317th AW prioritize aircraft readiness amidst damaging winds

A C-130J Super Hercules assigned to the 317th Airlift Wing prepares to taxi at Dyess Air Force Base, Texas, March 13, 2025. The 317th AW rapidly relocated 11 C-130Js to Kelly Field in San Antonio, Texas. Relocation missions are a precautionary measure taken to avoid serious damage to aircraft and personnel in the event of inclement weather. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Jade Caldwell)

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317th AW prioritize aircraft readiness amidst damaging winds

A C-130J Super Hercules assigned to the 317th Airlift Wing prepare for take-off at Dyess Air Force Base, Texas, March 13, 2025. The 317th AW rapidly relocated 11 C-130Js to Kelly Field in San Antonio, Texas. Relocation missions are a precautionary measure taken to avoid serious damage to aircraft and personnel in the event of inclement weather. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Jade Caldwell)

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317th AW prioritize aircraft readiness amidst damaging winds

Two C-130J Super Hercules assigned to the 317th Airlift Wing take-off at Dyess Air Force Base, Texas, March 13, 2025. The 317th AW rapidly relocated 11 C-130Js to Kelly Field in San Antonio, Texas in anticipation of damaging winds. The ability to quickly relocate aircraft in the face of adverse weather demonstrates the 317th AW’s agility and adaptability in a dynamic operational environment. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Jade Caldwell)

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317th AW prioritize aircraft readiness amidst damaging winds

A C-130J Super Hercules assigned to the 317th Airlift Wing take-off at Dyess Air Force Base, Texas, March 13, 2025. The 317th AW rapidly relocated 11 C-130Js to Kelly Field in San Antonio, Texas in anticipation of damaging winds. Rapid aircraft relocations like this highlight the 317th AW’s ability to adapt to unpredictable scenarios and preserve readiness in all conditions. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Jade Caldwell)

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317th AW prioritize aircraft readiness amidst damaging winds

C-130J Super Hercules aircraft assigned to the 317th Airlift Wing sit on the flightline at Dyess Air Force Base, Texas, March 13, 2025. The 317th AW rapidly relocated 11 C-130Js to Kelly Field in San Antonio, Texas in anticipation of damaging winds. Rapid aircraft relocations like this highlight the 317th AW’s ability to adapt to unpredictable scenarios and preserve readiness in all conditions. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Jade Caldwell)

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317th AW prioritize aircraft readiness amidst damaging winds

Col. Justin Diehl, 317th Airlift Wing commander, performs pre-flight checks before take-off at Dyess Air Force Base, Texas, March 13, 2025. The 317th AW rapidly relocated 11 C-130Js to Kelly Field in San Antonio, Texas in anticipation of damaging winds. The ability to quickly relocate aircraft in the face of adverse weather demonstrates the 317th AW’s agility and adaptability in a dynamic operational environment. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Jade Caldwell)

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317th AW prioritize aircraft readiness amidst damaging winds

Airmen from the 317th Aircraft Maintenance Squadron prepare a C-130J Super Hercules for take-off at Dyess Air Force Base, Texas, March 13, 2025. The 317th Airlift Wing rapidly relocated 11 C-130Js to Kelly Field in San Antonio, Texas in anticipation of damaging winds. Rapid aircraft relocations like this highlight the 317th AW’s ability to adapt to unpredictable scenarios and preserve readiness in all conditions. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Jade Caldwell)

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317th AW prioritize aircraft readiness amidst damaging winds

Airmen from the 317th Aircraft Maintenance Squadron prepare a C-130J Super Hercules for take-off at Dyess Air Force Base, Texas, March 13, 2025. The 317th Airlift Wing rapidly relocated 11 C-130Js to Kelly Field in San Antonio, Texas in anticipation of damaging winds. The ability to quickly relocate aircraft in the face of adverse weather demonstrates the 317th AW’s agility and adaptability in a dynamic operational environment. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Jade Caldwell)

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317th AW prioritize aircraft readiness amidst damaging winds

Airmen from the 317th Aircraft Maintenance Squadron prepare a C-130J Super Hercules for take-off at Dyess Air Force Base, Texas, March 13, 2025. The 317th Airlift Wing rapidly relocated 11 C-130Js to Kelly Field in San Antonio, Texas. The aircraft reposition was driven by forecasted high winds, but its execution demonstrates the 317th AW’s ability to quickly relocate aircraft and personnel to preserve readiness in all conditions. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Jade Caldwell)

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317th AW prioritize aircraft readiness amidst damaging winds

Published March 14, 2025
7th Bomb Wing Public Affairs

DYESS AIR FORCE BASE, Texas --

Eleven 317th Airlift Wing C-130J Super Hercules relocated to Kelly Field in San Antonio, Texas, March 13, 2025, in anticipation of damaging winds.

The 317th AW partnered with Kelly Field using the movement as an opportunity to demonstrate the wing’s ability to quickly relocate aircraft and personnel. Rapid aircraft relocations like this highlight the 317th AW’s ability to adapt to unpredictable scenarios and preserve readiness in all conditions.