Elmendorf C-17 (IMAGE) Naval Research Laboratory Caption The TacSat-4 ensemble is readied at Andrews Air Force Base for transport aboard a C-17 Globemaster to Kodiak, Alaska. This C-17 is based in Elmendorf, Alaska and operated by the 3rd and 176th Wings of the USAF. Credit US Naval Research Laboratory Usage Restrictions None License Licensed content Disclaimer: AAAS and EurekAlert! are not responsible for the accuracy of news releases posted to EurekAlert! by contributing institutions or for the use of any information through the EurekAlert system.