C-130 Hercules News

From 2021


USAF Transfers Three C-130H's to Royal Jordanian Air Force Dec 09, 2021 - Today the Royal Jordanian Air Force (RJAF), U.S. Air Force (USAF), and the U.S. Embassy in Jordan celebrated the transfer of three C-130 transport aircraft from USAF to RJAF. [Read more...]	Niger receives second U.S. C-130 to support enduring Sahel operations Dec 07, 2021 - Niger received the second of the three scheduled C-130 aircraft deliveries by the U.S. since January 2021 and has employed the mobility platform for various humanitarian assistance operations and United Nations troop and vehicle movements. [Read more...]

KYANG enters a new era with the arrival of the C-130J Super Hercules Nov 07, 2021 - Two new C-130J Super Hercules aircraft buzzed over the Kentucky Air National Guard Base here Saturday before taxing to stop on the flight line under the spray of water cannons while a crowd of Airmen cheered their dramatic arrival. [Read more...]	ASAB steps up Tactical Airlift abilities with upgraded C-130 model Nov 05, 2021 - The 779th Expeditionary Airlift Squadron was redesignated as the 61st EAS this week, ushering in the C-130J Super Hercules to replace the legacy H models that have operated at Ali Al Salem Air Base. [Read more...]
C-130J Super Hercules being prepped for debut at Kentucky Air Guard Nov 05, 2021 - Two new C-130J Super Hercules aircraft are being readied here to join the Kentucky Air National Guard fleet as maintainers apply distinctive artwork to the planes’ exterior paint in preparation for their debut in Louisville this weekend. [Read more...]	New Super Hercules arrives in Fort Worth Oct 26, 2021 - The 136th Airlift Wing acquired a brand new C-130J Super Hercules from the Lockheed Martin facility in Marietta, Georgia, on October. 14, 2021. [Read more...]
Compass Call squadron inactivated after 20 years in theater Sep 29, 2021 - The 41st Expeditionary Electronic Combat Squadron was officially inactivated on September 28, 2021 after almost twenty years of providing continual airborne electronic combat support to the U.S. Central Command area of responsibility. [Read more...]	Last C-130H rolls down the stretch at Kentucky Air Guard Sep 28, 2021 - The last C-130H aircraft assigned to the 123rd Airlift Wing departed the Kentucky Air National Guard Base here today for its new home at the Delaware Air Guard. [Read more...]
Wing receives first C-130J Super Hercules Aug 11, 2021 - The 136th Airlift Wing Texas Air National Guard, part of the Texas Military Department, received its first of eight C-130J Super Hercules aircraft on July 24, 2021, at Naval Air Station Joint Reserve Base Fort Worth, Texas. [Read more...]	919 SOW celebrates 50th anniversary, recalls early years Jul 30, 2021 - "As the first commander of the 919th and now a resident of Niceville, I have kept a close watch on the unit over the years. The 919th SOW is a special outfit in many ways. One reason the 919th is special is its heritage. Those who gave birth to the original organization were true pioneers. [Read more...]

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