Senior Airman Brennan Hill, 9th Special Operations
Senior Airman Brennan Hill, 9th Special Operations Squadron loadmaster, prepares an MC-130J Commando II for members of SEAL Team seven to perform jump training during Emerald Warrior/Trident at Naval Air Statio... More
Capt. Adam Thomae, 16th Special Operations Squadron
Capt. Adam Thomae, 16th Special Operations Squadron pilot, works out at the 27th Special Operations Wing’s new human performance center Jan. 9, 2019, at Cannon Air Force Base, N.M. Whether it’s due to cockpit m... More
Airmen from the 20th Special Operations Squadron take
Airmen from the 20th Special Operations Squadron take off in CV-22 Ospreys during Emerald Warrior/Trident at Naval Air Station North Island, Calif., January 24, 2019. Emerald Warrior/Trident is the largest join... More
U.S. Air Force Col. Michael Conley, commander of the
U.S. Air Force Col. Michael Conley, commander of the 1st Special Operations Wing, speaks during the 25th anniversary of Jockey-14 at Hurlburt Field, Florida, March 14, 2019. Jockey-14 was the call sign for the ... More
Aircrew from the 9th Special Operations Squadron perform
Aircrew from the 9th Special Operations Squadron perform preflight checks on two MC-130J Commando IIs before takeoff during Emerald Warrior/Trident at Naval Air Station North Island, Calif., January 23, 2019. E... More
Aircrew from the 9th Special Operations Squadron perform
Aircrew from the 9th Special Operations Squadron perform preflight checks before takeoff in an MC-130J Commando II during Emerald Warrior/Trident at Naval Air Station North Island, Calif., January 21, 2019. Eme... More
Senior Airman Brennan Hill, 9th Special Operations
Senior Airman Brennan Hill, 9th Special Operations Squadron loadmaster, observes as their sister MC-130J Commando II is prepared for takeoff during Emerald Warrior/Trident at Naval Air Station North Island, Cal... More
AC-130 aircraft from the 16th Special Operations Squadron
AC-130 aircraft from the 16th Special Operations Squadron turns to aim at a target during a live-fire formation on Dec. 22, 2018, at Melrose Air Force Range, NM. The 16th SOS performs training exercises like li... More
Senior Airman Brennan Hill, 9th Special Operations
Senior Airman Brennan Hill, 9th Special Operations Squadron loadmaster, prepares an MC-130J Commando II for members of SEAL Team seven to perform jump training during Emerald Warrior/Trident at Naval Air Statio... More
Capt. Jason Brown, 9th Special Operations Squadron
Capt. Jason Brown, 9th Special Operations Squadron pilot, commands an MC-130J Commando II while flying in support of Emerald Warrior/Trident at Naval Air Station North Island, Calif., January 23, 2019. Emerald ... More
A 9th Special Operations Squadron combat systems officer
A 9th Special Operations Squadron combat systems officer continuously assesses and coordinates a night operation in an MC-130J Commando II during Emerald Warrior/Trident at Naval Air Station North Island, Calif... More
16th Expeditionary Special Operations Squadron provides air support
Special mission aviators assigned to the 16th Expeditionary Special Operations Squadron operate a M102 105mm Howitzer while flying a close air support mission providing support to special operations ground forc... More
Aircrew from the 9th Special Operations Squadron in
Aircrew from the 9th Special Operations Squadron in an MC-130J Commando II refuel a CV-22 Osprey during Emerald Warrior/Trident at Naval Air Station North Island, Calif., January 24, 2019. Emerald Warrior/Tride... More
Senior Airman Kyle Jones, 9th Special Operations Squadron
Senior Airman Kyle Jones, 9th Special Operations Squadron loadmaster, performs an engine check for an MC-130J Commando II during Emerald Warrior/Trident at Naval Air Station North Island, Calif., January 23, 20... More
An Aircrew from the 16th Special Operations Squadron
An Aircrew from the 16th Special Operations Squadron at Cannon Air Force Base, N.M., lands an AC-130W Stinger II to participate in Emerald Warrior/Trident at the Naval Air Station North Island, Calif., January ... More
Special mission aviators assigned to the 16th Expeditionary
Special mission aviators assigned to the 16th Expeditionary Special Operations Squadron load 30mm ammo onboard an AC-130W Stinger II in an undisclosed location in support of Operation Inherent Resolve, Southwes... More
An aircrew member from the 16th Special Operations
An aircrew member from the 16th Special Operations Squadron at Cannon Air Force Base, N.M., checks an AC-130W Stinger II arriving for Emerald Warrior/Trident at the Naval Air Station North Island, Calif., Janua... More
U.S. Marine Corps Capt. Ryan Gibbons, 9th Special Operations
U.S. Marine Corps Capt. Ryan Gibbons, 9th Special Operations Squadron pilot, performs preflight inspections in an MC-130J Commando II during Emerald Warrior/Trident at Naval Air Station North Island, Calif., Ja... More
Smoke rises from an impact site of a 105 mm round on
Smoke rises from an impact site of a 105 mm round on Dec. 22, 2018, at Melrose Air Force Range, NM. AC-130 aircraft from the 16th Special Operations Squadron at Cannon Air Force Base, NM, performed a live-fire ... More
AC-130 aircraft from the 16th Special Operations Squadron
