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The first ever C-27 combat air drop took place in Kandahar province, Afghanistan. With two years in the making, the first ever C-27J combat air drop was performed by a joint service flight crew from the Ohio National Guard.

The first ever C-27 combat air drop took place in Kandahar province, Afghanistan. With two years in the making, the first ever C-27J combat air drop was performed by a joint service flight crew from the Ohio National Guard. (Spc. Crystal Madriz/Army)

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Video: Ohio ANG crew perform first ever C-27 combat air drop

Published Oct. 27, 2011
By Spc. Crystal Madriz
Army

10/17/11 -- Video:

The first ever C-27 Combat Air Drop took place in Kandahar province, Afghanistan. With two years in the making, the first ever C-27J combat air drop was performed by a joint service flight crew from the Ohio National Guard. (Spc. Crystal Madriz/Army) - Please follow the Military Times link for the video and complete story.

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The first ever C-27 combat air drop took place in Kandahar province, Afghanistan. With two years in the making, the first ever C-27J combat air drop was performed by a joint service flight crew from the Ohio National Guard.