317th AW completes first C-130J Max Endurance Operation with external fuel tanks
A U.S. Air Force C-130J Super Hercules assigned to the 40th Airlift Squadron takes off from Dyess Air Force Base, Texas, in support of a Maximum Endurance Operation to Andersen Air Force Base, Guam, April 18, 2024. During the operation, one C-130J Super Hercules equipped with external fuel tanks embarked on a remarkable 26-hour single-aircraft mission, validating the aircraft's extended range capabilities but also showcasing the multi-day mission generation capabilities of the squadron.