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Dec. 17, 2025
Preliminary hearing set for former AFSOC Command Chief

A preliminary hearing has been scheduled for Feb. 10, 2026, for Chief Master Sgt. Anthony Green, previously assigned as the Air Force Special Operations Command Command Chief.The hearing follows an investigation by the Air Force Office of Special Investigations. As a result of that investigation,
Nov. 19, 2025
New course upgrades AFSOC tactical communications training

Air Force Special Operations Command recently completed the second iteration of the AFSOC Tactical Communications Course at Hurlburt Field, Florida.
Nov. 17, 2025
2026 Special Air Warfare Symposium Registration Now Open

Registration is now open to attend the Special Air Warfare Symposium taking place at Fort Walton Beach, Florida, Feb. 10-12, 2026.
Nov. 17, 2025
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.
Sept. 26, 2025
Fallen Air Commandos remembered at 9/11 Memorial & Museum

The families of fallen Air Commandos visited the 9/11 Memorial & Museum in New York City to see an Air Force Special Operations Command exhibit, honoring AFSOC members killed in action during the war on terrorism.
Sept. 22, 2025
Air Force Special Operations Command memorial on display at 9/11 Memorial & Museum in New York City

Air Force Special Operations Command is partnering with the 9/11 Memorial and Museum in New York City to honor AFSOC members who died in combat during the war on terrorism. Lt. Gen. Mike Conley, AFSOC commander, along Chief Master Sgt. Courtney Freeman, AFSOC Command Chief, Gold Star families, and
Sept. 4, 2025
Kentucky Air Guard special tactics flexes maritime skill in Caribbean for Emerald Warrior

A squadron of special tactics Airmen from the Kentucky Air National Guard completed a grueling five-day exercise in the Caribbean Aug. 30, testing their ability to perform a broad spectrum of operations in a maritime environment while responding to an enemy threat.
Aug. 26, 2025
Thunder Dome: Looking Back, Powering Forward with AFSOC Innovation

Air Force Special Operations Command continues to champion innovation with its third annual Thunder Dome Innovation Competition scheduled this fall. Beyond the competition, the program’s success is measured by the real-world impact of its funded projects.
Aug. 18, 2025
EW 25.2: AFSOC heightens warfighting readiness during landmark DLE series

Air Force Special Operations Command tested its warfighting readiness during Emerald Warrior 25.2, the command’s premier operational exercise held across Arizona and California from July 21 – Aug. 11, 2025.EW 25.2 was part of the first-in-a-generation Department Level Exercise series, incorporating
Aug. 15, 2025
Inside 492nd SOW's new Special Operations Advisor Teams

Air Force Special Operations Command’s Special Operations Advisor Teams are quietly shaping the future of global security. Operating under the 492nd Special Operations Wing, these highly trained teams are experts in building partner capacity, fostering long-term relationships with regionally aligned