The needs of the tomorrow’s Air Force must be met today, and the 355th Wing remains on the leading edge of this effort to ensure its continued ability to wield lethal, ready combat airpower anywhere, anytime.
Airmen load cargo onto an HC-130J Combat King II at Springfield-Beckley Municipal Airport, Ohio, March 23, 2021. The cargo was a LIFT Aircraft electronic vertical takeoff and landing aircraft that the 79th Rescue Squadron transported from Ohio to Texas. This transportation effort served as a proof of concept as the 355th Wing plans to integrate eVTOL into upcoming exercises to further its agile combat employment capabilities (Picture source: US Air Force)