McGuire Air Force Base, part of Joint Base McGuire-Dix-Lakehurst, is a key hub for the Air Mobility Command, responsible for the rapid deployment of troops and equipment worldwide. Joint Base Charleston, home to the 437th Airlift Wing, is a powerhouse for heavy-lift aircraft like the C-17 Globemaster III, though the use of 747s in this case suggests a mix of military and contracted civilian assets.
Ramstein, located in Germany, acts as a critical forward-operating base in Europe, bridging the gap between U.S. supply lines and the Ukrainian front. MacDill, headquarters of U.S. Central Command and Special Operations Command, typically focuses on operations in the Middle East, making its inclusion here intriguing. Biggs Army Airfield, adjacent to Fort Bliss in Texas, supports Army aviation and logistics, rounding out this diverse lineup of departure points.