C-130 Hercules News

September 28, 2016 (by TSgt. Matthew Burke) - 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.
"The C-130s have served this unit well," said Col. Brian Bowman, 914th Airlift Wing Commander. "As we await the many changes and innovations that will affect this installation in the future, it’s important for us to reflect on this occasion and congratulate our heroes on a job well done."

During this four-month deployment, the Airmen of the 914 AW exceeded all expectations. The hours flown, missions completed and maintenance performed. The C-130 Hercules is a four-engine turboprop military transport aircraft designed for troop, medivac, and cargo transport. These dynamic aircraft have utilized Airmen as pilots, navigators, loadmasters, flight engineers and medical evacuation personnel to perform many of the unique functions the 914 AW

The team did incredible," said Lt. Col. Joshua Pope, 379th Expeditionary Aircraft Maintenance Squadron Commander. "They were the only Expeditionary Aircraft Maintenance Unit to be tasked 75%-100% every single day -- and they never missed a beat."

Personnel from the 914th Aircraft Maintenance Squadron performed exceptionally well under the circumstances.

"I could not be more proud of our Airmen," said Bowman, "Their efforts overseas showcased the 914th Airlift Wing as a hardworking, professional organization."