U.S. service members exit a C-130 Hercules aircraft. U.S. service members exit a C-130 Hercules aircraft at Balad Air Base, Iraq, on May 10, 2008. The 777th Expeditionary Airlift Squadron has transported personnel and equipment since it was stood up in January 2006, making it not necessary for approximately 10,000 convoy vehicles and about 27,000 service members to travel along Iraqi roads. SHARE: Download: Full Size (0.03 MB) Credit: VIRIN: 788295-B-KUW63-678.jpg Photo Gallery