The 780th Expeditionary Airlift Squadron is a military unit within the United States Air Force. This squadron, like its expeditionary counterparts, is designed to operate away from a permanent base and primarily focuses on airlift missions. The 780th EAS is equipped with the C-130J Super Hercules aircraft, a versatile platform capable of performing various roles such as airborne assault, airdrops, close air support, and search and rescue operations. The squadron's activities can include humanitarian aid, disaster response, troop transportation, and cargo delivery in both peacetime and wartime scenarios. The 780th EAS is part of the United States Air Forces Central Command (AFCENT), responsible for airpower projection in the U.S. Central Command's area of responsibility, which encompasses the Middle East region.