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Air Force Special Operations Command

Emerald Warrior 25.2

U.S. Air Force Air Commandos assigned to Air Force Special Operations Command, Czech Air Force Service members and Royal Air Force service members participate in Emerald Warrior 25.2, Arizona, Nevada and, California, July 21-Aug. 11, 2025. AFSOC fosters training and exercise opportunities with our Allies and partners to strengthen international relationships and interoperability. (U.S. Air Force video by Airman 1st Class Luke Hirsch) (This VIDEO has been altered for security purposes by blurring out faces.)

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Emerald Warrior: Ready today, ready for tomorrow.

Published Nov. 17, 2025
By Airman 1st Class Luke Hirsch
Air Force Special Operations Command

HURLBURT FIELD, Fla. --

Ready Today. Ready for Tomorrow.

The dust has settled on Emerald Warrior 25.2, Air Force Special Operations Command's premier operational proving ground. During the exercise, AFSOC integrated with global Allies and partners to forge seamlessly deploy lethal capability across the full spectrum of conflict.

But peace through strength demands constant evolution. The next phase is already taking shape, and we are honing our core competencies while cultivating adaptable solutions in all domains.