

Since the trend of consolidation is and has historically been upward, fewer and fewer individuals or organizations control increasing shares of the mass media in our country. Media ownership in Australia is one of the most concentrated in the world ( Learn more). We don't put up a paywall – we believe in free access to information of public interest. Well, unlike many news organisations, we have no sponsors, no corporate or ideological interests. "Sluggo's impacts on Whiskey and Ghostrider have been nothing short of outstanding and we are honored to have him in attendance today." Stan 'Sluggo' Siefke who was instrumental in the developments of the precision strike package prior to cutting first metal on the MC-130W," said Allen. "Aircraft #31 is no different and is being named in honor of Mr. He also explained how pilots would stencil names or call signs on their aircraft, providing a sense of connection and further a feeling of pride for themselves and the crew that kept the airplane flying. Joe Allen, Gunship Program manager and narrator for the event, briefly discussed the history of nose art and how it became a common way of depicting the name of an airplane.

2, the final AC-130J was delivered to the 27th Special Operations Wing at Cannon Air Force Base, New Mexico.ĭuring the AC-130J Ghostrider dedication and delivery ceremony, Lt. Air Force Special Operations Command received its 31st and final AC-130J Ghostrider, completing the command's transition from the legacy AC-130W, AC-130U and AC-130H fleets.įollowing a commemoration ceremony at the Lockheed Martin Gunship Modification Facility in Crestview Nov.
