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  • 492nd Special Operations Wing welcomes new leadership

    Members of the 492nd Special Operations Wing welcomed their new commander during a change of command ceremony held at Hurlburt Field on June 18. U.S. Air Force Lt. Gen. Mike Conley, commander of Air Force Special Operations Command, presided over the ceremony as Col. Zak Blom assumed command from

  • 353 SOW welcomes new commander

    The 353d Special Operations Wing welcomed its new commander, Col. Stewart Parker, during a change of command ceremony held June 18, 2025, at Kadena Air Base, Japan. Parker assumed command from Col. Shawn Young during a ceremony presided over by Lt. Gen. Mike Conley, Air Force Special Operations

  • Submissions Open for Thunder Dome 2026 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

  • WRANGB hosts arrival ceremony for OA-1K Skyraider II

    The 137th Special Operations Wing held a welcome ceremony for the arrival of OA-1K Skyraider II aircraft to Will Rogers Air National Guard Base, June 07, 2025, Oklahoma City. The Skyraider II is a cost-effective, versatile aircraft that will provide essential support for operations outlined in the

  • AFSOC celebrates 35 years, showcases airpower during anniversary ceremony

    Hundreds gathered at the Hurlburt Field Memorial Air Park, June 6, 2025 for a ceremony celebrating Air Force Special Operation Command’s 35th anniversary. The ceremony commemorated AFSOC’s history, the proud legacy of its Air Commandos, and featured an aerial demonstration for those in attendance.

  • AFSOC bridges 35 years with professional development sessions

    Air Force Special Operations Command marked its 35th anniversary with a week of professional development for leaders and Airmen, held here June 2-5, 2025. Professional Development Sessions were held for all Air Commandos to gain insight on different aspects of AFSOC. More than two dozen senior and

  • AFSOC hosts annual Run to Honor

    Air Force Special Operations Command held its annual Run to Honor 5K at Hurlburt Field, Florida, June 3, 2025.This was the event’s 9th iteration, which brings the AFSOC community together and pays tribute to the Air Commandos who have lost their lives while serving in AFSOC.

  • AFSOC welcomes incoming command chief: Chief Master Sgt. Courtney Freeman

    Chief Master Sgt. Courtney Freeman assumed Command Chief responsibilities for Air Force Special Operations Command during a formal Assumption of Responsibility ceremony held at Hurlburt Field, Fla., June 2, 2025.Freeman becomes the 12th command chief of AFSOC, representing approximately 21,000 total

  • The Steadfast Line hosts media day

    The Steadfast Line hosted a media day event, welcoming community members, traditional media representatives, and social media influencers for a rare, in-depth look at the capabilities of Air Force Special Operations Command, here, May 28, 2025. The event was designed to enhance public understanding