C 17 & C 130J STUN During Valiant Shield 24 at Northwest Field

Valiant Shield 24: USAF C-17 and C-130J Dominate Airlift Ops in Guam

NORTHWEST FIELD, GUAM – June 9, 2024

U.S. Air Force C-130J Super Hercules from the 317th Airlift Wing and C-17 Globemaster III from the 305th Air Mobility Wing execute high-tempo operations from Northwest Field, Guam, in direct support of Exercise Valiant Shield 24.

These assets are critical to force projection—delivering troops, equipment, and logistics across contested and austere environments. C-130s provide tactical agility, while C-17s ensure rapid strategic mobility across the Indo-Pacific theater.

Valiant Shield strengthens Joint Force lethality and interoperability, validating combat readiness across all domains in support of a free and open Indo-Pacific.

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Film Credit: Lance Cpl. Brian Long
Unit: 1st Marine Aircraft Wing