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U.S. Air Force Tech. Sgt. Justin Day, Air Force Special Operations Training Center instructor loadmaster, observes a student performing a startup checklist during familiarization training on an EC-130J Feb. 7, 2011, Harrisburg International Airport, Pa. The new EC-130J model will reduce the crew complement from nine to five members. The loadmaster will be the systems expert and handle the duties traditionally performed by a flight engineer. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Julianne M. Showalter/Released)

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U.S. Air Force loadmasters from the Air Force Special Operations Training Center push a pallet onto an EC-130J for a training sortie Feb. 10, 2011, Harrisburg International Airport, Pa. The students of class 1101 must complete core tasks to complete mission qualification training on the EC-130J. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Julianne M. Showalter/Released)

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U.S. Air Force Lt. Col. Michael Watson and Maj. Andrew Jennings, Air Force Special Operations Training Center student pilots class 1101, go through a startup check list on an EC-130J Feb. 11, 2011, Harrisburg International Airport, Pa. Class 1101 is the first group of students to attend mission qualification training for the EC-130 J that will replace all the E- and P-model aircraft within the next few years. The EC-130J is equipped with modern avionics, mission systems and a more capable and sustainable airframe that will provide specialized mobility to combatant commanders. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Julianne M. Showalter/Released)

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A training load is successfully ejected from an EC-130J from the 193rd Special Operations Squadron during a training sortie Feb. 10, 2011, Harrisburg International Airport, Pa. This flight is one of the first sorties with all crew positions filled by students and tests their crew resource management. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Julianne M. Showalter/Released)

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U.S. Air Force Maj. Andrew Jennings and Lt. Col. Michael Watson, Air Force Special Operations Training Center student pilots class 1101, conduct formation flying operations with an EC-130J Feb. 11, 2011, Harrisburg International Airport, Pa. Class 1101 is the first group of students to attend mission qualification training for the EC-130J that will replace all E- and P-model aircraft within the next few years. The EC-130J is equipped with modern avionics, mission systems and a more capable and sustainable airframe that will provide specialized mobility to combatant commanders. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Julianne M. Showalter/Released)

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An EC-130J from the 193rd Special Operations Squadron flown by Air Force Special Operations Training Center students class 1101, flies in formation during a training sortie Feb. 11, 2011, Harrisburg, Pa. Class 1101 is the first group of students to attend mission qualification training for the EC-130J that will replace all the E- and P-model aircraft within the next few years. The EC-130 J is equipped with modern avionics, mission systems and a more capable and sustainable airframe that will provide specialized mobility to combatant commanders. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Julianne M. Showalter/Released)

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Air Commandos honor fallen comrades with memorial flight

KADENA AIR BASE, Japan -- A MC-130H Combat Talon II from the 1st Special Operations Squadron takes off here Feb. 26 for a memorial flight to commemorate their fallen brethren who were lost 29 years ago when a 1st SOS MC-130E crashed during an exercise killing eight of nine crew members and 15 special operators that were passengers. The memorial flight has been flown every year since the tragic accident. (U.S. Air Force photo by James D'Angina)

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Air Commandos honor fallen comrades with memorial flight

KADENA AIR BASE, Japan -- A MC-130H Combat Talon II from the 1st Special Operations Squadron takes off here Feb. 26 for a memorial flight to commemorate their fallen brethren who were lost 29 years ago when a 1st SOS MC-130E crashed during an exercise killing eight of nine crew members and 15 special operators that were passengers. The memorial flight has been flown every year since the tragic accident. (U.S. Air Force photo by James D'Angina)

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Shadow in the sky

KADENA AIR BASE, Japan -- A MC-130P Combat Shadow assigned to the 17th Special Operations Squadron takes off here Jan. 11. The primary mission of the MC-130P is to aerial refuel special operations helicopters. It is also capable of day and night low-level delivery of troops and equipment via airdrop or airland operations. Aircrews are specially trained in night, low-level flying using night vision goggles. (U.S. Air Force Photo by James D'Angina)

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Shadow in the sky

KADENA AIR BASE, Japan -- A MC-130P Combat Shadow assigned to the 17th Special Operations Squadron takes off here Jan. 11. The primary mission of the MC-130P is to aerial refuel special operations helicopters. It is also capable of day and night low-level delivery of troops and equipment via airdrop or airland operations. Aircrews are specially trained in night, low-level flying using night vision goggles. (U.S. Air Force Photo by James D'Angina)

