AC-130J lands at Kirtland as US Air Force streamlines gunship training
Consolidating AC-130J Ghostrider training into one location will reduce gunship training by 30 days, the U.S. Air Force said.
By Riley Ceder
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Watch: AC-130J gunship pummels Navy vessel during Rim of the Pacific
A decommissioned Navy vessel was pounded by cannon fire from an AC-130J gunship as part of the 2024 RIMPAC exercise.
By Riley Ceder
Nevada Air National Guard considered for C-130 fleet replacement
The newer C-130J Hercules aircraft are better suited for firefighting than their predecessors.
Pentagon seeks to cut F-35s, other equipment to pay for Trump’s border wall
The department would reprogram $3.8 billion in fiscal year 2020 funds, largely from procurement accounts.
Senator calls for investigation after whistleblowers raise concerns about C-130 production practices
Whistleblowers told a senator that they were exposed to potentially harmful chemicals that were not applied correctly.
By Valerie Insinna
Best pics of the week: Jan. 5, 2020
Rapid response forces head to the Middle East, Marines secure the embassy in Baghdad and more pics from the services in this week's Frontline Photos.
C-130J damaged when nose gear collapses on tarmac at Little Rock
It remains unknown how badly the Super Hercules was damaged, and the aircraft remains grounded.
If you want to be inspired, check out the Warrior Games
Approximately 300 wounded, ill and injured service members and veterans are participating in DoD Warrior Games. The athletes represent the United States Army, Marine Corps, Navy, Air Force, and Special Operations Command. Athletes from the U.K. Armed Forces, Australian Defence Force and Canadian Armed Forces will also compete.
By Laura Murgatroyd
White House tells Navy to keep destroyer McCain ‘out of sight’ during Trump visit to Japan, report says
A tarp was draped over the ship’s name, and sailors wearing caps bearing the name John S. McCain were given the day off to avoid potential sightings.
By Jon Simkins
Government watchdog finds more problems with F-35’s spare parts pipeline
Issues with spare parts are contributing to low mission-capability rates in the F-35 fleet.
By Valerie Insinna
AFSOC gets latest, most advanced AC-130J gunship
It remains unclear whether this Block 30 Ghostrider is able to carry Hellfire missiles.
Underwater race against time begins in search for aircraft black boxes from fatal Marine collision
The flight data recorders transmit signals for up to 30 days after a crash.
By Tara Copp, AP