GA SR672

Georgia Senate commends Lockheed Martin's C-130J Super Hercules aircraft for aerospace innovation and contributions to state and national defense

C-130J won the inaugural Georgia Chamber of Commerce 2025 Coolest Thing Made in Georgia Award and serves 28 operators in 25 nations across 20 mission types including aerial refueling, medevac, humanitarian aid, and firefighting

Lockheed Martin's Marietta facility employs 5,600 Georgia workers and generates $4.5 billion annual economic impact, with manufacturing utilizing more than 350 Georgia-based suppliers

Over 2,700 C-130 aircraft manufactured in Marietta since 1954, making it the longest continuously running military aircraft production line in history, now celebrating 70 years since first flight

Resolution directs the Secretary of the Senate to distribute copies to Lockheed Martin, the public, and the press