Travis C-17s On the Way: Local dignitaries, base officials, and base personnel were on hand at Travis AFB, Calif., June 3 for a C-17 demonstration flight in anticipation of the arrival in August of the first of the base’s 13 new airlifters, reports the Vacaville (Calif.) Reporter. The C-17s will join the base’s C-5s and KC-10s, making Travis one of USAF’s most versatile mobility assets.
Air Force senior statesmen explained the reasons they jointly sent a letter to Congress urging restoration of the E-7 Wedgetail and more F-35s to the fiscal 2026 defense budget.