Gipper C-17 Goes to Reserves

Jan. 6, 2006

The Spirit of Ronald Reagan will arrive at March ARB, Calif., Jan. 13, feted during a ceremony featuring former First Lady Nancy Reagan. The new airlifter will be the eighth C-17 delivered to Air Force Reserve Command’s 452nd Air Mobility Wing.

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