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First newer aircraft arrives
The 908th's newest aircraft C-130H #89-1188 taxies to a stop on January 12, 2017 as it arrived at Maxwell AFB, from Niagra Falls ARS. The 1989 C-130 Hercules will replace a 1985 version. [USAF photo by Lt. Col. Jerry Lobb]
Jan 13, 2017 - The first of eight newer C-130 Hercules aircraft to serve with the 908th Airlift Wing arrived January 12, 2017. The aircraft #89-1188 came from the 914th Airlift Wing at Niagara Falls Air Reserve Station, N. Y. [Read more...]
The Legacy of the last C-130 Deployment
Three C-130 Hercules aircraft return from a deployment to the Middle East on September 18, 2016. The aircraft were deployed in support of Operation Inherent Resolve. [USAF photo by TSgt. Stephanie Sawyer]
Sep 28, 2016 - As the final C-130 Hercules Aircraft returned to the installation on September 21, 2016, from a deployment in support of Operation Inherent Resolve, members of the wing took time to reflect on what the mission meant to everyone involved. [Read more...]
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914th AW’s C-130s say final goodbye to AUAB
USAF C-130H #91-9143 from the 328th AS taxis down the runway prior to take off June 28, 2016, at Al Udeid AB, Qatar. Airmen from the 746th EAS conduct intratheater airlifts, medical evacuation and airdrop missions throughout the USAF's Central Command’s area of responsibility in support of Operation Inherent Resolve and Operations Freedom’s Sentinel. This year marks the last deployment here for the 914th AW Airmen and four of its C-130’s as they transition to KC-135 Stratotankers. [USAF photo by SrA Janelle Patiño]
Aug 19, 2016 - After 11 years of deploying supporting the U.S. Air Forces Central Command area of responsibility, Airmen from the 914th Airlift Wing out of Niagara Falls Air Reserve Station, will say their goodbyes as they end their rotation and fly out with their C-130 Hercules’ for the final time before they transition to KC-135 Stratotankers. [Read more...]
Niagara Falls aircraft leave for deployment
A C-130 Hercules flies over Niagara Falls ARS on May 9, 2016 as part of a final 4-ship C-130 mission for the 914 AW. The Aircraft are flying deployers to Qatar in support of Operation Inherent Resolve. [USAF photo by TSgt. Stephanie Sawyer]
May 12, 2016 - May 9, 2016 marked the first time since Desert Storm, more than 25 years ago, that a four-ship fly away of C-130 Hercules aircraft took place at Niagara Falls Air Reserve Station. It was also the last, as members of the 914th Airlift Wing deployed in support of Operation Inherent Resolve. [Read more...]
Reserve C-130 units take part in Swift Response
Major Rob Rettig, a pilot with the 934th AW in Minneapolis, pilots a C-130 over Ramstein, Germany. The flight was in support of exercise Swift Response. [USAF photo by Staff Sgt. Trevor Saylor]
Aug 31, 2015 - Two Air Force Reserve C-130 wings are providing aircraft, aircrews and support personnel for Exercise Swift Response 15, a multinational training event in Germany, Romania, Bulgaria and Italy , Aug. 18 - Sept.12 . [Read more...]
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