The technicians at Warner Robins Air Logistics Center in Georgia once again have returned an Air Force Special Operations Command aircraft to the command ahead of time. The center repaired an MC-130H Combat Talon II, replacing its center wing box 53 days ahead of schedule, reports journalist Amanda Creel. Earlier this year the Robins team repaired the wing box on an AC-130U, returning it to AFSOC faster than expected. For this latest effort, the technicians converted a center wing box from an AC-130H to work on the MC-130.
Airmen basic rarely go on to become four-star generals, but one who did retired last week after a 42 year career that saw him rise from a lowly slick-sleeve to the head of one of the Air Force’s most important major commands.