Pearl Harbor-Hickam, Hawaii, Feb. 8, 2022. Dela Sierra served on the original aircraft maintenance crew that marshaled the first C-17 to then Hickam Air Force Base. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Anthony Nelson Jr.)

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Sweet 16: Hickam’s C-17 celebrates another year in the Pacific

U.S. Air Force Master Sgt. Rafeal Dela Sierra, 154th Aircraft Maintenance Squadron dedicated crew chief, holds the key to the first Hawai’i based C-17 Globemaster III on the 16th anniversary of its arrival to Joint Base Pearl Harbor-Hickam, Hawaii, Feb. 8, 2022. Dela Sierra was part of the original crew members that marshaled the C-17 onto Hickam’s flightline. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Anthony Nelson Jr.)

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USAF Globemaster III refueled in Brunei

A C-17A Globemaster III assigned to Joint Base Pearl Harbor-Hickam, Hawaii, receives fuel from civilian contractors at Pusat Pergerakan Udara Air Movement Center, Brunei, Nov. 14, 2021. Exercises involving allied nations in the Indo-Pacific region strengthen relationships and enhance airframe interoperability. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Alan Ricker)

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USAF Globemaster III refueled in Brunei

A C-17A Globemaster III assigned to Joint Base Pearl Harbor-Hickam, Hawaii, receives fuel from civilian contractors at Pusat Pergeraken Udara Air Movement Center, Brunei, Nov. 14, 2021. Exercises involving allied nations in the Indo-Pacific region strengthen relationships and enhance airframe interoperability. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Alan Ricker)

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USAF, RAAF rendezvous to increase interoperability

Capt. Alec Nelson, 535th Airlift Squadron C-17A Globemaster III aircraft commander, and Capt. Ken Nakanishi, 535th AS C-17 pilot, participate in a three-ship formation with Royal Australian Air Force C-17s during a training exercise over the West Pacific, Nov. 14, 2021. The United States and Australia provide security throughout the Indo-Pacific region by enhancing their mission effectiveness through integrated cooperation. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Alan Ricker)

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USAF, RAAF rendezvous to increase interoperability

Capt. Alec Nelson, 535th Airlift Squadron C-17A Globemaster III aircraft commander, searches for two Royal Australian Air Force C-17s to form a three-ship formation during a training exercise over the West Pacific, Nov. 14, 2021. The United States Air Force and RAAF continuously train to strengthen their military-to-military relationship and provide regional security and stability within the Indo-Pacific region. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Alan Ricker)

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USAF, RAAF rendezvous to increase interoperability

1st Lt. Michael Knab, 535th Airlift Squadron C-17A Globemaster III co-pilot, reviews flight plans while Capt. Alec Nelson, 535th AS C-17 aircraft commander, performs preflight checks at Andersen Air Force Base, Guam, Nov. 14, 2021. The Joint Base Pearl Harbor-Hickam, Hawaii, aircrew participated in a three-ship formation and performed simulated high-altitude drops with Royal Australian Air Force C-17s over the West Pacific. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Alan Ricker)

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USAF, RAAF rendezvous to increase interoperability

Two Royal Australian Air Force C-17A Globemaster IIIs assigned to Joint Base Pearl Harbor-Hickam, Hawaii, conduct a training exercise over the West Pacific, Nov. 14, 2021. Exercises between the United States Air Force and the RAAF increase both countries’ potential to coordinate and perform joint-aerial operations. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Alan Ricker)

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