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  • MC-12W arrives at Will Rogers

    For the first time since 2007, flying operations here are officially back on. The 137th Air Refueling Wing recognized the MC-12W's arrival during a ribbon cutting ceremony here, Aug. 1.Army Maj. Gen. Robbie Asher, Oklahoma National Guard adjutant general, said the MC-12 mission is going to be

  • 1st AC-130J Ghostrider arrives at Hurlburt Field

    An AC-130J Ghostrider gunship landed here July 29 making it the first in Air Force Special Operations Command’s programmed fleet of 37.After completing the initial developmental test and evaluation by the 413th Flight Test Squadron at Eglin Air Force Base, Florida, the aircraft will be flown by the

  • Combat Controller named AF Outstanding Airman of the Year

    A Japan-based combat controller is one of the 12 Outstanding Airmen of the Year for 2015, Air Force officials recently announced.Staff Sgt. Travis Jordan, 320th Special Tactics Squadron combat controller, is the latest Air Commando selected for this honor.“Travis exemplifies the Air Force core

  • AFSOC command chief visits Kadena

    U.S. Air Force Chief Master Sgt Matthew Caruso, Air Force Special Operations Command command chief, visited and worked out with 353rd Special Operations Group Airmen during his visit to Kadena Air Base, Japan, July 21, 2015. Caruso observed 353rd SOG facilities and capabilities. The chief maintains

  • 353rd SOG aids Wake Island airfield opening

    Members from the 353rd Special Operations Group deployed to Andersen Air Base, Guam, July 18, 2015 to support the 36th Crisis Response Group with the opening of Wake Island airfield after a typhoon hit the island.Prior to Typhoon Halola’s arrival, more than 125 Department of Defense members were

  • AFSOC nominates Cannon Air Commando for National Public Service Award

    A Cannon officer is the 2015 National Public Service Award nominee for Air Force Special Operations Command, leaders announced July 17.Maj. David J. Blair, assistant operations officer in the 3rd Special Operations Squadron, built an interagency plan to counter human trafficking, which was awarded

  • 320th STS helps bring in 485 infantrymen

    Airmen from the 320th Special Tactics Squadron are participating in exercise Talisman Sabre in Northern Territory, Australia, July 10, 2015. Credible, ready maritime forces help to preserve peace and prevent conflict. Talisman Sabre participants have the opportunity to further enhance their ability

  • 1st SOS flies low during TS15

    A 1st Special Operations Squadron crew performs low-level maneuvers in an MC-130H Combat Talon II during exercise Talisman Sabre in Northern Territory, Australia, July 2, 2015. Exercises such as Talisman Sabre 2015 provide realistic, relevant training which is necessary to maintain regional

  • Talisman Sabre '15 kicks off in Australia

    The 353rd Special Operations Group along with several other U.S. and Australian military units began the Talisman Sabre exercise in the Northern Territory of Australia that runs June 25 – July 17.Talisman Sabre helps to provide effective and intense training to ensure our forces are capable,

  • CMSAF James Cody visits 353rd SOG Airmen

    Chief Master Sgt. of the Air Force James Cody speaks to Airmen of the 353rd Special Operations Group July 8, 2015, on Kadena Air Base, Japan. As part of his ongoing initiative to engage with enlisted Airmen stationed around the globe, the chief will be continuing his tour through the Pacific Air