The Revamped C-5 Takes Flight: The C-5M Super Galaxy, the recently unveiled modernized version of the huge airlifter, made its first flight at Dobbins ARB, Ga., Monday, reports UPI news service. Air Force officials expect the avionics and engine modernization program to extend the service life of the C-5 to 2040.
The last remaining T-1 Jayhawk at JBSA-Randolph, Texas, took its final flight to the "Boneyard" at Davis-Monthan Air Force Base, Ariz., on July 15. The 99th Flying Training Squadron will train pilots using T-6 and simulator until it gets T-7 Red Hawk in fiscal 2026.