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Chief Master Sgt. of the Air Force David Flosi shakes hands with an Airman from the 386th Expeditionary Aeromedical Evacuation Squadron inside of a C-130J Super Hercules at an undisclosed location within the U.S. Central Command area of responsibility, July 25, 2024. Flosi visited the installation to tour dormitories, listen to command briefs, and answer questions from Airmen of all ranks during a base-wide all-call. (U.S. Air Force photo)
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A U.S. Air Force loadmaster Airman inspects humanitarian aid destined for Gaza aboard a C-130J Super Hercules at an undisclosed location within the U.S. Central Command area of responsibility, April 18, 2024. In addition to the loadmaster inspection, each pallet is parachute rigged and inspected by U.S. Army Central Command Soldiers who specialize in rigging supplies for airdrop to ensure they are prepared to drop as safely as possible.(U.S. Air Force photo)
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U.S. Air Force port operations Airmen load pallets of humanitarian aid destined for Gaza aboard a C-130J Super Hercules at an undisclosed location within the U.S. Central Command area of responsibility, April 18, 2024. Delivering humanitarian aid via airdrop ensures the aid is received by civilians most in need without delay for communities that may be difficult to reach on the ground. (U.S. Air Force photo)
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A U.S. Air Force C-130J Super Hercules loaded with pallets of food destined for Gaza via airdrop taxis at an undisclosed location within the U.S. Central Command area of responsibility, April 9, 2024. The U.S. Air Force’s rapid global mobility capability enabled the expedited movement of critical, life-saving humanitarian aid to Gaza. (U.S. Air Force photo)
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C-130J Engine Swap on The Rock

386th Expeditionary Aircraft Maintenance Squadron aerospace propulsion technicians work together to install an engine onto a C-130J Super Hercules at Ali Al Salem Air Base, Kuwait, June 27, 2023. The 386th Air Expeditionary Wing is the primary airlift hub and gateway for delivering combat power to joint and coalition forces in the U.S. Central Command area of responsibility. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Kevin Long)
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C-130J Engine Swap on The Rock

Senior Airman Austin Willard, 386th Expeditionary Aircraft Maintenance Squadron aerospace propulsion technician, signals to a crane operator during a C-130J Super Hercules engine swap at Ali Al Salem Air Base, Kuwait, June 27, 2023. The 386th EAMXS ensures their aircraft are always ready to deliver world-class warfighter support as a key airlift and airdrop enabled asset. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Kevin Long)
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C-130J Engine Swap on The Rock

From left, Senior Airman Austin Willard, Staff Sgt. Jay Michael Rymarz, and Senior Airman Steven Garland, 386th Expeditionary Aircraft Maintenance Squadron aerospace propulsion technicians, prepare a C-130J Super Hercules to receive a new engine at Ali Al Salem Air Base, Kuwait, June 27, 2023. The 386th Air Expeditionary Wing is the primary airlift hub and gateway for delivering combat power to joint and coalition forces in the U.S. Central Command area of responsibility. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Kevin Long)
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C-130J Engine Swap on The Rock

A 386th Expeditionary Aircraft Maintenance Squadron aerospace propulsion technician prepares a C-130J Super Hercules for an engine swap at Ali Al Salem Air Base, Kuwait, June 27, 2023. The 386th EAMXS ensures their aircraft are always ready to deliver world-class warfighter support as a key airlift and airdrop enabled asset. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Kevin Long)
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C-130J Engine Swap on The Rock

Senior Airman Austin Willard and Senior Airman Steven Garland, 386th Expeditionary Aircraft Maintenance Squadron aerospace propulsion technicians, move an engine towards a C-130J Super Hercules at Ali Al Salem Air Base, Kuwait, June 27, 2023. The 386th Air Expeditionary Wing is the primary airlift hub and gateway for delivering combat power to joint and coalition forces in the U.S. Central Command area of responsibility. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Kevin Long)
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C-130J Engine Swap on The Rock

U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Jay Michael Rymarz, 386th Expeditionary Aircraft Maintenance Squadron aerospace propulsion technician, inspects an engine before it is installed onto a C-130J Super Hercules at Ali Al Salem Air Base, Kuwait, June 27, 2023. The 386th EAMXS ensures their aircraft are always ready to deliver world-class warfighter support as a key airlift and airdrop enabled asset. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Kevin Long)
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C-130J Engine Swap on The Rock

