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Dedicated crew chiefs say farewell to Tail No. #1303 Oct 19, 2020 - The 16th Aircraft Maintenance Unit said farewell to one of its AC-130W Stinger II gunships as it took its final flight from Cannon on Oct. 19, 2020, before permanently retiring from air operations. [Read more...]	4th SOS receives first AC-130J Ghostrider Mar 13, 2019 - The 4th Special Operations Squadron at Hurlburt Field, is now home to Air Force Special Operations Command's newest aircraft – the Block 30 AC-130J Ghostrider gunship. [Read more...]

Heroic "Spooky 43" aircrew receives the Mackay Trophy Dec 01, 2017 - On November 2, 2016, fourteen AC-130U Gunship crewmembers provided close-air-support to a U.S. Special Forces team and 43 Afghan soldiers near Kunduz, Afghanistan. The crew's persistent fire support, presence of mind and courage during two hours of intense combat ultimately saved 50 lives. [Read more...]	AFSOC general returns to thank Robins maintainers; provides gunship tour Feb 16, 2017 - As promised by the Air Force Special Operations Command vice commander, Warner Robins Air Logistics Complex C-130 sustainment workers were treated to a February 9 tour inside an AC-130W gunship fully loaded with the latest modifications. [Read more...]
The Ghost over the highway: Reservists renew bond with Desert Storm AC-130A gunship Jan 15, 2016 - More than 20 years after two Air Force Reserve Command leaders flew into combat together over the "Highway of Death" in Iraq, they were reunited with the aircraft that took them on the mission. [Read more...]	First AC-130U Spooky retires Sep 24, 2015 - The first AC-130U Spooky gunship to retire from the active fleet flew from its home following a small ceremony September 21st. [Read more...]
AFSOC receives first AC-130J Jul 29, 2015 - The first AC-130J Ghostrider landed July 29, making it Air Force Special Operations Command’s first AC-130J. [Read more...]	Air commandos retire final AC-130H Spectre gunship May 27, 2015 - Members of the 27th Special Operations Wing gathered to officially retire the final AC-130H Spectre Gunship, tail number #69-6569 “Excalibur,” Tuesday. [Read more...]
“Wicked Wanda” flies final mission Dec 29, 2014 - Often described as low, slow and discreetly lethal, “Wicked Wanda” flew her last flight on December 19, and is scheduled to officially retire in 2015. [Read more...]	First new AC-130J Gunship in production Jul 23, 2012 - The first MC-130J Commando II that will be converted to become an AC-130J Gunship is being built at the Lockheed Martin. [Read more...]

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