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The 415th AMU celebrates their first ‘Black Letter’ aircraft
Jun 15, 2020 - The 415th Aircraft Maintenance Unit launched its first ‘Black Letter’ aircraft June 9, 2020, on Kirtland Air Force Base, New Mexico, making maintenance history. [Read more...]
2,600 C-130 Hercules delivered
Oct 24, 2019 - Lockheed Martin delivered the 2,600th C-130 Hercules tactical airlifter to U.S. Air Force Special Operations Command on October 21st. [Read more...]
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Lockheed Martin delivers 400th C-130J
Feb 12, 2018 - Lockheed Martin reached a major milestone with the delivery of its 400th C-130J Super Hercules aircraft on February 9. This Super Hercules is an MC-130J Commando II Special Operations aircraft that is assigned to the U.S. Air Force's Special Operations Command (AFSOC). [Read more...]
BAe providing electronic warfare suite for U.S. SOCOM C-130s
Jul 12, 2017 - The U.S. Special Operations Command (SOCOM) has selected BAE Systems to provide new electronic warfare (EW) systems for its fleet of AC/MC-130J aircraft. [Read more...]
Pacific Air Commandos launch on 'Day of Jakal'
Jun 30, 2017 - The 17th Special Operations Squadron observed its annual ‘Day of the Jakal’ with a mass launch of five U.S. Air Force Special Operations MC-130J Commando IIs, June 22, 2017, at Kadena Air Base and Ie Shima Range, Okinawa, Japan. [Read more...]
352nd SOW delivers combat power anytime, anyplace
Oct 05, 2016 - Pre-flight briefs, heavy cargo loads, drop zone statistics, personnel guidance, aircraft and equipment inspections – a few of the many crucial steps it took Airmen from the 352nd Special Operations Wing to execute a Maritime Craft Aerial Delivery System drop September 27, 2016. [Read more...]
81st ERQS maintainers: CSAR’s hidden heroes
Jul 27, 2016 - A long-haul truck must be maintained to continue operating safely and efficiently for the driver. This involves regular inspections, oil changes, tire rotations, parts replacements and tune-ups. [Read more...]
17th SOS launches first MC-130J five-ship formation flight
Feb 23, 2016 - Instead of the usual howl of jet engines, Team Kadena heard the growl of 120 turboprop blades chopping the air as 17th Special Operations Squadron MC-130J Commando II aircraft dominated the airfield scene February 17, 2016. [Read more...]
Lockheed Martin awarded $969M contract for new build C-130Js
Nov 11, 2015 - Lockheed Martin Aeronautics Corporation has been awarded a $969M contract from the US Department of Defence on Tuesday for seventeen C-130J Hercules over a multi-year production. [Read more...]
MC-130 variants drop MCADS simultaneously over Pacific Ocean
Oct 06, 2015 - Two aircraft from the 353rd Special Operations Group completed a Maritime Craft Aerial Delivery System airdrop during an exercise Sept. 18 over the Pacific Ocean. [Read more...]
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