USAFA cadets get familiar with the Herk

A 41st Airlift Squadron C-130J Super Hercules loadmaster poses for the camera while two U.S. Air Force Academy cadets sit on the ramp during a familiarization flight at Little Rock Air Force Base, Arkansas, July 8, 2024. The loadmaster showed five cadets the ins and outs of tactical airlift, and allowed them to sit on the ramp during the flight. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Julian Atkins)

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USAFA cadets get familiar with the Herk

Two U.S. Air Force Academy cadets watch as a 41st Airlift Squadron C-130J Super Hercules loadmaster opens the ramp doors during a familiarization flight at Little Rock Air Force Base, Arkansas, July 8, 2024. During the flight, the cadets were exposed to a multitude of C-130 tactical airlift capabilities and were able to learn about different Air Force careers. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Julian Atkins)

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USAFA cadets get familiar with the Herk

U.S. Air Force Academy Cadet Ella Stepanauskas sits down on a C-130J Super Hercules during a familiarization flight at Little Rock Air Force Base, Arkansas, July 8, 2024. Stepanauskas was one of five cadets who flew on the aircraft and received an overview of C-130 flight operations and different aspects of tactical airlift. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Julian Atkins)

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U.S. Air Force Academy Cadet Arjuna Matthews speaks to 41st Airlift Squadron C-130J Super Hercules pilot, Capt. Scott Mlcoch about flying the aircraft during a familiarization flight at Little Rock Air Force Base, Arkansas, July 8, 2024. Matthews was one of five cadets who flew on the aircraft and received an overview of C-130 flight operations and different aspects of tactical airlift. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Julian Atkins)

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U.S. Air Force Academy Cadet Brenton Maddox watches the pilots in the flight deck of a C-130J Super Hercules during a familiarization flight at Little Rock Air Force Base, Arkansas, July 8, 2024. Maddox was one of five cadets who flew on the aircraft and was exposed to C-130 flight operations and different aspects of tactical airlift. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Julian Atkins)

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USAFA cadets get familiar with the Herk

U.S. Air Force Academy Cadet Grant Clarno smiles for the camera after donning a helmet and harness on a C-130J Super Hercules during a familiarization flight at Little Rock Air Force Base, Arkansas, July 8, 2024. Clarno was one of five cadets who flew on the aircraft and was shown a multitude of Air Force careers and different aspects of tactical airlift. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Julian Atkins)

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USAFA cadets get familiar with the Herk

Two U.S. Air Force Academy cadets stand on the ramp of a C-130J Super Hercules during a familiarization flight at Little Rock Air Force Base, Arkansas, July 8, 2024. During the flight, the cadets were exposed to a multitude of C-130 tactical airlift capabilities and were able to learn about different Air Force careers. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Julian Atkins)

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USAFA cadets get familiar with the Herk

U.S. Air Force Academy Cadet Ella Stepanauskas smiles at the camera after donning a helmet and harness during a familiarization flight at Little Rock Air Force Base, Arkansas, July 8, 2024. Stepanauskas was one of five cadets who flew on the aircraft and received an overview of C-130 flight operations and different aspects of tactical airlift. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Julian Atkins)

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USAFA cadets get familiar with the Herk

Three U.S. Air Force Academy cadets sit on the flight deck of a C-130J Super Hercules during a familiarization flight at Little Rock Air Force Base, Arkansas, July 8, 2024. Five USAFA cadets were shown the ins and outs of C-130 tactical airlift and general flight operations, showcasing the capabilities of the aircraft. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Julian Atkins)

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USAFA cadets get familiar with the Herk

U.S. Air Force Academy Cadet Arjuna Matthews watches two pilots fly a C-130J Super Hercules during a familiarization flight at Little Rock Air Force Base, Arkansas, July 8, 2024. Matthews was one of five cadets who flew on the aircraft who received an overview of C-130 flight operations and different aspects of tactical airlift. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Julian Atkins)

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USAFA cadets get familiar with the Herk

U.S. Air Force Academy cadets watch as a C-130J Super Hercules loadmaster performs his duties during a familiarization flight at Little Rock Air Force Base, Arkansas, July 8, 2024. The flight showcased C-130 tactical airlift and flight operations to the cadets along with a variety of careers in the Air Force. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Julian Atkins)

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USAFA cadets get familiar with the Herk

U.S. Air Force Academy Cadet Arjuna Matthews looks around the inside of a C-130J Super Hercules during a familiarization flight at Little Rock Air Force Base, Arkansas, July 8, 2024. Matthews was one of five cadets who flew on the aircraft and was exposed to C-130 flight operations and different aspects of tactical airlift. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Julian Atkins)

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USAFA cadets get familiar with the Herk

A C-130J Super Hercules assigned to the 41st Airlift Squadron sits on the flightline before a familiarization flight for U.S. Air Force Academy cadets at Little Rock Air Force Base, Arkansas, July 8, 2024. The flight showcased C-130 tactical airlift and flight operations to the cadets along with a variety of careers in the Air Force. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Julian Atkins)

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USAFA cadets get familiar with the Herk

Capt. Scott Mlcoch, 41st Airlift Squadron C-130J Super Hercules pilot, walks around a C-130J before flying with U.S. Air Force Academy cadets during their familiarization flight at Little Rock Air Force Base, Arkansas, July 8, 2024. The flight showcased C-130 tactical airlift and flight operations to the cadets along with a variety of careers in the Air Force. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Julian Atkins)

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USAFA cadets get familiar with the Herk

Two U.S. Air Force Academy cadets sit with a 41st Airlift Squadron loadmaster on the ramp of a C-130J Super Hercules during a familiarization flight at Little Rock Air Force Base, Arkansas, July 8, 2024. During the flight the cadets were shown a multitude of C-130 tactical airlift capabilities and were able to learn about different Air Force careers. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Julian Atkins)

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USAFA cadets get familiar with the Herk

Published July 11, 2024
By Airman 1st Class Julian Atkins
19th Airlift Wing public Affairs

LITTLE ROCK AIR FORCE BASE, Ark. --

Five United States Air Force Academy cadets flew in a C-130J Super Hercules during a familiarization flight at Little Rock Air Force Base, July 8, 2024. During the flight, the cadets were exposed to a multitude of C-130 tactical airlift capabilities and were able to learn about different Air Force careers.