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  • Fireworks light up the Air Force Memorial Oct. 13, 2006 at Arlington, Va., on the eve of its official dedication ceremony. (U.S. Air Force photo/Senior Airman Desiree L. Andrejcik)

    Independence Day message from the commander

    Lt. Gen. Brad Webb extends an Independence Day message to all Air Commandos.
  • A Memorial Day graphic.

    Memorial Day message from the commander

    A Memorial Day message from Lt. Gen. Brad Webb, AFSOC commander.

  • Independence Day message from AFSOC commander

    Lt. Gen. Brad Heithold sends Air Commandos a personal message marking the Independence Day federal holiday.

  • Video: AFSOC Commander’s Goals

    Video three of Lt. Gen. Brad Heithold's thoughts and recollections on his time as Air Force Special Operations Command commander. Here, he focuses on the command accomplishing their goals. AFSOC is doing a great job at providing combat ready forces.

  • Video: AFSOC Commander’s Greatest Challenge

    Video two of Lt. Gen. Brad Heithold's thoughts and recollections on his time as Air Force Special Operations Command commander. Here, he focuses on the challenge of recapitalizing all pieces of the command while fighting a war. Airmen have to transition to new aircraft at the same time they are working in combat zones

  • Video: AFSOC Commander’s Top 3 Accomplishments

    Video one of Lt. Gen. Brad Heithold's thoughts and recollections on his time as Air Force Special Operations Command commander. Here, he focuses on his top three accomplishments during his time here.

  • AFSOC commander highlights importance of humility

    Leaders,Recently, the Director of the FBI, Mr. James Comey, sent a note to his work force on the subject of humility. I think we can all learn something from his observations. He noted that one of his weaknesses has been over-confidence. I’m of the opinion that as Air Commandos we must be confident, yet humble. The character trait of humility

  • AFSOC commander issues safety message to Air Commandos

    Air Commandos,Air Force Special Operations Command has an inherently dangerous mission. What we do and where we do it, without question, involves a high degree of risk and our success depends on our ability to mitigate those risks. We’ve suffered losses that were preventable, and the way we prevent those losses is through compliance with
  • Chief Master Sgt. Jacob P.E. Dunbar

    When we struggle: Setbacks create progress, answers for future questions

    I have always credited my success to the lifetime of struggles I faced. These instances -- though stressful and tough -- kept me prepared, focused and humble. For each setback, there was progress. I learned and grew from the experiences. I call them “personalized life-changing moments,” specifically designed and orchestrated for me. They taught me
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    The overlooked core value, a call to excellence

    From the moment we enter the United States Air Force, our unique set of core values are instilled upon us by numerous leaders.Regardless of how we enter - the Air Force Academy, basic military training, the Reserve Officers’ Training Corps, or Officer Training School – Integrity first, Service before self and Excellence in all we do are some of the
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