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Sept. 27, 2024
On sight: MST conducts night fire exercise

U.S. Airmen assigned to the 1st Special Operations Support Squadron Mission Sustainment Team participate in a night range exercise at Eglin Air Force Base, Florida, Aug. 27, 2024. MST conducts regular training to promote Agile Combat Employment (ACE), a proactive and reactive operational scheme
Sept. 25, 2024
Submissions Open for Thunder Dome 2025 Innovation Competition

Are you an Air Commando with an innovative idea that gets after strategic competition but need funding? If so, now is your chance to submit your idea for the opportunity to receive capital. The submission window is now open for AFSOC’s innovation competition known as Thunder Dome. All submissions
Sept. 20, 2024
DAF leaders reaffirm commitment to reoptimization for Great Power Competition

The 2024 Air, Space, and Cyber Conference, hosted by the Air and Space Forces Association, offered DAF senior leaders an opportunity to share their views on modernization and readiness in response to emerging security threats, while reaffirming the DAF’s commitment to reoptimization.
Sept. 17, 2024
USAF Units of Action: Combat Wings, Air Base Wings, Institutional Wings defined

The Department of the Air Force implementation of a new construct that will evolve wings into cohesive Units of Action by separating into Combat Wings, Air Base Wings and Institutional Wings will be a phased approach, starting no later than the summer of 2025.
Sept. 16, 2024
AFSOC commander addresses balancing current and future requirements at AFA

Lt. Gen. Michael Conley, commander Air Force Special Operations Command, shared his outlook on balancing current operational success and future requirements in the face of Great Power Competition during the Air and Space Force Association’s Air, Space and Cyber Conference panel here Sept 16.
Sept. 16, 2024
15th SOS inspires future aviators

High school students from the greater Jackson, Mississippi area participate in an inspiration flight on an MC-130J Commando II with the 15th Special Operations Squadron near Jackson, Mississippi, Sept. 13, 2024. The inspiration flight was designed to spark interest in aviation-related careers for
Sept. 13, 2024
Secretary of Defense announces seven new initiatives to enhance well-being of military force and their families

Secretary of Defense Lloyd J. Austin III announced seven initiatives to improve the quality of life for service members and their families.
Sept. 11, 2024
Cannon AFB first to test new AFSOC Combat Readiness Inspection

The 27th Special Operations Wing conducted its first Combat Readiness Inspection as a part of Emerald Warrior 24 FTX II in various locations throughout the western United States, Aug. 4 to Aug. 9, 2024.
Sept. 11, 2024
Emerald Warrior Spiral integrates with the United Kingdom

Members of the United Kingdom military participates in a live fire training during Exercise Emerald Warrior Spiral at the Eglin Range near Hurlburt Field, Florida, Sep. 3, 2024. Emerald Warrior Spiral integrates members of U.S. Air Force Special Operations Command with NATO special operations forces
Sept. 9, 2024
Air Force realigns to ensure readiness, future competitiveness

As part of the GPC initiative, the DAF is organizing its major commands into Institutional Commands and Service Component Commands.