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129th Rescue Wing

Two MC-130P Combat Shadow tanker aircraft from the 129th Rescue Wing at Moffett Federal Airfield, Calif., taxi on the Moffett flightline. (U.S. Air Force photo)
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A wet welcome to Ramstein!

A C-130J Super Hercules, the first for Ramstein Air Base, Germany, taxies under a celebratory water spray from two base fire trucks April 7 during a welcome ceremony at Ramstein. The ceremony honored the arrival of the aircraft, and a new era in operations for the 86th Airlift Wing. (U.S. Air Force photo/Airman 1st Class Kenny Holston)
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Helicopter pilots train Japanese forces on air refueling

An MC-130 prepares to refuel helicopters during a three-day intensive air refueling course March 24 at Kadena Air Base, Japan. (U.S. Air Force photo/Staff Sgt. Chrissy Best)
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Helicopter pilots train Japanese forces on air refueling

An HH-60G-Pave Hawk from the 33rd Rescue Squadron receives fuel from an MC-130 during a three-day intensive air refueling course March 24 at Kadena Air Base, Japan. Pilots from the 33rd RQS put together a refueling training program for Japanese Self Defense Force helicopter pilots to provide them the tools to begin conducting long-range rescue missions. (U.S. Air Force photo/Staff Sgt. Chrissy Best)
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Helicopter pilots train Japanese forces on air refueling

An HH-60G-Pave Hawk from the 33rd Rescue Squadron receives fuel from an MC-130 during a three-day intensive air refueling course March 24 at Kadena Air Base, Japan. Pilots from the 33rd RQS put together a refueling training program for Japanese Self Defense Force helicopter pilots to provide them the tools to begin conducting long-range rescue missions. (U.S. Air Force photo/Staff Sgt. Chrissy Best)
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Ramstein welcomes new J-model C-130

A C-130J Super Hercules taxis through water April 7 on the flightline of Ramstein Air Base, Germany, after landing at the base for the first time. The J-model arrived during a ceremony that heralded a new era in operations for the 86th Airlift Wing. This aircraft is the first of 14 J-models that are scheduled to arrive over the next 12 months to replace the older E-model Hercules stationed there. (U.S. Air Force photo/Staff Sgt. Stephen J. Otero)
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Ramstein welcomes new J-model C-130

A C-130J Super Hercules (front) and C-130E Hercules sit on the flightline at Ramstein Air Base, Germany, April 7. The J-model arrived during a ceremony that heralded a new era in operations for the 86th Airlift Wing there. The J-model is the first of 14 aircraft that are scheduled to arrive over the next 12 months to replace the older E-models. (U.S. Air Force photo/Staff Sgt. Stephen J. Otero)
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Ramstein welcomes new J-model C-130

A C-130J Super Hercules arrived at Ramstein Air Base, Germany, April 7 during a ceremony that not only honored the arrival of the new aircraft at Ramstein, but also heralded a new era in operations for the 86th Airlift Wing. (U.S. Air Force photo/Staff Sgt. Stephen J. Otero)
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Vigilant Guard Exercise

Two North Carolina Air National Guard pilots fly a C-130 Hercules over the island of Puerto Rico as part of the hub-and-spoke mission executed by Airmen from the 621st Contingency Response Wing at McGuire Air Force Base, N.J., during the Vigilant Guard exercise held March 23 to 29. The large-scale disaster relief exercise incorporated Puerto Rican and federal agencies and more than 80 CRW Airmen spread throughout five locations in Puerto Rico. (U.S. Air Force photo/1st Lt. Dustin Doyle)
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Vigilant Guard exercise

Airmen from the 817th Contingency Response Group guide a pallet onto a C-130 Hercules from the Maryland Air National Guard during the Vigilant Guard exercise held in Puerto Rico March 23 to 29. The exercise focused on a coordinated response by local and federal agencies following a natural disaster in Puerto Rico. The 817th CRG is part of the 621st Contingency Response Wing at McGuire Air Force Base, N.J. (U.S. Air Force photo/1st Lt. Dustin Doyle)
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Vigilant Guard Exercise

