For decades, the 193rd Special Operations Wing operated the EC-130J Commando Solo aircraft. Now it's transitioning to the MC-130J Commando II aircraft.
in Lower Swatara Township today celebrated the start of a new mission thanks to the arrival of a sophisticated aircraft.from manufacturer Lockheed Martin is now based at the Air National Guard facility near Harrisburg International Airport.
The MC-130J primarily flies missions at night to reduce the probability of visual acquisition and intercept by airborne threats.“The Commando II mission will ensure the 193rd SOW remains not only relevant, but also at the forefront of the battlespace for years to come,” said Col. Edward Fink, 193rd SOW commander.
“The wing’s mission conversion is unprecedented, in that it was able to maintain full operating capabilities of the outgoing aircraft while simultaneously preparing for the arriving mission,” Ramirez said.
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