Senior Airman Austin Willard, 386th Expeditionary Aircraft Maintenance Squadron aerospace propulsion technician, prepares a C-130J Super Hercules for an engine swap at Ali Al Salem Air Base, Kuwait, June 27, 2023. The 386th Air Expeditionary Wing is the primary airlift hub and gateway for delivering combat power to joint and coalition forces in the U.S. Central Command area of responsibility. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Kevin Long)
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C-130J Engine Swap on The Rock

386th Expeditionary Aircraft Maintenance Squadron aerospace propulsion technicians prepare a C-130J Super Hercules for an engine swap at Ali Al Salem Air Base, Kuwait, June 27, 2023. The 386th EAMXS ensures their aircraft are always ready to deliver world-class warfighter support as a key airlift and airdrop enabled asset. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Kevin Long)
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ASAB Remains Ready

Airmen assigned to the 61st Expeditionary Aircraft Maintenance Unit, push an external power supply before performing maintenance on a C-130J Super Hercules assigned to the 61st Expeditionary Airlift Squadron at Ali Al Salem Air Base, Kuwait, Nov. 22, 2021. ASAB is known as U.S. Central Command’s Theater Gateway and is capable of responding to contingencies through tactical airlift operations. (U.S. Air Force Courtesy photo by 1st Lt Nathan Lowe)
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ASAB Remains Ready

A U.S. Air Force C-130J Super Hercules assigned to the 61st Expeditionary Airlift Squadron arrives on the flightline at Ali Al Salem Air Base, Kuwait, Nov. 22, 2021. ASAB is known as U.S. Central Command’s Theater Gateway and is capable of responding to contingencies through tactical airlift operations. (U.S. Air Force Courtesy photo by 1st Lt Nathan Lowe)
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ASAB Remains Ready

U.S. Air Force Senior Airman Jakeb Tate, a C-130 crew chief assigned to the 61st Expeditionary Aircraft Maintenance Unit, prepares to marshal a C-130J Super Hercules assigned to the 61st Expeditionary Airlift Squadron after arrival at Ali Al Salem Air Base, Kuwait, Nov. 22, 2021. ASAB is known as U.S. Central Command’s Theater Gateway and is capable of responding to contingencies through tactical airlift operations. (U.S. Air Force Courtesy photo by 1st Lt Nathan Lowe)
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ASAB Remains Ready

A U.S. Air Force C-130J Super Hercules assigned to the 61st Expeditionary Airlift Squadron is shown on the flightline at Ali Al Salem Air Base, Kuwait, Nov. 14, 2021. ASAB is known as U.S. Central Command’s Theater Gateway and is capable of responding to contingencies through tactical airlift operations. (U.S. Air Force Courtesy photo by 1st Lt Nathan Lowe)
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Deployed security forces Airmen ensure safety of DOD assets at Bagram

U.S. Air Force C-130J Super Hercules pilots assigned to the 774th Expeditionary Airlift Squadron starts their pre-flight checklist on at Bagram Airfield, Afghanistan, Nov. 11 2018. The C-130J is the prime transport for airdropping troops and equipment into hostile areas. (U.S. Air Force photo/Senior Airman Kaylee Dubois)
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Deployed security forces Airmen ensure safety of DOD assets at Bagram

Aircrew members of a C-130J Super Hercules assigned to the 774th Expeditionary Airlift Squadron loads cargo at Bagram Airfield, Afghanistan, Nov. 11, 2018. The flexability of the C-130J's design enables one aircraft to perform a variety of different missions. (U.S. Air Force photo/Senior Airman Kaylee Dubois)
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Deployed security forces Airmen ensure safety of DOD assets at Bagram

A C-130J Super Hercules aircrew assigned to the 774th Expeditionary Airlift Squadron loads cargo at Jalalabad Airfield, Afghanistan, Nov. 11, 2018. In Afghanistan, the C-130J is the workhorse of transportation operations, moving personnel and supplies to all corners of the southwest Asian nation. (U.S. Air Force photo/Senior Airman Kaylee Dubois)
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Deployed security forces Airmen ensure safety of DOD assets at Bagram

A fly away security team (FAST) member watches over the perimeter for a C-130J Super Hercules during a cargo load at Jalalabad Airfield, Afghanistan, Nov. 11, 2018. FAST members are trained on combatives, use of force and verbal communication allowing them to fly on missions to hostile locations to ensure the safety and security of aircraft and its crew. (U.S. Air Force photo/Senior Airman Kaylee Dubois)
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