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Hercules: Still going strong after 60 years

A C-130A Hercules in flight. (Courtesy photo)
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Hercules: Still going strong after 60 years

A C-130A Hercules taxis prior to takeoff. (Courtesy photo)
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Hercules: Still going strong after 60 years

A C-130A Hercules sits in the Dyess linear air park at Dyess Air Force Base, Texas. This aircraft, which was the first C-130A delivered to the Air Force, was delivered to the 463rd Troop Carrier Wing, now the 463rd Airlift Wing, at Ardmore AFB, Okla., Dec. 9, 1956. It was retired in 1989. (Courtesy photo)
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Dyess receives first-of-its kind $26 million C-130J simulator

U.S. Rep. Mike Conaway operates the new C-130J Super Hercules simulator April 22, 2014, at Dyess Air Force Base, Texas. The cost to run the simulator is an estimated $850 an hour, a savings of $1,500 compared to an approximated flying cost of $2,300 an hour, which will allow the 317th Airlift Group to save an approximate $3 million annually. Additionally, the simulator will save the 317th Airlift Group approximately $400,000 annually in personnel and travel costs by conducting required training onsite. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Kedesha Pennant/Released)
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Dyess receives first-of-its kind $26 million C-130J simulator

U.S. Rep. Randy Neugebauer views Dyess’ new C-130J Super Hercules simulator April 22, 2014, at Dyess Air Force Base, Texas. The $26 million simulator will allow aircrew to complete up to 88 percent of their annual training requirements in a simulated environment, which can be tailored to maximize the benefits for individual crews. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Kedesha Pennant/Released)
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Dyess receives first-of-its kind $26 million C-130J simulator

U.S. Air Force Col. Jeffrey Brown, left, U.S. Reps. Randy Neugebauer and Mike Conaway, center, and Col. Steven Beasley, cut the ribbon to mark the activation of the new C-130J Super Hercules simulator April 22, 2014, at Dyess Air Force Base, Texas. The new simulator will be used to build and maintain operator proficiency in the aircraft throughout multiple mission sets, including those not readily available during local flying missions. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Richard Ebensberger/Released)
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Dyess receives first-of-its kind $26 million C-130J simulator

U.S. Rep. Randy Neugebauer speaks at the dedication ceremony for the new C-130J Super Hercules simulator April 22, 2014, at Dyess Air Force Base, Texas. Dyess is the first installation to receive this modern C-130J simulator with Vital-10 technology. Vital-10 is an advanced visual display package with a higher resolution and a more realistic display. System benefits include the ability to accomplish initial and recurring qualifications for missions, such as the Joint Precision Airdrop System and Heavyweight Assault Landings. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Richard Ebensberger/Released)
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317th Impact Day

U.S. Air Force Senior Airman Matthew Bihlajama, 40th Airlift Squadron loadmaster, releases cargo from a C-130J Super Hercules at a drop zone Nov. 21, 2013, during Impact Day near Bronte, Texas. Impact Day gave maintainers from the 317th Airlift Group the opportunity to fly aboard a C-130J as it dropped cargo bundles at a designated drop zone. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Vernon Young Jr./Released)
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317th Impact Day

U.S. Air Force Capt. Heather Lendrum, 39th Airlift Squadron C-130J Super Hercules pilots, performs in-flight checks Nov. 21, 2013, during Impact Day at Dyess Air Force Base, Texas. Impact Day gave aircraft maintainers a chance to shadow aircrew personnel as they conducted an airdrop resupply training mission. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Vernon Young Jr./Released)
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317th Impact Day

U.S. Air Force Airman 1st Class Kyle Eccles, 317th Aircraft Maintenance Squadron crew chief, looks out the side window of a C-130J Super Hercules Nov. 21, 2013, during Impact Day at Dyess Air Force Base, Texas. Impact Day gave aircraft maintainers a chance to shadow aircrew personnel as they conducted an airdrop resupply training mission. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Vernon Young Jr./Released)
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317th Impact Day

