The 60th Air Mobility Wing (60 AMW) is the largest air mobility organization within the United States Air Force, playing a crucial role in strategic airlift and air refueling missions globally. As part of the Air Mobility Command and the host unit at Travis Air Force Base in California, the 60th AMW operates a diverse fleet of aircraft, including C-5M Super Galaxies, C-17 Globemaster IIIs, and KC-10 Extenders. The wing supports national objectives by providing rapid and reliable transport of personnel and cargo, and extends air power reach through aerial refueling. Key partners include other branches of the U.S. military, and its activities focus on global operations.
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Loadmasters from the 60th Air Mobility Wing and Lockheed Martin Space unloaded SBIRS GEO-6 from a C-5M Super Galaxy at Cape Canaveral Space Force Station on 2022-06-02.
The SBIRS team based at Los Angeles Air Force Base and the flight crew from the 60th Air Mobility Wing at Travis Air Force Base worked together to ensure the safe and timely transportation of SBIRS GEO-5.