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The Coast Guard’s HC-130J fleet marked a major milestone on July 8, 2025, surpassing 100,000 flight hours since the first HC-130J was delivered to the service in 2003. Reaching 100,000 flight hours demonstrates the exceptional reliability and operational value of the HC-130J fleet. 

The Coast Guard accepted delivery of its 18th C-130J long range surveillance aircraft on Jan. 30, 2025, from Lockheed Martin Aeronautics in Marietta, Georgia. The aircraft was delivered in its baseline form; in March it will enter a year-long process to outfit it with the specialized equipment needed to conduct the Coast Guard’s varied missions. 

The Coast Guard’s 17th missionized HC-130J long range surveillance aircraft was delivered to Air Station Elizabeth City, North Carolina, on Dec. 18, 2024. The year-long missionization process was completed by L3Harris in Waco, Texas.

Video: HC-130H Departure Marks End of an Era

 

Coast Guard Crews Escort, Provide Security For USNS Comfort In San Juan

Oct. 4, 2017

Coast Guard Cutter Joseph Tezanos, a fast response cutter, escorts the Military Sealift Command hospital ship USNS Comfort into San Juan, Puerto Rico, Oct. 3, 2017. The Coast Guard and Department of Defense partners are working directly with the Federal Emergency Management Agency to aid those affected by Hurricane Maria. U.S. Coast Guard photo by Petty Officer 2nd Class Meredith Manning.

For more information: Fast Response Cutter program page