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Earth Wind and Fire: Reservists own the skies
A modified U.S. C-130 aircraft, assigned to the 910th AW, sprays water simulating a pesticide solution during a field exercise as part of the DoD Aerial Spray Certification Course, January 13, 2016. The 910th Airlift Wing has been tasked with providing its unique aerial spray capability to assist with recovery efforts in eastern Texas, following the devastation of Hurricane Harvey. [USAF photo by MSgt. Bob Barko Jr.]
Sep 11, 2017 - For the first time in the nearly 70-year history of the Air Force Reserve, all three special mission units have been called to action simultaneously due to a series of catastrophic events that have affected wide swaths of the U.S. [Read more...]
908th bids farewell to last ’85 model in fleet
The last of the 908th AW’s 1985 vintage C-130s, #85-0035, known as the "City of Montgomery" departed Maxwell AFB on September 10, after 31 years of service with the unit. This marks the last departure and retirement of eight 1985 model aircraft belonging to the 908th after having flown more than 94,700 hours total in the more than 31 years since they arrived at Maxwell. [USAF photo by Lt. Col. Jerry Lobb]
Sep 11, 2017 - The last of the 908th Airlift Wing’s 1985 vintage C-130s, tail number 0035, known as the “City of Montgomery” departed Maxwell Air Force Base, Ala., September 10, after 31 years of service with the unit. [Read more...]
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MAFFS surge support continues as national preparedness advances to highest level
Smoke and the start of a fire retardant containment line dropped by a MAFFS equipped C-130 Hercules aircraft near California’s South Fork Fire, south of Yosemite National Park are visible from MAFFS 5 on August 14, 2017. Three MAFFS-equipped C-130s and aircrews from the AFRC and ANG are providing support to the U.S. Forest Service fire suppression efforts from Air Tanker Base Fresno, California. [USAF photo by MSgt. Thomas Freeman]
Aug 16, 2017 - Modular Airborne Fire Fighting System-equipped C-130 Hercules aircraft from the Air Force Reserve Command and Air National Guard continue supporting wildland fire suppression efforts as the National Preparedness level reaches its highest level. [Read more...]
Dobbins, other Reserve C-130 units team up for training exercise in Rockies
Two C-130H Hercules from the 94th AW, Dobbins ARB. are parked on the flightline at Peterson AFB on August 3, 2017. The two aircraft participated with other C-130s in high-altitude airdrops in the Colorado Rockies. [USAF photo by SrA Lauren Douglas]
Aug 04, 2017 - Train as you fight and fight as you train. So goes the old adage about putting in the work required in practice to perform effectively under pressure. The same is true for Dobbins Air Reserve Base, Georgia, as it must prepare its C-130s to perform in a variety of locations as required by the mission. [Read more...]
913th MXS annual training helps keep 403rd fleet mission-ready
Members of the 913th MXS from Little Rock AFB work together with members of the 803rd AMXS to hook up C-130J-30 #05-8152 to be towed to the wash rack July 21, 2017 at Keesler AFB, Mississippi. [USAF photo by SSgt. Heather Heiney]
Aug 02, 2017 - Dozens of Reserve Citizen Airmen from the 913th Maintenance Squadron out of Little Rock Air Force Base, Arkansas, have spent the past few weeks here at Keesler Air Force Base working on the 403rd Wing’s fleet of C-130J and WC-130J Super Hercules aircraft. [Read more...]
Niagara bids farewell to its last C-130
The last remaining C-130 Hercules #92-3021 from 328th AS prepares for its final departure from Niagara Falls ARS on July 26, 2017. This is a significant stage in the process of transition for the 914th, from an AW to an ARW. [USAF photo by Steph Sawyer]
Jul 26, 2017 - Members of the base gathered to observe the final departure of the C-130 Hercules from Niagara, July 26, 2017. [Read more...]
403rd Maintenance Group earns Outstanding Unit Award
USAF C-130J #05-8156 from 815 AS undergoes maintenance at the 403rd Maintenance group hanger on December 21, 2016. [USAF photo by SSgt. Heather Heiney]
May 22, 2017 - Air Force Reserve Command recently announced that the 403rd Maintenance Group was one of 18 units that earned the Air Force Outstanding Unit Award for 2015. [Read more...]
Dobbins deploys C-130s during third AEF rotation
USAF C-130H #93-1039 from 700 AS depart Dobbins ARB on May 8, 2017 in route to Southwest Asia. Over 150 aircrew, aircraft maintenance and support personnel from the 94th Operations and Maintenance Groups will complete a four-month Air Expeditionary Force rotation. [USAF photo by Don Peek]
May 10, 2017 - There were clear skies and bittersweet goodbyes as four C-130 H3 Hercules aircraft departed Dobbins Air Reserve Base, Georgia May 8, 2017 in route to Southwest Asia. [Read more...]
403rd Wing participates in Green Flag deployment exercise
TSgt. Jonathan Packer, 815th AS, secures chains on C-130J Super Hercules aircraft during the Green Flag Little Rock 17-05 exercise March 19 in Alexandria, Luisiana. [USAF photo by SSgt. Shelton Sherrill]
Mar 22, 2017 - The 403rd Wing successfully completed the Green Flag Little Rock 17-05 exercise at Little Rock Air Force Base, Arkansas, March 10-22. It was the largest Green Flag exercise to date, and the first time an Air Force Reserve unit has led such an event. [Read more...]
AF's 1st HC-130 takes its final flight to retirement
Crew members from the 39th RQS and 720th AMXS pose in front of King 52, #64-14852 the first HC-130 configured for Air Force rescue in 1964, before taking it on its final flight from Patrick AFB, to Davis-Monthan AFB, where it will retire March 6, 2017. [USAF photo by TSgt. Lindsey Maurice]
Mar 07, 2017 - After more than 50 years of faithful service and rescue missions spanning the globe, King 52, #64-14852 the first HC-130P/N configured for Air Force rescue in 1964, retired March 6, 2017. [Read more...]
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