Latest "Hercules" stories

A C-130 Hercules assigned to the 36th Airlift Squadron approaches Yokota Air Base, Japan, Aug. 24, 2017. (Yasuo Osakabe/Air Force)

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

The last rotations of airmen from the 179th Airlift Wing, Mansfield, Ohio, return to their home station in a C-130H Hercules, July 9, 2021. The 164th Airlift Squadron and 179th Maintenance Group have completed their missions flying and maintaining the C-130H aircraft in support of Operation Spartan Shield. (Master Sgt. Joe Harwood/Air National Guard)

Some C-130H units to be replaced by cyber ops, helicopters

Congress needs to sign off on the Hercules retirements first.

By Rachel S. Cohen

2 years ago

Marines identify F/A-18 pilot killed in collision off Japanese coast, KC-130 crew still missing

Five Marines on board a downed KC-130 are still missing.

By Shawn Snow

5 years ago

No more stories