U.S. Air Force Lt. Col. Nicholas Redenious, the commander of the newly activated 61st EAS on Nov. 2, 2021, at Ali Al Salem Air Base, Kuwait. The 779th EAS and redesignated as the 61st EAS. The 61st EAS also brings the newer and more capable C-130J Super Hercules. The C-130J flies faster, is able to carry more passengers or cargo, and requires two less aircrew members to fly. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Michael S. Murphy)