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U.S. Air Force Senior Master Sgt. Mike Sedlak, 9th Airlift Squadron loadmaster, signals the driver of a tactical vehicle during loading operations aboard a C-5M Super Galaxy at Moody Air Force Base, Georgia, Oct. 3, 2025. The aircraft's dual cargo doors at the nose and tail streamline the loading process. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Savannah Carpenter)

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U.S. Air Force Senior Airman Caden Anderson, 9th Airlift Squadron loadmaster, secures a tactical vehicle during loading operations aboard a C-5M Super Galaxy at Moody Air Force Base, Georgia, Oct. 3, 2025. Loadmasters play a critical role in maintaining the safety and balance of aircraft during transport missions. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Savannah Carpenter)

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U.S. Air Force Senior Airman Caden Anderson, 9th Airlift Squadron loadmaster, fastens a tactical vehicle during loading operations aboard a C-5M Super Galaxy at Moody Air Force Base, Georgia, Oct. 3, 2025. The loadmaster ensured that cargo and personnel were properly loaded and secured. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Savannah Carpenter)

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U.S. Air Force Airmen assigned to the 23rd Logistics Readiness Squadron move cargo at Moody Air Force Base, Georgia, Oct. 3, 2025. The cargo, along with personnel from the 38th Rescue Squadron, was loaded onto a C-5M Super Galaxy for deployment operations. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Savannah Carpenter)

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U.S. Air Force Airmen assigned to the 9th Airlift Squadron and 23rd Logistics Readiness Squadron load cargo from the 38th Rescue Squadron into a C-5M Super Galaxy at Moody Air Force Base, Georgia, Oct. 3, 2025. The equipment was prepared for an upcoming deployment in support of the squadron's mission overseas. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Savannah Carpenter)

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U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Leonardo Campero, 9th Airlift Squadron loadmaster, prepares a C-5M Super Galaxy at Moody Air Force Base, Georgia, Oct. 3, 2025. The loadmaster ensured the aircraft was properly configured for cargo and personnel transport to support mission requirements. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Savannah Carpenter)

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U.S. Air Force Airmen assigned to the 38th Rescue Squadron board a C-5M Super Galaxy at Moody Air Force Base, Georgia, Oct. 3, 2025. The movement supported the squadron’s deployment readiness and sustained operational capability. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Savannah Carpenter)

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38th RQS Airmen board C-5M for deployment readiness ops

Published Dec. 17, 2025
By Senior Airman Savannah Carpenter
23d Wing Public Affairs

MOODY AIR FORCE BASE, GA. -- MOODY AIR FORCE BASE, Ga.--Airmen from the 38th Rescue Squadron loaded their luggage and mission gear onto a C-5M Super Galaxy as they departed for deployment.

Supported by the 9th Airlift Squadron and 23rd Logistics Readiness Squadron, these search-and-rescue professionals headed out equipped to answer the call anywhere in the world.

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