Nov. 14, 2025 The Final Horseman: Closing a Chapter in C-130 and Air Force History The C-130 Hercules is known for performing tactical airlift missions, capable of short-take offs from dirt strips and airdropping troops and equipment. Thanks to four aircraft commanders in the late 1950s, the Hercules also shined as part of an aerial demonstration team that remembers as the Four
July 29, 2025 Deployment to employment: The 2025 DLE showcases operational capabilities Air Mobility Command is executing operations as part of the 2025 Department-Level Exercise series across the Indo-Pacific region to validate its ability to project and sustain combat power, alongside allies and partners.
Dec. 20, 2024 AF Week in Photos This week's photos feature Airmen from around the globe involved in activities supporting expeditionary operations and defending America. This weekly feature showcases the men and women of the Air Force.
Sept. 27, 2024 189th AW Receives First Two C-130J Aircraft The 189th Airlift Wing officially began its first aircraft conversion in almost 40 years with the arrival of two U.S. Air Force EC-130J “Super Hercules” aircraft on Sept. 18.
May 22, 2024 To the C-130, With Love Don’t be faint of heart or insecure in reading this. If you are either, please turn back now. This is a love letter to my tribe. The Herk Tribe. It comes at no expense to other tribes. I truly love, admire, and respect them all.
March 28, 2024 RNZAF leadership get first-hand look at team’s training Herk Nation welcomed leadership from the Royal New Zealand Air Force C-130J Transition Unit at Little Rock Air Force Base, Arkansas, March 18, 2024.
March 2, 2024 USCENTCOM, Royal Jordanian Air Force conduct combined humanitarian aid airdrops into Gaza The combined operation included U.S. Air Force and RJAF C-130 aircraft and respective U.S. Army Soldiers specialized in aerial delivery of supplies. Soldiers ensured the safe drop of food aid and built bundles.
Sept. 12, 2023 61st EAS Supports Army Jumpers During Bright Star 23 A Texas Army National Guard Soldiers assigned to the 1st Battalion, 143rd Infantry Airborne Regiment jump from a C-130J Super Hercules from the 386th Air Expeditionary Wing during an airborne operation over Egypt in support of exercise Bright Star 23, Sept. 7, 2023. Bright Star 23 is a multilateral
Nov. 18, 2021 Let’s Go: Herk Nation welcomes AMC command team “Let’s Go,” said Gen. Mike Minihan, Air Mobility Command commander.This is Minihan’s multi-faceted mantra, which he characterized as a warrior’s creed that signifies his appreciation of service to Mobility Airmen; a contract between Airmen and their mission; and a glimpse into the future of
Sept. 21, 2021 Rally in the Rockies 2021: Day 4 Retrograde A C-130H Hercules takes off from Rifle Airport, Colorado, carrying equipment and personnel to complete the Rally in the Rockies 2021 exercise, Sept. 16, 2021. This particular event tested how quickly personnel and equipment could be loaded from a forward operating base and repositioned to a main