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The 24th Special Operations Wing is one of three Air Force active duty special operations wings assigned to Headquarters Air Force Special Operations Command. The 24 SOW is based at Hurlburt Field, Fla. The primary mission of the 24 SOW is to provide Special Tactics forces for rapid global employment to enable airpower success. The 24 SOW is U.S. Special Operations Command's tactical air/ground integration force and the Air Force's special operations ground force to enable global access, precision strike and personnel recovery operations.

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24th Special Operations Wing mission statement
The primary mission of the 24th Special Operations Wing is to provide Special Tactics forces for rapid global employment to enable airpower success. The 24 SOW is U.S. Special Operations Command's tactical air/ground integration force and the Air Force's special operations ground force to enable global access, precision strike and personnel recovery operations.

Core capabilities encompass: airfield reconnaissance, assessment, and control; personnel recovery; joint terminal attack control; and environmental reconnaissance.

To read more, view the unit fact sheet.
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24th Special Operations Wing turns one

Combat Controller inducted in Commando Hall of Honor

SOCOM Commander to host virtual town hall

Special tactics officer saves N.C. woman  2

Three AFSOC Airmen receive Sijan award for leadership

From Combat Boots to Dancing Shoes

Wounded in action Special Tactics Airman presented Bronze Star Medal

PJ Scott Fales receives 2012 Bull Simons Award  1

Combat controller posthumously awarded Silver Star  2

First special tactics wing launches into AF  1

Air Force Cross recipient soars with 'Eagles'

'Battle of survival:' Special tactics officer awarded Air Force Cross

Combat Controller recognized for leadership on, off battlefield

Silver Star awarded to Combat Controller, Special Tactics Airmen receive more than 30 combat medals  10

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Combat ControllerPararescueSpecial Operations WeathermenTactical Air Control Party
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       Col. Robert Armfield          Col. Eric Ray          Chief Master Sgt. Bruce Dixon
Col. Robert Armfield     Col. Eric Ray    CMSgt. Bruce Dixon
       Commander       Vice Commander   Command Chief

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For more information, contact:
AFSOC Public Affairs
229 Cody Ave Ste 103
Hurlburt Field FL 32544
(850) 884-5515



 
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