KC-130J Proves Itself In Combat Environment

US Marine Corps, AL ASAD, Iraq: Whether dropping precision bombs on enemy targets, jamming enemy equipment or facing combat with the enemy on the ground, all Marines in aviation share one common need, fuel. 
 
The Loadmasters of Marine Aerial Refueler Transport Squadron 252 consistently have their KC-130J Hercules ready to provide in-flight refueling, rapid ground refueling and aerial delivery of troops, cargo and emergency supplies for Marines in Iraq.