AC-130J crew conducts routine live-fire training

A U.S. Air Force AC-130J Ghostrider gunship pilot assigned to the 1st Special Operations Wing monitors flight deck controls above northwest Florida, Nov. 12, 2025. Aircrews conduct routine dry fire, live fire and defensive maneuver training to remain proficient in delivering precise firepower against ground targets, keeping the 1 SOW at the leading edge of capability and lethality. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Samantha Rossi)

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AC-130J crew conducts routine live-fire training

A U.S. Air Force AC-130J Ghostrider gunship weapons systems operator assigned to the 1st Special Operations Wing scans for targets above a range near Hurlburt Field, Florida, Nov. 12, 2025. Aircrews conduct routine dry fire, live fire and defensive maneuver training to remain proficient in delivering precise firepower against ground targets, keeping the 1 SOW at the forefront of capability and lethality. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Samantha Rossi)

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AC-130J crew conducts routine live-fire training

A U.S. Air Commando assigned to the 1st Special Operations Wing conducts pre-flight checks on a 30-mm cannon aboard an AC-130J Ghostrider gunship at Hurlburt Field, Florida, Nov. 12, 2025. Gunship aircrews conduct close air support, air interdiction and armed reconnaissance, routinely carrying out simulated and live-fire exercises to stay ready for real-world combat. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Samantha Rossi)

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AC-130J crew conducts routine live-fire training

A U.S. Air Force AC-130J Ghostrider gunship weapons systems operator assigned to the 1st Special Operations Wing scans for targets above a range near Hurlburt Field, Florida, Nov. 12, 2025. Aircrews conduct routine dry fire, live fire and defensive maneuver training to remain proficient in delivering precise firepower against ground targets, keeping the 1 SOW at the leading edge of capability and lethality. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Samantha Rossi)

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AC-130J crew conducts routine live-fire training

105-mm high-explosive rounds are stored aboard an AC-130J Ghostrider gunship assigned to the 1st Special Operations Wing at Hurlburt Field, Florida, Nov. 12, 2025. Gunship aircrews conduct close air support, air interdiction and armed reconnaissance, routinely carrying out simulated and live-fire exercises to stay ready for real-world combat. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Samantha Rossi)

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AC-130J crew conducts routine live-fire training

A U.S. Air Force special missions aviator assigned to the 1st Special Operations Wing sits on the rear door of an AC-130J Ghostrider gunship during a routine training mission at Hurlburt Field, Florida, Nov. 12, 2025. The 1 SOW prioritizes organizing, training and equipping Airmen to deliver specialized airpower in any environment. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Samantha Rossi)

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AC-130J crew conducts routine live-fire training

A U.S. Air Force special mission's aviator assigned to the 1st Special Operations Wing racks 105-mm rounds aboard an AC-130J Ghostrider gunship during a routine training mission at Hurlburt Field, Florida, Nov. 12, 2025. The 1 SOW prioritizes organizing, training and equipping Airmen to deliver specialized airpower in any environment. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Samantha Rossi)

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AC-130J crew conducts routine live-fire training

Published Dec. 5, 2025
By Airman 1st Class Samantha Rossi
1st Special Operations Wing

A U.S. Air Force AC-130J Ghostrider gunship pilot assigned to the 1st Special Operations Wing monitors flight deck controls above northwest Florida, Nov. 12, 2025. Aircrews conduct routine dry fire, live fire and defensive maneuver training to remain proficient in delivering precise firepower against ground targets, keeping the 1 SOW at the leading edge of capability and lethality. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Samantha Rossi)