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Feb. 24, 2025
Airmen of the future: Wing develops next-generation maintenance capabilities

The 193rd Special Operations Wing is implementing a new cross-training initiative called Ready Airmen Training, designed to increase aircraft maintenance efficiency. This new program -- now exercised Air Force-wide -- supports efforts to create a more adaptable and deployment ready force.
Feb. 13, 2025
AFSOC, Allies strengthen interoperability, readiness at Emerald Warrior 25.1

Emerald Warrior 25.1 saw participants from multiple U.S. military services training alongside forces from Italy, France and Romania in multiple locations across the U.S. in Arizona and California, Jan. 27 - Feb. 14, 2025.
Feb. 12, 2025
352nd SOW, Finnish Utti Jaeger Regiment strengthen NATO’s interoperability in austere weather environments

The training included airdrop operations in cold weather conditions utilizing the 352nd SOW’s MC-130J Commando II.
Jan. 28, 2025
Cannon AFB launches tele-audiology service to improve hearing care access for Airmen

The 27th Special Operations Medical Group at Cannon AFB will continue expanding medical specialty care by providing virtual consultations for audiology starting Jan. 23, 2025.A tele-audiology service is being introduced to make it easier for Airmen to get hearing care, reduce off-base referrals, and
Jan. 28, 2025
2025 Special Air Warfare Symposium Registration Now Open

Registration to attend the 2025 Special Air Warfare Symposium taking place Feb 25-27 at Fort Walton Beach, Florida is now open.
Jan. 27, 2025
AFSOC to host EXERCISE EMERALD WARRIOR 25.1

Air Force Special Operations Command will host the next iteration of the Emerald Warrior exercise from Jan. 27 – Feb. 14, 2025.
Jan. 15, 2025
Innovation takes flight: Air Commandos showcase creative solutions at 'Thunder Dome 2025'

Last week, Air Commandos across Air Force Special Operations Command participated in the Thunder Dome innovation competition, at Hurlburt Field, Florida, Jan 7-8, 2025.
Jan. 6, 2025
AFSOC Accepts Final MC-130J

Maj. Gen. Justin Hoffman, Deputy Commander of Air Force Special Operations Command, attended a delivery milestone on Dec 13, 2024 in Marietta, Georgia for the command’s final MC-130J Commando II. The fly-away ceremony commemorated the final stage of Lockheed Martin’s aircraft production for the
Dec. 31, 2024
Exercise Reaper Castillo pathfinds MQ-9 capabilities in austere environments

An MQ-9 Reaper circles above the Melrose Air Force Range in New Mexico, surveying the area below as it prepares to land on a dirt strip. On the ground the 1st Special Operations Mission Sustainment Team (SOMST) secures the landing zone, ready to refuel and rearm the aircraft.More than 1,100 miles
Dec. 20, 2024
23 STS IDMT: ‘Knowing what to do and being ready can make all the difference’

For Air Force Staff Sgt. William Flaspoehler, an independent duty medical technician with the 23rd Special Tactics Squadron at Hurlburt Field, Florida, providing life-saving care is almost second nature.