First EC-130J Rolled Out

The 193rd Special Operations Wing at Harrisburg, Pennsylvania, rolled out its first EC-130J during formal ceremonies last September to the theme song from Star Wars. The aircraft, used to conduct psychological warfare missions and civil affairs broadcasting, is the first special operations variant of the C-130J. The Pennsylvania Air National Guard unit is scheduled to receive three Commando Solo aircraft and two Super Js, which are standard C-130J aircraft containing specialized equipment and modified for air refueling. The 193rd has conducted psyops since 1967.