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250803-F-DC015-1075

U.S. Air Force Air Commandos assigned to Air Force Special Operations Command and a Czech Republic special operations forces member prepare to depart a U.S. Marine Corps MV-22B Osprey assigned to Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron (VMM) 362, Marine Aircraft Group 16, 3rd Marine Aircraft Wing, to conduct a personnel recovery mission as part of Emerald Warrior 25.2 at Marine Corps Air Station Yuma, Arizona, August 3, 2025. The multi-domain training is part of the Department of the Air Force’s first-in-a-generation Department-Level-Exercise series, demonstrating the capacity to execute and sustain advanced operations in contested, dynamic environments. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Johnathon King) (Portions of this image have been blurred for operational security.)
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250804-F-LH008-1355

A U.S. Air Force Air Commando assigned to Air Force Special Operations Command dons their mask before conducting a SCUBA dive during Emerald Warrior 25.2, California, August 4, 2025. Joint, combined trainings like Emerald Warrior enhance AFSOC’s combat readiness and demonstrates our ability to seamlessly operate together. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Luke Hirsch) 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 Luke Hirsch)
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250728-F-AI717-1279

A U.S. Air Force Air Commando assigned to Air Force Special Operations Command signals to the jumpers during a military free fall insertion on a U.S. Air Force MC-130J Commando II during Emerald Warrior 25.2 over California, July 28, 2025. AFSOC employs Agile Combat Employment concepts that validate the ability to sustain operations and generate airpower to the joint force while deployed to distributed locations with limited support. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Thomas Hansford)
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250801-F-MJ351-1262

U.S. Airmen assigned to Air Force Special Operations Command conduct an Agile Combat Employment mission on a U.S. Air Force MC-130J Commando II during Emerald Warrior 25.2 in Arizona, August 1, 2025. AFSOC employs Agile Combat Employment concepts that validate the ability to sustain operations and generate airpower to the joint force while deployed to distributed locations with limited support. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Emily Farnsworth)
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250728-F-MJ351-1238

U.S. Airmen assigned to Air Force Special Operations Command watch a U.S. Marine Corps MV-22 Osprey tiltrotor military transport aircraft hover behind a U.S. Air Force MC-130J Commando II during Emerald Warrior 25.2 at Marine Corps Air Station, Yuma, July 28, 2025. Part of the Department of the Air Force’s Department-Level Exercise series, Emerald Warrior enhances the combat readiness of Air Commandos forces by training to match the speed and scale of complex operations. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Emily Farnsworth)
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250729-F-MJ351-1040

U.S. Airmen assigned to Air Force Special Operations Command provide medical care to a simulated patient on a U.S. Air Force MC-130J Commando II during Emerald Warrior 25.2 over the southwest United States, July 29, 2025. The multi-domain training is part of the Department of the Air Force’s first-in-a-generation Department-Level-Exercise series, demonstrating the capacity to execute and sustain advanced operations in contested, dynamic environments. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Emily Farnsworth)
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AFSOC demonstrates flexible force presentation during EW 25.2

A Royal Air Force loadmaster stands on the ramp of an RAF A-400 Atlas during low level maneuvers over Arizona during Emerald Warrior 25.2, Aug 1, 2025. Loadmasters are subject matter experts in the loading and offloading of cargo, personnel, and supplies. These capabilities are tested and trained in EW 25.2. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Thomas Hansford)
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AFSOC demonstrates flexible force presentation during EW 25.2

A U.S. Air Force Air Commando assigned to Air Force Special Operations Command prepares to conduct a military free fall insertion on a U.S. Air Force MC-130J Commando II over California during Emerald Warrior 25.2 July 28, 2025. The multi-domain training is part of the Department of the Air Force’s first-in-a-generation Department-Level-Exercise series, demonstrating the capacity to execute and sustain advanced operations in contested, dynamic environments. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Thomas Hansford)
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AFSOC demonstrates flexible force presentation during EW 25.2

U.S. Air Force Air Commandos assigned to Air Force Special Operations Command move to a U.S. Air Force MC-130J Commando II during Emerald Warrior 25.2 at Marine Corps Air Station Yuma, Arizona, July 24, 2025. Emerald Warrior is part of the Department of the Air Force’s first-in-a-generation Department-Level-Exercise series designed to keep units mission-ready by advancing how we interoperate with our allies and partners and ensure mission success in contested environments. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Thomas Hansford) (Part of image was blurred for operational security)
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Lights out: Photos from Emerald Warrior 25.2

A U.S. Air Force Airman assigned to Air Force Special Operations Command takes a photo of a contaminated area during a chemical, biological, radiological and nuclear training event as part of Emerald Warrior 25.2 in California, July 30, 2025. The multi-domain training is part of the Department of the Air Force’s first-in-a-generation Department-Level-Exercise series, demonstrating the capacity to execute and sustain advanced operations in contested, dynamic environments. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Johnathon King)
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Lights out: Photos from Emerald Warrior 25.2

