This Medal of Honor recipient jumped on a live flare to save his crewDuring the Vietnam War, John Levitow jumped on a live flare to save his crew from death.By Jon Guttman3 months ago
US Air Force may remove 105mm cannon from AC-130 gunshipOther changes under consideration to prepare the Ghostrider for a high-end fight include adding small cruise missiles.By Stephen Losey18 months ago
Spooky gunship crew honored for heroism during ferocious Afghanistan battle“The most lethal part of any gunship ... is the crew," AFSOC commander Lt. Gen. Jim Slife said.By Stephen Losey5 years ago
AFSOC gets latest, most advanced AC-130J gunshipIt remains unclear whether this Block 30 Ghostrider is able to carry Hellfire missiles.By Stephen Losey6 years ago
Air Force ups maximum retention bonus to $100K, plans big expansionThe Air Force plans to increase the number of career fields eligible for re-enlistment bonuses to 115 in fiscal 2019, up from 92 in May.By Stephen Losey7 years ago
Spooky 43 gunship crew honored for actions during grueling Afghan battleThe 14 crewmembers of Spooky 43, an AC-130U gunship that fought a ferocious battle in Kunduz province, Afghanistan, last November were honored with the Mackay Trophy Wednesday.By Stephen Losey7 years ago
