US Air Force retires EC-130H Compass Call after final Arizona flight

The United States Air Force concluded its operational history of the EC-130H Compass Call aircraft with a final flight conducted on September 2, 2026. This sortie marked the culmination of over four decades of service for the specialized electronic warfare platform. The EC-130H Compass Call was operated from Davis-Monthan Air Force Base in Tucson, Arizona, and played a crucial role in strategic communications during various conflicts. Its mission involved providing secure voice communication to deployed forces worldwide, particularly during operations such as Operation Desert Storm. Following this final mission, the last remaining EC-130H Compass Call aircraft has been retired from active duty within the US Air Force.