AC-130 Gunship

The 4th Special Operations Squadron receives its first AC-130J Ghostrider.

An AC-130 drops flares in flight. (DVIDS)

See how ammunition is loaded into the lethal AC-130W.

Airmen from the 4th Special Operations Support Squadron preflight for launch of an AC-130U Spooky Gunship at Hurlburt Field, Florida

U.S. Air Force Airmen from the 24th Special Operations Wing conduct call for fire and close air support proficiency training

USAF Airmen with the 16th Special Operations Squadron conduct live-fire training and aerial refueling in an AC-130W Stinger II special

USAF Aircrews from the 4th and 5th Special Operations Squadron conduct live-fire training in AC-130U Spooky special operations aircraft from

Takeoff of an AC-130W Stinger II special operations aircraft at Hurlburt Field, Florida during Exercise Emerald Warrior 16 on May

Impressive AC-130 gunship live fire exercise.

Examples of how American air superiority can shape the battlespace on the ground against an enemy.