Photo By Sgt. Emely Gonzalez | U.S. Airmen prepare to drop the loading dock of a C-5 Super Galaxy aircraft during a...... read more read more
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BELLE CHASSE, La. Marines and Airmen participated in a C-5 Super Galaxy aircraft static-load exercise here, Feb. 6, 2025.
U.S. Marines with G-4 Strategic Mobility Section and Marine Light Attack Helicopter Squadron (HMLA) 773, 4th Marine Aircraft Wing, Marine Forces Reserve, onload and offload UH-1Y Venom helicopter and an AH-1Z Viper helicopter alongside U.S. Air Force Airmen with 26th Aerial Port Squadron, 68th Airlift Squad stationed at Kelly Field Annex, Joint Base San Antonio, Texas.
The C-5 Super Galaxy aircraft static-load exercise is a Joint-force event that emphasizes the importance of Joint-branch military training. Joint training helps Marines and Airmen strengthen their skills, collaboration and practicality. For this year's exercise, Marines and Airmen worked together by loading a UH-1Y Venom helicopter and an AH-1Z Viper helicopter onto a loading ramp and ensuring the aircraft was secure once loaded.
The C-5 Super Galaxy provides the Marine Corps with essential airlift support for moving large and heavy equipment, vehicles and personnel. This ability is essential for quick deployment and providing logistics support in different operational environments. The C-5’s ability to carry oversized loads, such as armored vehicles, artillery and other heavy military gear makes it crucial for supporting Marine Corps Reserve missions.
“Given the rapid pace of growth from our peer adversaries, our ability to operate in harmony within the Joint domain is critically important. Our unity is truly our strength,” said Master Sgt. John A. Saye, Joint inspection non-commission officer in charge, 26th Aerial Port Squadron, 68th Airlift Squad.
This exercise highlighted the importance of teamwork between branches and emphasized the importance the C-5 Super Galaxy plays in supporting the Marine Corps' ability to move quickly and deploy worldwide. As Marines and Airmen continue to combine their knowledge, they ensure the U.S. military remains stronger and ready to respond to any operational challenge.
| Date Taken: | 02.06.2025 |
| Date Posted: | 02.21.2025 17:06 |
| Story ID: | 491230 |
| Location: | BELLE CHASSE, LOUISIANA, US |
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