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Coming in for landing

HC-130P Combat King aircraft 65-0988 comes in for a final landing at Moody Air Force Base, Ga., March 16, 2013. The aircraft returned from Nellis Air Force Base, Nev., where it participated in a combat simulated exercise. It is scheduled to retire later this month. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman Alexis Grotz/Released)
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Getting ready

U.S. Air Force Tech Sgt. Benjamin Gibbs and Staff Sgt. Ryan James, 723d Aircraft Maintenance Squadron crew chiefs, prepares a HC-130P Combat King for flight at Moody Air Force Base, Ga., Sept. 25, 2012. This HC-130P Combat King was once loaned to the U.S. Coast Guard in the 1980’s. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Ciara Wymbs/Released)
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Goodbye guardian

A HC-130P Combat King takes off for its final flight flight to the Aerospace and Aerospace Maintenance and Regeneration Center from Moody Air Force Base, Ga., Sept. 25, 2012. This was the first HC-130P Combat King to arrive at Moody in 1997. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Stephanie Mancha/Released)
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Before flight

A HC-130P Combat King sits on the flightline at Moody Air Force Base, Ga., Sept. 25, 2012. The aircraft is at the end of its career and is headed to the 309th Aerospace Maintenance and Regeneration Group, often called the Boneyard, at Davis-Monthan Air Force Base, Ariz. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Stephanie Mancha/Released)
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Hercules in ithe fog

MOODY AIR FORCE BASE, Ga. – Airmen perform maintenance on an HC-130P Hercules aircraft during inclement weather Oct. 16 here. Despite thick fog, 71st Rescue Squadron and 723rd Aircraft Maintenance Squadron Airmen carried on their tasks as usual. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Brittany Barker)
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Ready to ROC

MOODY AIR FORCE BASE, Ga. -- A loadmaster with the 71st rescue Squadron Guides a Rescue Operations Center kit onto a 71st RQS C-130E Hercules here Sept. 1. The ROC was scheduled to be deployed to Jackson, Miss. to provide command and control for rescue teams. It was not needed and has been placed back on a ready-alert status until the next storm response. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Parker Gyokeres)
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Backing up

MOODY AIR FORCE BASE, Ga. -- A loadmaster with the 71st Rescue Squadron guides an all-terrain vehicle onto a 71st RQS C-130E Hercules here Sept. 1. The vehicle was a part of the 23rd Wing's response to aid victims of Hurricane Gustav. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Parker Gyokeres)
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A lonley vigil over the open seas

MOODY AIR FORCE BASE, Ga. – Door scanners aboard a 71st Rescue Squadron HC-130P search for a missing sailboat off the coast of Clearwater Fl. March 26. Lookouts are rotated regularly during search operations to help them maintain their focus. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Parker Gyokeres)
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awaiting the call

MOODY AIR FORCE BASE, Ga. – Pararescuemen with the 38th Rescue Squadron await the call to action aboard a 71st Rescue Squadron HC-130P during the search for a missing sailboat in the Gulf of Mexico March 26. Had the boat been discovered and required assistance, the “PJ’s” would have deployed with an inflatable boat and supplies to render aid to the stricken mariners. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Parker Gyokeres)
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Look-out below

MOODY AIR FORCE BASE, Ga. – Aircrew aboard a 71st Rescue Squadron HC-130P begin their search for a missing sailboat off the coast of Clearwater Fl. March 26. The HC-130P is configured for search and rescue missions with low-light and infrared sensors, expanded communications gear and the capability to provide mid-air refueling for rescue helicopters. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Parker Gyokeres)
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Man vs. Machine

MOODY AIR FORCE BASE, Ga. – Staff. Sgt. Ken Martinez 71st Rescue Squadron HC-130P flight engineer, monitors an overhead instrument panel during a search and rescue mission for a missing sailboat in the Gulf of Mexico March 26. During long over-water flights such as this one, the flight engineer is responsible for maintaining the most efficient engine settings to keep a search team out longer. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Parker Gyokeres)
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Start your engines

MOODY AIR FORCE BASE, Ga. -- An HC-130P Hercules starts its engines in preparation to taxi here March 12. The 71st Rescue Squadron was tasked to simulate a deployment during exercise Flying Tiger 08-03. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Brittany Barker)
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Engineering eye

MOODY AIR FORCE BASE, Ga. -- Staff Sgt. Jonathan Ruszler, 723rd Aircraft Maintenance Squadron engine technician, assists with an engine run on an HC-130P Combat King Jan. 3 here. Moody maintainers spend many hours after every flight keeping the aging aircraft in service. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Gina Chiaverotti)
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Fine tuning

MOODY AIR FORCE BASE, Ga. -- Staff Sgt. James O'Neal, 723rd Aircraft Maintenance Squadron, prepares for an engine run on an HC-130P Combat King Jan. 3 here. Engines that have monitoring instruments replaced must be ran to ensure they are providing the proper readings. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Gina Chiaverotti)
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Heavy wind.

MOODY AIR FORCE BASE, Ga. -- Airman 1st Class Kade Bollinger, 71st Rescue Squadron loadmaster, performs preflight inspections on an HC-130P Combat King Jan. 3 here. Local training missions are perfomed daily to prepare Moody-assigned aircrews for rescue operations worldwide. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Gina Chiaverotti)
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One last check

MOODY AIR FORCE BASE, Ga. -- Senior Airman Pat Clendenning, 71st Rescue Squadron flight engineer, performs preflight inspections on an HC-130P Combat King Jan. 3 here. A thorough inspection is made of the entire aircraft before every flight to ensure crew safety. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Gina Chiaverotti)
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All fired up.

MOODY AIR FORCE BASE, Ga. -- Staff Sgt. Rebecca Rhodes, 71st Rescue Squadron loadmaster, checks flares on an HC-130P Combat King Jan. 3 here. Flares are used to illuminate drop zones and rescue areas during nightime operations. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Gina Chiaverotti)
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Geronimo!

MOODY AIR FORCE BASE, Ga. — Members from the 822nd Security Forces Squadron jump out of an HC-130P here Dec 9. Members are required to jump monthly to maintain proficiency. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Angelita Lawrence)
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12 o'clock high

CAMP LEMONIER, Djibouti – Air Force Staff Sgt. Thomas L. Gillespie turns a HC-130P King number one prop blade to the 12 o’clock position after the helicopter-refueling aircraft returned from a flight. The prop is positioned to prevent hydraulic fluid from leaking out of the feedback gear of the blade. The Victorville, Calif., native is an aerospace propulsion craftsman assigned to the 81st Expeditionary Rescue Squadron. He is deployed from Moody Air Force Base, Ga. U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Jennifer Redente (RELEASED)
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Night shift inspection

CAMP LEMONIER, Djibouti – Air Force Staff Sgt. Sedquwick S. Bell scraps sealant during a wing spar inspection, which is conducted after every 150 hours of flight. The Staunton, Va., native is a fuel systems repair craftsman assigned to the 81st Expeditionary Rescue Squadron. He is deployed from Moody Air Force Base, Ga. U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Jennifer Redente (RELEASED)
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