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Innovation takes flight: Air Commandos showcase creative solutions at 'Thunder Dome' 2025

A Senior Airman from the 352nd Special Operations Wing at Royal Air Force Base Mildenhall, England, presents a project proposal during the Thunder Dome innovation competition at Hurlburt Field, Florida, Jan. 8, 2025. In addition to awarding funding for various projects, the Thunder Dome competition aims to foster a culture of innovation and creativity. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Natalie Fiorilli)
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Innovation takes flight: Air Commandos showcase creative solutions at 'Thunder Dome' 2025

A Staff Sgt. from the 1st Special Operations Wing presents a project proposal during the Thunder Dome innovation competition at Hurlburt Field, Florida, Jan. 8, 2025. In addition to awarding funding for various projects, the Thunder Dome competition aims to foster a culture of innovation and creativity. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Natalie Fiorilli)
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Innovation takes flight: Air Commandos showcase creative solutions at 'Thunder Dome' 2025

A Staff Sgt. from the 1st Special Operations Wing presents a project proposal during the Thunder Dome innovation competition at Hurlburt Field, Florida, Jan. 8, 2025. In addition to awarding funding for various projects, the Thunder Dome competition aims to foster a culture of innovation and creativity. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Natalie Fiorilli)
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AFSOC Accepts Final MC-130J

Maj. Gen. Justin Hoffman, Deputy Commander of Air Force Special Operations Command, receives a tour of the MC-130J production line by Mr. Girish Patel, Air Mobility & Maritime Missions Deputy Chief Engineer, on Dec 13, 2024 at Marietta, Georgia. The tour was part of the fly-away ceremony to commemorate the final stage of Lockheed Martin’s aircraft production for the MC-130J program and last handover to the Air Force.
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AFSOC Accepts Final MC-130J

Col. T. Justin Bronder, Special Operations Command PEO Fixed Wing, speaks at a fly-away ceremony on Dec 13, 2024 at Marietta, Georgia for the command’s final MC-130J Commando II. The fly-away ceremony commemorated the final stage of Lockheed Martin’s aircraft production for the MC-130J program and last handover to the Air Force.
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AFSOC Accepts Final MC-130J

MC-130J departs a runway in Marietta, Georgia on Dec 13, 2024 during a fly-away ceremony. The fly-away ceremony commemorated the final stage of Lockheed Martin’s aircraft production for the MC-130J program and last handover to the Air Force. The aircraft will be delivered to the 58th Special Operations Wing at Kirtland AFB in New Mexico to train future AFSOC Air Commandos in the formal training unit.
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AFSOC Accepts Final MC-130J

MC-130J departs a runway in Marietta, Georgia on Dec 13, 2024 during a fly-away ceremony. The fly-away ceremony commemorated the final stage of Lockheed Martin’s aircraft production for the MC-130J program and last handover to the Air Force. The aircraft will be delivered to the 58th Special Operations Wing at Kirtland AFB in New Mexico to train future AFSOC Air Commandos in the formal training unit.
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Exercise Reaper Castillo pathfinds MQ-9 capabilities in austere environments

A U.S. Air Force MQ-9 Reaper assigned to the 1st Special Operations Wing flies over Melrose Air Force Range, New Mexico, Dec. 16, 2024. Exercise Reaper Castillo validated the MQ-9’s ability to conduct key operations in austere environments, including dirt-strip landings, refueling, rearming and rapid relaunch. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Gracelyn Hess)
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Exercise Reaper Castillo pathfinds MQ-9 capabilities in austere environments

A U.S. Air Force MQ-9 Reaper sensor operator participates in Exercise Reaper Castillo at Hurlburt Field, Florida, Dec. 16, 2024. The exercise aimed to sharpen the squadron’s mission-essential tasks while pathfinding new MQ-9 combat capabilities such as landing on a dirt strip, refueling, rearming and relaunching in austere locations. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Deanna Muir)
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Exercise Reaper Castillo pathfinds MQ-9 capabilities in austere environments

U.S. Air Force Airmen assigned to the 1st Special Operations Support Squadron Mission Sustainment Team refuel an MQ-9 Reaper assigned to the 1st Special Operations Wing at Melrose Air Force Range, New Mexico, Dec. 16, 2024. Exercise Reaper Castillo validated the MQ-9’s ability to conduct key operations in austere environments, including dirt-strip landings, refueling, rearming and rapid relaunch. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Gracelyn Hess)
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Exercise Reaper Castillo pathfinds MQ-9 capabilities in austere environments

