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353 SOW MC-130s and CV-22s arrive to Philippines to provide urgent lifesaving support following catastrophic storms

A U.S. Air Force CV-22 Osprey assigned to the 353rd Special Operations Wing sits on a taxiway at Clark Air Base, Philippines, July 26, 2025. The aircraft was carrying life-saving supplies and personnel to support the Philippine government’s disaster response efforts. At the request of the Government of the Philippines, the 353rd SOW is working alongside the Armed Forces of the Philippines to provide foreign disaster relief to communities affected by consecutive storms and the southwest monsoon. The forward presence and ready posture of United States Indo-Pacific Command in the region facilitates rapid and effective response to crisis, demonstrating the U.S.’s commitment to Allies and partners during times of need.
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353 SOW MC-130s and CV-22s arrive to Philippines to provide urgent lifesaving support following catastrophic storms

A U.S. Air Force MC-130J Commando II assigned to the 353rd Special Operations Wing taxis at Clark Air Base, Philippines, July 26, 2025. The aircraft was carrying life-saving supplies and personnel to support the Philippine government’s disaster response efforts. At the request of the Government of the Philippines, the 353rd SOW is working alongside the Armed Forces of the Philippines to provide foreign disaster relief to communities affected by consecutive storms and the southwest monsoon. The forward presence and ready posture of United States Indo-Pacific Command in the region facilitates rapid and effective response to crisis, demonstrating the U.S.’s commitment to Allies and partners during times of need.
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Ospreys transit to Philippines to provide urgent lifesaving support following catastrophic storms

U.S. Air Force CV-22 Ospreys assigned to the 353rd Special Operations Wing conduct tilt-rotor air-to-air refueling with an MC-130J Commando II assigned to the 353rd SOW during transit to Clark Air Base, Philippines, over international waters, July 26, 2025. The 353rd SOW is sending life-saving supplies and personnel to support the Philippine government’s disaster response efforts. At the request of the Government of the Philippines, the 353rd SOW is working alongside the Armed Forces of the Philippines to provide urgent lifesaving support to communities affected by consecutive storms and the southwest monsoon. The forward presence and ready posture of United States Indo-Pacific Command in the region facilitates rapid and effective response to crisis, demonstrating the U.S.’s commitment to Allies and partners during times of need.
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Photos: Emerald Warrior 25.2

U.S. Air Force Air Commandos assigned to Air Force Special Operations Command board a U.S. Air Force MC-130J Commando II during Emerald Warrior 25.2 at Marine Corps Air Station Yuma, Arizona, July 24, 2025. Supported by AFSOC, EW 25.2 enables the joint force by delivering SOF Mobility, Strike, ISR, and Air-to-Ground capabilities across the spectrum of competition and conflict. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Thomas Hansford)
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Photos: Emerald Warrior 25.2

A U.S. Air Force Air Commando assigned to Air Force Special Operations Command rides a dirtbike to conduct a remote runway survey as part of Emerald Warrior 25.2 in California, July 24, 2025. AFSOC employs Agile Combat Employment concepts that validate the ability to sustain operations and generate airpower to a joint force while deployed to distributed locations with limited support. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Johnathon King)
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Photos: Emerald Warrior 25.2

A U.S. Air Force Air Commando assigned to Air Force Special Operations Command communicates on a satellite radio during an airfield survey as part of Emerald Warrior 25.2 in California, July 24, 2025. By training to operate in contested environments, Air Commandos continue to pathfind innovative solutions, while leveraging advanced technologies to solve operational and tactical problems. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Johnathon King)
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Photos: Emerald Warrior 25.2

U.S. Air Force Air Commandos assigned to Air Force Special Operations Command taxi to a runway for takeoff in a U.S. Air Force MC-130J Commando II aircraft during Emerald Warrior 25.2, Nevada, July 24, 2025. Emerald Warrior is part of the Department of the Air Force’s first-in-a-generation Department-Level-Exercise series, demonstrating the capacity to execute and sustain advanced operations in contested, dynamic environments. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Luke Hirsch)
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Photos: Emerald Warrior 25.2

