Air Force officials point to C-130 sustainment changes at airlift mishap hearing

By Rachel Cohen / September 28, 2018 at 1:48 PM
Georgia's Warner Robins Air Logistics Complex is ramping up its ability to service all Lockheed Martin C-130s by fiscal year 2022, including installing new propellers onto Air Force, Navy and Marine Corps variants, the Air Force Sustainment Center commander told lawmakers Friday. Testifying at a House Armed Services seapower and projection forces subcommittee hearing on airlift platform issues, Lt. Gen. Gene Kirkland said the services are aligning their propeller overhaul procedures based on the recommendations of an independent review team...

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