MC-130J Commando II Heads to Cannon AFB

Aircraft 5714 is the 15th of 27 MC-130Js to be assigned to the Air Force Special Operations Command since initial contract award in 2008.

Lockheed Martin delivered an MC-130J Commando II to Cannon Air Force Base, N.M. from Marietta on Feb. 22. Aircraft 5714 is the 15th of 27 MC-130Js to be assigned to the Air Force Special Operations Command since initial contract award in 2008. The Commando II supports such missions as in-flight refueling, infiltration/exfiltration and aerial delivery and resupply of special operations forces.

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Commando II Takes to Sky

Lockheed Martin delivered an MC-130J Commando II to Cannon Air Force Base, N.M. from Marietta on Dec. 10.

Lockheed Martin delivered an MC-130J Commando II to Cannon Air Force Base, N.M. from Marietta on Dec. 10. Aircraft 5710 is the twelfth of 27 MC-130Js to be assigned to the Air Force Special Operations Command. The squadron uses the Commando II on missions such as in-flight refueling, infiltration/exfiltration, and aerial delivery and resupply of special operations forces. Keep up with news by subscribing to our free email newsletter, liking us on Facebook and following us on Twitter.

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New Gunship-to-Be Takes to the Skies in Marietta

The first MC-130J Commando II that will be converted to a new AC-130J gunship made its first flight in Marietta last week.

The first MC-130J Commando II that will be converted to a new AC-130J gunship made its first flight in Marietta last week.  The MC-130J will have a Precision Strike Package installed, then will fly as a gunship in early 2014.  The total requirement for new AC-130J gunships is 37.

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Fifth HC-130J Delivered to U.S. Air Force’s Air Combat Command

An HC-130J Combat King II took off for Davis-Monthan Air Force Base, Ariz. from the Lockheed Martin in Marietta on Nov. 29.

An HC-130J Combat King II took off for Davis-Monthan Air Force Base, Ariz. from the Lockheed Martin in Marietta on Nov. 29.   Aircraft number 5708 is the fifth of 15 HC-130Js to be delivered to the U.S. Air Force’s Air Combat Command. The HC-130J replaces the HC-130P/N as the only dedicated fixed-wing personnel recovery platform in the Air Force inventory. Its mission is to rapidly deploy to conduct recovery operations to include airdrop, airland, helicopter air-to-air refueling, and forward area ground refueling missions.

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Santa's Got a New Reindeer and It Answers to Hercules

Members of the Blue Angels visited Lockheed Martin in Marietta on Monday to pick up two pallets of toys to deliver to children impacted by Hurricane Sandy in New York and New Jersey.

Members of the U.S. Navy Flight Demonstration Squadron, the Blue Angels, visited the Lockheed Martin Aeronautics Co., site in Marietta on Monday to pick up two pallets of toys to deliver to children impacted by Hurricane Sandy in New York and New Jersey. The toys were loaded into the Blue Angels’ C-130 Hercules cargo plane (known as “Fat Albert”) that was built in Marietta and delivered to Joint Base McGuire-Dix-Lakehurst, N.J. The Blue Angels collected more than 900 toys here, which were donated by employees and Lockheed Martin. About half of these toys are science, technology, engineering and math (STEM)-focused in support Lockheed Martin’s corporate philanthropy commitment to STEM education outreach. This is the third year Lockheed …

HC-130J Combat King II Takes Off in Marietta

The HC-130J replaces the HC-130P/N as the only dedicated fixed-wing personnel recovery platform in the Air Force inventory.

An HC-130J Combat King II took off for Davis-Monthan Air Force Base, Ariz. from Lockheed Martin facilities in Marietta on Nov. 15. Aircraft number 5707 is the third of 15 HC-130Js to be delivered to the U.S. Air Force’s Air Combat Command. The HC-130J replaces the HC-130P/N as the only dedicated fixed-wing personnel recovery platform in the Air Force inventory. Its mission is to rapidly deploy to conduct recovery operations to include airdrop, airland, helicopter air-to-air refueling, and forward area ground refueling missions.

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Marietta's Military Patch

Oman Accepts First Super Hercules

The first C-130J Super Hercules for the Sultanate of Oman was formally accepted at ceremonies, Aug. 30, at Lockheed Martin’s Marietta facility.

The first C-130J Super Hercules for the Sultanate of Oman was formally accepted at ceremonies, Aug. 30, at Lockheed Martin’s Marietta facility.  This is the first of three C-130Js on order for Oman and is scheduled for delivery later this year. The new C-130J will be used to support internal country operations where its ability to operate out of remote austere airstrips will be invaluable. 

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Oman Takes Flight

Oman currently operates a fleet of three C-130Hs purchased in the early 1980s. The new C-130J will be used to support internal country operations where its ability to operate out of remote austere airstrips will be invaluable.

A new C-130J Super Hercules for the Sultanate of Oman conducted a test flight at the Lockheed Martin facility in Marietta. This is the first of three C-130Js on order for Oman and is scheduled for delivery later this year. Oman currently operates a fleet of three C-130Hs purchased in the early 1980s. The new C-130J will be used to support internal country operations where its ability to operate out of remote austere airstrips will be invaluable. Keep up with all the news you care about by subscribing to our free email newsletter, liking us on Facebook and following us on Twitter. 

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