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28 MC-130J Commando II

            Production of the first MC-130J aircraft was started at Lockheed Martin’s facility in Marietta, Georgia, on 5 October 2009. Lockheed Martin also contracted to build an HC-130J tanker variant for Air Force Special Operations Command on its standard C-130J production line. The MC-130J is the first C-130 specifically built for special operations, making it lighter and more efficient. Most special operations aircraft are modified after production to accommodate special operations missions. The MC-130J was initially called the Combat Shadow II to honour the service of the aging MC-130P platform it was replacing, but it was officially named the Commando II in March 2012.

In this image, two MC-130Js of the 67th Special Operations Squadron (67th SOS) conduct a training exercise off the Suffolk coast. The 67th SOS is part of the 352nd Special Operations Wing (352nd SOW). The 352nd SOW serves as the focal point for all United States Air Force (USAF) special operations activities throughout the European theatre for US European Command (USEUCOM), the US Africa Command (USAFRICOM), and Southwest Asia and the Middle East for US Central Command. The wing is prepared to conduct a variety of high-priority, low-visibility missions supporting US and allied special operations forces during peacetime, joint operations exercises, and combat operations. The 352nd SOW trains and performs special operations primarily in the USEUCOM and USAFRICOM area of operations, including establishing air assault landing zones, controlling close air support by strike aircraft and gunships, and providing trauma care for wounded and injured personnel.

Taken on: January 18, 2025

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