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April 6, 2024
137th SOW makes history with first female wing commander

Airmen of the 137th Special Operations Wing gathered to usher in a new era of leadership as Col. Shelby Dreyer assumed command as the first woman wing commander during a change of command ceremony April 5, 2024.
Jan. 11, 2024
AFSOC Aircraft Mishap Releases

UPDATE 16, January 11, 2024 1750CST:After more than 40 days of intensive search, rescue, recovery and salvage efforts, alongside the Japan Coast Guard, Japan Self-Defense Forces, local law enforcement and Japanese civilian volunteers, the U.S. Military concluded operations following the CV-22 mishap
Aug. 14, 2023
AFSOC hosts 2023 Weapons and Tactics Conference

AFSOC held the 2023 Weapons and Tactics Conference led by the command’s Operations directorate, 2-11 Aug. Weapons and tactics experts from across the AFSOC enterprise gathered to participate in mission focused working groups to produce warfighter driven solutions to tactical problems. The conference
July 14, 2023
492d SOTRG change of command, Air Commando Development Center-Provisional activation

Today, Colonel Brian Helton relinquished command to Colonel Robert Johnston who is now dual-hatted as commander of the 492d Special Operations Training Group and the Air Commando Development Center-Provisional, ACDC-P.The evolution to ACDC-P with this change of command signifies Air Force Special
March 30, 2023
Air Force Special Operations Command hosts U.S. Air Force multi-classification Hackathon

The Department of the Air Force conducted its latest “BRAVO” hackathon March 20 – 24 at Hurlburt Field, Florida, this time partnering with the other defense services and intelligence agencies.A hackathon is an innovation building conference commonly employed by technology companies where agile teams
July 27, 2022
Building Resiliency with Iron

Resiliency of our Air Commandos has always been on the forefront for AFSOC. The command is constantly on the lookout for new programs and initiatives to elevate the ways we can build up our Airmen.
May 22, 2022
Run to Honor returns to AFSOC

Air Force Special Operations Command is bringing back the Run to Honor 5k run/ruck at Hurlburt Field, Florida, May 13, 2022. The command hosts the run/ruck as a tribute to AFSOC Airmen who have made the ultimate sacrifice in service to their country.
May 17, 2022
Emerald Warrior 22.1 concludes for AFSOC, Czech Special Forces

Air Force Special Operations Command wrapped up its 15th Emerald Warrior exercise that provided realistic and relevant training to prepare special operations forces, conventional forces and international partners for conflict in an evolving, strategic environment.
May 6, 2022
Deputy AFSOC commander visits 353rd SOW, Japanese Maritime Self-Defense Force’s amphibious aircrews

U.S. Air Force Maj. Gen. Eric Hill, deputy commander of Air Force Special Operations Command, visited Kadena Air Base, Japan, to meet with 353rd Special Operations Wing Airmen and Marine Corps Air Station Iwakuni to engage with Japanese Maritime Self-Defense Force allies April 6, 2022.During the
April 29, 2022
Airman finishes first in Tough Mudder; dedicates race to combat controller

U.S. Air Force Tech. Sgt. Christopher Stuebbe, non-commissioned officer-in-charge of enlisted force development for Air Force Special Operations Command, competed in and took home first place during a Tough Mudder Race in Jacksonville, Florida April 2, 2022. This 15--kilometer, 30--obstacle race was