Moody AFB HC-130J Combat King II practices rescue operations

U.S. Air Force Captain David Saunders, 71st Rescue Squadron combat systems officer, operates CSO equipment on an HC-130J Combat King II above Moody Air Force Base, Georgia, Oct. 26, 2023. A CSO provides U.S. Air Force aircraft with a variety of offensive and defensive capabilities to project force and maintain the safety of the aircraft and aircrew. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Thomas Johns)

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Moody AFB HC-130J Combat King II practices rescue operations

U.S. Air Force Senior Airman Damien Elias, 71st Rescue Squadron loadmaster, prepares Special Operations Warfare Airmen for jump training above Hurlburt Field, Florida, Oct. 26, 2023. Loadmasters from the 71st RQS ensure the safe loading and transport of cargo, personnel, and various assets on HC-130J Combat King II aircraft. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Thomas Johns)

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Moody AFB HC-130J Combat King II practices rescue operations

An HC-130J Combat King II aircraft sits ready on a runway at Hurlburt Field, Florida, Oct. 26, 2023. The HC-130J Combat King II aircraft is able to land on short runways, as well as a variety of less than ideal environments including dirt runways, in sand, and under combat conditions. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Thomas Johns)

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Moody AFB HC-130J Combat King II practices rescue operations

U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Caitlin Sexton, 71st Rescue Squadron loadmaster, tightens an equipment belt on an HC-130J Combat King II aircraft at Hurlburt Field, Florida, Oct. 26, 2023. Loadmasters from the 71st RQS ensure the safe loading and transport of cargo, personnel and various assets on HC-130J Combat King II aircraft. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Thomas Johns)

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Moody AFB HC-130J Combat King II practices rescue operations

The shadow of an HC-130J Combat King II is cast above Hurlburt Field, Florida, Oct. 26, 2023. The HC-130J Combat King II aircraft from Moody AFB train regularly to receive and offload cargo and personnel from uncertain environments and under less than ideal conditions. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Thomas Johns)

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Moody AFB HC-130J Combat King II practices rescue operations

U.S. Air Force Captain Devin Scott, 38th Rescue Squadron assistant director of operations, pilots an HC-130J Combat King II above Hurlburt Field, Florida, Oct. 26, 2023. Pilots of the 38th RQS are trained to take-off and land in uncertain environments and in austere locations. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Thomas Johns)

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Moody AFB HC-130J Combat King II practices rescue operations

U.S. Air Force Captain Tom Wolters, 71st Rescue Squadron HC-130J Combat King II pilot prepares for takeoff at Moody Air Force Base, Georgia, Oct. 26, 2023. Pilots of the 71st RQS are trained to take-off and land in uncertain environments and in austere locations. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Thomas Johns)

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Moody AFB HC-130J Combat King II practices rescue operations

An HC-130J Combat King II aircraft prepares for takeoff at Moody Air Force Base, Georgia, Oct. 26, 2023. The HC-130J Combat King II aircraft allows rescue assets from Moody AFB to be rapidly deployed worldwide. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Thomas Johns)

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Moody AFB HC-130J Combat King II practices rescue operations

Published Oct. 31, 2023
By Staff Sgt. Thomas Johns
23rd Wing Public Affairs

MOODY AIR FORCE BASE, Ga --