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U.S. Air Force deploys C-130Js for first time

Release #: 041216-3
Thursday, December 16, 2004
By Tech. Sgt. Mark Diamond,Air Mobility Command Public Affairs

The C-130J is designed to climb faster and higher, fly farther at a higher cruise speed, and takeoff and land in shorter distances...

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Squadron moves crucial cargo for warfighters

Release #: 041216-2
Thursday, December 16, 2004
By Tech. Sgt. Ben Gonzales, 437th Airlift Wing Public Affairs

Since the beginning of this month, the 437th APS is averaging 310 tons moved a day, including tires, tents and battle armor for Army convoy trucks.

Cargo ship ‘sinks’ to load Army watercraft

Release #: 041216-1
Thursday, December 16, 2004
By Edward Baxter, Military Sealift Command, Europe Public Affairs

The ship looked anything but normal, because it had sunk below the waterline! But, there were no signs of a rescue operation or panicked crewmembers. So, was the ship really sinking?

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U.S. Transportation Command examines distribution exploits of Santa Claus

Release #: 041208-1
Friday, December 10, 2004
By Lt. Col. Scott D. Ross, USA, U.S. Transportation Command Public Affairs

The similarities between USTRANSCOM and the North Pole end once the commodities reach their destination.