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Lockheed Martin Delivers First C-130J-30 Super Hercules to the Georgia Air National Guard

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Monday, January 22, 2024
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MARIETTA, Ga., Jan. 22, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Lockheed Martin (NYSE: LMT) delivered the first of eight C-130J-30 Super Hercules tactical airlifters to the Georgia Air National Guard during a ceremony today, commemorating a new era in Hercules operations for this longtime C-130 Hercules operator.

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  • MARIETTA, Ga., Jan. 22, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Lockheed Martin (NYSE: LMT) delivered the first of eight C-130J-30 Super Hercules tactical airlifters to the Georgia Air National Guard during a ceremony today, commemorating a new era in Hercules operations for this longtime C-130 Hercules operator.
  • "Today's delivery of this C-130J-30 Super Hercules is another symbol of Lockheed Martin's long-term commitment to the Hercules' home state.
  • "The addition of the C-130J Super Hercules, the most advanced Hercules ever produced, to the Georgia Air National Guard's fleet enables its crews deliver hope and help ― all over the world for many years to come."
  • The 165th Airlift Wing has the distinction of operating the first all-C-130J-30 Super Hercules fleet in Georgia.

NGAUS to Congress: Time is Now to Repay the Guard

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Wednesday, July 21, 2021
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"Guard soldiers and airmen successfully completed their mission; unfortunately, lawmakers have not completed theirs.

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  • "Guard soldiers and airmen successfully completed their mission; unfortunately, lawmakers have not completed theirs.
  • "As a result, the Guard will become hard pressed to be the force America counts on to be always ready, always there.
  • No less important, tens of thousands of Guard soldiers and airmen will miss paychecks they count on to make ends meet.
  • Lawmakers should put aside their differences and send the president a supplemental funding bill that makes the Guard financially whole.