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MC-130H Combat Talon II

IE SHIMA, Japan -- Forward area refueling point specialists and loadmasters from the 353rd Special Operations Group prepare to transfer fuel from a 1st Special Operations Squadron MC-130H Combat Talon II to CH-46 Sea Knight assigned to Marine Medium Helicopter Squadron 262, the aviation combat element of the 31st Marine Expeditionary Unit here Aug. 8, 2008. FARP specialists and loadmasters utilize a forward area manifold cart to transfer fuel from one aircraft to another in hostile and austere environments. (Courtesy photo)

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MC-130H Combat Talon II

IE SHIMA, Japan -- Forward area refueling point specialists and loadmasters from the 353rd Special Operations Group prepare to transfer fuel from a 1st Special Operations Squadron MC-130H Combat Talon II to CH-46 Sea Knight assigned to Marine Medium Helicopter Squadron 262, the aviation combat element of the 31st Marine Expeditionary Unit here Aug. 8, 2008. FARP specialists and loadmasters utilize a forward area manifold cart to transfer fuel from one aircraft to another in hostile and austere environments. (Courtesy photo)

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MC-130H Combat Talon II

IE SHIMA, Japan -- Forward area refueling point specialists and loadmasters from the 353rd Special Operations Group prepare to transfer fuel from a 1st Special Operations Squadron MC-130H Combat Talon II to CH-46 Sea Knight assigned to Marine Medium Helicopter Squadron 262, the aviation combat element of the 31st Marine Expeditionary Unit here Aug. 8, 2008. FARP specialists and loadmasters utilize a forward area manifold cart to transfer fuel from one aircraft to another in hostile and austere environments. (Courtesy photo)

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MC-130H Combat Talon II

IE SHIMA, Japan -- A MC-130H Combat Talon II from the 1st Special Operations Squadron airdrops a container delivery system during training here Aug. 8, 2008. The MC-130H Combat Talon II provides infiltration, exfiltration and resupply of special operations forces and equipment in hostile or denied territory. (Courtesy photo)

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MC-130H Combat Talon II

MACTAN AIR BASE, Philippines -- A maintainer marshalls a MC-130H Combat Talon II from the 1st Special Operations Squadron after it lands here for a training exercise in the Philippines Feb. 9, 2007. The 353rd Special Operations Group routinely trains with nations in the Pacific region to enhance military training and capabilities between the nations. The MC-130H Combat Talon II provides infiltration, exfiltration and resupply of special operations forces and equipment in hostile or denied territory. (Courtesy photo)

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MC-130H Combat Talon II

CLARK AIR BASE, Philippines -- A maintainer walks to preflight a MC-130H Combat Talon II from the 1st Special Operations Squadron during a training exercise in the Philippines Jan. 31, 2007. The 353rd Special Operations Group routinely trains with nations in the Pacific enhance military training and capabilities between the nations. The MC-130H Combat Talon II provides infiltration, exfiltration and resupply of special operations forces and equipment in hostile or denied territory. (Courtesy photo)

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MC-130H Combat Talon II

IE SHIMA, Japan -- A MC-130H Combat Talon II from the 1st Special Operations Squadron airdrops a container delivery system during training here in Jan. 29, 2007. The MC-130H Combat Talon II provides infiltration, exfiltration and resupply of special operations forces and equipment in hostile or denied territory. (Courtesy photo)

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MC-130H Combat Talon II

A MC-130H Combat Talon II from the 1st Special Operations Squadron flies a training mission during an exercise in Bangladesh June 9, 2006. The 353rd Special Operations Group routinely trains with nations in the Pacific enhance military training and capabilities between the nations. The MC-130H Combat Talon II provides infiltration, exfiltration and resupply of special operations forces and equipment in hostile or denied territory. (Courtesy photo)

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Celebrating 20 years at Kadena

A 17th Special Operations Squadron HC-130 taxis on the runway at Chittagong Air Base April 30, 1991, after arriving to support disaster relief efforts as part of Operation SEA ANGEL after a cyclone devastated areas in Bangladesh. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Val Gempis)

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Air Commandos train in Malaysia

SUBANG AIR BASE, Malaysia -- A maintainer from the 353rd Maintenance Squadron salutes the aircraft commander prior to takeoff before a training mission here June 4 during Teak Mint 09-1. Teak Mint 09-1 is a training exchange designed to enhance U.S and Malaysian military training and capabilities. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Aaron Cram)

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