U.S. Air Force Air Commandos assigned to Air Force Special Operations Command prepare to board a U.S. Air Force MC-130J Commando II following a training mission as part of Emerald Warrior 25-2 in California, July 24, 2025. Supported by U.S. Special Operations Command, Emerald Warrior is a joint, combined special operations exercise that prepares U.S. Special Operations Command forces, Conventional Enablers, Partner Forces, and Interagency Elements to respond to various threats across the spectrum of conflict. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Johnathon King)
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Photos: Emerald Warrior 25.2

A U.S. Air Force Air Commando assigned to Air Force Special Operations Command performs a function check on their emergency oxygen systems inside a U.S. Air Force MC-130J Commando II aircraft prior to takeoff during Emerald Warrior 25.2, Marine Corps Air Station Yuma, Arizona, July 24, 2025. Joint, combined trainings like Emerald Warrior enhance AFSOC’s combat readiness and demonstrates our ability to seamlessly operate together. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Luke Hirsch)
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Official Portrait

This is the official portrait of Maj. Gen. Leslie S. Hadley.
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Official Portrait

This is the official portrait of Maj. Gen. Leslie S. Hadley.
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C-130 Finlets

A MC-130J takes off for its first flight with new aerodynamic Finlets attached to the aircraft at Eglin Air Force Base, Florida, July 16, 2025. (U.S. Air Force photo by Michelle Gigante)
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C-130 Finlets

An MC-130J taxis out for its first flight with new aerodynamic Finlets attached to the aircraft at Eglin Air Force Base, Florida, July 16, 2025. (U.S. Air Force photo by Michelle Gigante)
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C-130 Finlets

A MC-130J waits for its first flight with new aerodynamic Finlets attached to the aircraft at Eglin Air Force Base, Florida, July 16, 2025. (U.S. Air Force photo by Michelle Gigante)
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C-130 Finlets

A MC-130J waits for its first flight with new aerodynamic Finlets attached to the aircraft at Eglin Air Force Base, Florida, July 16, 2025. (U.S. Air Force photo by Michelle Gigante)
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C-130 Finlets

A MC-130J waits for its first flight with new aerodynamic Finlets attached to the aircraft at Eglin Air Force Base, Florida, July 16, 2025. (U.S. Air Force photo by Michelle Gigante)
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27th Special Operations Wing holds Command Chief change of responsibility ceremony

U.S. Air Force Chief Master Sgt. Thomas Gunnell (right), incoming 27th Special Operations Wing command chief, salutes U.S. Air Force Col. Robert Johnston (left), 27th SOW commander, during a change of responsibility ceremony at Cannon Air Force Base, New Mexico, July 21, 2025. Gunnell previously served as the 492nd Special Operations Wing command chief and is a tactical air control party superintendent with more than 300 combat missions on his
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27th Special Operations Wing holds Command Chief change of responsibility ceremony

U.S. Air Force Chief Master Sgt. Thomas Gunnell, incoming 27th Special Operations Wing command chief, delivers remarks during a change of responsibility ceremony at Cannon Air Force Base, New Mexico, July 21, 2025. Gunnell expressed his appreciation for the opportunity to serve as the wing’s command chief, stressing the importance of being ready when the call comes. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Kevin Williams)
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27th Special Operations Wing holds Command Chief change of responsibility ceremony

U.S. Air Force Chief Master Sgt. Colin Fleck (right), outgoing 27th Special Operations Wing command chief, salutes U.S. Air Force Col. Robert Johnston (left), 27th SOW commander, during a change of responsibility ceremony at Cannon Air Force Base, New Mexico, July 21, 2025. Fleck entered the Air Force in 2002 and has served as an aerial gunner on AC-130U and AC-130H gunships, as well as a sensor operator on the MQ-1B Predator and MQ-9 Reaper. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Kevin Williams)
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27th Special Operations Wing holds Command Chief change of responsibility ceremony

U.S. Air Force Chief Master Sgt. Colin Fleck (right), outgoing 27th Special Operations Wing command chief, passes the guidon to Col. Robert Johnston (left), 27th SOW commander, during a change of responsibility ceremony at Cannon Air Force Base, New Mexico, July 21, 2025. During his tenure as command chief, Fleck oversaw the largest alert deployment in 27th SOW history and numerous quality-of-life improvements across the base. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Kevin Williams)
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