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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 refuel M1A2 Tank from C-130J; a first in Air Force history

U.S. Air Force Airmen assigned to the 317th Airlift Wing and U.S. Army Soldiers assigned to the 1st Armored Division run a fuel hose from a C-130J Super Hercules to an M1A2 Tank at Fort Bliss, Texas, Jan. 25, 2023. The 317th AW executed an Agile Combat Employment exercise by sending a C-130 to the Fort Bliss Range to perform Specialized Fueling Operations with the 3rd Brigade Combat Team, 1st AD and the 1st Battalion, 77th Armored Regiment. The units successfully passed fuel from a C-130 to an M1A2 Abrams Tank utilizing an Emergency Response Refueling Equipment Kit, marking the first time in Air Force history that a C-130 has been used to refuel an Abrams tank. (Courtesy photo)

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317th AW refuel M1A2 Tank from C-130J; a first in Air Force history

U.S. Air Force Tech. Sgt. Christopher Hofer, 40th Airlift Squadron operations flight chief, connects a fuel hose to a C-130J Super Hercules at Fort Bliss, Texas, Jan. 25, 2023. The 317th Airlift Wing executed an Agile Combat Employment exercise by sending a C-130 to the Fort Bliss Range to perform Specialized Fueling Operations with the 3rd Brigade Combat Team, 1st Armored Division and the 1st Battalion, 77th Armored Regiment. The units successfully passed fuel from a C-130 to an M1A2 Abrams Tank utilizing an Emergency Response Refueling Equipment Kit, marking the first time in Air Force history that a C-130 has been used to refuel an Abrams tank. (Courtesy photo)

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317th AW refuel M1A2 Tank from C-130J; a first in Air Force history

U.S. Army soldiers assigned to the 1st Armored Division connect a fuel hose to an M1A2 Abrams Tank at Fort Bliss, Texas, Jan. 25, 2023. The 317 Airlift Wing executed an Agile Combat Employment exercise by sending a C-130 to the Fort Bliss Range to perform Specialized Fueling Operations with the 3rd Brigade Combat Team, 1st AD and the 1st Battalion, 77th Armored Regiment. The units successfully passed fuel from a C-130 to an M1A2 Abrams Tank utilizing an Emergency Response Refueling Equipment Kit, marking the first time in Air Force history that a C-130 has been used to refuel an Abrams tank. (Courtesy photo)

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317th AW refuel M1A2 Tank from C-130J; a first in Air Force history

U.S. Army Soldiers assigned to the 1st Armored Division connect a fuel hose to an M1A2 Abrams Tank at Fort Bliss, Texas, Jan. 25, 2023. The 317th Airlift Wing executed an Agile Combat Employment exercise by sending a C-130 to the Fort Bliss Range to perform Specialized Fueling Operations with the 3rd Brigade Combat Team, 1st AD and the 1st Battalion, 77th Armored Regiment. The units successfully passed fuel from a C-130 to an M1A2 Abrams Tank utilizing an Emergency Response Refueling Equipment Kit, marking the first time in Air Force history that a C-130 has been used to refuel an Abrams tank. (Courtesy photo)

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317th AW refuel M1A2 Tank from C-130J; a first in Air Force history

U.S. Air Force Airmen assigned to the 317th Airlift Wing unload a fuel hose from the cargo bay of a C-130J Super Hercules at Fort Bliss, Texas, Jan. 25, 2023. The 317th AW executed an Agile Combat Employment exercise by sending a C-130 to the Fort Bliss Range to perform Specialized Fueling Operations with the 3rd Brigade Combat Team, 1st AD and the 1st Battalion, 77th Armored Regiment. The units successfully passed fuel from a C-130 to an M1A2 Abrams Tank utilizing an Emergency Response Refueling Equipment Kit, marking the first time in Air Force history that a C-130 has been used to refuel an Abrams tank. (Courtesy photo)

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317th AW showcases TOC in a box capabilities

Maj. Lucas Walker, 39th Airlift Squadron weapons officer, explains the significance of the demonstration to leadership at Dyess Air Force Base, Texas, Sept. 19, 2023. This demonstration showcased agile combat employment operations that can be used against near-peer adversaries. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Sophia Robello)

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317th AW showcases TOC in a box capabilities

Airmen from the 317th Airlift Wing set up tents for the Tactical Operating Center at Dyess Air Force Base, Texas, Sept. 19, 2023. Dyess is the first base in Air Mobility Command to demonstrate ‘TOC in a box’ with the setup taking less than an hour to complete. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Sophia Robello)

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317th AW welcomes new commander

Maj. Gen. Sam Barrett, 18th Air Force commander, delivers a speech during the 317th Airlift Wing change of command ceremony at Dyess Air Force Base, Texas, July 24, 2020. While traditional change of command ceremonies enable outgoing commanders the chance to assemble their personnel for presentation to the incoming commander, this change of command was conducted with limited guests in attendance to allow for social distancing to take place. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. David Owsianka)

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317th AW welcomes new commander

Staff Sgt. Jesse Smith, 317th Airlift Wing dedicated crew chief, renders a salute to Col. James G. Young, 317 AW incoming commander, after unveiling the new wing commander’s name on one of the wing’s C-130J Super Hercules aircraft immediately following the change of command ceremony at Dyess Air Force Base, Texas, July 24, 2020. This change of command was conducted with limited guests in attendance to allow for prescribed social distancing. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. David Owsianka)

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317th AW welcomes new commander

Col. James G. Young, 317th Airlift Wing incoming commander, right, salutes Maj. Gen. Sam Barrett, 18th Air Force commander, left, as he takes command during the 317 AW change of command ceremony at Dyess Air Force Base, Texas, July 24, 2020. Young takes command of the 317 AW after previously serving as the commander of the 86th Operations Group at Ramstein Air Base, Germany. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. David Owsianka)

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317th AW welcomes new commander

Col. James G. Young, 317th Airlift Wing incoming commander, addresses Team Dyess members, family and friends after taking command of the 317 AW at Dyess Air Force Base, Texas, July 24, 2020. This change of command was conducted with limited guests in attendance to allow for prescribed social distancing. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. David Owsianka)

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317th AW welcomes new commander

Col. Jeffrey Menasco, 317th Airlift Wing outgoing commander, addresses Team Dyess members during his farewell speech during the 317 AW change of command ceremony at Dyess Air Force Base, Texas, July 24, 2020. During his time at Dyess, Menasco guided the creation of a human performance cell at Dyess AFB, helped implement changes for the 4/12 deployment cycle and recently piloted one of the 24 aircraft from Dyess AFB alongside nine aircraft from Little Rock AFB, Arkansas, in the largest formation flight in C-130J history. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. David Owsianka)

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317th AW welcomes new commander

Maj. Gen. Sam Barrett, 18th Air Force commander, left, drops his salute as Col. Jeffrey Menasco, 317th Airlift Wing outgoing commander, relieves command during the 317 AW change of command ceremony at Dyess Air Force Base, Texas, July 24, 2020. Menasco leaves Dyess AFB for his next venture in service at Scott AFB, Illinois. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. David Owsianka)

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