The AC-130J Ghostrider gunship is the newest version of the historic AC-130 aircraft, which dates back to the Vietnam War. Unlike C-130s, which are meant to carry cargo and troops, the AC-130, the attack variant, is retrofitted with a precision-weapons package and is able to aid in missions like close air support, air interdiction, and armed reconnaissance. Insider visited Cannon Air Force Base in Clovis, New Mexico, to learn more about the AC-130J and meet the pilots and crews that are being trained to fly it.