A C-17 waits on the taxi-way for an F-15 Eagle to exit the runway so it can fly back to McChord AFB, Wash. after stopping overnight for rest and fuel at RAF Lakenheath, England, Sept. 4. The runway at RAF Lakenheath allows for C-17's and larger aircraft to land and transport Airmen and cargo in support of AEF. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Brian J. Ellis)
A C-17 taxies down the runway at RAF Lakenheath, England on its way back to McChord AFB, Wash. after stopping overnight for rest and fuel. C-17's are often used to bring back Airmen and supplies in support of different missions for AEF. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Brian J. Ellis)
A C-17 takes off from RAF Lakenheath, England on its way back to McChord AFB, Wash. after stopping overnight for rest and fuel. Airmen returning from AEF deployments rely on C-17's as well as commercial airlines to bring them back to their homes and families. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Brian J. Ellis)
A C-17 takes off from RAF Lakenheath, England on its way back to McChord AFB, Wash. after stopping overnight for rest and fuel. Throughout the month C-17's will land at RAF Lakenheath dropping off Airmen and cargo in support of AEF. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Brian J. Ellis)