Lockheed Martin completed modernization and delivery of the 29th C-5M Super Galaxy earlier this week from its facility at Marietta, Ga., the company announced. The former C-5B, serial number 84-0062 was flown to Stewart ANGB, N.Y., where it will undergo interior refurbishment before redelivery to its operational unit at Travis AFB, Calif., according to Lockheed. C-5M upgrades include new engines and structural modifications under the Reliability Enhancement and Re-engining Program and new cockpits though the Avionic Modernization Program. The company is upgrading a total of 52 legacy C-5s to Super Galaxy standards. The aircraft was delivered on July 28 and will become the 11th C-5M assigned to Travis.
Top Lawmakers Want 15 Percent Pay Raise for Enlisted Troops
April 19, 2024
A new law introduced by Congress would raise the pay rate 15 percent for junior enlisted troops and seek improvements on a range of quality of life issues, such as pay and compensation, child care, housing, health care access, and military spouse employment.