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    180th Fighter Wing Executes Combat Readiness Inspection [Image 21 of 38]

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    A large military transport aircraft, consistent with a C-130 Hercules variant, is parked on a flight line with its rear cargo ramp open. Ground crew personnel are operating a military forklift/loader to load or unload cargo from the aircraft. The image is taken from a direct rear perspective, providing a clear view of all four turboprop engines and the open aft cargo door.

    SWANTON, OHIO, UNITED STATES

    04.24.2026

    Photo by Senior Airman Camren Ray 

    180th Fighter Wing Ohio National Guard

    U.S. Airmen assigned to the Ohio National Guard's 180th Fighter Wing and the Wyoming National Guard's 153rd Airlift Wing, load a C-130 Hercules, assigned to the 153ARW, in preparation for Checkered Flag, April 24, 2026, in Swanton, Ohio. Checkered Flag, a large-scale aerial exercise, hones the skills of the aviators and maintainers who fly and fix aircraft, fostering pride in their craft and ensuring they remain the most lethal combat force in the world. (U.S. Air National Guard photo by Senior Airman Camren Ray)

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    Date Taken: 04.24.2026
    Date Posted: 06.22.2026 14:24
    Photo ID: 9765751
    VIRIN: 260424-Z-AG271-1164
    Resolution: 5894x3922
    Size: 4.45 MB
    Location: SWANTON, OHIO, US
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