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317 AG two-for-two on target

A cargo bundle rigged with a Joint Precision Airdrop System (JPADS) is dropped from a C-130J Super Hercules assigned to the 317th Airlift Group during an airdrop training mission Aug. 14, 2012, at Fort Hood, Texas. JPADS is a cargo parachute system that incorporates an onboard global positioning system able to guide the cargo with pinpoint accuracy to a designated drop zone. JPADS also allows cargo to be dropped from higher attitudes, allowing aircraft to safely avoid enemy ground fire. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Richard P. Ebensberger/ Released)

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317 AG two-for-two on target

U.S. Air Force Airman 1st Class Korey King, 40th Airlift Squadron, prepares to release a wind sonde from a C-130J Super Hercules assigned to the 317th Airlift Group prior to an airdrop training mission Aug. 14, 2012, at Dyess Air Force Base, Texas. This wind sonde device is part of Joint Precision Airdrop System (JPADS), and is released at high altitudes over a drop zone to measure the wind prior to an actual cargo drop. JPADS is a cargo parachute system that incorporates an onboard global positioning system able to guide the cargo with pinpoint accuracy to a designated drop zone. JPADS also allows cargo to be dropped from higher attitudes, allowing aircraft to safely avoid enemy ground fire. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Richard P. Ebensberger/ Released)

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317 AG two-for-two on target

U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Janet Freshley, 317th Operations Support Squadron, left, and U.S. Army Sgt. 1st Class Ray Mendez, 294th Quartermaster Company, connect an activation lanyard from a cargo parachute equipped with Joint Precision Airdrop System (JPADS) to a C-130J Super Hercules assigned to the 317th Airlift Group, prior to an airdrop training mission Aug. 14, 2012, at Fort Hood, Texas. JPADS is a cargo parachute system that incorporates an onboard global positioning system able to guide the cargo with pinpoint accuracy to a designated drop zone. JPADS also allows cargo to be dropped from higher attitudes, allowing aircraft to safely avoid enemy ground fire. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Richard P. Ebensberger/ Released)

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317 AG two-for-two on target

U.S. Army Sgt. 1st Class Ray Mendez, 294th Quartermaster Company, left, and U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Janet Freshley, 317th Operations Support Squadron, check over a cargo parachute equipped with Joint Precision Airdrop System (JPADS) on a C-130J Super Hercules assigned to the 317th Airlift Group, prior to an airdrop training mission Aug. 14, 2012, at Fort Hood, Texas. JPADS is a cargo parachute system that incorporates an onboard global positioning system able to guide the cargo with pinpoint accuracy to a designated drop zone. JPADS also allows cargo to be dropped from higher attitudes, allowing aircraft to safely avoid enemy ground fire. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Richard P. Ebensberger/ Released)

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317 AG two-for-two on target

U.S. Army Sgt. 1st Class Ray Mendez, 294th Quartermaster Company, left, U.S. Air Force Maj. Daniel Hilferty, 317th Operations Support Squadron, center, and U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Mark Paskell, 40th Airlift Squadron, right, push a cargo bundle equipped with a Joint Precision Airdrop System (JPADS) onto a C-130J Super Hercules assigned to the 317th Airlift Group prior to an airdrop training mission Aug. 14, 2012, at Fort Hood, Texas. JPADS is a cargo parachute system that incorporates an onboard global positioning system able to guide the cargo with pinpoint accuracy to a designated drop zone. JPADS also allows cargo to be dropped from higher attitudes, allowing aircraft to safely avoid enemy ground fire. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Richard P. Ebensberger/ Released)

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317 AG two-for-two on target

A cargo bundle rigged with a Joint Precision Airdrop System (JPADS) is positioned on a C-130J Super Hercules assigned to the 317th Airlift Group, prior to an airdrop training mission Aug. 14, 2012, at Dyess Air Force Base, Texas. JPADS is a cargo parachute system that incorporates an onboard global positioning system able to guide the cargo with pinpoint accuracy to a designated drop zone. JPADS also allows cargo to be dropped from higher attitudes, allowing aircraft to safely avoid enemy ground fire. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Richard P. Ebensberger/ Released)

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317 AG two-for-two on target

A cargo bundle rigged with a Joint Precision Airdrop System (JPADS) is positioned on a C-130J Super Hercules assigned to the 317th Airlift Group prior to an airdrop training mission Aug. 14, 2012, at Dyess Air Force Base, Texas. JPADS is a cargo parachute system that incorporates an onboard global positioning system able to guide the cargo with pinpoint accuracy to a designated drop zone. JPADS also allows cargo to be dropped from higher attitudes, allowing aircraft to safely avoid enemy ground fire. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Richard P. Ebensberger/ Released)

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317 AG two-for-two on target

U.S. Air Force Maj. Daniel Hilferty, 317th Operations Support Squadron, left, and Capt. Joshua Linden, 40th Airlift Squadron, right, review Joint Precision Airdrop System (JPADS) data prior to an airdrop during a training mission Aug. 14, 2012, at Fort Hood, Texas. JPADS is a cargo parachute system that incorporates an onboard global positioning system able to guide the cargo with pinpoint accuracy to a designated drop zone. JPADS also allows cargo to be dropped from higher attitudes, allowing aircraft to safely avoid enemy ground fire. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Richard P. Ebensberger/ Released)

