Thunder Dome: How AFSOC turns concepts into capabilities

An Air Commando, assigned to the 137th Special Operations Wing, presents a project proposal during the third annual Thunder Dome innovation competition at the HSU Innovation Institute in Fort Walton Beach, Florida, Feb. 6, 2026. As a showcase of grassroots solutions, Thunder Dome empowers all Air Commandos to pitch solutions to critical AFSOC challenges directly to senior leaders for a chance to turn their ideas into real-world capabilities. (U.S. Air Force photo by Capt. Brandon DeBlanc)

PHOTO BY: Air Force Special Operations Command Public Affairs

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NIKON Z 6

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NIKKOR Z 24-70mm f/2.8 S

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28/10

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1/250

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1600

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