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AC-130J Ghostrider takes to the skies

The newly created AC-130J Ghostrider awaits takeoff for its first official sortie Jan. 31 at Eglin Air Force Base, Fla. The Air Force Special Operations Command MC-130J arrived at Eglin in January 2013 to begin the modification process for the AC-130J, whose primary mission is close air support, air interdiction and armed reconnaissance. A total of 32 MC-130J prototypes will be modified as part of a $2.4 billion AC-130J program to grow the future fleet. (U.S. Air Force photo/Sara Vidoni)

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AC-130J Ghostrider takes to the skies

Capt. Steve Visalli, a flight test engineer with the 413th Flight Test Squadron, boards the newly created AC-130J Ghostrider in anticipation of its first official sortie Jan. 31 at Eglin Air Force Base, Fla. The Air Force Special Operations Command MC-130J arrived at Eglin in January 2013 to begin the modification process for the AC-130J, whose primary mission is close air support, air interdiction and armed reconnaissance. A total of 32 MC-130J prototypes will be modified as part of a $2.4 billion AC-130J program to grow the future fleet. (U.S. Air Force photo/Chrissy Cuttita)

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AC-130J Ghostrider takes to the skies

Dave King, of Lockheed Martin, prepares to marshal out the AC-130J Ghostrider for its first official sortie Jan. 31 at Eglin Air Force Base, Fla. The Air Force Special Operations Command MC-130J arrived at Eglin in January 2013 to begin the modification process for the AC-130J, whose primary mission is close air support, air interdiction and armed reconnaissance. A total of 32 MC-130J prototypes will be modified as part of a $2.4 billion AC-130J program to grow the future fleet. (U.S. Air Force photo/Chrissy Cuttita)

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AC-130J Ghostrider takes to the skies

Dave King, of Lockheed Martin, marshals out the AC-130J Ghostrider as it taxis the runway for its first official sortie Jan. 31 at Eglin Air Force Base, Fla. The Air Force Special Operations Command MC-130J arrived at Eglin in January 2013 to begin the modification process for the AC-130J, whose primary mission is close air support, air interdiction and armed reconnaissance. A total of 32 MC-130J prototypes will be modified as part of a $2.4 billion AC-130J program to grow the future fleet. (U.S. Air Force photo/Chrissy Cuttita)

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AC-130J Ghostrider takes to the skies

The newly created AC-130J Ghostrider takes to the air during its first official sortie Jan. 31 at Eglin Air Force Base, Fla. The Air Force Special Operations Command MC-130J arrived at Eglin in January 2013 to begin the modification process for the AC-130J, whose primary mission is close air support, air interdiction and armed reconnaissance. A total of 32 MC-130J prototypes will be modified as part of a $2.4 billion AC-130J program to grow the future fleet. (U.S. Air Force photo/Sara Vidoni)

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AC-130J undergoes arctic temperature cold soak

Air Commandos from the 1st Special Operations Aircraft Maintenance Squadron tow an AC-130J Ghostrider gunship out of the McKinley Climatic Laboratory at Eglin Air Force Base, March 22, 2017. The gunship underwent it's first cold soak, a test done to examine the aircraft's ability to function in temperature extremes. (Air Force photo by Airman 1s Class Dennis Spain)

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AC-130J undergoes arctic temperature cold soak

Senior Airman Adrian Gonzalez, a crew chief with the 1st Special Operations Aircraft Maintenance Squadron, looks at a step-by-step checklist at Eglin Air Force Base, March 21, 2017. This checklist was used to bring power to the AC-130J Ghostrider gunship while it underwent it's first cold soak, a test done to examine the aircrafts operational competence in arctic temperatures. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Dennis Spain)

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AC-130J undergoes arctic temperature cold soak

Christopher Williams, an electrician with the 1st Special Operations Aircraft Maintenance Squadron, gives a team mate a thumbs up at Eglin Air Force Base, March 21, 2017. The AC-130J Ghostrider gunship underwent it's first cold soak, a test done to examine the aircraft's ability to function in frigid conditions. The gunship was brought to zero-degree temperatures. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Dennis Spain)

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AC-130J undergoes arctic temperature cold soak

Air Commandos from the 1st Special Operations Aircraft Maintenance Squadron look at a step-by-step checklist at Eglin Air Force Base, Fla., March 21, 2017. This checklist was used to bring power to the AC-130J Ghostrider gunship while it underwent its first cold soak, a test done to examine the aircrafts operational competence and resilience in arctic temperatures. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Dennis Spain)

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AC-130J undergoes arctic temperature cold soak

