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Gen. Edward A. Rice Jr., commander of Air Education and Training Command, delivered a new MC-130J to the 58th Special Operations Wing at Kirtland Air Force Base on Tuesday. Photo by Dennis Carlson


New MC-130J arrives at Kirtland AFB

Gen. Edward A. Rice Jr., commander of Air Education and Training Command, delivered a new MC-130J to the 58th Special Operations Wing at Kirtland Air Force Base on Tuesday. Photo by Dennis Carlson

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Firefighters give a water salute to one of the 550th Special Operations Squadron's last two remaining assigned MC-130Ps Combat Shadows as it taxis the runway in preparation for its final flight Sept. 6. The departure of the aircraft marks the end of a 25-year training curriculum at Kirtland. (Photo by Ken Moore)
Crew members pose before one of the 550th Special Operations Squadron's last two remaining assigned MC-130Ps Combat Shadows as it sits on the flightline before its final flight at an informal ceremony Sept. 6. The departure of the aircraft marks the end of a 25-year training curriculum at Kirtland. (Photo by Ken Moore)
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