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A U.S. Air Force Airman assigned to the 79th Rescue Generation Squadron scrubs the bottom of an HC-130J Combat King II at Davis-Monthan Air Force Base, Ariz., Feb. 14, 2023. While washing the aircraft, all Airmen participating in the wash are required to wear full-body protective gear. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Jhade Herrera)

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HC-130J ready, polished

A U.S. Air Force HC-130J Combat King II gets washed by the 79th Rescue Generation Squadron at Davis-Monthan Air Force Base, Ariz., Feb. 14, 2023. Washing the aircraft prolongs the life, improves its performance and ensures it is combat ready. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Jhade Herrera)

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HC-130J cleaned, polished

U.S. Air Force Airmen assigned to the 79th Rescue Generation Squadron spray water on a HC-130J Combat King II at Davis-Monthan Air Force Base, Ariz., Feb. 14, 2023. While washing the aircraft, all Airmen participating in the wash are required to wear full-body protective gear. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Jhade Herrera)

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A U.S. Air Force Airman assigned to the 79th Rescue Generation Squadron scrubs a HC-130J Combat King II at Davis-Monthan Air Force Base, Ariz., Feb. 14, 2023. Washing the aircraft prolongs the life, improves its performance and ensures it is combat ready. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Jhade Herrera)

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HC-130J cleaned, polished

A U.S. Air Force Airman assigned to the 79th Rescue Generation Squadron sprays soap on an HC-130J Combat King II at Davis-Monthan Air Force Base, Ariz., Feb. 14, 2023. Safety is the number one priority when conducting an aircraft wash, therefore it cannot be conducted when the temperature is under 40 degrees. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Jhade Herrera)

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HC-130J cleaned, polished

A U.S. Air Force Airman assigned to the 79th Rescue Generation Squadron sprays water on an HC-130J Combat King II at Davis-Monthan Air Force Base, Ariz., Feb. 14, 2023. A wash is conducted every 180 days or when the aircraft crosses salt waters to prevent corrosion. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Jhade Herrera)

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HC-130J cleaned, polished

A U.S. Air Force Airman assigned to the 79th Rescue Generation Squadron sprays water on an HC-130J Combat King II at Davis-Monthan Air Force Base, Ariz., Feb. 14, 2023. A wash is conducted every 180 days or when the aircraft crosses bodies of salt water to prevent corrosion. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Jhade Herrera)

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HC-130J cleaned, polished

U.S. Air Force Airmen assigned to the 79th Rescue Generation Squadron scrub an HC-130J Combat King II at Davis-Monthan Air Force Base, Ariz., Feb. 14, 2023. The aircraft wash is an intricate two-day process of 12-hour shifts that include cleaning both the inside and outside of the aircraft. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Jhade Herrera)

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HC-130J cleaned, polished

A U.S. Air Force Airman assigned to the 79th Rescue Generation Squadron scrubs an HC-130J Combat King II at Davis-Monthan Air Force Base, Ariz., Feb. 14, 2023. The aircraft wash is an intricate two-day process of 12-hour shifts that include cleaning both the inside and outside of the aircraft. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Jhade Herrera)

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HC-130J cleaned, polished

U.S. Air Force Airmen assigned to the 79th Rescue Generation Squadron scrub a HC-130J Combat King II at Davis-Monthan Air Force Base, Ariz., Feb. 14, 2023. Washing the aircraft prolongs the life, improves its performance and ensures it is combat ready. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Jhade Herrera)

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A U.S. Air Force Airman assigned to the 79th Rescue Generation Squadron cleans the top of a HC-130J Combat King II at Davis-Monthan Air Force Base, Ariz., Feb. 14, 2023. Washing the aircraft prolongs the life, improves its performance and ensures it is combat ready. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Jhade Herrera)

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HC-130J so fresh, so clean

Published Feb. 26, 2023
By Airman 1st Class Jhade Herrera
355th Wing Public Affairs

DAVIS-MONTHAN AIR FORCE BASE, Ariz. --

U.S. Air Force Airmen assigned to the 79th Rescue Generation Squadron clean an HC-130J Combat King II at Davis-Monthan Air Force Base, Ariz., Feb. 14, 2023. Washing the aircraft prolongs the life, improves its performance and ensures it is combat ready.

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HC-130J ready, polished

HC-130J cleaned, polished

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HC-130J cleaned, polished

HC-130J cleaned, polished

HC-130J cleaned, polished

HC-130J cleaned, polished

HC-130J cleaned, polished

HC-130J cleaned, polished

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