Marine Corps Commandant Gen. James Jones said today he is exploring buying AC-130 gunships to provide fire support to forward-deployed Marines. The AC-130 gunship is used by the Air Force for close air support, air interdiction and force protection. Noting the Marine Corps has no requirement for the gunships at the moment, Jones suggested the aircraft would fit naturally with Marine Corps missions. Jones said the U.S. military's recent use of AC-130s over Afghanistan helped him realize the benefits of...
