The Air Force will begin conducting C-130 air transport missions that directly support Army-specific operations in Iraq during a two-month test program that begins next week, according to a forward-based military official. The program is designed to simulate the mission that will be conducted by C-27J Joint Cargo Aircraft that are expected to head to combat late next year. The Army uses legacy C-23 Sherpa aircraft to move time-sensitive, mission-critical cargo throughout theater. The ground service intended to replace those...
