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AC-130J gunship: Denied area CAS for Pacific SOF

Few aircraft in the U.S. military arsenal carry the fearsome reputation of the AC-130J Ghostrider. For decades, this heavily armed gunship has been the decisive edge for Special Operations Forces, ...
The Aviationist

Air Force Reserve’s 919th SOW Returns to Gunship Mission with First Flight of AC-130J Ghostrider

The 919th Special Operations Wing flew the AC-130A Spectre for 20 years, before transitioning to non-gunship aircraft, and will now operate the new AC-130J. The 919th Special Operations Wing (919th ...
The Aviationist

Leidos Black Arrow Successfully Tested from AC-130J Ghostrider Gunship

The Black Arrow Small Cruise Missile flew for an extended period, meeting all test objectives, with further test and evaluation activities scheduled throughout 2025. Leidos recently disclosed that, in ...
DVIDSHub

919th SOW ushers in new chapter, returns to its gunship roots

The 711th Special Operations Squadron began a new era of combat readiness during a change of command and mission conversion ceremony at Hurlburt Field, Florida, July 11, 2025. “This transition shows ...