The landing gear of a C-5 Galaxy collapsed as the massive airlifter was preparing to take off from Charleston AFB, S.C., on July 14, according to The State newspaper. The Air Force reported there were no injuries to those onboard. The C-5 is assigned to Dover AFB, Del.
The U.S. supports “a stronger and more capable” European defense, Defense Secretary Lloyd J. Austin III said during an Oct. 22 press conference in Brussels—but that defense should not duplicate the functions and capabilities of the NATO alliance.