17th SOS retire first Combat Shadow in the Pacific
Members of the 17th Special Operations Squadron salute as the aircrew of MC-130P Combat Shadow 69-5825 completes a final taxi before the aircraft's departure from Kadena Air Base, Japan, July 17, 2013, to Davis-Monthan Air Force Base, Ariz. The aircraft will retire after 44 years of active service and more than 18,000 flying hours. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Kristine Dreyer/Released)