Rep. Calvert Welcomes First C-17 to March Air Reserve Base

Tuesday, August 9, 2005

Rep. Calvert Welcomes First C-17 to March Air Reserve Base

WASHINGTON, DC - Rep. Ken Calvert (R-Corona) helped welcome the first C-17 Globemaster III aircraft to March Air Reserve Base (ARB) earlier today. The aircraft, named the "Spirit of California" is the first of eight C-17s scheduled for delivery to March ARB. Rep. Calvert, whose district includes March ARB, has been a strong advocate for locating the C-17 fleet at March.

"The arrival of the C-17 fleet guarantees that March Air Reserve Base will continue to play a significant role in our nation's security even as the military transforms and adapts to new conflicts," said Rep. Calvert. "There is no better aircraft than the C-17 to support combat, peacekeeping, and humanitarian missions worldwide. This aircraft is important to the nation and to our community, and I am glad to welcome the first of many C-17s to March today."

The C-17 Globemaster III is produced by Boeing at a facility in Long Beach, California. It is an integrated part of our airlift capability that allows the military to transport troops, equipment, and supplies around the world. Rep. Calvert spoke during ceremonies at both locations.

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