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317 AG two-for-two on target

U.S. Air Force Airman 1st Class Korey King, 40th Airlift Squadron, watches as a cargo bundle rigged with a Joint Precision Airdrop System (JPADS) drops from a C-130J Super Hercules assigned to the 317th Airlift Group prior to an airdrop training mission Aug. 14, 2012, at Dyess Air Force Base, Texas. JPADS is a cargo parachute system that incorporates an onboard global positioning system able to guide the cargo with pinpoint accuracy to a designated drop zone. JPADS also allows cargo to be dropped from higher attitudes, allowing aircraft to safely avoid enemy ground fire. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Richard P. Ebensberger/ Released)

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317 Airlift Group participates in annual sports day

DYESS AIR FORCE BASE, Texas—Airman 1st Class Samuel Voss, 317th Aircraft Maintenance Squadron, protects himself from being hit by a ball during a dodge-ball game during the 317 AG’s annual sports day here July 8, 2011. The 317 AG’s annual sports day is where all squadrons from the 317 AG compete in different competitions to include dodge-ball, bowling and tug-of-war. The competition is a good way to bring the Airmen together and help build morale among the different squadrons. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Courtney Moses/Released)

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317 Airlift Group participates in annual sports day

DYESS AIR FORCE BASE, Texas—Airmen from the 317th Aircraft Maintenance Squadron celebrate their win during a dodge-ball game as part of the 317th annual sports day here July 8, 2011. The 317 AG’s annual sports day is where all squadrons from the 317 AG compete in competitions to include dodge-ball, bowling and tug-of-war. The competition is a good way to bring the Airmen together and help build morale among the different squadrons. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Courtney Moses/Released)

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317 AMXS donates to Bomb Shelter

DYESS AIR FORCE BASE, Texas -- James Nicholas, club manager, and Zel McGhee, Dyess Community Center director, looked at the table and chairs that were presented to the Bomb Shelter here Aug. 28 by the 317 AMXS Top 3. The 317 AMXS hopes other squadrons follow their lead and help make the Bomb Shelter a better place for enlisted Airmen. (U.S. Air Force Photo by Airman 1st Class Stephen Reyes)

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317 AMXS stay trained on C-130 Hercules

Airman 1st Class Jessica Niebauer, 317th Aircraft Maintenance Squadron, prepares a C-130 Hercules for a brake change during training Nov. 16, 2011 at Dyess Air Force Base, Texas. Airmen from the 317 AMXS undergo additional training to stay updated on the C-130 H. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Jonathan Stefanko/ Released)

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317 AMXS stay trained on C-130 Hercules

Airman 1st Class Michael Madigan, 317th Aircraft Maintenance Squadron, ties safety wiring onto a C-130 Hercules bearing retainer plate during training Nov. 16, 2011 at Dyess Air Force Base, Texas. Airmen from the 317 AMXS undergo additional training to stay updated on the C-130 H. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Jonathan Stefanko/ Released)

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317 AMXS stay trained on C-130 Hercules

Airmen from the 317th Aircraft Maintenance Squadron reattach a tire onto a C-130 during training Nov. 16, 2011 at Dyess Air Force Base, Texas. Airmen from the 317 AMXS undergo additional training to stay updated on the C-130 H. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Jonathan Stefanko/ Released)

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317 AW brings the holidays to Dyess during Santa on a Herc

Airmen from the 317th Airlift Wing sell unit merchandise at the Santa on a Herc event on Dyess Air Force Base, Texas, Dec. 8, 2024. The 317th AW leadership hosts the event each year to give an opportunity for Airmen and their families to celebrate the holidays and all their accomplishments from throughout the year. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Holly Cook)

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317 AW brings the holidays to Dyess during Santa on a Herc

A volunteer shows a child a picture of herself after getting her face painted at the Santa on a Herc event on Dyess Air Force Base, Texas, Dec. 8, 2024. The event included photos with Santa, free toys for children, holiday games, food and face painting. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Holly Cook)

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317 AW brings the holidays to Dyess during Santa on a Herc

Airmen from the 317th Airlift Wing and their families wait in line to meet and take photos with Santa at the Santa on a Herc event on Dyess Air Force Base, Texas, Dec. 8, 2024. The wing has hosted the event for over 10 years to give Airmen a chance to relax and enjoy holiday festivities with their families. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Holly Cook)

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317 AW showcases combat readiness in major AMC inspection

U.S. Air Force Airmen from the 7th Logistics Readiness Squadron load an engine trailer onto a C-130J Super Hercules during a Combat Readiness Inspection at Dyess AFB, Texas, July 1, 2025. The coordinated deployment and training exercise provided Airmen opportunities to move fast and think critically and creatively to maintain rapid deployment capabilities and mission readiness. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Adrien Tran)

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317 AW showcases combat readiness in major AMC inspection

U.S. Air Force Airmen assigned to the 317th Aircraft Maintenance Squadron prepare to connect a power cart to a C-130J Super Hercules in rain during a Combat Readiness Inspection at Dyess Air Force Base, Texas, July 1, 2025. Despite adverse weather, Airmen executed rapid deployment tasks to validate the wing’s ability to generate and employ combat-ready airpower. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Adrien Tran)

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