"Hurry up and wait"

Lit only by the lights of the Minneapolis-St. Paul International airport October 12, 2012 five 133rd Airlift Wing C-130 “Hercules” cargo aircraft taxi into position in preparation for a night training mission. The 133rd provides the U.S. Air Force with tactical airlift support as well as support to the state of Minnesota in case of disaster or emergency. U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Erik Gudmundson/released

Shake your tail

Lit only by the lights of the Minneapolis-St. Paul International airport October 12, 2012 five 133rd Airlift Wing C-130 “Hercules” cargo aircraft taxi into position in preparation for a night training mission. The 133rd provides the U.S. Air Force with tactical airlift support as well as support to the state of Minnesota in case of disaster or emergency. U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Erik Gudmundson/released

Sunset "Herc" engine startup

In the light of the setting sun of Sept. 14, 2012 a 133rd Airlift Wing C-130 “Hercules” cargo aircraft starts engines prior to a late night mission on the tarmac Minnesota Air National Guard Base St. Paul, Minnesota. The 133rd Airlift Wing provides the U.S. Air Force with tactical airlift support as well as support to the State of MInnesota in case of disaster or emergency. U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Erik Gudmundson/released

Engine running at sunset

In the light of the setting sun of Sept. 14, 2012 a 133rd Airlift Wing C-130 “Hercules” cargo aircraft starts engines prior to a late night mission on the tarmac Minnesota Air National Guard Base St. Paul, Minnesota. The 133rd Airlift Wing provides the U.S. Air Force with tactical airlift support as well as support to the State of MInnesota in case of disaster or emergency. U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Erik Gudmundson/released

AMC Commander visits Minnesota

Gen. Raymond E. Johns Jr., Commander, Air Mobility Command, paid a formal visit to the 133rd Airlift Wing on Aug. 23, 2012, arriving at the unit in a C-21 where he was greeted by Col. Greg Haase, 133rd AW Commander. Johns spent time with many Minnesota Airmen, recognizing their service for missions on the base and around the world. The 133rd AW flies C-130 “Hercules” military cargo aircraft and falls under AMC. Johns, Haase and their staff members spent time touring the base, discussing the facilities, the aircraft and the people of the Minnesota Air National Guard. USAF official photo by Senior Master Sgt. Mark Moss

The families united on the flightline

A Minnesota Air National Guard C-130 “Hercules” brings home about thirty Airmen from deployment to Southwest Asia on July 13, 2012 to the St. Paul Air Guard base, greeted by enthusiastic family and friends. Two more C-130 flights are scheduled over the next couple of days, each with about another thirty Airmen aboard, redeploying back to the 133rd Airlift Wing. USAF official photo by Tech. Sgt. Erik Gudmundson