The move of the 908th Airlift Wing C-130H Hercules from the West Ramp to the North Ramp in April places the aircraft closer to both Operations and Maintenance.

"The location is more centralized between the two maintenance squadrons," said Maj. Brian Horton, Maintenance Operations Officer, 908th Maintenance Group.

The new parking allows for increased capacity of future aircraft, and its central location allows for increased security, said Horton. It also saves man hours and money because increased clearance behind the planes gives the ability to complete full-up power runs without the need of towing the aircraft to run pads. And, being further away from the active runway "gives personnel a safer location to work with less chances of being involved in an incident on the runway."

"This should result in better support for the overall mission, while increasing the synergy and effectiveness of the overall operation," said Col. Jimmie "Pat" Brooks, Vice Commander, 908th Airlift Wing. "In addition to these facts, they look really, really good over there."