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Sept. 3, 2026
CSAF, CMSAF see readiness, modernization in action at AFSOC

Air Force Chief of Staff Gen. Ken Wilsbach and Chief Master Sergeant of the Air Force David Wolfe, accompanied by their spouses, Mrs. Cindy Wilsbach and Dr. Doniel Wolfe, visited Air Force Special Operations Command at Hurlburt Field, Florida, Sept. 2, 2026
Aug. 26, 2026
352d SOW Sharpens High North Readiness at Northern Viking '26

Air Commandos from the 352d Special Operations Wing are participating in Exercise Northern Viking 2026, a premier multinational training event designed to bolster defense capabilities in the strategically vital High North.
June 24, 2026
New ammo-linking machine to save Air Force millions

The 1st Special Operations Wing introduced a new 30 mm ammunition-linking machine at Hurlburt Field on April 21, 2026, an innovation set to save the Air Force millions by repurposing rounds from retiring A-10 Thunderbolt IIs for use on AC-130J Ghostriders.
June 9, 2026
Air Commandos make history: 492nd, 919th SOW Airmen graduate Argentine mountain school

For the first time in United States Air Force history, two Airmen have successfully completed the rigorous mountain warfare course at the Escuela Militar de Montaña in Bariloche, Argentina, according to Director of the Argentine Mountain Warfare School, Col. Ignacio García Solórzano. The graduation
May 19, 2026
AFSOC introduces ‘Havoc Spear’, its newest cruise missile

Air Force Special Operations Command has officially unveiled the popular name of the AGM-190Asmall cruise missile as “Havoc Spear.”The announcement, taking place at the Special Operations Forces Week conference, marks a critical step in AFSOC’s Enhanced Precision Effects (EPE) efforts, a
May 19, 2026
AFSOC unveils OA-1K Skyraider II rapid deployment capability at SOF Week

During the annual Special Operations Forces Week conference, Air Force Special Operations Command unveiled a unique capability of its OA-1K Skyraider II. To fulfill rapid deployment requirements and further provide expeditionary agility, AFSOC’s newest platform, the Skyraider II, is capable of
May 18, 2026
First sergeants gather for Commando Diamond Rally

A group of 54 first sergeants from across Air Force Special Operations Command gathered the week of April 27 for the annual Commando Diamond Rally.
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.
Feb. 12, 2026
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
Feb. 12, 2026
AFSOC strategizes on adapting special air warfare for an evolving world

Air Force Special Operations Command opened the 2026 Special Air Warfare Symposium with senior leaders underscoring the command’s enduring focus on people and rapid adaptability to win the future fight in a complex and ever-changing global security environment.