U.S. Air Force Air Commandos assigned to Air Force Special Operations Command prepare to extract from a U.S. Air Force MC-130J Commando II to establish a forward arming and refueling point during Emerald Warriror 25.2 in California, July 29, 2025. Emerald Warrior is part of the Department of the Air Force’s first-in-a-generation Department-Level-Exercise series, demonstrating the capacity to execute and sustain advanced operations in contested, dynamic environments. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Johnathon King)
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Lights out: Photos from Emerald Warrior 25.2

U.S. Air Force Air Commandos assigned to Air Force Special Operations Command prepare to exit a U.S. Air Force C-146A Wolfhound aircraft and establish a perimeter during Emerald Warrior 25.2, Arizona, July 28, 2025. AFSOC employs Agile Combat Employment concepts that validate the ability to sustain operations and generate airpower to the joint force while deployed to distributed locations with limited support. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Luke Hirsch)
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Lights out: Photos from Emerald Warrior 25.2

A U.S. Air Force Air Commando assigned to Air Force Special Operations Command prepares to exit a U.S. Air Force C-146A Wolfhound aircraft and establish a perimeter during Emerald Warrior 25.2, Arizona, July 28, 2025. SOC enables the joint force by delivering SOF Mobility, Strike, ISR, and Air-to-Ground capabilities across the spectrum of competition and conflict. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Luke Hirsch) (This photo has been altered for security purposes by blurring out faces.)
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Lights out: Photos from Emerald Warrior 25.2

A U.S. Air Force Air Commando assigned to Air Force Special Operations Command prepares to exit a U.S. Air Force C-146A Wolfhound aircraft and establish a perimeter during Emerald Warrior 25.2, Arizona, July 28, 2025. art of the Department of the Air Force’s Department-Level Exercise series, Emerald Warrior enhances the combat readiness of Air Commandos forces by training to match the speed and scale of complex operations. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Luke Hirsch)
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Lights out: Photos from Emerald Warrior 25.2

A U.S. Air Force Air Commando assigned to Air Force Special Operations Command dons their night vision goggles aboard a U.S. Air Force C-146A Wolfhound during Emerald Warrior 25.2, Arizona, July 28, 2025. Joint, combined trainings like Emerald Warrior enhance AFSOC’s combat readiness and demonstrates our ability to seamlessly operate together. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Luke Hirsch)
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Lights out: Photos from Emerald Warrior 25.2

A U.S. Air Force Air Commandos assigned to Air Force Special Operations Command, checks his weapon prior to departure from a U.S. Air Force MC-130J Commando II during Emerald Warrior 25.2, over California, July 28, 2025. AFSOC enables the joint force by delivering SOF Mobility, Strike, ISR, and Air-to-Ground capabilities across the spectrum of competition and conflict. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Thomas Hansford)
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Lights out: Photos from Emerald Warrior 25.2

U.S. Air Force Air Commandos assigned to Air Force Special Operations Command prepare for landing at a forward arming and refueling point during Emerald Warrior 25.2 over California, July 28, 2025. Part of the Department of the Air Force’s Department-Level Exercise series, Emerald Warrior enhances the combat readiness of Air Commandos forces by training to match the speed and scale of complex operations. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Thomas Hansford) (Part of image has been blurred for operational security)
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250724-F-AI717-1298

A U.S. Air Force MC-130J Commando II assigned to Air Force Special Operations Command takes off from Marine Corps Air Station Yuma, Arizona, during Emerald Warrior 25.2, July 24, 2025. Part of the Department of the Air Force’s Department-Level Exercise series, Emerald Warrior enhances the combat readiness of Air Commandos forces by training to match the speed and scale of complex operations. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Thomas Hansford)
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250724-F-LH008-2027

A U.S. Air Force Air Commando assigned to Air Force Special Operations Command conducts engine startup checks on a U.S. Air Force MC-130J Commando II aircraft after conducting an airfield assessment during Emerald Warrior 25.2, Arizona, July 24, 2025. Part of the Department of the Air Force’s Department-Level Exercise series, Emerald Warrior enhances the combat readiness of Air Commandos forces by training to match the speed and scale of complex operations. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Luke Hirsch)
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250724-F-LH008-2019

A U.S. Air Force Air Commando assigned to Air Force Special Operations Command conducts engine startup checks on a U.S. Air Force MC-130J Commando II aircraft after conducting an airfield assessment during Emerald Warrior 25.2, Arizona, July 24, 2025. The multi-domain training is part of the Department of the Air Force’s first-in-a-generation Department-Level-Exercise series, demonstrating the capacity to execute and sustain advanced operations in contested, dynamic environments. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Luke Hirsch)
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