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Four MC-130P Combat Shadow aircraft taxi on the runway of Kadena Air Base, Okinawa, Japan, Oct. 16, 2014. The aircraft flew in a four-ship formation to mark the retirement of the MC-130P. The first of the aircraft will retire next week, and this is the last time a four-ship Combat Shadow formation will fly at Kadena. (U.S. Air Force photo by Stephen G. Eigel)


17th SOS pays tribute to MC-130P retirement

Four MC-130P Combat Shadow aircraft taxi on the runway of Kadena Air Base, Okinawa, Japan, Oct. 16, 2014. The aircraft flew in a four-ship formation to mark the retirement of the MC-130P. The first of the aircraft will retire next week, and this is the last time a four-ship Combat Shadow formation will fly at Kadena. (U.S. Air Force photo by Stephen G. Eigel)

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Air Force Special Operations Command leadership stands with AFSOC’s 2016 Outstanding Airmen of the Year at Hurlburt Field, Fla., May 10, 2017. The award winners toured Hurlburt Field May 8 and 9 before being honored at the yearly awards banquet held May 10 to celebrate their accomplishments. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Joseph Pick)
A program, pin and medallion are displayed at Air Force Special Operations Command’s 2016 Outstanding Airmen of the Year banquet at Hurlburt Field, Fla., May 10, 2017. AFSOC formally recognized its outstanding Airmen of the year with a weeklong tour of Hurlburt Field. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Krystal M. Garrett)
William Becker, former member of the 801st and 492nd Bombardment Group, known as the Carpetbaggers, speaks during Air Force Special Operations Command’s 2016 Outstanding Airmen of the Year banquet at Hurlburt Field, Fla., May 10, 2017. The 801st BG was established at Harrington Field, England, in September 1943. Almost a year later, it would be redesignated as the 492nd BG, a cover for their secret mission—Operation Carpetbagger. During the war, the 492nd BG helped deliver more than 5,000 tons of supplies including 18,535 containers, 10,700 packages, 662 spies and approximately one million gallons of fuel. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Joseph Pick)
Certificates and medallions sit on display at Air Force Special Operations Command’s 2016 Outstanding Airmen of the Year at Hurlburt Field, Fla., May 10, 2017. AFSOC formally recognized its outstanding Airmen of the year with a weeklong tour of Hurlburt Field. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Joseph Pick)
Lt. Gen. Brad Webb, commander of Air Force Special Operations Command, speaks during AFSOC’s 2016 Outstanding Airmen of the Year banquet at Hurlburt Field, Fla., May 10, 2017. The award winners toured Hurlburt Field May 8 and 9 before being honored at the annual awards banquet held May 10 to celebrate their accomplishments. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Joseph Pick)
Air Force Special Operations Command shield, Color
Lt. Col. (Dr.) Benjamin Mitchell, recipient of the 2017 Heroes of Military Medicine award presented by the Jackson Foundation. (Courtesy photo)
The Special Operations Surgical Team, including Lt. Col. (Dr.) Benjamin Mitchell, poses at a forward location. (Courtesy photo)
Airmen assigned to the 22nd Special Tactics Squadron fire their rifles during Emerald Warrior 17 at Eglin Range, Fla., March 7, 2017. Emerald Warrior is a U.S. Special Operations Command exercise during which joint special operations forces train to respond to various threats across the spectrum of conflict. (U.S. Air Force photo/Airman 1st Class Haley D. Phillips)
Soldiers from the 7th Special Forces Group jump from an MC-130J Commando II during Emerald Warrior 17 at Hurlburt Field, Fla., March 8, 2017. Emerald Warrior is a U.S. Special Operations Command exercise during which joint special operations forces train to respond to various threats across the spectrum of conflict. (U.S. Air Force photo/Airman 1st Class Nicholas Dutton)
Royal Netherlands army special forces personnel fire rounds out of a U.S. Army UH-60 Black Hawk during Emerald Warrior 17 at Hurlburt Field, Fla., March 6, 2017. Emerald Warrior is a U.S. Special Operations Command exercise during which joint special operations forces train to respond to various threats across the spectrum of conflict. (U.S. Air Force photo/Staff Sgt. Corey Hook)
A joint tactical air controller from the Royal Netherlands army jumps from a C-130J Super Hercules during Emerald Warrior 17 at Melrose Air Force Range, N.M., March 7, 2017. Emerald Warrior is a U.S. Special Operations Command exercise during which joint special operations forces train to respond to various threats across the spectrum of conflict. (U.S. Air Force photo/Staff Sgt. Michael Battles)