Not long ago, Donald Rumsfeld tried to kill the C-130J. Then the SECDEF reversed course when he learned it would cost more to cancel it that to complete it. (See our piece here.) Now, says a press item, he says he’s interested in “getting them engaged” in Southwest Asia operations. Ah …. the C-130J already has been to SWA, has been “engaged,” and is greatly outperforming earlier model Hercs.
Airmen from the California Air National Guard and Air Force Reserves brushed up on their aerial firefighting skills late last month in preparation for the 2024 wildfire season, which could see fires break out across North America.