2015年3月2日，美韩特种部队 Gryphon Knife 联合空降作战演习，第17特别行动中队的 MC-130J 在群山空军基地进行起飞前检查。（A member of the 17th Special Operation Squadron prepares an MC-130J Commando II for takeoff from Kunsan Air Base, Republic of Korea, March 2, 2015. During Exercise Gryphon Knife, U.S. and ROK special operations forces conducted combined airborne operations, while leaders assessed the capabilities of the new aircraft to meet air support requirements of Special Operations Command Korea and the alliance.）

美国空军三代 MC-130 编队飞越日本冲绳，以纪念新旧更替，MC-130P 和 MC-130H 行将退役，由 MC-130J 继任。（The MC-130P Combat Shadow breaks away from the heritage formation of three MC-130 variants over Okinawa, Japan, Jan 26, 2015 symbolizing the retirement of the MC-130P and the continuing mission of the MC-130J Commando II and the MC-130H Combat Talon II. The 353rd Special Operations Group performed the unique formation to commemorate the enduring legacy of MC-130 operations in the Pacific.）

美国空军三代 MC-130 编队飞越日本冲绳海岸，以纪念新旧更替，MC-130P 和 MC-130H 行将退役，由 MC-130J 继任。（The MC-130J Commando II leads the heritage formation of three MC-130 variants off the coast of Okinawa, Japan, Jan 26, 2015. The 353rd Special Operations Group performed the unique formation to commemorate the arrival of the MC-130J Commando II, the retirement of the MC-130P Combat Shadow and the continuing mission of the MC-130H Combat Talon II.）

2015年8月5日，美国空军第17特种作战中队 MC-130J 准备撤离嘉手纳空军基地，以避开苏迪罗台风侵袭。（A U.S. Air Force MC-130J Commando II from the 17th Special Operations Squadron taxis down the Kadena Air Base, Japan, flightline before takeoff Aug. 5, 2015. The 17th SOS evacuated the aircraft in anticipation of Typhoon Soudelor, which is expected to pass through the region Aug. 7. The evacuation, which is standard procedure, allows the 353rd Special Operations Group Airmen to maintain the ability to rapidly respond to crises in the region at anytime.）

美国空军第17特种作战中队 MC-130J 准备降落嘉手纳空军基地，该中队开始从 MC-130P 升级到 MC-130J。（An MC-130J Commando II extends its landing gear above the flightline on Kadena Air Base, Japan, Dec. 21, 2014. The MC-130J will replace the MC-130P Combat Shadow aircraft assigned to the 353rd Special Operations Group’s 17th Special Operations Squadron.）

美国空军第17特种作战中队开始从 MC-130P 升级到 MC-130J。（An MC-130J Commando II taxis on the flightline of Kadena Air Base, Japan, Dec. 21, 2014. The MC-130J will replace the MC-130P Combat Shadow aircraft assigned to the 353rd Special Operations Group’s 17th Special Operations Squadron.）

2015年10月22日，北约“三叉戟接点-15”联合演习中，美国空军第71救援中队（71RQS）一架 MC-130J 在大西洋上空接受 KC-135 空中加油。这次演习是北约近20年来最大规模军演，于10月19日在地中海展开，为期5周，30个北约成员国、约3.6万人、230个军事单位参演。（A U.S. Air Force C-130 Hercules from RAF Mildenhall, England, takes on fuel from a KC-135 Stratotanker from RAF Mildenhall, England, Oct. 22, 2015, over the Atlantic Ocean. The two aircraft were training in exercise Trident Juncture, an exercise designed to help militaries respond more effectively to regional crises with NATO allies and partners – improving security of borders, ensuring energy security and countering threats of terrorism.）

2015年10月22日，北约“三叉戟接点-15”联合演习中，美国空军第71救援中队（71RQS）一架 MC-130J 在大西洋上空接近 KC-135 准备加油。这次演习是北约近20年来最大规模军演，于10月19日在地中海展开，为期5周，30个北约成员国、约3.6万人、230个军事单位参演。（A U.S. Air Force C-130 Hercules from RAF Mildenhall, England, prepares to receive fuel from a KC-135 Stratotanker from RAF Mildenhall, England, Oct. 22, 2015, over the Atlantic Ocean. The two aircraft were training in exercise Trident Juncture, an exercise designed to help militaries respond more effectively to regional crises with NATO allies and partners – improving security of borders, ensuring energy security and countering threats of terrorism.）

美国空军 MC-130J 特种作战飞机在“浩劫勘察-2015”联合演习中从澳大利亚新南威尔士州里士满空军基地起飞。（A United States Air Force C-130J takes off for a mission during Exercise Havoc Survey. No 4 Squadron Combat Controllers (CCT) are conducting Exercise Havoc Survey 2015 (HSY15-1) over 13-17 April 2015. HSY15-1 is a parachute and landing zone survey exercise being conducted with United States Air Force units 320th Special Tactics Squadron and 17th Special Operations Squadron. The exercise is based from RAAF Base Richmond and is being conducted at Warren airfield, approximately 50km North West of Dubbo, NSW.）

美国空军 MC-130J 特种作战飞机在“浩劫勘察-2015”联合演习中准备从澳大利亚新南威尔士州里士满空军基地起飞。（A United States Air Force C-130J taxies out for a mission during Exercise Havoc Survey. No 4 Squadron Combat Controllers (CCT) are conducting Exercise Havoc Survey 2015 (HSY15-1) over 13-17 April 2015. HSY15-1 is a parachute and landing zone survey exercise being conducted with United States Air Force units 320th Special Tactics Squadron and 17th Special Operations Squadron. The exercise is based from RAAF Base Richmond and is being conducted at Warren airfield, approximately 50km North West of Dubbo, NSW.）