A C-130J Super Hercules flies over a drop zone Nov. 21, 2013, during Impact Day near Bronte, Texas. Impact Day gave aircraft maintainers a chance to shadow aircrew personnel so they could understand the roles that they play. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Vernon Young Jr./Released
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317th Impact Day

U.S. Air Force Senior Airman Matthew Bihlajama, 40th Airlift Squadron loadmaster, secures cargo on a C-130J Super Hercules Nov. 21, 2013, during Impact Day at Dyess Air Force Base, Texas. Impact Day gave 317th Airlift group maintainers a chance to see each step the aircrew has to take in order to complete an airdrop resupply mission. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Vernon Young Jr./Released)
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317th Impact Day

U.S. Air Force Captain Terry Wu, 40th Airlift Squadron, and Captain Heather Lendrum, 39th Airlift Squadron, C-130J Super Hercules pilots, perform preflight checks Nov. 21, 2013, during Impact Day at Dyess Air Force Base, Texas. Impact Day was designed to give maintainers and aircrew personnel a chance to see what each other do on a daily basis . Preflight checks are performed to ensure every system on the aircraft is operating correctly and safely prior to flight. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Vernon Young Jr./Released)
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317th Impact Day

Aircrew and maintenance personnel assemble for a mission brief on a C-130J Super Hercules Nov. 21, 2013, during Impact Day at Dyess Air Force Base, Texas. Maintainers from the 317th Airlift Group had the opportunity to learn what the aircrew members go through during an airdrop resupply mission. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Vernon Young Jr./Released)
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317th Impact Day

U.S. Air Force Capt. Heather Lendrum, 39th Airlift Squadron, enters a C-130J Nov. 21, 2013, during Impact Day at Dyess Air Force Base, Texas. Impact Day was an opportunity for maintainers and aircrew personnel to observe each other’s role in the Air Force. This training exercise allowed maintainers the opportunity to fly along with the crew as they dropped cargo bundles from a C-130J. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Vernon Young Jr./Released)
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317th Impact Day

U.S. Air Force C-130J Super Hercules aircrew personnel assigned to the 40th Airlift Squadron, discuss mission plans Nov. 21, 2013, during Impact Day at Dyess Air Force Base, Texas. Impact Day was an opportunity for maintainers and aircrew personnel to understand the roles each play in the Air Force. Pre-mission briefs such as this, allow all members of the crew to come together prior to the flight and discuss how the mission is going to play out, so that it is executed correctly and safely. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Vernon Young Jr./Released)
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317th Impact Day

U.S. Air Force Senior Airman Matthew Bihlajama, 40th Airlift Squadron C-130J loadmaster, prepares for morning briefings Nov. 21, 2013, during Impact Day at Dyess Air Force Base, Texas. Impact Day was an opportunity for maintainers and aircrew personnel to shadow each other so that they could better understand the important roles each play in the Air Force. This training exercise was designed to enhance team building, appreciation and familiarity to ensure mission effectiveness. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Vernon Young Jr./Released)
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317th Impact Day

A cargo bundle lands Nov. 21, 2013, during Impact Day at a drop zone near Bronte, Texas. Impact Day gave maintainers from the 317th Airlift Group the opportunity to fly aboard a C-130J Super Hercules as it dropped cargo bundles at a designated drop zone. The Orange marker marks the designated drop target area. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Justin Wright/Released)
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Ramp repair no problem for 317th maintainers

U.S. Air Force Senior Airman Juan Maldonado, 317th Maintenance Squadron repair and reclamation technician, toggles the lever on a C-130J to close the completed refurbished ramp Nov. 1, 2013, at Dyess Air Force Base, Texas. Post-maintenance operation checks are essential to ensuring the cargo ramp will operate properly during missions. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Kedesha Pennant/Released)
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Ramp repair no problem for 317th maintainers

Airmen from the 317th Maintenance Squadron inspect one of the ramp hooks on a C-130J Oct. 30, 2013, at Dyess Air Force Base, Texas. The cargo ramp hooks are the primary means for securing the cargo ramp against the fuselage. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Kedesha Pennant/Released)
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