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Jan. 24, 2019
‘Til Valhalla’: Special Tactics combat controller laid to rest at Arlington National Cemetery

Known for his grit, loyalty, unwavering character, and the author of quick-witted military cadences, often referred to as “jodies,” Staff Sgt. Dylan Elchin was tough, dedicated, and easy going—often making light of difficult situations.He was a good teammate, a selfless friend and a true patriot who
Jan. 17, 2019
AFSOC leaders visit the Pacific

Maj. Gen. Vince Becklund, deputy commander of Air Force Special Operations Command, visited the 353rd Special Operations Group Jan. 9-11 for a closer look at the special operations mission in the Pacific.
Jan. 11, 2019
Special Warfare TISC opens doors to solve tomorrow’s problems, dedicated to ST founder

The Special Warfare Technical Integration Support Center opened its doors during a ribbon cutting and dedication ceremony in Fort Walton Beach, Jan. 11, as the newly named Col. John T. Carney Center of Excellence.With the name of “Coach” Carney embodied within the 25,000 square foot facility, the
Jan. 2, 2019
US SOF continue to enhance their ability alongside POL allies through culmination exercise

Clouds make way for the first pass of combat controllers from the U.S. and Polish forces as they free fall out of an MC130J during a culmination exercise near Krakow on Dec. 5, 2018. The joint team is determined to put all their recent training into action as they steer their parachutes onto the
Dec. 19, 2018
AFSOC holds cyber all-call

William Marion, Secretary of the Air Force deputy chief information officer, conducted a cyber personnel all-call Dec. 17 at Hurlburt Field, Florida.The all-call addressed changes coming to the Air Force’s cyber community and the importance of maintaining cyber readiness.
Dec. 14, 2018
AFSOC Airmen receive MHS and AMSUS awards

Air Force Special Operations Command medical Airmen were recognized during the Association of Military Surgeons of the United States annual awards dinner on Nov. 29 at the Gaylord National Resort and Convention Center, Maryland. Two Airmen and one unit within AFSOC were awarded for outstanding
Dec. 10, 2018
AFSOC Airmen inducted into Air Commando Hall of Fame

Five AFSOC Airmen were inducted into the Air Commando Hall of Fame at the Air Commando Association awards banquet on Dec. 7.
Dec. 10, 2018
Grit and determination: AFSOC Airmen slide with Team USA bobsled

Two Airmen within Air Force Special Operations Command were selected to compete with the USA Bobsled team this year. Capt. Dakota Lynch, a U-28A pilot with the 34th Special Operations Squadron, and Capt. Chris Walsh, a Special Tactics officer with the 24th Special Operations Wing, are push athletes
Dec. 6, 2018
Fallen Special Tactics operator remembered during hometown memorial

Hundreds of Special Tactics Airmen, family and friends gathered to commemorate a fallen teammate, son, fiancé, and warrior during a memorial service, Dec. 6, 2018, in Moon Township, Pennsylvania. The memorial honored the life and legacy of U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Dylan Elchin, a Special Tactics
Dec. 2, 2018
137th SOW holds first change of command since historic mission change

Almost 1,000 Airmen gathered in a hangar beneath a garrison flag that hung from the rafters – a flag that witnessed the beginning of an era six years ago and now the beginning of a new one. As it and the Airmen watched the 137th Special Operations Wing (137th SOW) commander firmly grasp the newest