317th AW hosts C-130 Weapon System Council

The 317th Airlift Wing hosted the Fall 2025 C-130 Weapon System Council (WSC) on Oct. 8, 2025, uniting leaders and experts from 26 wings and staff agencies across the Total Force tactical airlift enterprise to advance warfighting capabilities and Rapid Global Mobility.

39th AS delivers DLE 2025 experience to Air Force leaders

Secretary of the Air Force Troy Meink and Chief Master Sergeant of the Air Force David A. Flosi recently flew on a C-130J Super Hercules with the 39th Airlift Squadron during their recent visit to U.S. Asia-Pacific area of responsibility during the U.S. Air Force’s 2025 Department-Level Exercise

First of new fleet brings premiere tactical airlifter to 910th

The 910th Airlift Wing’s first C-130J-30 Super Hercules aircraft arrived at Youngstown Air Reserve Station, Ohio, on July 16, 2024, as the unit begins its transition from its fleet of eight legacy C-130H Hercules aircraft.

C-130J upgrades lead in tactical airlift power

In 2020, the C-130J Super Hercules inventory began upgrading. The newest model arrived at Dyess Air Force Base, Texas, on June 23, 2023, and is the first Block 8.1 aircraft assigned to the 317th Airlift Wing.

Dyess welcomes C-130J with external fuel tank

40th AS, 1st AD conduct Operation Night King exercise

The 40th Airlift Squadron and 1st Armored Division conducted Operation Night King at Nellis Air Force Base, Nevada, Mar. 26, 2023.“The exercise scenario was a battalion of Abrams were in combat for a few days and were in need of a refuel and resupply,” said Capt. Nathaniel Roberts, 40th AS chief of

317th AW participates in Red Flag Alaska 23-1

The 317th Airlift Wing sent four C-130J Super Hercules to participate in Red Flag Alaska 23-1 from Oct 6–21, 2022.

The 317th integrates with partners during Cope North 22

DYESS AIR FORCE BASE, Texas -- Over 100 personnel and four C-130J Super Hercules from the 317th Airlift Wing participated in exercise Cope North 2022 from Feb. 2-18 at Anderson Air Force Base, Guam.

19th AW showcases readiness capabilities during ROCKI 22-01

The 19th Airlift Wing showcased its readiness capabilities during ROCKI 22-01, Nov. 1-2. ROCKI 22-01 focused on demonstrating the 19th Airlift Wing’s capabilities to operate in a contested environment within the U.S. Pacific Command area of responsibility.

AMC command team visits 317th AW; applauds innovation

The command team visited several locations throughout the wing where they received several briefings and demonstrations of the many ways that the Airmen of the 317th AW are working to improve job efficiency and operational proficiency.