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April 20, 2026
919th SOW Tests Full-Spectrum Readiness in Wing Exercise

The exercise focused on the 919th SOW's core Mission Essential Tasks by establishing a FOB and executing complex operations in a simulated austere location. The training was specifically designed to replicate a challenging and restrictive operational environment.
April 8, 2025
Exercise Emerald Howl Tests Communication Skills for Tactical Readiness

In today’s rapidly evolving operational landscape, communication is more than just a connection, it’s a lifeline. For the communications professionals of the 919th Special Operations Wing ensuring seamless, secure, and resilient communications in dynamic environments is critical.
Aug. 12, 2024
919th SOW faces, overcomes adversity in readiness exercise

Citizen Air Commandos took to the air, traversed the ground and braved rough water during a readiness exercise on the Emerald Coast Aug. 5-9, 2024.
July 29, 2024
AFSOC to host second iteration of Emerald Warrior 24

Air Force Special Operations Command is hosting a second iteration of the Emerald Warrior exercise this year from July 29 – August 18, 2024.
June 23, 2022
Citizen Air Commandos host Wolf Pack 2022 Exercise

Mosquitos swarmed as Airmen endured the blazing Georgia heat, lugging their heavy gear through the rugged terrain with radios, phones, cellular hotspot devices, antennas and a plethora of communication equipment.The task for members of the 919th Special Operations Communications Squadron and other
April 13, 2022
Mission Sustainment Team conducts rapid deployment exercise, establishes forward operations center

Air Commandos from the 27th Special Operations Mission Support Group, Detachment 1 Mission Sustainment Team 2 (MST) participated in the Full Mission Profile 22-3 exercise at Sierra Blanca Regional Airport, New Mexico. The MST provided living conditions for multiple units across the 27th Special
Feb. 18, 2021
AFSOC Hosts Emerald Warrior 21

Air Force Special Operations Command is hosting this year’s Emerald Warrior exercise at multiple locations from February 16 to March 5. This joint exercise provides realistic and relevant training to prepare special operations forces, conventional forces, and international partners for crises and
May 21, 2020
Yokota showcases adaptability and mission capability with Samurai Surge

Members of the 36th Airlift Squadron, 459th Airlift Squadron and the 21st Special Operations Squadron out of Yokota Air Base, Japan, came together to complete a 17 aircraft Samurai Surge training exercise, May 21, 2020. The Samurai Surge exercise involved 17 aircraft for an elephant walk and a C-130
Nov. 2, 2017
137th Aeromedical Evacuation Squadron transports ‘wounded’ in Vigilant Guard exercise

Members from the 137th Special Operations Wing, Will Rogers Air National Guard Base, Oklahoma City, participated in Vigilant Guard, a federally organized state-wide exercise that focuses on the state’s emergency response capabilities, Oct. 30, 2017.
July 25, 2017
U.S. Special Operations Forces Train With Ukrainian Counterparts

Across southern Ukraine, U.S. special operations forces trained with Ukrainian special operators and conventional U.S. and Ukrainian naval forces during Sea Breeze 2017.