Airmen from the 817th Contingency Response Group guide a generator onto a C-130 Hercules from the North Carolina Air National Guard during the Vigilant Guard exercise held in Puerto Rico March 23 to 29. During the disaster relief exercise, Airmen from the 621st Contingency Response Wing from McGuire Air Force Base, N.J., conducted a hub-and-spoke operation that provided passenger and cargo movement to four locations around the island. The 817th CRG is part of the 621st CRW. (U.S. Air Force photo/1st Lt. Dustin Doyle)
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Bringing in the load

Members of the 36th Airlift Squadron and 730th Air Mobility Squadron guide a pallet into the cargo compartment of a C-130 Hercules during Phase I of Exercise Beverly Morning 09-03 March 31 at Yokota Air Base, Japan. Base personnel will be conducting the exersice March 30 through April 3 to maintain operational readiness. (U.S. Air Force photo/Senior Airman Veronica Pierce)
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Bringing in the load

Members of the 36th Airlift Squadron and 730th Air Mobility Squadron guide a pallet into the cargo compartment of a C-130 Hercules during Phase I of Exercise Beverly Morning 09-03 March 31 at Yokota Air Base, Japan. Base personnel will be conducting the exercise March 30 through April 3 to maintain operational readiness. (U.S. Air Force photo/Senior Airman Veronica Pierce)
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Bringing in the load

Members of the 374th Aircraft Maintenance Squadron and 730th Air Mobility Squadron prepare pallets for uploading to a C-130 Hercules during Phase I of Exercise Beverly Morning 09-03 March 31 at Yokota Air Base, Japan. Base personnel will be conducting the exercise March 30 through April 3 to maintain operational readiness. (U.S. Air Force photo/Senior Airman Veronica Pierce)
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Air Force officials deliver first C-130 to Polish military

Polish visitors and media view the first of five refurbished C-130E Hercules military transport planes and spare parts delivered March 24 to the Polish air force at Powidz Air Base, Poland. (U.S. Air Force photo/Capt. Tony Wickman)
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Airmen reflect on 6th anniversary of Operation Iraqi Freedom

A C-130 Hercules passes by the temporary air control tower nicknamed the "tree house" as it taxies down the runway May 20, 2005, at what was Balad Air Base, Iraq. The tower was set up to sustain flying missions while crews renovated the existing tower. (U.S. Air Force photo/Staff Sgt. Joshua Hower)
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New Kandahar unit prepares for troop increase

Captain Don Rolleg flies a C-130 Hercules mission March 14 over Afghanistan. He is assigned to the newly activated 772nd Expeditionary Airlift Squadron at Kandahar Airfield, Afghanistan, activated to assist with the increase of U.S. troops to the region. Captain Rolleg is a C-130 pilot. (U.S. Air Force photo/Staff Sgt. James L. Harper Jr.)
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New Kandahar unit prepares for troop increase

A C-130J Hercules assigned to the activated 772nd Expeditionary Airlift Squadron arrives March 14 at Kandahar Airfield, Afghanistan. The new airlift squadron has been set up at Kandahar Airfield to assist with the increase of U.S. troops to the region. (U.S. Air Force photo/Staff Sgt. James L. Harper Jr.)
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New Kandahar unit prepares for troop increase

Aircrew members load an M777 A2 Howitzer onto a C-130J Hercules March 14 at Bagram Airfield, Afghanistan. The C-130J is part of the newly assigned 772nd Expeditionary Airlift Squadron at Kandahar Airfield, Afghanistan, that has been set up to assist with the increase of U.S. troops to the region. (U.S. Air Force photo/Staff Sgt. James L. Harper Jr.)
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New Kandahar unit prepares for troop increase

Aircrew members load an M777 A2 Howitzer onto a C-130J Hercules March 14 at Bagram Airfield, Afghanistan. The C-130J is part of the newly assigned 772nd Expeditionary Airlift Squadron at Kandahar Airfield, Afghanistan, that has been set up to assist with the increase of U.S. troops to the region. (U.S. Air Force photo/Staff Sgt. James L. Harper Jr.)
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