Senior Airman Adrian Gonzalez, a crew chief with the 1st Special Operations Aircraft Maintenance Squadron, wing walks an AC-130J Ghostrider gunship at Eglin Air Force Base, Fla., March 20, 2017. Gonzalez wing walked the gunship to safely escort it while it is towed into the McKinley Climatic Laboratory, a hangar used to test an aircraft’s ability to operate under extreme conditions, such as low temperatures and high winds. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Dennis Spain)

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AC-130J undergoes arctic temperature cold soak

Staff Sgt. Nikolas Kimmel, a crew chief with the 1st Special Operations Aircraft Maintenance Squadron, tail walks an AC-130J Ghostrider gunship at Eglin Air Force Base, Fla., March 20, 2017. Kimmel wing walked the gunship to safely usher the aircraft into the McKinley Climatic Laboratory, a hangar used to test an aircraft’s ability to operate under extreme conditions, such as low temperatures and high winds. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Dennis Spain)

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ACBT Training Mission

Members of the 40th Flight Test Squadron and 96th Operations Group flew an air combat training mission at Eglin Air Force Base, Fla., May 19. ACBT is a continuous training mission that allows the pilots to maintain their air-to-air combat skills. (U.S. Air Force photo /Staff Sgt. Brandi Hansen)

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ACC Commander completes F-15EX Eagle II qualification

Gen Mark Kelly, Commander of Air Combat Command, leads a two-ship formation of F-15s Eagles from the 53rd Test Wing near Eglin Air Force Base, Fla, Sept. 1, 2021. Gen Kelly, an Eagle pilot for nearly 30 years, flew the Air Force’s newest fighter, the F-15EX Eagle II. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. John Raven)

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ACC Commander completes F-15EX Eagle II qualification

Gen Mark Kelly, Commander of Air Combat Command, prepares for his F-15EX qualification flight in tail “002” after completing the requisite academic and simulator training at Eglin Air Force Base, Fla, Sept. 1, 2021. A fighter pilot with over 6,000 hours in multiple aircraft, Gen Kelly is now one of two pilots in the world who’ve flown both the F-15EX and F-35A. (U.S. Air Force photo by 1st Lt Lindsey Heflin)

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ACC Commander completes F-15EX Eagle II qualification

Gen Mark Kelly, Commander of Air Combat Command, prepares for his F-15EX qualification flight in tail “002” after completing the requisite academic and simulator training at Eglin Air Force Base, Fla, Sept. 1, 2021. A fighter pilot with over 6,000 hours in multiple aircraft, Gen Kelly is now one of two pilots in the world who’ve flown both the F-15EX and F-35A. (U.S. Air Force photo by 1st Lt Lindsey Heflin)

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ACC Commander completes F-15EX Eagle II qualification

Gen Mark Kelly, Commander of Air Combat Command, leads a two-ship formation of F-15s Eagles from the 53rd Test Wing near Eglin Air Force Base, Fla, Sept. 1, 2021. Gen Kelly, an Eagle pilot for nearly 30 years, flew the Air Force’s newest fighter, the F-15EX Eagle II. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. John Raven)

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ACC Commander completes F-15EX Eagle II qualification

Gen Mark Kelly, Commander of Air Combat Command, prepares for his F-15EX qualification flight in tail “002” after completing the requisite academic and simulator training at Eglin Air Force Base, Fla, Sept. 1, 2021. A fighter pilot with over 6,000 hours in multiple aircraft, Gen Kelly is now one of two pilots in the world who’ve flown both the F-15EX and F-35A. (U.S. Air Force photo by 1st Lt Lindsey Heflin)

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Accepting responsibility

EGLIN AIR FORCE BASE, Fla. -- Brig. Gen. Ted Bowlds, Air Force Research Laboratory commander, presents Col. Kirk Kloeppel the Munitions Directorate flag during a change of command ceremony held May 4 at the Air Force Armament Museum. (U.S. Air Force photo by Mike Fleck)

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Accident scene

Brianna Baker's car collided with a light pole Jan. 7. Specialists Steven Brooks and David Wallace, medics with the 6th Ranger Training Battalion, stopped to help out and ended up saving Ms. Baker's life. The two Soldiers were awarded medals for their heroic actions. (Courtesy photo)

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Accident w/ injuries

EGLIN AIR FORCE BASE, Fla. – “Victims” lay injured on Eglin’s flight lines during a Major Accident Response Exercise, March 24. Twenty-four volunteers wore moulage to simulate injuries and enable medical personnel to better train for real-world scenarios. The event simulated an aircraft crash to test how quickly Eglin’s first responders could react to a catastrophe and effectively treat victims. (U.S. Air Force photo/ Airman 1st Class Anthony Jennings)

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