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U.S. Air Force Maj. Gen. Eric Hill, Air Force Special Operations Command deputy commander, recognizes cadets in leadership positions during a diversity and inclusion event at Florida State University Sept. 23, 2021. The cadets were put into leadership positions for being highly motivated while living the Air Force core values of Integrity First, Service Before Self, and Excellence in all they do. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Rito Smith)

AFSOC deputy commander visits FSU, FAMU cadets for Diversity and Inclusion event

A rendering of an amphibious modification to an MC-130J Commando II is shown here that is used in the Digital Proving Grounds. Air Force Special Operations Command and private sector counterparts are currently developing a Removable Amphibious Float Modification (RAFM) for the MC-130J, allowing the aircraft to take off and land in bodies of water. (Courtesy photo)

Teaching the Commando new tricks

A joint terminal attack controller instructor assigned to the 492nd Special Operations Support Squadron, communicates with students CV-22 Osprey tiltrotor aircraft simulator during a training simulation for Bold Quest 21.1, at Hurlburt Field, Florida, August 12, 2021. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Edward Coddington)

AFSOC embarks on a Bold Quest to augment live exercises with networked simulations

U.S. Air Force Special Tactics operators load tactical vehicles onto a U.S. Army CH-47 Chinook helicopter at Soto Cano Air Base, Honduras, Nov. 23, 2020, while prepping for a landing zone assessment and survey mission.

Special Tactics Airmen augment Haiti earthquake humanitarian relief efforts

A U.S. Air Force 127th Wing A-10 Thunderbolt II, with ground air traffic control and guidance provided by Special Tactics operators from the 24th Special Operations Wing, lands on a closed public highway Aug. 5, 2021 at Alpena, Mich., for the first time ever as part of a training exercise during Northern Strike 21. The joint training event tested part of the agile employment concept, focusing on projecting combat power from austere locations. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Ridge Shan)

AFSOC joins Michigan ANG, ACC in conducting historic highway landing

A Forward Area Refueling Point Airman assigned to the 27th Special Operations Mission Support Team provides perimeter security during the 27th Special Operations Wing operational readiness exercise at Dugway Proving Grounds, Utah, March 22, 2021. The Mission Support Team concept provides a way forward in building small, scattered teams capable of operating independent of main operating bases. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Vernon R. Walter III)

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Forrest Olson, 492d Special Operations Wing requirements, shares his memories in a reflective commentary after news of the loss of former Secretary of State and Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, Gen. Colin Powell (ret.).

Forrest Olson, 492d Special Operations Wing requirements, shares his memories in a reflective commentary after news of the loss of former Secretary of State and Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, Gen. Colin Powell (ret.).

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Families wave at the crew from an MC-130H Combat Talon II aircraft as they return from a deployment Oct. 6, 2021 at Hurlburt Field, Florida. The MC-130H is being phased out in time for the new MC-130J Commando II aircraft to take over the mission. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Rito Smith)

U.S. Air Force Airmen assigned to Hurlburt Field, Florida unload baggage from an MC-130H Combat Talon II aircraft Oct. 6, 2021. Two MC-130H’s returned from a deployment to see their families waiting on the flightline. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Rito Smith)

An MC-130H Combat Talon II Aircraft flies over the Hurlburt Field, Florida flightline as they return from a deployment Oct. 6, 2021. Two MC-130H Combat Talon II aircraft crews returned from a deployment to see their families waiting on the flightline. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Rito Smith)

John WIlson, 919th Special Operations Wing process manager, discusses how unsing specific steps lead to solutions and create better ways to successfully accomplish simple to complex tasks in any work area at Duke Field, Florida, Oct. 2, 2021.

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Air Force Special Operations Command moderators discuss resiliency practices during AFSOC's Virtual Resilience Summit Sept. 28, 2021. The summit was held as a platform to address a range of emotions relating to personal and unfolding current world events. (Courtesy photo)

Ellie Goldense, an athletic trainer with the Preservation of the Force and Family takes the time for a photo in her work area at Hurlburt Field, Florida, Sept. 23, 2021. Goldense is the only athletic trainer embedded into the 2nd Special Operations Squadron and supports the whole second shift team for the flying units within the 2nd SOS, 65th Special Operations Squadron, and the 311th Special Operations Intelligence Squadron. (U.S. Air Force photo by Michelle Gigante)

A parking spot for gold star families is located at the Commissary and Base Exchange in honor of Gold Star Mother’s and Family’s Day

A parking spot for gold star families is located at the Commissary and Base Exchange in honor of Gold Star Mother’s and Family’s Day

ROTC cadets from Florida State University and Florida A&M University met with and saw different equipment employed by Air Commandos, during an event at the FSU campus Sept. 23, 2021. Students were able to inspect and try on equipment used by Special Tactics Officers. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Rito Smith)

A CV-22B Osprey tiltrotor aircraft lands at the campus of Florida State University during a diversity and inclusion event hosted by administration and Air Force Special Operations Command Sept. 23, 2021. The aircraft is lauded for its ability to fly long distances and maintain a high level of maneuverability in landing and takeoffs. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Rito Smith)

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