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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)


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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A C-130J Superhercules performs airdrops during the 2015 Dyess Big Country Airfest May 2, 2015, at Dyess Air Force Base, Texas. During the Airshow, Dyess’ own C-130 had the opportunity to show the public various airdrops they perform, including those involving personnel, humanitarian aid supply and heavy equipment bundles. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Alexander Guerrero/Released)
A U.S. Air Force Airman assigned to the 317th Airlift Group administers a brief to U.S. Soldiers and members of the Hellenic Air Force Feb. 9, 2015, at Elefsis Air Base, Greece. The 317th AG joined forces with Airmen and Soldiers from U.S. European Command to work with the Hellenic Air Force during the Stolen Cerberus II exercise, where the mission was to develop joint cohesion and determine the interoperability amongst all units. (Courtesy photo)
U.S. Air Force Airmen and members of the Hellenic Air Force board a C-130J Super Hercules assigned to the 317th Airlift Group Feb. 11, 2015, at Elefsis Air Base, Greece. While in Greece, the 317th AG participated in Stolen Cerberus II, which is a building partnership capacity exercise between the U.S. and Hellenic air forces. The two-week flying training deployment gave the 317th AG the opportunity to work with one of the NATO allies, as well as Airmen and Soldiers from U.S. European Command, by sharing tactics, techniques and procedures. (Courtesy photo)
A U.S. Air Force C-130J Super Hercules flies over the coast of Greece Feb. 4, 2015, in Eleusis, Greece. The 317th Airlift Group participated in a two-week training deployment with Airmen and Soldiers from U.S. European Command to work with the Hellenic Air Force during the Stolen Cerberus II exercise. Greece was chosen as the destination for the training because of their world-class facility for airdrops and better terrain profile. (Courtesy photo)
A C-130A Hercules in flight. (Courtesy photo)
A C-130A Hercules taxis prior to takeoff. (Courtesy photo)
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)
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)
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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