AFSOC moving forward on MC-130J Commando II Amphibious Capability - Naval News
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As national strategic objectives shift focus to littoral regions, the US Air Force Special Operations Command (AFSOC) is advancing new approaches to expand the C-130J's runway independence and expeditionary capacity.
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AFSOC aims to fly an MC-130J Commando II Amphibious Capability prototype in 17 months - The Aviation Geek Club
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