Once the six-bladed props start spinning, it's time for Weather Reconnaissance Loadmaster, Tech.... Share

Waiting for pilots to start the engines, Tech. Sgt. Scott Blair, weather reconnaissance loadmaster,... Share

While the aircrew briefs for a mission into Hurricane Ike, news media representatives document the... Share

The last WC-130J to evacuate Keesler lifts off gently into the air over the flightline on its way to... Share

KEESLER AIR FORCE BASE, Miss.--Senior Airman Zachary Zieman (left) and Staff Sgt. Dana Kelley, 815th... Share

The view from the Heads-Up Display of the Reserve 815th Airlift Squadron 'Flying Jennies' C-130J... Share

The view from the Heads-Up Display of the Reserve 815th Airlift Squadron 'Flying Jennies' C-130J... Share

Flown by the 815th Airlift Squadron, the C-130J-30 is a combat-proven intratheater airlifter admired... Share

Two of the Air Force's newest airlifters the C-130J-30 fly in formation during a training mission.... Share

Flying over the Mississippi Sound, a C-130J-30 trails a WC-130J in formation flight. Both aircraft... Share

The WC-130J (right) and C-130J-30 (left) fly over the Bay St. Louis Bridge on May 20, 2007. The... Share

PATRICK AIR FORCE BASE, Fla. -- Tail number 977, a C-130H, formerly assigned to the 53rd Weather... Share