Monday, February 25, 2013
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.
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Monday, February 25
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.
Thursday, December 20, 2012
Lockheed Martin delivered an MC-130J Commando II to Cannon Air Force Base, N.M. from Marietta on Dec. 10.
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Thursday, December 20, 2012
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.
Sunday, December 9, 2012
The first MC-130J Commando II that will be converted to a new AC-130J gunship made its first flight in Marietta last week.
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Sunday, December 9, 2012
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.
Wednesday, August 8, 2012
Lockheed Martin delivers an MC-130J Commando II to Cannon Air Force Base, N.M., earlier this week.
Lockheed Martin delivered an MC-130J Commando II to Cannon Air Force Base, N.M., earlier this week. Aircraft 5694 is the eighth of 11 MC-130Js to be assigned to the 522nd Special Operations Squadron at Cannon. The squadron uses the Commando II on missions such as in-flight refueling, infiltration/exfiltration and aerial delivery and resupply of special operations forces. Maj. Gen. Robert C. Kane, Director, Global Reach Programs, Office of the Assistant Secretary of the Air Force for Acquisition, Headquarters U.S. Air Force, Washington, D.C., accepted delivery of the aircraft. 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.
Monday, June 25, 2012
The squadron uses the Commando II on missions such as in-flight refueling, infiltration/exfiltration and aerial delivery and resupply of special operations forces.
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Monday, June 25, 2012
Lockheed Martin delivered its seventh MC-130J Commando II to Cannon Air Force Base, N.M., on June 20. Aircraft 5695 is the seventh of 11 MC-130Js to be assigned to the 522nd Special Operations Squadron. 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 all the news you care about by subscribing to our free email newsletter, liking us on Facebook and following us on Twitter.
Thursday, March 15, 2012
"The C-130J is the backbone of the mobility fleet and a critical component in Airmen's ability to fly, fight and win," General Edward Rice said.
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Thursday, March 15, 2012
The second MC-130J Combat Shadow II was delivered to Kirtland Air Force Base, N.M., Tuesday. General Edward A. Rice, Jr., Commander, Air Education and Training Command, accepted delivery of aircraft 5682. "The C-130J is the backbone of the mobility fleet and a critical component in our Airmen's ability to fly, fight and win," said Rice in a press release. "It is an honor to deliver the newest member of the Kirtland fleet." This is the 2,406th Hercules delivered to date. A MC-130J Combat Shadow II was assigned to U.S. Air Force Special Operations Command in January and oos operated by the 27th Special Operations Wing at Cannon Air Force Base, N.M. The C-130 production line in Marietta is the longest continuously operating military aircraft…
