St. Joseph, Missouri – On December 2, 2025, airmen from the 139th Maintenance Group of the Missouri Air National Guard performed de-icing operations on C-130 Hercules aircraft at Rosecrans Air National Guard Base.

The maintenance team ensured the aircraft were cleared of ice and ready for safe operations during winter conditions.

These procedures are critical for maintaining flight safety and operational readiness for the C-130 fleet.

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