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A U.S. Air Force 16th Special Operations Squadron AC-130J Ghostrider arrives at Cannon Air Force Base, New Mexico, April 18, 2022. The arrival of the AC-130J Ghostrider represents a significant expansion of force generation capacity as the Air Force Special Operations Command structures for the reemergence of great power competition, demanding significant transformation to ensure Air Commandos are ready to successfully operate in full-spectrum operations. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Cassidy Thomas) (This photo has been altered for security purposes by blurring out identification numbers and equipment)

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U.S. Air Force Airman 1st Class Jacob Sooter, 27th Special Operations Aircraft Maintenance Squadron crew chief, marshals the 16th Special Operations Squadrons first AC-130J Ghostrider aircraft at Cannon Air Force Base, New Mexico, April 18, 2022. The arrival of the AC-130J Ghostrider represents a significant expansion of force generation capacity as the Air Force Special Operations Command structures for the reemergence of great power competition, demanding significant transformation to ensure Air Commandos are ready to successfully operate in full-spectrum operations. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Cassidy Thomas) (This photo has been altered for security purposes by blurring out identification numbers and equipment)

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A U.S. Air Force 16th Special Operations Squadron AC-130J Ghostrider arrives at Cannon Air Force Base, New Mexico, April 18, 2022. The arrival of the AC-130J Ghostrider represents a significant expansion of force generation capacity as the Air Force Special Operations Command structures for the reemergence of great power competition, demanding significant transformation to ensure Air Commandos are ready to successfully operate in full-spectrum operations. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Cassidy Thomas) (This photo has been altered for security purposes by blurring out identification numbers and equipment)

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U.S. Air Force Airman 1st Class Jacob Sooter, 27th Special Operations Aircraft Maintenance Squadron crew chief, marshals the 16th Special Operations Squadrons first AC-130J Ghostrider aircraft at Cannon Air Force Base, New Mexico, April 18, 2022. The arrival of the AC-130J Ghostrider represents a significant expansion of force generation capacity as the Air Force Special Operations Command structures for the reemergence of great power competition, demanding significant transformation to ensure Air Commandos are ready to successfully operate in full-spectrum operations. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Cassidy Thomas) (This photo has been altered for security purposes by blurring out identification numbers and equipment)

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A U.S. Air Force 16th Special Operations Squadron AC-130J Ghostrider arrives at Cannon Air Force Base, New Mexico, April 18, 2022. The arrival of the AC-130J Ghostrider represents a significant expansion of force generation capacity as the Air Force Special Operations Command structures for the reemergence of great power competition, demanding significant transformation to ensure Air Commandos are ready to successfully operate in full-spectrum operations. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Cassidy Thomas) (This photo has been altered for security purposes by blurring out identification numbers and equipment)

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Aircraft maintainers from the 16th Aircraft Maintenance Unit witness the arrival of the 16th Special Operations Squadrons first AC-130J Ghostrider aircraft at Cannon Air Force Base, New Mexico, April 18, 2022. The arrival of the AC-130J Ghostrider represents a significant expansion of force generation capacity as the Air Force Special Operations Command structures for the reemergence of great power competition, demanding significant transformation to ensure Air Commandos are ready to successfully operate in full-spectrum operations. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Cassidy Thomas) (This photo has been altered for security purposes by blurring out identification numbers and equipment)

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16th Special Operations Squadron receives its first AC-130J Ghostrider gunship

Published April 26, 2022
By Airman 1st Class Cassidy Thomas
27th Special Operations Wing Public Affairs

CANNON AIR FORCE BASE, N.M. --

U.S. Air Force 16th Special Operations Squadron AC-130J Ghostrider arrives at Cannon Air Force Base, New Mexico, April 18, 2022. The arrival of the AC-130J Ghostrider represents a significant expansion of force generation capacity as the Air Force Special Operations Command structures for the reemergence of great power competition, demanding significant transformation to ensure Air Commandos are ready to successfully operate in full-spectrum operations.