Close air support missions include troops in contact, convoy escort and point air defense. The AC-130J Ghostrider's primary missions are close air support, air interdiction and armed reconnaissance.

2, 2022, at Bob Sikes Airport in Crestview, Fla. (Picture source: U.S. Air Force leadership team listen as speakers talk about the AC-130J Ghostrider at the dedication and delivery ceremony Nov. Slife represented the command at the ceremony and spoke about his experience with acquiring and receiving the AC-130J (Picture source: U.S. 2, 2022, at Bob Sikes Airport in Crestview, Fla. Air Force Special Operations Command, speaks during the AC-130J Ghostrider Dedication and Delivery Ceremony, Nov. “Sluggo’s impacts on Whiskey and Ghostrider have been nothing short of outstanding and we are honored to have him in attendance today.” Stan ‘Sluggo’ Siefke who was instrumental in the developments of the precision strike package prior to cutting the first metal on the MC-130W,” said Allen. “Aircraft #31 is no different and is being named in honor of Mr. He also explained how pilots would stencil names or call signs on their aircraft, providing a sense of connection and further a feeling of pride for themselves and the crew that kept the airplane flying. Joe Allen, Gunship Program manager and narrator for the event, briefly discussed the history of nose art and how it became a common way of depicting the name of an airplane. Michael Charles)įollowing a commemoration ceremony at the Lockheed Martin Gunship Modification Facility in Crestview on November 2, the final AC-130J was delivered to the 27th Special Operations Wing at Cannon Air Force Base, New Mexico.ĭuring the AC-130J Ghostrider dedication and delivery ceremony, Lt. The ceremony marked the 31st and final AC-130J delivery to the U.S. Alicia Premo, Air Force Special Operations Command, reports.įollow Air Recognition on Google News at this linkĪ Lockheed Martin AC-130J Ghostrider taxies on the flight line following the AC-130J Ghostrider dedication and delivery ceremony, Nov. Air Force Special Operations Command (AFSOC) received its 31st and final AC-130J Ghostrider, completing the command’s transition from the legacy AC-130W, AC-130U and AC-130H fleets.

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