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A U.S. Air Force Special Tactics operator assigned to the 24th Special Operations Wing surveys an exercise mission zone during Emerald Warrior 21.1, Feb. 22, 2021, at Camp Shelby, Mississippi. Emerald Warrior is the largest joint special operations exercise involving U.S. Special Operations Command forces training to respond to various threats across the spectrum of conflict. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Gabriel Macdonald)

AFSOC's Next-Gen Emerald Warrior

U.S. Air Force Special Tactics operators assigned to the 24th Special Operations Wing, conduct hoist operations with U.S. Navy MH-60 Seahawk aircrew members assigned to Helicopter Sea Combat Squadron Nine, during Emerald Warrior 21.1, at Hurlburt Field, Fla., Feb. 18, 2021.

AFSOC Hosts Emerald Warrior 21

Members with HQ AFSOC IG conducted a no-notice task evaluation on the 1st Special Operations Wing, Nov. 30 - Dec. 2, 2020, to evaluate tasks and assess credibility of wing training and self-evaluation.

AFSOC IG conducts first no-notice inspection

Barbara Barrett, Secretary of the Air Force, presented the medal to Staff Sgt. Alaxey Germanovich, 26th Special Tactics Squadron combat controller, for his actions during a fierce firefight in Nangarhar Province, Afghanistan, April 8, 2017. Germanovich’s efforts were credited with saving over 150 friendly forces and destroying 11 separate fighting positions.

SecAF presents Air Force Cross to Special Tactics Airman

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Emerald Warrior 21.1: Special Tactics showcase capabilities

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April 1, 2021 | 2:38

Social Media video encompassing the full scope of the Air Force Special Tactics mission set during Emerald Warrior 21.1 Apr. 3, 2021. Special Tactics Airmen worked with joint and foreign partners to enhance their global access, precision strike and personnel recovery capabilites. Emerald Warrior is the largest joint special operations exercise where U.S. Special Operations Command forces train to respond to various threats across the spectrum of conflict. (U.S. Air Force video by Staff Sgt. Gabriel Macdonald)

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The first MC-12 Liberty aircraft in-theater lands after its first combat sortie at approximately 6:20 p.m. local time June 10 at Joint Base Balad, Iraq. The Air Force's newest intelligence, surveillance and reconnaissance platform, the MC-12 is a medium-altitude manned special-mission turbo prop aircraft that supports coalition and joint ground forces. (U.S. Air Force photo/Senior Airman Tiffany Trojca)

A U-28A fixed-wing aircraft, assigned to the 34th Special Operations Squadron, takes off from Hurlburt Field, Florida, Oct. 18, 2018. The U-28A provides airborne intelligence, surveillance and reconnaissance in support of humanitarian operations, search and rescue, and special operations missions. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Joel Miller)

An MC-130J Commando II, assigned to the 352d Special Operations Wing, flies over Sweden on November 13, 2020. U.S. and Swedish armed forces conduct qualified exercises together to strengthen defense capabilities across land, air, and sea domains to deter any opponent. (U.S. Air Force photo by Master Sgt. Roidan Carlson)

An MC-130H Combat Talon II assigned to the 15th Special Operations Squadron sits on the flightline after a morning rainstorm at Hurlburt Field, Fla., Aug. 21, 2018. The MC-130H is used for infiltration, exfiltration and resupply in contested or denied areas, and is capable of flying at altitudes as low as a few hundred feet above the ground through inclement and low-visibility weather conditions. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Victor J. Caputo)

An EC-130J Commando Solo from the 193rd Special Operations Squadron takes flight from Harrisburg Air National Guard Base, Pa., Oct. 2, 2020. The EC-130J Commando Solo, a specially-modified four-engine Hercules transport, conducts airborne Information Operations via digital and analog radio and television broadcasts. (U.S. Air Force photo

An MQ-9 Reaper, armed with GBU-12 Paveway II laser guided munitions and AGM-114 Hellfire missiles, piloted by Col. Lex Turner flies a combat mission over southern Afghanistan. (U.S. Air Force Photo / Lt. Col. Leslie Pratt)

C-146A Wolfhounds sit on the flightline at Duke Field, Fla., Oct. 30, 2019. Air commandos from the Air Force Reserve Command's 919th Special Operations Wing work alongside active-duty members and contractors to ensure the C-146As are able to execute missions in austere environments around the globe on short notice. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Dylan Gentile)

The Air Force Special Operations Command owned C-145A Skytruck is primarily flown by Combat Aviation Advisor, or CAA, special air mobility aircrew from the active duty 492nd Special Operations Wing and the reserve 919th SOW. The 711th Special Operations Squadron is the 919th SOW’s reserve CAA squadron. The active duty CAA squadron is the 6th SOS in the 492nd SOW. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Samuel King Jr.)

The AC-130U “Spooky” gunship's primary missions are close air support, air interdiction and force protection. The AC-130 has a rich history that includes support of military operations in Vietnam, Panama and Iraq as well as performing in many combat missions since it was fielded in the late 1960’s. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Julianne Showalter)

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RT @HQUSAFEAFAF: Today we refueled a @352SOW #MC130J to support @US_SOCEUR's #DynamicForceEmployment training w/ @USArmyEURAF! Check out w…

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Global coordination with its finest 💥 During HIMARS and HIRAIN training, Air Commandos and @USMC successfully prov… https://t.co/cRVD2YyWpz

RT @SpecialTactics_: "Fate whispers to the warrior, 'You cannot withstand the storm.' The warrior whispers back, 'I am the storm,’” -Unknow…

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Eyes to the sky👀 A 711th Special Operations Squadron Combat Aviation Advisor watches a C-145 as it comes in for la… https://t.co/BPYkpkrmyp

#ICMYI We closed out #WHM2021 by asking one final question... how has your career helped you grow? Check out what… https://t.co/X7iRbMdM0R

After the @Hurlburt_Field Chief's orientation, @CMSAF JoAnne S. Bass visited our 492d Special Operations Wing Carpe… https://t.co/IKs46NarqO

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For the first time, an AC-130J Ghostrider gunship arrived at @KadenaAirBase, Okinawa, Japan on March 29, 2021. Duri… https://t.co/Q5jFE3sBtu

RT @Hurlburt_Field: In commemoration of #WomensHistoryMonth take a look at what our Commander, Colonel Jocelyn Schermerhorn, said about bec…

If you had the chance to go back and tell your younger self something, what would it be? Check out what these amazi… https://t.co/ne3yfdnUtj

#TBT Airmen at @CannonAFB_ , tested their responsiveness and abilities during an active shooter exercise, Feb. 10,… https://t.co/qA3stqMutI

Congratulations to Lt. Col. Steven Cooper for earning the 2020 Lance P. Sijan @usairforce Leadership Award award wh… https://t.co/hZbVQ7UA3L

@USArmy Gen. Richard D. Clarke, commander of @USSOCOM, and @usairforce Chief Master Sgt. Gregory A. Smith, command… https://t.co/QdlcYWnLpe

RT @SpecialTactics_: ST in the spring time. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Ridge Shan) https://t.co/0vtLwKPcmG

"Service before self," more than a motto. Operation Tomodachi represents a pinnacle of companionship between Japan… https://t.co/AvKyBS5WPu

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