Latest "C-130J" stories

Air Force picks four more Guard wings to fly C-130J airlifters

Recent congressional spending packages have allowed the Air National Guard to buy 32 new C-130Js.

By Rachel S. Cohen

3 months ago

A pilot departs a C-130J Super Hercules after returning from Mobility Guardian 2023 at Little Rock Air Force Base, Arkansas, July 23, 2023.

Opinion

America’s last tactical mile becomes her first strategic mile

The C-130 will always be known as the primary airframe to fly the “last tactical mile.” But now, the mighty Herk is capable of so much more.

By Col. Denny R. Davies

4 months ago

Two leaders fired from Dyess aircraft maintenance squadron amid investigation

At least three leaders at Dyess have been fired so far this year.

By Rachel S. Cohen

24 months ago

Lawmakers protect C-130 fleet, push for new propellers in annual legislation

The Air Force wants to retire 13 older C-130Hs and bring in five new C-130Js.

By Rachel S. Cohen

2 years ago

Best pics of the week: July 4, 2021

The 31st MEU in the Philippine Sea, soldiers at the Infantry Advanced Leaders Course, Air Force maintainers at Red Flag-Alaska, Navy submariners in the Pacific and more in this week’s Frontline Photos

2 years ago

New ‘lead wing’ deployment plan for combat aircraft is being tested, refined

The Air Force is working on a major overhaul of how it deploys fighter jets and other combat planes overseas.

By Rachel S. Cohen

3 years ago