C-130J Super Hercules
Rhode Island Air National Guard Master Sgt. Kyle Gurnon, loadmaster, performs a pre-flight inspection of a C-130J Super Hercules during Operation Thracian Spring, Bezmer Air Base, Bulgaria, March 9, 2009. The aircraft, belonging to the RIANG, is being used for training and air crew qualifications during the exercise. Operation Thracian Spring is a two week exercise allowing U.S. forces an opportunity to train and interact with their Bulgarian counterparts. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Tony R. Ritter)