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  • 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.

  • AFSOC reinforces critical role of SOF aviation in high-end conflict 

    U.S. Air Force Brig. Gen. Craig Prather, Air Force Special Operations Command director of strategic plans, programs and requirements, reaffirmed the enduring value and necessity of special operations forces aviation as AFSOC leaders, industry partners, warfighters and leading academics converged at

  • Emerald Warrior: Ready today, ready for tomorrow.

    The dust has settled on Emerald Warrior 25.2, AFSOC's premier operational proving ground. During the exercise, AFSOC integrated with global Allies and partners to forge seamlessly deploy lethal capability across the full spectrum of conflict.

  • EW 25.2: AFSOC heightens warfighting readiness during landmark DLE series

    Air Force Special Operations Command tested its warfighting readiness during Emerald Warrior 25.2, the command’s premier operational exercise held across Arizona and California from July 21 – Aug. 11, 2025.EW 25.2 was part of the first-in-a-generation Department Level Exercise series, incorporating

  • Inside 492nd SOW's new Special Operations Advisor Teams

    Air Force Special Operations Command’s Special Operations Advisor Teams are quietly shaping the future of global security. Operating under the 492nd Special Operations Wing, these highly trained teams are experts in building partner capacity, fostering long-term relationships with regionally aligned

  • AFSOC demonstrates flexible force presentation during EW 25.2

    During Emerald Warrior 25.2, Air Force Special Operations Command validated its Special Operations Task Group and Special Operations Task Unit (SOTU) force presentation, demonstrating its ability to deliver flexible and focused capabilities across the spectrum of warfighting functions.