Cold Weather, Ready Aircraft: C-130J Deiced for JPMRC Operations

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A U.S. Air Force C-130J Super Hercules assigned to the 36th Airlift Squadron undergoes deicing on the flight line at Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson, Alaska, Feb. 8, 2026. Ground crews removed snow and ice buildup to ensure safe aircraft operations in support of Joint Pacific Multinational Readiness Center training, which tests joint and allied forces’ ability to operate in Arctic conditions. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Cayla Hunt)

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A U.S. Air Force C-130J Super Hercules assigned to the 36th Airlift Squadron is deiced on the flight line at Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson, Alaska, Feb. 8, 2026. Ground crews removed snow and ice buildup to ensure safe aircraft operations in support of Joint Pacific Multinational Readiness Center training, which tests joint and allied forces’ ability to operate in Arctic conditions. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Cayla Hunt)

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A U.S. Air Force C-130J Super Hercules assigned to the 36th Airlift Squadron sits on the snow-covered flight line during deicing operations at Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson, Alaska, Feb. 8, 2026. Ground crews removed snow and ice buildup to ensure safe aircraft operations in support of Joint Pacific Multinational Readiness Center training, which tests joint and allied forces’ ability to operate in Arctic conditions. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Cayla Hunt)

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A U.S. Air Force C-130J Super Hercules assigned to the 36th Airlift Squadron is deiced during Joint Pacific Multinational Readiness Center 26-02 at Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson, Alaska, Feb 7, 2026. The 36th AS provided tactical airlift support in subzero conditions.

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