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June 2, 2016
New Air Force unit activated to better train elite combat Airmen

The Air Force activated June 2 a battlefield airman training group at Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland, Texas. The group will consolidate and streamline training for the Air Force's conventional and special operations ground forces.
June 1, 2016
That Others May Live: Silver Star medal for a fallen Airman, son

Air Force Capt. Matthew Roland, 23rd Special Tactics Squadron, posthumously received the Silver Star today for actions taken during an ambush Aug. 26, 2015, in Afghanistan. Roland's family accepted the decoration on behalf of the fallen Special Tactics officer.
May 31, 2016
352nd SOW Hosts Spouses' Day

Families of 352nd Special Operations Wing Airmen saw May 26 the equipment, vehicles and aircraft of the unit during a Spouses' Day event.
May 26, 2016
Special Tactics trains in bi-lateral Eager Lion exercise

Eager Lion 2016, is a bi-lateral exercise with U.S. special operations forces training with Jordanian forces. This year’s exercise showcased the lesser-known SOF ground component in a big way, providing valuable insight into Air Force Special Tactic’s unique air/ground capabilities and background.
May 25, 2016
Fallen Special Tactics officer to receive Silver Star medal

The nation's third highest combat decoration will be presented June 1 at Hurlburt Field to the family of Capt. Matthew R. Roland, a Special Tactics officer who was assigned to the 23rd Special Tactics Squadron when he was killed in action in 2015.
May 25, 2016
352nd SOW, SOAC support Trojan Footprint 16

Trojan Footprint 16, a large-scale special operations readiness exercise, brought Airmen and Soldiers from the 352nd Special Operations Wing and the 160th Special Operations Aviation Regiment (Airborne) together with Lithuanian, Latvian, & Estonian Special Operations Forces in Powidz, Poland and
May 24, 2016
Airmen perform preventive maintenance on weapons

Weapons load crew members with the 801st Special Operations Aircraft Maintenance Squadron perform inspections as preventive maintenance on aircraft weapon systems.
May 24, 2016
AFSOC hosts Commando Rally

Senior leaders from Air Force Special Operations Command gathered here May 18-20 for Commando Rally.Commando Rally, which is held twice a year, brings AFSOC leaders together from around the globe to discuss current issues facing the command.
May 23, 2016
AF defers promotion, re-enlistment ineligibility policy tied to enlisted distance learning completion

The Air Force has deferred the effective date for promotion and re-enlistment eligibility associated with the Air Force policy to complete enlisted professional military education distance learning courses within 12 months of enrollment until Jan. 1.
May 23, 2016
Chief becomes first Air Force E-9 to graduate Ranger School

The average U.S. Army Ranger School student is in the rank of E-4 through E-6 on the enlisted side and O-1 through O-3 for the officers. Most are between 19 and 27 years old, and only about 21 Airmen graduate each year. Then there are candidates like 39-year-old Chief Master Sgt. William Speck, who