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April 28, 2022
U.S. Air Force Academy cadets visit Cannon, experience operational Air Force

Cadets from the U.S. Air Force Academy visited the 27th Special Operations Wing at Cannon Air Force Base, New Mexico, to get a look at an operational Air Force base, April 21, 2022.This is the first time in two years that cadets from the academy toured Cannon for a sponsor base wing trip, allowing
April 27, 2022
919th SOW member selected as 2022 Airman of the Year for Air Force Reserve

An Airman with the 919th Special Operations Wing is the winner of the 2022 Outstanding Airman of the Year for the Air Force Reserve Command.
April 26, 2022
137th SOW partners with 138th FW for CANSOFCOM training

Members of the Canadian Special Operations Forces Command participated in the second Manned Intelligence, Surveillance and Reconnaissance (ISR) Fundamentals Course held by the 137th Special Operations Group (SOG), which included a range control day supported by a 137th Special Operations Wing MC-12W
April 26, 2022
16th Special Operations Squadron receives first AC-130J Ghostrider gunship

U.S. Air Force 16th Special Operations Squadron AC-130J Ghostrider arrives at Cannon Air Force Base, New Mexico, April 18, 2022.
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