A rendering of a twin float amphibious modification to an MC-130J Commando II is shown here. Air Force Special Operations Command and private sector counterparts are currently developing a Removable Amphibious Float Modification (RAFM) for the MC-130J, allowing aircraft to take off and land in bodies of water and conduct runway independent operations. (Courtesy photo)

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The 919th Special Operations Wing provides and maintains the MC-130E Combat Talon I and MC-130P Combat Shadow special operations aircraft designed for covert operations. The MC-130E (AFRC asset) is based at Duke Field. The MC-130P (active-duty asset) is based at Eglin Air Force Base, Fla., Duke Field's host installation located about 20 miles away. Both aircraft provide more than 60 percent of helicopter aerial refueling training requirements to the U.S. Special Operations Command.

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