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Master Sgt. Mike West, 720th Operational Support Squadron superintendent of weapons and tactics, is featured in the second volume of the Air Force Chief of Staff's "Portraits in Courage" book. Sergeant West is credited with coordinating a successful special operations mission that allowed coalition forces to take control of a stragetic mountain position in Afghanistan. He is one of 13 Airmen featured in the book.


"Portraits in Courage" Highlights AFSOC Warrior Spirit

Master Sgt. Mike West, 720th Operational Support Squadron superintendent of weapons and tactics, is featured in the second volume of the Air Force Chief of Staff's "Portraits in Courage" book. Sergeant West is credited with coordinating a successful special operations mission that allowed coalition forces to take control of a stragetic mountain position in Afghanistan. He is one of 13 Airmen featured in the book.

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Gen. David L. Goldfein, Air Force vice chief of staff, is greeted by Lt. Gen. Brad Heithold, commander of Air Force Special Operations Command and Col. Sean Farrell, commander of the 1st Special Operations Wing, as he arrives at Hurlburt Field, Fla., April 26, 2016. The general attended the AFSOC Warrior C.A.R.E. summit as a keynote speaker. The summit is designed to give injured and ill service members and caregivers an opportunity to discover available resources, network with helping agencies, develop mentor relationships and expand their life skills. Goldfein was just announced as the president’s nominee to become the next Air Force chief of staff. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Kai White)
While deployed to Operation Desert Storm in 1990, Master Sgt. Ben Rausa and then eight year-old Stephen Rausa, (not related) began exchanging letters. (U.S. Air Force photo/Mike Raynor)
Maj. Stephen Rausa with retired Master Sgt. Ben Rausa during their first-ever meeting since becoming pen pals 25 years ago on Jan. 25, 2016, at Hurlburt Field, Fla. (U.S. Air Force photo/Mike Raynor)
Lt Gen Brad Heithold, commander of Air Force Special Operations Command; Chief Master Sgt. Matt Caruso, AFSOC command chief and other AFSOC leaders met with local civic leaders Nov. 17 at AFSOC Headquarters. The civic leaders, Mr Tony Hughes (right), AFSOC representative to the Chief of Staff of the Air Foce Civic Leader Program; Mr Cliff Long, CSAF Civic Leader Program emeritus member and Carolyn Ketchel, Okaloosa County Commissioner, learned about the command's current activities and priorities. Discussions also focused on the importance of the command's partnership with local leaders in creating an environment for Hurlburt Airmen and families to thrive. (U.S. Air Force Photo by Dawn Hart)
Tech. Sgt. Davina Tunstall will represent Air Force Special Operations Command in competition for the National Image, Inc. Meritorious Service Award.
(U.S. Air National Guard photo illustration by Tech. Sgt. Culeen Shaffer/Released)
Lt. Gen. Brad Heithold, commander of Air Force Special Operations Command, congratulates Maj. Redahlia Person, 352nd Special Operations Maintenance Squadron maintenance operations officer, on becoming the Air Force-level recipient of the 2014 Gen. Lew Allen Jr. Trophy. The trophy is awarded annually to a base-level maintenance officer and senior NCO with outstanding contributions to sortie generation. After being recognized at the base level, nominees continue to compete at the major command and then Air Force level. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Katherine Maurer/Released)
Master Sgt. Thomas Case, Tactical Air Control Party Airman, 18th Air Support Operations Group, coordinates aerial command and control while deployed as part of a joint task force during Operation Enduring Freedom. (U.S. Air Force photo)
Master Sgt. Thomas Case, Tactical Air Control Party Airman, 18th Air Support Operations Group, received his second Silver Star medal, Nov. 13 at Pope Army Airfield, N.C. Case is the third Airman and first TACP since 9/11 to have two Silver Stars, making him one of the most highly-decorated U.S. service members. Case received the medal for gallantry in action during a 2009 deployment to Afghanistan. The Silver Star medal is the U.S. military’s third highest military decoration for valor. It is presented for gallantry in action against an enemy of the U.S. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Ryan Callaghan)
Maj. Gen. Harry Polumbo, Ninth Air Force Commander, presented Master Sgt. Thomas Case, Tactical Air Control Party Airman, 18th Air Support Operations Group, with his second Silver Star medal, Nov. 13 at Pope Army Airfield, N.C. Case received the medal for gallantry in action during a 2009 deployment to Afghanistan. The Silver Star medal is the U.S. military’s third highest military decoration for valor. It is presented for gallantry in action against an enemy of the U.S. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Ryan Callaghan)
Maj. Gen. Harry Polumbo, Ninth Air Force Commander, presented Master Sgt. Thomas Case, Tactical Air Control Party Airman, 18th Air Support Operations Group, with his second Silver Star medal, Nov. 13, 2014 at Pope Army Airfield, N.C. Case received the medal for gallantry in action during a 2009 deployment to Afghanistan. The Silver Star Medal is the U.S. military’s third highest military decoration for valor. It is presented for gallantry in action against an enemy of the U.S. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Ryan Callaghan)
Lt. Gen Bradley A. Heithold, Air Force Special Operations Command commander, speaks with 352nd Special Operations Group Special Tactics Airmen, Oct. 27, 2014, on RAF Mildenhall, England. Heithold visited the 352nd Special Operations Group to discuss the vision and priorities of the AFSOC community. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Christine Griffiths)