353rd SOMXS maintainers keep the MC-130J Commando II flying
U.S. Air Force Senior Airman Shaun Smith and Airman 1st Class Michael Blocher, both 353rd Special Operations Maintenance Squadron MC-130J Commando II crew chiefs, check MC-130J propellers during a home station inspection June 13, 2016, at Kadena Air Base, Japan. Upon return from an extended mission, the aircraft undergoes a rigorous inspection of all systems to ensure the safety of aircrews. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Peter Reft)