A C-130 Hercules assigned to the 133rd Airlift Wing sits on the flightline in St. Paul, Minn., Jan. 8, 2022. The C-130 primarily performs the tactical portion of the airlift mission. The aircraft is capable of operating from rough, dirt strips and is the prime transport for airdropping troops and equipment into hostile areas. (U.S. airnationalguard photo by Tech. Sgt. Austen R. Adriaens) #c130hercules #c130 #airdrop #aviation #airforce #usaf #airnationalguard