Hercs and Dedicated Crew Chiefs: a closer look

Here are fast facts about the C-130E Hercules airplanes flown at Ramstein – and a closer look at the newest Dedicated Crew Chiefs who make sure the Herc stays aloft:

Herc Essentials:
• 4200 prop shaft horsepower
• Length: 97 feet, 9 inches
• Height: 38 feet, 10 inches
• Wingspan: 132 feet, 7 inches
• Reaches speed of 345 mph at 20,000 feet
• Maximum takeoff weight: 155,000 pounds
• Cost: $11.9 million
(Source: Air Force Link)

Know your crew chief (all staff sergeants):
1. Korey Clark
2. Paul Harris
3. Joshua Johnson
4. Brian Mittelbach
5. Benjamin Comer
6. Jacob Pomerenke
7. Jason Murphy

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