New York-based Marine Corps reservists practice refueling operations in southern Arizona

Published March 19, 2014
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DAVIS-MONTHAN AIR FORCE BASE, Ariz. -- Davis-Monthan Air Force Base will host four U.S. Marine Corps KC-130s from Marine Aerial Refueler Transport Squadron 452 out of Stewart Air National Guard Base, New York, March 9-22. The KC-130 airframe looks similar to the EC-130H and HC-130J, which operate out of Davis-Monthan.

The unit will be completing mandatory readiness training.

During their visit, these pilots will adhere to all Davis-Monthan arrival and departure procedures and noise abatement procedures.

If residents have comments or concerns about flight operations at D-M, they can call the base's flight operations concern hotline at (520) 228-5091.

For any other questions or public concerns, contact the 355th Fighter Wing Public Affairs Office at 355WGPA@us.af.mil or (520) 228-3406.