A C-17 Globemaster III assigned to the 911th Airlift Wing is parked on the flightline at the Pittsburgh International Airport Air Reserve Station, Pa., Nov. 19, 2024. The C-17 is a critical asset in the U.S. Air Force’s strategic airlift capabilities, designed for the rapid delivery of troops, equipment and cargo to main operating bases or directly to forward bases in deployment areas. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. James Fritz)