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AFSOC demonstrates flexible force presentation during EW 25.2

A Royal Air Force loadmaster stands on the ramp of an RAF A-400 Atlas during low level maneuvers over Arizona during Emerald Warrior 25.2, Aug 1, 2025. Loadmasters are subject matter experts in the loading and offloading of cargo, personnel, and supplies. These capabilities are tested and trained in EW 25.2. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Thomas Hansford)
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AFSOC demonstrates flexible force presentation during EW 25.2

A U.S. Air Force Air Commando assigned to Air Force Special Operations Command prepares to conduct a military free fall insertion on a U.S. Air Force MC-130J Commando II over California during Emerald Warrior 25.2 July 28, 2025. The multi-domain training is part of the Department of the Air Force’s first-in-a-generation Department-Level-Exercise series, demonstrating the capacity to execute and sustain advanced operations in contested, dynamic environments. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Thomas Hansford)
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AFSOC demonstrates flexible force presentation during EW 25.2

U.S. Air Force Air Commandos assigned to Air Force Special Operations Command move to a U.S. Air Force MC-130J Commando II during Emerald Warrior 25.2 at Marine Corps Air Station Yuma, Arizona, July 24, 2025. Emerald Warrior is part of the Department of the Air Force’s first-in-a-generation Department-Level-Exercise series designed to keep units mission-ready by advancing how we interoperate with our allies and partners and ensure mission success in contested environments. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Thomas Hansford) (Part of image was blurred for operational security)
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Lights out: Photos from Emerald Warrior 25.2

A U.S. Air Force Airman assigned to Air Force Special Operations Command takes a photo of a contaminated area during a chemical, biological, radiological and nuclear training event as part of Emerald Warrior 25.2 in California, July 30, 2025. The multi-domain training is part of the Department of the Air Force’s first-in-a-generation Department-Level-Exercise series, demonstrating the capacity to execute and sustain advanced operations in contested, dynamic environments. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Johnathon King)
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Lights out: Photos from Emerald Warrior 25.2

U.S. Air Force Air Commandos assigned to Air Force Special Operations Command prepare to extract from a U.S. Air Force MC-130J Commando II to establish a forward arming and refueling point during Emerald Warriror 25.2 in California, July 29, 2025. Emerald Warrior is part of the Department of the Air Force’s first-in-a-generation Department-Level-Exercise series, demonstrating the capacity to execute and sustain advanced operations in contested, dynamic environments. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Johnathon King)
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Lights out: Photos from Emerald Warrior 25.2

U.S. Air Force Air Commandos assigned to Air Force Special Operations Command prepare to exit a U.S. Air Force C-146A Wolfhound aircraft and establish a perimeter during Emerald Warrior 25.2, Arizona, July 28, 2025. AFSOC employs Agile Combat Employment concepts that validate the ability to sustain operations and generate airpower to the joint force while deployed to distributed locations with limited support. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Luke Hirsch)
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Lights out: Photos from Emerald Warrior 25.2

A U.S. Air Force Air Commando assigned to Air Force Special Operations Command prepares to exit a U.S. Air Force C-146A Wolfhound aircraft and establish a perimeter during Emerald Warrior 25.2, Arizona, July 28, 2025. SOC enables the joint force by delivering SOF Mobility, Strike, ISR, and Air-to-Ground capabilities across the spectrum of competition and conflict. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Luke Hirsch) (This photo has been altered for security purposes by blurring out faces.)
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Lights out: Photos from Emerald Warrior 25.2

A U.S. Air Force Air Commando assigned to Air Force Special Operations Command prepares to exit a U.S. Air Force C-146A Wolfhound aircraft and establish a perimeter during Emerald Warrior 25.2, Arizona, July 28, 2025. art of the Department of the Air Force’s Department-Level Exercise series, Emerald Warrior enhances the combat readiness of Air Commandos forces by training to match the speed and scale of complex operations. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Luke Hirsch)
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Lights out: Photos from Emerald Warrior 25.2

A U.S. Air Force Air Commando assigned to Air Force Special Operations Command dons their night vision goggles aboard a U.S. Air Force C-146A Wolfhound during Emerald Warrior 25.2, Arizona, July 28, 2025. Joint, combined trainings like Emerald Warrior enhance AFSOC’s combat readiness and demonstrates our ability to seamlessly operate together. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Luke Hirsch)
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Lights out: Photos from Emerald Warrior 25.2

A U.S. Air Force Air Commandos assigned to Air Force Special Operations Command, checks his weapon prior to departure from a U.S. Air Force MC-130J Commando II during Emerald Warrior 25.2, over California, July 28, 2025. AFSOC enables the joint force by delivering SOF Mobility, Strike, ISR, and Air-to-Ground capabilities across the spectrum of competition and conflict. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Thomas Hansford)
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Lights out: Photos from Emerald Warrior 25.2

