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)