U.S. Army paratroopers assigned to 2nd Battalion, 503rd Infantry Regiment, 173rd Airborne Brigade, conduct an airborne operation from a U.S. Air Force 86th Air Wing C-130 Hercules aircraft at Juliet Drop Zone in Pordenone, Italy, July 26, 2016. The 173rd Airborne Brigade is the U.S. Army Contingency Response Force in Europe, capable of projecting ready forces anywhere in the U.S. European, Africa or Central Commands' areas of responsibility within 18 hours. (U.S. Army Photo by Visual Information Specialist Davide Dalla Massara)

U.S. Army paratroopers, assigned to 4th Battalion, 319th Airborne Field Artillery Regiment, 173rd Airborne Brigade, and Moldovan Special Forces Battalion soldiers board a Minnesota Air National Guard C-130 Hercules as part of o multinational airborne training at the 7th Army Joint Multinational Training Command's Grafenwoehr Training Area, Germany, April 10, 2015. The 173rd Airborne Brigade is the Army contingency response force in Europe, capable of projecting ready forces anywhere in the U.S. European, Africa or Central commands areas of responsibility within 18 hours. (U.S. Army Photo by Visual Information Specialist Markus Rauchenberger/released)

U.S. Soldiers assigned to 1st Battalion, 10th Special Forces Group (Airborne) check conditions before their fellow Soldiers jump out of the C-130 Hercules aircraft over a drop zone in Germany March 17, 2015. (U.S. Army photo by Visual Information Specialist Jason Johnston/Released)

A U.S. Soldier assigned to 1st Battalion, 10th Special Forces Group (Airborne) free falls as his parachute opens after jumping out of a C-130 Hercules aircraft over a drop zone in Germany, March 17, 2015. (U.S. Army photo by Visual Information Specialist Jason Johnston/Released)

A member of the 726th Air Mobility Squadron waits to marshal a U.S. Air Force C-130 Hercules cargo aircraft to the flightline Aug. 9, 2014, at Spangdahlem Air Base, Germany. The aircraft held nearly 100 Airmen on their way to Souda Bay, Greece, for a bilateral training event with the Hellenic air force. The training aims to increase the military compatibility between the U.S. and Greece while sustaining capability to secure peace and stability in Europe.

The 86th Airlift Wing and 435th Contingency Response Group conducted a Flying Training Deployment with the Israeli air force's 103rd Squadron here Jan. 27 to Feb. 8.

A C-130J Hercules takes off from an airfield in Masada, Israel, Feb. 5, 2013. The 86th Airlift Wing conducted a flying training deployment with the Israeli air force in order to strengthen partnerships and maintain readiness for contingency operations.

A C-130J Hercules flies a training sortie above the Negev desert in Israel Feb. 4, 2013. The 86th Airlift Wing conducted a flying training deployment with the Israeli air force in order to strengthen partnerships and maintain readiness for contingency operations.

Staff Sgt. Jim Gettis, 86th Operations Support Squadron loadmaster, explains the capabilities of the C-130J Hercules to Segen Rishon Mor Dudkin, 757th Squadron loadmaster, at Nevatim Air Force Base, Israel, Feb. 3, 2013. The 86th Airlift Wing conducted a flying training deployment with the Israeli air force in order to strengthen partnerships and maintain readiness for contingency operations.

A C-5 Galaxy from the 521st Air Mobility Wing, bound for Turkey, left here today with service members and supplies for the 10th Army Air and Missile Defense Command in support of NATO's Patriot Missile Battery deployment.

Members of the 86th Aircraft Maintenance Squadron and the 37th Airlift Squadron help load cargo onto a C-130J Super Hercules on the flightline at Ramstein Air Base, Germany, Jan. 7, 2013. The 86th Airlift Wing provides support to the NATO led coalition that will augment Turkey's air defense capabilities and contribute to the de-escalation of the crisis along the border.

Members of the 86th Aircraft Maintenance Squadron and the 37th Airlift Squadron help load cargo onto a C-130J Super Hercules on the flightline at Ramstein Air Base, Germany, Jan. 7, 2013. The 86th Airlift Wing provides support to the NATO led coalition that will augment Turkey's air defense capabilities and contribute to the de-escalation of the crisis along the border.

Members of the 86th Aircraft Maintenance Squadron and the 37th Airlift Squadron help load cargo onto a C-130J Super Hercules on the flightline at Ramstein Air Base, Germany, Jan. 7, 2013. The 86th Airlift Wing provides support to the NATO led coalition that will augment Turkey's air defense capabilities and contribute to the de-escalation of the crisis along the border.

BERLIN - Capt. Kevin McCutcheon 37th Air Lift Squadron pilot, Ramstein Air Base, Germany, explains the equipment in the flight deck of a C-130 Hercules during the Berlin Air Show, commonly known as ILA 2012, here Sept. 13, 2012. The air show is an international event hosted by Germany and more than 50 U.S. military personnel from bases in Europe and the U.S. are here to support the various U.S. military aircraft and equipment on display. Other U.S. military aircraft featured at ILA 2012 are the UH-60 Black Hawk, UH-72A Lakota, F-16C Fighting Falcon and C-17 Globemaster III.

Ramstein Airmen from the 435th Air Ground Operations Wing and 86th Airlift Wing continue to train together along with Polish military members in exercise Screaming Eagle IV, here July 24th through August 3rd.

