Emerald Warrior 07 exercise deemed a success

A week after the successful Emerald Warrior 07, Air Force Special Operations Command units are already making plans for the next exercise. The command's inaugural exercise provided joint and coalition forces the opportunity to train together here and on the Eglin Air Force Base test and training

Exchange program enhances coalition operations

Northwest Florida is gaining worldwide recognition through a program that makes local Air Force bases the training grounds for covert coalition aircraft operations. The program, known as Combined Special Operations Forces Subject Matter Expert Exchange, is a concept that came to life on a large

Emerald Warrior 07

CV-22, squadron hit ground running

When the first CV-22 arrives at Hurlburt Field, activity at the 8th Special Operations Squadron will start rolling at an even greater fast-forward pace. Once the aircraft is re-leased to the Air Force, it will undergo an acceptance inspection in preparation for flight operations starting with the

Virtual weapons provide realistic training in Emerald Warrior 07

    The first integration of live and virtual net-centric weapons in special operations forces occurred as part of Emerald Warrior 07 Oct. 25.     Airmen participating in the exercise benefit from the simulation technology in some capacity, giving them experience in realistic combat training.     In

Emerald Warrior kicks off at Hurlburt Field

    Today marks the kickoff of Emerald Warrior 07, Air Force Special Operations Command's first joint coalition exercise focused on training Air Force, Army and allied units in missions directly related to the Global War on Terrorism.     Emerald Warrior 07 is also the first exercise integrating

Virtual weapons provide realistic training in Emerald Warrior

The first integration of live and virtual net-centric weapons in Special Operations Forces occurred as part of Emerald Warrior on Oct. 25 at Hurlburt Field. Airmen participating in Emerald Warrior will benefit from the simulation technology in some capacity, giving them experience in realistic

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Heritage Dance

Truck killer" gunships called most important event in Vietnam

(This is part four in a series of Air Commando history articles leading up to the reactivation of the 1st Special Operations Wing here Nov. 16) The gunship became the most important special operations development to evolve from the Vietnam War - the AC-47, the AC-119, and at its best, the AC-130.