The Issue
The Air National Guard C-130 Hercules fleet requires continued funding for modernization and recapitalization to ensure its aircraft can successfully engage in overseas contingency operations and respond to homeland emergencies well into the future.
Recommendation
- Continue designating at least 8 new C-130J aircraft to the Air National Guard within defense appropriations legislation
- Continue funding for C-130H avionics modernization, engine upgrades, and propeller replacements within defense appropriations legislation
C-130 States & Units
AR: Jacksonville, 189th Airlift Wing
CA: Oxnard, 146th Airlift Wing
CT: Windsor Locks, 103rd Airlift Wing
DE: New Castle, 166th Airlift Wing
GA: Savannah, 165th Airlift Wing
IL: Peoria, 182nd Airlift Wing
KY: Louisville, 123rd Airlift Wing
MN: Minneapolis-St. Paul, 133rd Airlift Wing
MO: St. Joseph, 139th Airlift Wing
MT: Great Falls, 120th Airlift Wing
NV: Reno, 152nd Airlift Wing
NY: Schenectady, 109th Airlift Wing
RI: North Kingstown, 143rd Airlift Wing
TX: Fort Worth, 136th Airlift Wing
WV: Charleston, 130th Airlift Wing
WY: Cheyenne, 153rd Airlift Wing
Point of Contact
Russel Read
Legislative Affairs Manager, Air Programs