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  • GBU-39B enters service with MQ-9 Reaper at Cannon

    Air Force Special Operations Command’s MQ-9 Reaper fleet assigned to the 27th Special Operations Wing added the GBU-39B Small Diameter Bomb Weapon System to its operational arsenal in the spring of 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

  • 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

  • 101 Critical Days of Summer safety hazards

    Your safety is critical this summer and it is essential to be aware of potential dangers and take appropriate precautions to stay safe during the summer season. Remember to prioritize safety, plan for the unexpected, and always be mindful of your surroundings. Stay safe!

  • 46th Anniversary of Operation Eagle Claw

    The desert sand at Desert One, the Iranian staging area for Operation Eagle Claw, has long since settled, but the echoes of the tragic mission that took place there 46 years ago remain.Operation Eagle Claw, an intricate, high-stakes mission to rescue 52 Americans held hostage in Tehran, ended in

  • 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.

  • Collaborative Effort Underway to Modernize Enterprise Aircrew Management

    Answering Secretary of the Air Force Troy Meink’s call for agile acquisition and mirroring Air Force Chief of Staff Gen. Ken Wilsbach’s sharp focus on combat readiness, the Aerospace Readiness Enterprise System (ARES) is being designed to deliver a unified, user-friendly solution for aircrew

  • AI Bootcamp readies Air Commandos for next-gen advantage

    Air Force Special Operations Command has begun hosting AI Bootcamps, a pioneering training course designed to arm servicemembers with the skills to ethically and effectively integrate artificial intelligence into their daily duties.The course stems from the command’s commitment to leveraging