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DYESS AIR FORCE BASE, Texas – A C-130 J model aircraft taxis down the runway here, Nov. 2. “Whether we’re bringing aid to flood victims in Pakistan, supporting our nation’s homeland defense, or air dropping critical supplies to forward units in Afghanistan, we will put this aircraft and the 26 others that follow to the test,” said Col. Dan Dagher, 317 AG commander. “Today marks the day where the capability of the 317 AG, Air Mobility Command and the Air Force has significantly increased, and starts another 49 years of C-130 presence in Abilene.”

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C-130 J

DYESS AIR FORCE BASE, Texas – A C-130 J model aircraft taxis down the runway here, Nov. 2. “Whether we’re bringing aid to flood victims in Pakistan, supporting our nation’s homeland defense, or air dropping critical supplies to forward units in Afghanistan, we will put this aircraft and the 26 others that follow to the test,” said Col. Dan Dagher, 317 AG commander. “Today marks the day where the capability of the 317 AG, Air Mobility Command and the Air Force has significantly increased, and starts another 49 years of C-130 presence in Abilene.”

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C-130 J

DYESS AIR FORCE BASE, Texas – A C-130 J model aircraft taxis down the runway here, Nov. 2. “Whether we’re bringing aid to flood victims in Pakistan, supporting our nation’s homeland defense, or air dropping critical supplies to forward units in Afghanistan, we will put this aircraft and the 26 others that follow to the test,” said Col. Dan Dagher, 317 AG commander. “Today marks the day where the capability of the 317 AG, Air Mobility Command and the Air Force has significantly increased, and starts another 49 years of C-130 presence in Abilene.”

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Dyess celebrates 50 years of C130 presence in the Big Country

Published Jan. 18, 2011
By 7th Bomb Wing Public Affairs

DYESS AIR FORCE BASE, Texas -- Dyess Air Force Base will celebrate the 50th Anniversary of C-130 presence here April 28-30 in conjunction with The Dyess Big Country Airfest April 30 at the Abilene Regional Airport. Events will highlight the relationship Dyess and the local community have shared, as well as 50 years of flying Hercs over Big Country skies. An anniversary banquet will be held April 28 at the Abilene Civic Center celebrating the past, present and future of C-130s here. The Big Country Airfest will include B-1, C-130 and C-47 demos, as well as experimental aircraft, old cars and food. Logon to www.dyess.af.mil for updates.

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