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17th SOS retires first Combat Shadow in Pacific
Jul 25, 2013 - A crew from the 17th Special Operations Squadron began the final flight of MC-130P Combat Shadow, tail #69-5825, July 18 from Kadena Air Base to Davis-Monthan Air Force Base, Ariz. [Read more...]
Air Force bids farewell to Combat Talon I
Apr 29, 2013 - "Blackbird fly... into the light of a dark, black night." The Beatles somber, fitting refrain closed the MC-130E Combat Talon I's retirement ceremony here April 25th, completing the "Blackbird's" almost 50-year career with the U.S. Air Force. [Read more...]
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Air Force Combat Talons fly for last time
Apr 18, 2013 - The Air Force's last four MC-130E Combat Talon I's spread their wings for a final mission from their home at Duke Field on April 15. [Read more...]
First new AC-130J Gunship in production
Jul 23, 2012 - The first MC-130J Commando II that will be converted to become an AC-130J Gunship is being built at the Lockheed Martin. [Read more...]
Talon makes final flight to Cannon
Jun 25, 2012 - The 27th Special Operations Wing held an aircraft retirement ceremony on the flightline at Cannon Air Force Base, N.M., on June 22. [Read more...]
"Son Tay" Talon flies into history
Jun 25, 2012 - After more than 23,500 hours of flight and approximately 47 years in service, the MC-130E Combat Talon I known as the "Godfather" left the ground here for the last time June 22 for its ultimate mission. [Read more...]
MC-130J name change promotes modern missions, preserves heritage
Mar 15, 2012 - Officials announced March 9, 2012 a popular name change for the MC130-J that honors the Air Commando legacy and capitalizes on the versatility of the aircraft. [Read more...]
C-130 Number 2400 Delivered
Jan 30, 2012 - A historic milestone with the delivery of its 2400th aircraft. [Read more...]
9th SOS return brings an era to a close
Jan 06, 2012 - The 1st Special Operations Wing welcomed home the final C-130 assets supporting Operation New Dawn from Iraq, January 6, 2012. [Read more...]
Lockheed delivers first HC-130J Combat King II to the AETC.
Sep 28, 2011 - Lockheed today delivered the first HC-130J Combat King II, aircraft number 09-0109 to the USAF’s Air Education and Training Command (AETC). [Read more...]
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