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Emblem of the Air Force Special Operations Air Warfare Center Air Force Special Operations Air Warfare Center 1/10
2017
Ultramarine blue and Air Force yellow are the Air Force colors.  Blue alludes to the sky, the primary theater of Air Force operations.  Yellow refers to the sun and the excellence required of Air Force personnel.  The jagged lines of the lightning bolts as a star fix signify the electronic means used in shooting the stars in present day warfare.  The sulfur sign at the point of the fix on the disc historically dramatizes the enormity of the power which can be delivered to such a place as a result of the skill of the group.  The demi-globe represents the unit's ability to perform its functions anywhere in the world.  The in dark and light coloration of the batcat suggests the day and night flying capabilities of the Group. 353rd Special Operations Group 9/18
2015
352nd Special Operations Wing shield 352nd Special Operations Wing 3/27
2015
Emblem of the 1st Special Operations Wing 1st Special Operations Wing 3/04
2015
Ultramarine blue alludes to the sky, the primary theater of operations.  Air Force yellow refers to the sun and the excellence required of Air Force personnel.  The torch of knowledge in the circle represents the Wing’s advisory and training role and the sword crossed over the torch is symbolic of the unit’s tactical resources. The olive branch denotes the peace and good will missions conducted by the Wing for the betterment of mankind, while the lightning bolt signifies the swiftness with which the Wing can respond in case of aggression. 24th Special Operations Wing 2/20
2015
America's Air Commandos -- Anytime...Anyplace Air Commandos 1/15
2015
AFSOC PATCH Air Force Special Operations Command 9/05
2014
Staff Sgt. Stephen Petche, 10th Combat Weather Squadron, takes observations after releasing a weather balloon during a training exercise July 31, 2013 at the Eglin Range, Fla. SOWTs provide immediate and accurate weather information and forecasts deep behind enemy lines. (U.S. Air Force photo by Capt. Victoria Porto) 
Special Operations Weather Team 8/12
2014
A U.S. Air Force airman from the 23rd Special Tactics Squadron swims to a boat after rescuing a simulated crash victim at Whynnehaven Beach, Fla., April 9, 2013. The 23rd STS trains, equips and employs combat control, pararescue and support personnel in response to presidential and secretary of defense tasks. (U.S. Air Force photo/Airman 1st Class Christopher Callaway) Pararescue 8/12
2014
FORT POLK, La. – From left: Senior Airman Chase Litvan, Staff Sgt. Josh Arias and Staff Sgt. Will Doherty, U.S. Air Force combat controllers from the 21st Special Tactics Squadron, Fort Bragg, N.C. conduct air traffic control operations on the edge of the Geronimo Landing Zone at Fort Polk, La. during Joint Readiness Training Center rotation 13-09, Aug. 20, 2013. Combat Controllers are special operations forces and certified FAA air traffic controllers whose mission is to deploy, undetected, into combat and hostile environments to establish assault zones or airfields, while simultaneously conducting air traffic control, fire support, command and control, direct action, counter-terrorism, foreign internal defense, humanitarian assistance, and special reconnaissance. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Parker Gyokeres) Combat Controllers 8/12
2014
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