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.

19th AMXS de-ices C-130J after winter storm

Airmen from the 19th Aircraft Maintenance Squadron de-ice C-130J Super Hercules on the flightline at Little Rock Air Force Base, Arkansas, Feb. 12, 2021.

Dyess Airmen expand on virtual forces

DYESS AIR FORCE BASE, Texas -- It’s no secret that the 317th Maintenance Group’s Virtual Reality Lab at Dyess Air Force Base, Texas, has hit the ground running when it comes to getting their Airmen trained faster and smarter virtually. The lab consists of 16 separate virtual C-130J Super Hercules