We are pleased to extend an invitation to you to attend the upcoming Hercules Orion Conference (HOC), which brings together experts, professionals, and industry thought-leaders to discuss and explore the shared operational interests among the C-130 and P-3 communities. The HOC takes place Oct. 21‒24 in Atlanta, Georgia, at the Renaissance Waverly Hotel.

This year’s theme is “Mobilizing 21st Century Security — Ready Then, Now and Always” and celebrates two milestones: 70 years of Hercules and 65 years of Orion flight. In recognizing decades of innovation in the tactical airlift and maritime environments, we have the opportunity to reflect on our journey and envision the future of these assets together.

Your presence and participation will enrich these discussions and contribute to the collective wisdom of the event. This annual event includes 60+ exhibitors in addition to presentations on the C-130B-J, L-100, LM-100J and P-3/CP-140 aircraft. The HOC also provides networking opportunities that allow for sharing operational, technical, modification and maintenance insights among the Hercules and Orion operators, aircrew, service centers, logisticians and suppliers from around the world.

The HOC fosters critical conversations on how we impact the success, mission generation and operational flexibility of our aircraft touch points no matter the location — at home, down-range on a flightline, in the field or even in space. Lockheed Martin’s commitment to all HOC attendees is to focus on key discriminators that optimize C-130 and P-3 affordability, readiness and sustainment, enhancing the event’s value to our Hercules and Orion partners.

As part of the 2024 HOC, operators have a forum to share stories about how they use the C-130, L-100/LM-100 and P-3/CP-140 aircraft to support mission requirements. We will highlight these stories through photos, videos, and words. Photos are featured in the 2025 HOC calendar; videos are shown throughout the conference and written accounts are included on the HOC website. We welcome your contributions.

• Photos must be high-resolution (300 dpi) and include aircraft owner/operator, aircraft model/version, location photograph was taken, release of copyright and photographer’s name and contact information. 
• Submit all photos, videos and stories to hoc.support@lmco.com. 
• Deadline for photos to be considered for inclusion in the 2025 HOC calendar is June 30, 2024. 
• Deadline for photos, videos and written accounts to be included in the conference is Aug. 15, 2024.