U.S. Air Force Air Commandos assigned to Air Force Special Operations Command prepare for landing at a forward arming and refueling point during Emerald Warrior 25.2 over California, July 28, 2025. Part of the Department of the Air Force’s Department-Level Exercise series, Emerald Warrior enhances the combat readiness of Air Commandos forces by training to match the speed and scale of complex operations. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Thomas Hansford) (Part of image has been blurred for operational security)
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250724-F-AI717-1298

A U.S. Air Force MC-130J Commando II assigned to Air Force Special Operations Command takes off from Marine Corps Air Station Yuma, Arizona, during Emerald Warrior 25.2, July 24, 2025. Part of the Department of the Air Force’s Department-Level Exercise series, Emerald Warrior enhances the combat readiness of Air Commandos forces by training to match the speed and scale of complex operations. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Thomas Hansford)
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250724-F-LH008-2027

A U.S. Air Force Air Commando assigned to Air Force Special Operations Command conducts engine startup checks on a U.S. Air Force MC-130J Commando II aircraft after conducting an airfield assessment during Emerald Warrior 25.2, Arizona, July 24, 2025. Part of the Department of the Air Force’s Department-Level Exercise series, Emerald Warrior enhances the combat readiness of Air Commandos forces by training to match the speed and scale of complex operations. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Luke Hirsch)
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250724-F-LH008-2019

A U.S. Air Force Air Commando assigned to Air Force Special Operations Command conducts engine startup checks on a U.S. Air Force MC-130J Commando II aircraft after conducting an airfield assessment during Emerald Warrior 25.2, Arizona, July 24, 2025. The multi-domain training is part of the Department of the Air Force’s first-in-a-generation Department-Level-Exercise series, demonstrating the capacity to execute and sustain advanced operations in contested, dynamic environments. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Luke Hirsch)
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250723-F-AI717-1104

A U.S. Air Force U-28A Draco assigned to Air Force Special Operations Command, sits on the flight line during Emerald Warrior 25.2 at Marine Corps Air Station Yuma, Arizona, July 23, 2025. The diverse AFSOC mission requirements generated a need for small numbers of mission specific aircraft like the U-28A that provide realistic and measurable support for EW 25.2. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Thomas Hansford)
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250730-F-AI717-1121

U.S. Air Force MC-130J Commando II assigned to Air Force Special Operations Command taxis on an airfield in California during Emerald Warrior 25.2, July 30, 2025. The MC-130J is a clandestine, low-visibility, infiltration, exfiltration and resupply aircraft. It provides support through airdrop, airland and air refueling missions for special operations helicopters and tiltrotor aircraft, in sensitive or hostile territories. This platform allows AFSOC forces to conduct training in realistic and applicable disciplines. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Thomas Hansford)
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250728-F-LH008-1593

U.S. Air Force Air Commandos assigned to Air Force Special Operations Command establish a perimeter around a U.S. Air Force C-146A Wolfhound aircraft during Emerald Warrior 25.2, California, July 28, 2025. Emerald Warrior provides our Air Commandos and Allies and partners with opportunities to train and exercise diverse and complementary capabilities. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Luke Hirsch)
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250728-F-LH008-1104

U.S. Air Force Air Commandos assigned to Air Force Special Operations Command takeoff in a U.S. Air Force C-146A Wolfhound aircraft during Emerald Warrior 25.2, Marine Corps Air Station Yuma, Arizona, July 28, 2025. Emerald Warrior provides our Air Commandos and Allies and partners with opportunities to train and exercise diverse and complementary capabilities. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Luke Hirsch)
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Emerald Warrior proves AFSOC's agile combat readiness

U.S. Air Force Air Commandos assigned to Air Force Special Operations Command prepare for landing during a flight above Arizona as part of Emerald Warrior 25.2, July 25, 2025. Supported by U.S. Special Operations Command, Emerald Warrior is a joint, combined special operations exercise that prepares AFSOC forces, Conventional Enablers, Partner Forces, and Interagency Elements to respond to various threats across the spectrum of conflict. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Thomas Hansford)
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Emerald Warrior proves AFSOC's agile combat readiness

A U.S. Air Force Air Commando assigned to Air Force Special Operations Command operates a U.S. Air Force MC-130J Commando II aircraft during Emerald Warrior 25.2, Marine Corps Air Station Yuma, Arizona, July 24, 2025. AFSOC fosters training and exercise opportunities with our Allies and partners to strengthen international relationships and interoperability. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Luke Hirsch)
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