AC-130W Stinger II Gunship Live-Fire & Air Refueling Mission

AC-130W Stinger II aircrew from 16th Special Operations Squadron, Cannon Air Force Base, N.M., conduct a live-fire and air refueling mission during Exercise Emerald Warrior 2016. The AC-130W Stinger II primary missions are close air support and air interdiction. Close air support missions include troops in contact, convoy escort and point air defense. Air interdiction missions are conducted against preplanned targets or targets of opportunity and include strike coordination and reconnaissance. The aircra