A KC-135 Stratotanker refuels an MC-130J Commando II during a training flight from Cannon Air Force Base, N.M., Aug. 22, 2012. During the flight aircrew members simulated situations they might face in real world operations. (U.S. Air Force photo/Airman 1st Class Xavier Lockley)
A crew member from the 522nd Special Operations Squadron watches an aircraft get marshalled in by aircrew members on the flightline at Cannon Air Force Base, N.M., Aug. 22, 2012. During the training flight that followed aircrew members simulated situations they might face in real world operations. (U.S. Air Force photo/Airman 1st Class Xavier Lockley)
An aircrew member from the 522nd Special Operations Squadron reviews a preflight checklist on the flightline at Cannon Air Force Base, N.M., Aug. 22, 2012. Aircrew members read safety checklists as a required precaution before flight. (U.S. Air Force photo illustration/Airman 1st Class Xavier Lockley)
An Aircrew member from the 522nd Special Operations Squadron reviews his in-flight checklist aboard an MC-130J Commando II from Cannon Air Force Base, N.M., Aug. 22, 2012. Aircrew members read safety checklists as a required precaution before flight. (U.S. Air Force photo/Airman 1st Class Xavier Lockley)
The 522nd Special Operations Squadron patch is proudly displayed on a flightsuit during a training flight from Cannon Air Force Base, N.M., Aug. 22, 2012. The 522 SOS operates the MC-130J Commando II aircraft from Cannon. (U.S. Air Force photo/Airman 1st Class Xavier Lockley)
by Airman 1st Class Xavier Lockley
27th Special Operations Wing Public Affairs
8/27/2012 - CANNON AIR FORCE BASE, N.M. -- Aircrew members with the 522nd Special Operations Squadron recently conducted a training flight from Cannon Air Force Base, N.M.
The flight consisted of in-air refueling and low-level flight operations to assist with the training the squadron's aircrew.
During the flight, nighttime operations were conducted in order to simulate situations flyers might face in real life situations.
The 522 SOS was aboard the MC-130J Commando II during the flight. They used the aircrafts many unique capabilities, one of which includes the modernized refueling system, to reduce refueling time and allow aircrew members to continue executing missions with minor interruptions.
