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U.S. Air Force Col. Cary Mittelmark, 27th Special Operations Wing deputy commander of operations, talks with a Special Tactics Airman assigned to the 24th Special Operations Wing in Gabbs, Nevada, Aug. 7, 2024. The combat readiness inspection ensured that the 27th SOW is ready for real-world operations, identified areas for improvement, and developed new tactics and techniques to prevail over emerging threats. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Kevin Williams)