HURLBURT FIELD, Fla. -- To meet the needs of today’s strategic environment, Air Force Special Operations Command builds warfighters through deliberate training. Emerald Warrior prepares forces to operate in the most demanding conditions, providing the perfect venue to adapt and overcome tactical challenges.
Held in multiple locations across Arizona and California, July 21 – Aug. 11, 2025, Emerald Warrior pushes Airmen to their limits in realistic scenarios, ensuring they gain the skills and knowledge needed to successfully execute critical missions.
This iteration of Emerald Warrior, part of the Department of the Air Force’s Department-Level Exercise series, challenged Air Commandos to deliver synchronized military operations at a large scale and expedited pace to the Indo-Pacific region.
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