Master Sgt. Ed Dawejko 603rd Air Operation Center jumpmaster and Staff Sgt. Brandon Fountain, 435th Contingency Readiness Group Survive Evade Resist Escape, specialist jump from a C-130J Super Hercules for high-altitude, low-opening jumps with Polish special forces during Exercise Screaming Eagle IV in Povidz, Poland, July 30, 2012. Screaming Eagle is an annual exercise that allows pilots from the 37th Airlift Squadron to conduct training with the C-130J Super Hercules aircraft, while facilitating training for several other units.

Members of Polish special forces land during high-altitude, low-opening jumps with Air Force jumpmasters during Exercise Screaming Eagle IV in Povidz, Poland, July 30, 2012. Screaming Eagle is an annual exercise that allows pilots from the 37th Airlift Squadron to conduct training with the C-130J Super Hercules aircraft, while facilitating training for several other units.

One of the most iconic and longest running air shows across the globe kicked off here, July 9, and U.S. service members are among 1,500 exhibitors from around the world showcasing the latest in aerospace equipment and technology.

U.S. Air Force 1st Lt. Brian Dosa, 37th Airlift Squadron co-pilot, explains the versatility of a C-130J Super Hercules to Air Training Corps 2407 cadets, July 9, 2012, during the Farnborough International Air Show in Farnborough, England. Approximately 90 aircrew and support personnel from bases in Europe and the United States are participating in the air show. The world renowned event exhibits the latest in aerospace equipment and technology.

U.S. Air Force Tech. Sgt. Nick Palmer, 37th Airlift Squadron loadmaster, describes the advantages of a C-130J Super Hercules over the older C-130 models to William Joyce and Russell Neale of Crossman Engineering July 9, 2012, during the Farnborough International Air Show in Farnborough, England. Approximately 90 aircrew and support personnel from bases in Europe and the United States are participating in the air show. The world renowned event exhibits the latest in aerospace equipment and technology.

U.S. Air Force Tech. Sgt. Nick Palmer, 37th Airlift Squadron loadmaster, describes the advantages of a C-130J Super Hercules over the older C-130 models to William Joyce of Crossman Engineering July 9, 2012, during the Farnborough International Air Show in Farnborough, England. Approximately 90 aircrew and support personnel from bases in Europe and the United States are participating in the air show. The world renowned event exhibits the latest in aerospace equipment and technology.

U.S. Air Force Senior Airman Eric Cobaugh, 86th Aircraft Maintenance Squadron crew chief, reviews a pamphlet with Helmut Frisch of 3M Energy and Advance Materials Division in the cockpit of a C-130 J Super Hercules, July 9, 2012, during the Farnborough International Air Show in Farnborough, England. Approximately 90 aircrew and support personnel from bases in Europe and the United States are participating in the air show. The world renowned event exhibits the latest in aerospace equipment and technology.

Members from Team Ramstein helped support a host of ceremonies here June 1 through 5 commemorating the World War II D-Day invasion.

Multi-national parachutists fall from the sky after jumping from a C-130 during a ceremony at Saint Mere-Eglise, France June 3. The drop was a way to pay homage to the paratroopers who died in service to their country 68 years ago in Normandy.

Two C-130Hs, one C-130J and one German C-160 fly by the crowd in Saint Mere-Eglise, France June 3. The transport aircraft were used to hold parachutists who jumped out of the aircraft in a way to pay homage to the paratroopers who died in service to their country 68 years ago in Normandy.

ANGOVILLE AU PLAIN, France – U.S. and British troops took part in a ceremony at Angoville au Plain – where Soldiers from the 101st Airborne Infantry Division fought during the D-Day operations. In 2006, a stained glass window was dedicated to the Screaming Eagles in the church, which had served as a medical aid station for German and U.S. forces during the fighting.

The 37th Airlift Squadron completed a week-long airdrop training exercise with 10 container-deleviery-system drops at a drop zone near Grafenwoehr, Germany, March 16.

PLOVDIV, Bulgaria -- Service members from the Air Force, Army, Navy and Bulgarian air force are participating in a two-week jump exercise, which started Oct. 9 and is scheduled to end Oct. 22.

BERLIN, Germany -- An Air Force B-1 Lancer aircrew is participating in the ILA 2010 Berlin International Aerospace Exhibition and Conferences from June 8 to 13 to show off the bomber’s unique capabilities.

BERLIN, Germany -- Hundreds of people visiting the ILA 2010 Berlin International Aerospace Exhibition and Conferences June 8-13 are flocking to the Air Force’s C-130J Hercules to see the unique capabilities of the aircraft.

RAMSTEIN AIR BASE, Germany -Five NATO countries including Germany, Italy, Belgium, the Netherlands and the United States participated in airborne jump operations during International Jump Week Aug. 9-14.

LE BOURGET AIRPORT, France - A super cargo C-130J Hercules aircraft and eight of its pilots and crew members arrived at Le Bourget Airport outside of Paris, France to take part in the 2009 Paris Air Show June 15-21.

RAMSTEIN AIR BASE, Germany - After a pre-flight briefing, a ride from the 37th Airlift Squadron to the flight line, firing up four Allison T56-A-15 turboprop engines and a short flight from Ramstein to Grafenwoehr Army Airfield, the mighty C-130 Hercules and the 86th Airlift Wing took another step into history.

RAMSTEIN AIR BASE, Germany -U.S. Air Force active duty and Reserve Airmen and a Polish aircrew delivered the first of five refurbished C-130E Hercules military transport planes and spare parts to the Polish Air Force at Powidz Air Base, March 24.

The early morning roar of eight engines from two C-130 Hercules here is music to the ears of the aircraft maintainers watching over them.