Latest "AC-130" stories

A B-52H Stratofortress takes off on April 25, 2021 at Minot Air Force Base, North Dakota. The bomber is one of two B-52 aircraft that arrived at Al Udeid Air Base, Qatar, on April 26, 2021, joining two additional B-52 bombers that arrived April 23. The bombers are deployed to protect U.S. and coalition forces as they conduct drawdown operations from Afghanistan. (Airman 1st Class Evan J. Lichtenhan/Air Force)

US, coalition airstrikes in CENTCOM region plummet amid withdrawal plans

American and coalition aircraft have conducted more than 400 airstrikes across the Middle East since Jan. 1.

By Rachel S. Cohen

2 years ago

The Air Force tested its Advanced Battle Management System. Here’s what worked, and what didn’t.

We regret to inform you that the robot dogs need some work.

By Valerie Insinna

4 years ago

AFSOC: Special warfare manning becoming healthier

“We’re healthy, and on our way to full manning in all those communities," said AFSOC Commander Lt. Gen. Jim Slife.

By Stephen Losey

4 years ago

SOCOM boss: Adversaries are disabling Air Force gunships in Syria

Adversaries in Syria are attempting to use aggressive electronic warfare capabilities to disable the Air Force's gunships.

By Stephen Losey

6 years ago

More time at home? Air Force seeks to ease relentless deployments for in-demand airmen

As the Air Force’s wars have shifted, the burden of deployments is increasingly falling on a specialized, in-demand cadre of crucial airmen.

By Stephen Losey

6 years ago

The badass ‘Angel of Death’: The AC-130′s history and future

For about 50 years, versions of the aircraft, known as the “Angel of Death” for its lethality, have been providing close air support, air interdiction and armed reconnaissance to troops throughout the world.

By Ken Chamberlain

6 years ago