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A New Era Takes Flight

Lt. Col. Matt and Lt. Col. Bobby prepare for a touch-and-go in the HC-130J Combat King II on the first official, operational flight, June 2, 2020 at Patrick Air Force Base, Florida. Crew members the 39th Rescue Squadron receive on average of 7 months of training on the new variant HC-130. The new aircraft has greater range, a higher maximum speed and shorter takeoff and landing distances than previous HC-130 models. (U.S. Air Force photo by 1st Lt. Amanda Ling)

PHOTO BY: 1st Lt. Amanda Ling
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