C-130J brings its capabilities to the AOR

U.S. Air Force pilots assigned to the 40th Airlift Squadron conduct preflight checks on a C-130J within the U.S. Central Command area of responsibility, June 6, 2025. The 40th AS mission includes transporting personnel, equipment, and supplies and supporting humanitarian and contingency operations across the globe. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Dieondiere Jefferies)

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C-130J brings its capabilities to the AOR

A U.S. Air Force pilot assigned to the 40th Airlift Squadron climbs up to the flight deck of a C-130J within the U.S. Central Command area of responsibility, June 6, 2025. The 40th AS mission includes transporting personnel, equipment, and supplies and supporting humanitarian and contingency operations across the globe. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Dieondiere Jefferies)

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C-130J brings its capabilities to the AOR

U.S. Air Force Airmen assigned to the 40th Airlift Squadron and the 8th Expeditionary Aerial Mobility Squadron load cargo onto a C-130J in the U.S. Central Command area of responsibility, June 7, 2025. The C-130 can accommodate a wide variety of oversized cargo, including utility helicopters, six-wheeled armored vehicles and standard palletized cargo along with military personnel. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Dieondiere Jefferies)

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A U.S. Air Force Airman assigned to the 40th Airlift Squadron guides a K-loader towards a C-130J within the U.S. Central Command area of responsibility, June 6, 2025. The 40th AS mission includes transporting personnel, equipment, and supplies and supporting humanitarian and contingency operations across the globe. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Dieondiere Jefferies)

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U.S. Air Force 1st Lieutenant Trevor Foutz, 40th Airlift Squadron pilot, waits for a K-loader before loading cargo onto a C-130J within the U.S. Central Command area of responsibility, June 6, 2025. The aircraft is capable of operating from rough terrain and is historically known for airdropping troops and equipment into hostile areas. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Dieondiere Jefferies)

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C-130J brings its capabilities to the AOR

U.S. Air Force Airmen assigned to the 40th Airlift Squadron board a C-130J in the U.S. Central Command area of responsibility, June 7, 2025. The C-130 can accommodate a wide variety of oversized cargo, including utility helicopters, six-wheeled armored vehicles and standard palletized cargo along with military personnel. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Dieondiere Jefferies)

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C-130J brings its capabilities to the AOR

U.S. Air Force members assigned to the 40th Airlift Squadron board a C-130J in the U.S. Central Command area of responsibility, June 7, 2025. The C-130 can accommodate a wide variety of oversized cargo, including utility helicopters, six-wheeled armored vehicles and standard palletized cargo along with military personnel. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Dieondiere Jefferies)

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C-130J brings its capabilities to the AOR

Published June 11, 2025
By Senior Airman Dieondiere Jefferies
379th Air expeditionary Wing

U.S. CENTRAL COMMAND -- U.S. Air Force pilots assigned to the 40th Airlift Squadron conduct preflight checks on a C-130J within the U.S. Central Command area of responsibility, June 6, 2025. The 40th AS mission includes transporting personnel, equipment, and supplies and supporting humanitarian and contingency operations across the globe. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Dieondiere Jefferies)