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AFSOC Still Wants MC-130 Recap And New Gunship

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Friday, February 13th, 2009

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By Marina Malenic Recapitalization of the Air Force Special Operations Command (AFSOC) MC-130 fleet and the acquisition of a new gunship remain at the top of the command's list of funding priorities, a top official said this week. "This isn't a discussion of C-130 versus AC-XX," said Col. J.D. Clem, deputy director of plans, programs, requirements and assessments for the command, said on Feb. 11. Clem was speaking at the National Defense Industrial Association's Special Operations/Low Intensity Conflict Symposium in…

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