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May 22, 2025
AFSOC commemorates 35th Birthday

On May 22nd, Air Force Special Operations Command marked 35 years of providing the Joint Force with innovative solutions and highly skilled Air Commandos with a cake cutting here at Hurlburt Field. The event brought together AFSOC leadership and Airmen to recognize the command’s proud heritage.
May 5, 2025
AFSOC 35th Anniversary Events

This year marks Air Force Special Operations Command’s 35th anniversary and Air Commandos are invited to attend a variety of events to celebrate.   For its 35th anniversary, the AFSOC community is coming together to commemorate three and a half decades of unwavering dedication, and honor the brave
April 8, 2025
98-year-old pilot sees Skyraider legacy live on in AFSOC’s OA-1K Skyraider II

Joined by his family and members of Air Force Special Operations Command, Buice watched as the first missionized OA-1K Skyraider II arrived at Hurlburt Field, Florida, April 3, 2025. Buice said the moment brought back a wave of memories. To him, this was more than a new aircraft—it was a tribute to
Feb. 28, 2025
AFSOC Command Team Unveils 2025 AFSOC Strategic Guidance

Lt. Gen. Michael Conley, Commander, Air Force Special Operations Command and Chief Master Sgt. Anthony Green, AFSOC command chief, released the 2025 AFSOC Strategic Guidance on February 27, 2025.
Feb. 27, 2025
AFSOC reveals name for OA-1K: Skyraider II

The commander of Air Force Special Operations Command, Lt. Gen. Michael Conley, today announced the name of the OA-1K, which will be known as the Skyraider II. The announcement took place during the 2025 Special Air Warfare Symposium.
Feb. 13, 2025
AFSOC, Allies strengthen interoperability, readiness at Emerald Warrior 25.1

Emerald Warrior 25.1 saw participants from multiple U.S. military services training alongside forces from Italy, France and Romania in multiple locations across the U.S. in Arizona and California, Jan. 27 - Feb. 14, 2025.
Feb. 12, 2025
352nd SOW, Finnish Utti Jaeger Regiment strengthen NATO’s interoperability in austere weather environments

The training included airdrop operations in cold weather conditions utilizing the 352nd SOW’s MC-130J Commando II.
Jan. 27, 2025
AFSOC to host EXERCISE EMERALD WARRIOR 25.1

Air Force Special Operations Command will host the next iteration of the Emerald Warrior exercise from Jan. 27 – Feb. 14, 2025.
Dec. 20, 2024
23 STS IDMT: ‘Knowing what to do and being ready can make all the difference’

For Air Force Staff Sgt. William Flaspoehler, an independent duty medical technician with the 23rd Special Tactics Squadron at Hurlburt Field, Florida, providing life-saving care is almost second nature.
Nov. 25, 2024
AFSOC pathfinding fuel efficient technology

Air Force Special Operations Command, in partnership with Air Force Operational Energy and the Defense Innovation Unit, is testing drag reduction technology to enhance combat capability to mitigate operational risk to the warfighter.