Gotta keep in mind size. The C-130 is not a huge aircraft. It's ability to get airborne relatively easy compared to other craft makes its utilize great. However, it's capacity and load capability are relatively limited compared to larger transport aircraft like a C-17 or the massive C-5. Logistically, they can haul decent volumes of equipment, but would take many to return all those troops and their equipment. This doesn't appear abnormal to get hundreds of troops back home or their equipment.
Gotta keep in mind size. The C-130 is not a huge aircraft. It's ability to get airborne relatively easy compared to other craft makes its utilize great. However, it's capacity and load capability are relatively limited compared to larger transport aircraft like a C-17 or the massive C-5. Logistically, they can haul decent volumes of equipment, but would take many to return all those troops and their equipment. This doesn't appear abnormal to get hundreds of troops back home or their equipment.
But go C-130's! They are awesome birds.