A U.S. Air Force Airman assigned to the 1st Special Operations Support Squadron Mission Sustainment Team watches as an MQ-9 Reaper prepares to land on an unprepared dirt surface at Melrose Air Force Range, New Mexico, Dec. 16, 2024. Exercise Reaper Castillo validated the MQ-9’s ability to conduct key operations in austere environments, including dirt-strip landings, refueling, rearming and rapid relaunch. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Gracelynn Hess)
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Exercise Reaper Castillo pathfinds MQ-9 capabilities in austere environments

A U.S. Air Force MQ-9 Reaper pilot and sensor operator participate in Exercise Reaper Castillo at Hurlburt Field, Florida, Dec. 16, 2024. The MQ-9 Reaper is a versatile and precise intelligence and strike platform capable of missions ranging from surveillance to close air support. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Deanna Muir)
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23 STS IDMT: ‘Knowing what to do and being ready can make all the difference’

A U.S. Air Force independent duty medical technician, assigned to the 23rd Special Tactics Squadron, packs a medical kit at Hurlburt Field, Florida, April 24, 2024. IDMTs provide medical support during high-risk training activities and also offer life-saving trainings for personnel. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Natalie Fiorilli)
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23 STS IDMT: ‘Knowing what to do and being ready can make all the difference’

A U.S. Air Force independent duty medical technician, assigned to the 23rd Special Tactics Squadron, simulates performing life-saving care on a training manikin at Hurlburt Field, Florida, April 24, 2024. IDMTs are trained to establish medical treatment facilities in remote and hostile environments. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Natalie Fiorilli)
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23 STS IDMT: ‘Knowing what to do and being ready can make all the difference’

A U.S. Air Force independent duty medical technician, assigned to the 23rd Special Tactics Squadron, prepares an IV bag at Hurlburt Field, Florida, April 24, 2024. IDMTs are trained to establish medical treatment facilities in remote and hostile environments. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Natalie Fiorilli)
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Crews prepare for a formation of five AC-130H Spectre gunships to take off for a mission in support of Operation Just Cause at Hurlburt Field, Florida, Dec. 19, 1989. Loaded with ammunition and equipment, each aircraft reached up to 175,000 lbs, requiring an emergency wartime maximum weight waiver to be able to take off. (Courtesy photo)
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Crews prepare for a formation of five AC-130H Spectre gunships to take off for a mission in support of Operation Just Cause at Hurlburt Field, Florida, Dec. 19, 1989. Loaded with ammunition and equipment, each aircraft reached up to 175,000 lbs, requiring an emergency wartime maximum weight waiver to be able to take off. (Courtesy photo)
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Lessons learned: Hurlburt gunship crews reflect on Operation Just Cause, 35 years later

Crews prepare for a formation of five AC-130H Spectre gunships to take off for a mission in support of Operation Just Cause at Hurlburt Field, Florida, Dec. 19, 1989. Loaded with ammunition and equipment, each aircraft reached up to 175,000 lbs, requiring an emergency wartime maximum weight waiver to be able to take off. (Courtesy photo)
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Deputy Assistant Secretary of the Air Force for Installations visits Cannon AFB

Robert E. Moriarty, the Deputy Assistant Secretary of the Air Force for Installations, meets with Brenner Campbell with Sendero, L.L.C., at Sendero Apartments in Clovis, New Mexico, Dec. 12, 2024. During the meeting, Campbell and 27th Special Operations Mission Support Group leadership briefed Moriarty on the success of the off-base dormitory lease. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Tori Shearn)
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Deputy Assistant Secretary of the Air Force for Installations visits Cannon AFB

Dr. Ladonna Clayton, Executive Director of the Ogallala Land and Water Conservatory, and Mr. Jeff Davis, Readiness and Environmental Protection Integration Program (REPI) technical program manager with the 27th Special Operations Civil Engineering Squadron, brief Robert E. Moriarty, Deputy Assistant Secretary of the Air Force for Installations, on Cannon AFB’s partnership with the local community and REPI program efforts at the Clovis-Carver Library in Clovis, New Mexico, Dec. 12, 2024. Moriarty visited Cannon AFB Dec. 11-12, 2024 to discuss cooperation efforts focused on enhancing partnerships and agreements to help solve problems faced by Cannon AFB and the local community. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Tori Shearn)
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