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  • 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. 

  • 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

  • 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

  • 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.