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The US Air Force Just Asked Its Standard C-130J To Do The Ski-Equipped LC-130’s Job In Iceland

Standard-configuration Super Hercules are demonstrating that they can do some of the missions that previously required a special-mission LC-130H.

Why the USAF is working to sustain its C-17 fleet and possibly restart production, even as it looks to develop the NGAL replacement.

These aircraft are both powerful and capable.

These aircraft are both powerful and capable.

The US is currently updating the fighter jets stationed in Japan, while various airstrips are being upgraded to support non-permanent operations.

With the USAF’s active-duty units now transitioned to the Super Hercules, remaining ANG and Reserve units are completing the transition.

Purchasing fighter jets and other warplanes, training pilots, building support infrastructure, and maintenance facilities is more expensive.

Purchasing fighter jets and other warplanes, training pilots, building support infrastructure, and maintenance facilities is more expensive.

The US Air Force’s fighter jet community is coming under increasing strain from falling manning levels, now a third-below target.

The F-15EX is becoming an increasingly important part of the Air Force’s future force structure and is considered complementary to the B-21 bomber.