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HC-130J sustains combat air power

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  • By Tech. Sgt. Lauren Snyder

The HC-130J Combat King II aircraft, the result of the HC/MC-130 recapitalization program, has the ability to receive inflight refueling as well as the capability of providing fuel to other aircraft. The Combat King II is the only Air Force dedicated fixed-wing personnel recovery platform; its mission comprises of personal recovery in both combat and peacetime environments, helicopter air-to-air refueling, airdrop, humanitarian aid and disaster relief.