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)