Members of the AC-130U Gunship aircrew known as "Spooky 43," along with Air Force Vice Chief of Staff Gen. Stephen W. Wilson and Lt. Gen. (Ret.) Stephen Wood pose for a group photo in front of the MacKay trophy November 29, 2017, in Arlington, Virginia. The aircrew members recieved the trophy during an awards dinner. [USAF photo by SSgt. Rusty Frank]
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News: Heroic "Spooky 43" aircrew receives the Mackay Trophy [2017-12-01]
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.
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