C-130 Hercules News
919th SOW Ushers in New Chapter, Returns to Its Gunship Roots
The 711th Special Operations Squadron began a new era of combat readiness during a change of command and mission conversion-ceremony at Hurlburt Field, Florida, on July 11, 2025.
Lockheed Martin unveils groundbreaking C-130J Super Hercules performance results
Lockheed Martin continues to revolutionize the future of tactical airlift with the C-130J Super Hercules and today announced a major breakthrough in wing structure testing that greatly exceeded expectations, by validating the extended wing life of the C-130J and structural superiority of the center wing box.
Final Flight, Lifelong Bond: 103rd Pilots Celebrate Retirement Together
On Saturday, May 3, the Connecticut Air National Guard’s 103rd Operations Group marked a historic milestone as Lieutenant Colonel Gary Caponetti and Lieutenant Colonel Josh Panis took to the skies one final time.
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C-130 Fleet Status
C-130 fleet - Jul 13, 2025
Fleet overview:
scrapped: 180
write-off: 351
preserved: 92
stored: 584
instructional: 161
on order: 2
active: 1313
Changes '23/'24:
Fleet adds: 5
Fleet drop: 18
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Quote of the Day
An excellent weapon and luck had been on my side. To be successful the best fighter pilot needs both.
-- Lt. General Adolph Galland
General of the Fighter Arm, Luftwaffe, 1941-45
104 Victories
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#2000
USAF #91-231
C-130H
Hercules number 2000 built operated first by the 165th Airlift Squadron.
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Callsign of the day

Callsign "Rudy"

A short Marine Prowler pilot who actually walked on to the scrub team at Notre Dame.
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