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April 25, 2022
Emerald Warrior 22 prepares Air Commandos for strategic competition

Air Force Special Operations Command is hosting the 15th Annual Emerald Warrior exercise at multiple locations across the Southeast U.S., from Hurlburt Field, Florida, April 25-May 15. This combined exercise provides realistic and relevant training to prepare special operations forces, conventional
April 21, 2022
137th SOW hosts state JROTC drill competition

The 137th Special Operations Wing hosted the Oklahoma JROTC drill team championships at Will Rogers Air National Guard Base, Oklahoma, April 16, 2022. The state championships involved volunteers from active duty services U.S. Navy and U.S. Air Force, as well as members of the Army National Guard and
April 21, 2022
Eglin, Hurlburt continue local community partnership

The two installations collaboration with Santa Rosa, Okaloosa and Walton County.
April 20, 2022
Air Commando tests stamina and builds relationships during Best Ranger Competition

Imagine yourself going through months of training for a rigorous event just to lose your teammate to an injury weeks prior and have to drop out. Now, imagine being the only U.S. Air Force member in a group of over 100 U.S. Army soldiers - well, this is exactly the situation U.S. Air Force Capt.
April 20, 2022
919th dedicates new memorial (31)

Citizen Air Commandos came together for a memorial dedication earlier this month to honor the 919th Special Operations Wing’s legacy of service and the sacrifices of a group of service members who supported a mission many people are not aware was ever performed here.
April 20, 2022
AFSOC, FWB Chamber of Commerce host final Doolittle Raiders Ceremony, Aerial Review

The Greater Fort Walton Beach Chamber of Commerce, in partnership with Air Force Special Operations Command, hosted the final Doolittle Raiders Goblet Ceremony at the Mattie Kelly Arts Center at Northwest Florida State College, Niceville, Florida, April 18, 2022.The ceremony marked the 80th
April 18, 2022
ANG director visits 137th SOW

The 137th Special Operations Wing hosted Lt. Gen. Michael A. Loh, director of the Air National Guard, during a visit to Will Rogers Air National Guard Base, Oklahoma City, April 14, 2022.
April 18, 2022
AETC, AFPC command chiefs to host DSD-focused Reddit ‘AMA’ Apr. 25, 10 a.m.

Chief Master Sgts. Erik Thompson and Eryn McElroy will host a Reddit ‘Ask Me Anything’ event to answer questions from Airmen about the Developmental Special Duty application process live beginning at 10 a.m. central time Apr. 25.
April 15, 2022
Class reunion: U.S., Philippine pilots reconnect at Balikatan 22

More than 16 years and 7,000 miles from their first meeting as cadets at the United States Air Force Academy, two pilots reconnect while participating in an academic exchange during Balikatan 22, a bilateral military exercise that strengthens the long-standing alliance between the Philippines and
April 13, 2022
Mission Sustainment Team conducts rapid deployment exercise, establishes forward operations center

Air Commandos from the 27th Special Operations Mission Support Group, Detachment 1 Mission Sustainment Team 2 (MST) participated in the Full Mission Profile 22-3 exercise at Sierra Blanca Regional Airport, New Mexico. The MST provided living conditions for multiple units across the 27th Special