15th AMU help keep Talons flying Published Jan. 5, 2015 By Senior Airmen Christopher Callaway and Meagan K. Schutter 1st Special Operations WIng Public Affairs HURLBURT FIELD, Fla. -- The 15th Aircraft Maintenance Unit's mission is to perform equipment maintenance in support of worldwide special operations missions. The Combat Talon II is a derivative of the C-130 Hercules modified for special operations.