An Air Force C-17 Globemaster III, assigned to the 3rd Wing here, crashed about 6:14 p.m. (Alaska time) July 29.

At the time of the accident, it was on a local training mission.

Four aircrew were on board, and their condition is unknown at this time. First responders are on scene.

A board of officers will investigate the accident, and more information will be released as it becomes available.

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