C-141 crews

Former C-141 Starlifter 701st Airlift Squadron aircrew members pose for a photograph in front of their favorite aircraft at the Joint Base Charleston, S.C. Heritage air park May 11, 2012 . The crew, which included several still active members flew the Starlifter during 70, 80 and 90s, were given access inside the historic static display where they showed their friends and families what the aircraft was like. (U.S. Air Force Photo by Michael Dukes)

315th History

This weekend a new sign was placed at Spanhoe Field in the UK. The sign marks the airfield where the 315th Troop Carrier Group flew out of during WW II. In the picture is Stephen Barker, a good friend of the wing who donated the new sign. (courtesy photo)

WRAMC

Walter Reed Army Medical Center closed it doors for the last time Aug. 27. Most of the staff and patients transferred to the newly opened Walter Reed Military Medical Center in Bethesda, Md. on the campus of the National Naval Medical Center or to the new hospital located at Fort Belvoir, Va. (Walter Reed photo by Michael Dukes)

Charleston AFB historic photos

Charleston AFB historic photos (U.S. Air Force photo/315th Airlift Wing Public Affairs)

Charleston AFB historic photos

Charleston AFB historic photos (U.S. Air Force photo/315th Airlift Wing Public Affairs)

C-141 paint job

Members of the 315th Maintenance Squadron, Charleston AFB, S.C. preps the C-141 Starlifter residing in Heritage Park for a new paint job. The new paint job will reflect the historical paint scheme of the final C-141 that recently retired during a ceremony at Wright-Patterson Air Force Base, Ohio. (Photo by 1st Lt. Wayne Capps, USAFR)

C-141 paint job

Members of the 315th Maintenance Squadron, Charleston AFB, S.C. preps the C-141 Starlifter residing in Heritage Park for a new paint job. The new paint job will reflect the historical paint scheme of the final C-141 that recently retired during a ceremony at Wright-Patterson Air Force Base, Ohio. (Photo by 1st Lt. Wayne Capps, USAFR)

Flightline at PRAB, RVN

This is an aerial photograph of Phan Rang Air Base (PRAB), Republic of Vietnam (RVN) taken from a Fairchild C-123 Provider shortly after take off. (Photograph courtesy of Jim Alvis, 71 SOS)

1984 Rodeo Crew

Members of the 1984 315 Military Airlift Wing Rodeo Team pictured next to their C-141B. The 1984 team captured the "Best ERO" award during the competition. The 315 MAW was aligned under the 14 Air Force during this period, the famous "Flying Tigers" from WWII. (USAF Historical Photograph)

1983 Rodeo Crew

The 1983 edition of the 315th Military Airlift Wing's Rodeo pose in front of their C-141B Starlifter. (USAF Historical Photograph)

Lockheed C-141

The C-141 Starlifter was this nation’s first jet transport, designed specifically to meet military specifications as a troop and cargo carrier. The first C-141 arrived in Charleston in 1965 and the 3-1-5 shared in the operation and maintenance of this aircraft with the 437 AW from 1973 to 2000. The Starlifter has participated in numerous operations, exercises, and relief missions during that time while providing hope and comfort to millions of people globally. (USAF Photo/John Rossino)

Lockheed C-5

This massive aircraft is designed for strategic airlift and is capable of transporting anything that the Army operates. The C-5 Galaxy was only with the 3-1-5 for a very short time in the early 1970s, but it continues to provide crucial airlift capabilities today. The C-5 can carry 270 troops and has a maximum payload of 240,000 pounds. (USAF Historical Photo)

Fairchild C-123

The C-123 Provider was a tactical airlifter that saw a lot of action during the Vietnam War. Although designed and primarily used as a troop and cargo transport, some Providers, known as the UC-123, were outfitted with special nozzles that would disperse defoliant or insecticides. The C-123 could carry 61 troops and transport 15,000 pounds of cargo. (USAF Historical Photo)

Cessna OA-37B

The A-37 Dragonfly was developed to encounter insurgencies and guerilla warfare and Vietnam became the ideal proving ground for this aircraft. The 7.62 MM mini gun mounted in its nose could deliver 6,000 rounds per minute. The Dragonfly was a modified T-37 designed to be flown by a crew of two but was normally operated by a single pilot in the left seat. (USAF Historical Photo)

Douglas C-47

The C-47 Skytrain was one of the most durable and versatile of our aircraft, having served in three different wars with the 3-1-5. General Dwight Eisenhower credited the C-47 as one of the four machines that won WWII, along with the bulldozer, landing craft, and the 6 by 6 truck. (USAF Historical Photo)