CENTCOM Ghostriders
U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Morgan Nelson, 379th Air Expeditionary Wing protocol distinguished visitor lodging manager, and Tech. Sgt. LaRue Naea, 379th AEW protocol superintendent, tour the flight deck of an AC-130J Ghostrider assigned to the 73rd Special Operations Squadron at Al Udeid Air Base, Qatar, June 28, 2023. The tour was open to all U.S. service members at AUAB and showcased how the 73rd SOS from Hurlburt Field, Florida, contributes to the mission within the U.S. Central Command’s area of responsibility. The 73rd SOS was the first AC-130J squadron activated on Feb. 23, 2018. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Leon Redfern)