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    Coast Guard brings first HC‑130J to Air Station Sacramento [Image 3 of 7]

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    A formal military ceremony is taking place on an outdoor stage in front of a highly polished, mirror-finish turboprop aircraft. Three uniformed military personnel are seated on stage while a speaker addresses the audience from a podium bearing a military unit insignia. A large audience of uniformed personnel is seated facing the stage.

    SACRAMENTO, UNITED STATES

    09.10.2026

    Photo by Petty Officer 3rd Class Joel Lavallee 

    U.S. Coast Guard Pacific Area

    U.S. Coast Guard Air Station Sacramento personnel and guests commemorate the delivery of the first HC-130J Super Hercules aircraft during a ceremony in McClellan Park, California, Sept. 10, 2026. The HC-130J provides heavy air transport and long-range maritime patrol capabilities. The aircraft’s missionized configuration provides intelligence, surveillance and reconnaissance capabilities that enable the Coast Guard to save lives; control, secure and defend U.S. borders and maritime approaches; facilitate commerce; and respond to crises and contingencies. (U.S. Coast Guard photo by Petty Officer 3rd Class Joel LaVallee)

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    Date Taken: 09.10.2026
    Date Posted: 09.10.2026 20:35
    Photo ID: 9925429
    VIRIN: 260910-G-HA271-1094
    Resolution: 8256x5504
    Size: 5.31 MB
    Location: SACRAMENTO, US
    Web Views: 2
    Downloads: 2

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    Two military personnel in silhouette are rendering a salute inside a hangar, with a large propeller-driven aircraft visible in the background against a partly cloudy sky. The scene appears to be a formal military ceremony or commemoration, likely involving the aircraft on display. The strong backlit composition creates dramatic silhouettes against the bright exterior.
    A military ceremony is taking place on an airfield tarmac in front of a highly polished, mirror-finish propeller aircraft. Three uniformed military personnel are standing at attention and saluting in front of the aircraft, facing an audience of seated and standing military members. The aircraft's reflective fuselage creates a striking visual backdrop for what appears to be a formal change of command or retirement ceremony.
    A formal military ceremony is taking place on an outdoor stage in front of a highly polished, mirror-finish turboprop aircraft. Three uniformed military personnel are seated on stage while a speaker addresses the audience from a podium bearing a military unit insignia. A large audience of uniformed personnel is seated facing the stage.
    A formal military or official ceremony is taking place inside a large aviation hangar. An audience is seated in rows of chairs facing a podium and stage area, with a large U.S. flag prominently displayed on the left. A U.S. Coast Guard HC-130 aircraft (numbered 2018) is visible through the open hangar doors on the right.
    A military officer in flight suit delivers remarks at a podium during an HC-130J delivery ceremony at Air Station Sacramento, dated September 2026. The event takes place on a tarmac in front of a large Coast Guard HC-130J aircraft bearing the number '2018' and the word 'Sacramento' on its nose. An American flag and a United States Coast Guard unit seal are prominently displayed at the podium.
    A group of seven individuals pose in front of a large, highly polished silver propeller aircraft on what appears to be an airfield tarmac. The group includes four people in military flight suits and three civilians in business attire, with one person holding a framed plaque or award. The setting suggests a formal ceremony or presentation event.
    The image shows a U.S. Coast Guard HC-130J aircraft numbered 2018, assigned to Air Station Sacramento, during a delivery ceremony. A ceremonial poster on an easel in the foreground announces the 'HC-130J Delivery Ceremony' dated 10 September 2026 for CGNR-2018 at Air Station Sacramento. The aircraft displays the distinctive Coast Guard orange and white livery with the Coast Guard shield insignia.

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