AC-130 aircraft from the 16th Special Operations Squadron flies over a target zone during a live-fire formation on Dec. 22, 2018, at Melrose Air Force Range, NM. The AC-130 aircraft is equipped with a 105 mm ho... More
First Lieutenant Sarah Berryhill, 16th Special Operations
First Lieutenant Sarah Berryhill, 16th Special Operations Squadron navigator, works out at the 27th Special Operations Wing’s new human performance center Jan. 9, 2019, at Cannon Air Force Base, N.M. According ... More
Senior Master Sgt. Alexander Farver, 1st Combat Camera
Senior Master Sgt. Alexander Farver, 1st Combat Camera Squadron combat aerial broadcaster, films aircrew from the 9th Special Operations Squadron during low-level flight training in an MC-130J Commando II durin... More
Airman 1st Class Patrick Merigan and Brayden Taylor,
Airman 1st Class Patrick Merigan and Brayden Taylor, 16th Special Operations Squadron aerial gunners, perform core-strengthening exercises at the 27th Special Operations Wing’s new human performance center Jan.... More
An aircrew from the 9th Special Operations Squadron
An aircrew from the 9th Special Operations Squadron conducts low-level operations in an MC-130J Commando II during Emerald Warrior/Trident at Naval Air Station North Island, Calif., January 21, 2019. Emerald Wa... More
A 9th Special Operations Squadron combat systems officer
A 9th Special Operations Squadron combat systems officer continuously assesses and coordinates a night operation in an MC-130J Commando II during Emerald Warrior/Trident at Naval Air Station North Island, Calif... More
Special mission aviators assigned to the 16th Expeditionary
Special mission aviators assigned to the 16th Expeditionary Special Operations Squadron load 105mm munitions onboard an AC-130W Stinger II in an undisclosed location in support of Operation Inherent Resolve, So... More
Les Matheson performs the “Spectre” song with bagpipes
Les Matheson performs the “Spectre” song with bagpipes during the Jockey-14 25th Anniversary Memorial Ceremony at Hurlburt Field, Florida, March 14, 2019. Jockey-14 was the call sign for the crew of an AC-130H ... More
Senior Airman Kyle Jones, 9th Special Operations Squadron
Senior Airman Kyle Jones, 9th Special Operations Squadron loadmaster, lowers the ramp of an MC-130J Commando II in preparation for SEAL Team seven jump training during Emerald Warrior/Trident at Naval Air Stati... More
SEAL Team seven members jump from an MC-130J Commando
SEAL Team seven members jump from an MC-130J Commando II during Emerald Warrior/Trident at Naval Air Station North Island, Calif., January 19, 2019. Emerald Warrior/Trident is the largest joint special operatio... More
Capt. Douglas Bosin, 27th Special Operations Support
Capt. Douglas Bosin, 27th Special Operations Support Squadron special operations forces medical element flight surgeon, preps a simulated patient for an exercise during Emerald Warrior/Trident at Naval Air Stat... More
An MC-130J Commando II from the 9th Special Operations
An MC-130J Commando II from the 9th Special Operations Squadron sits on the flightline after operations during Emerald Warrior/Trident at Naval Air Station North Island, Calif., January 24, 2019. Emerald Warrio... More
Maj. John Richardson (right), 27th Special Operations
Maj. John Richardson (right), 27th Special Operations Support Squadron physician, practices medical care on a simulated patient during Emerald Warrior/Trident at Naval Air Station North Island, Calif., January ... More
Maj. Meghan O'Rourke, 9th Special Operations Squadron
Maj. Meghan O'Rourke, 9th Special Operations Squadron combat systems officer, assists with low-level flight training in an MC-130J Commando II during Emerald Warrior/Trident at Naval Air Station North Island, C... More
AC-130 aircraft from the 16th Special Operations Squadron
AC-130 aircraft from the 16th Special Operations Squadron searches for visual confirmation of a target during a live-fire formation on Dec. 22, 2018, at Melrose Air Force Range, NM. The 16th SOS performs traini... More
Aircrew from the 9th Special Operations Squadron refuel
Aircrew from the 9th Special Operations Squadron refuel an Army MH-47 Chinook from an MC-130J Commando II during Emerald Warrior/Trident at Naval Air Station North Island, Calif., January 23, 2019. Emerald Warr... More
Senior Airman Brennan Hill, 9th Special Operations
Senior Airman Brennan Hill, 9th Special Operations Squadron loadmaster, performs an engine check for an MC-130J Commando II during Emerald Warrior/Trident at Naval Air Station North Island, Calif., January 16, ... More
Aircrew from the 9th Special Operations Squadron conduct
Aircrew from the 9th Special Operations Squadron conduct low-level flight training in an MC-130J Commando II during Emerald Warrior/Trident at Naval Air Station North Island, Calif., January 16, 2019. Emerald W... More
An aircrew from the 16th Special Operations Squadron
An aircrew from the 16th Special Operations Squadron at Cannon Air Force Base, N.M., lands an AC-130W Stinger II to participate in Emerald Warrior/Trident at the Naval Air Station North Island, Calif., January ... More
Maj. John Richardson (right), 27th Special Operations
Maj. John Richardson (right), 27th Special Operations Support Squadron physician, practices medical care on a simulated patient during Emerald Warrior/Trident at Naval Air Station North Island, Calif., January ... More
SEAL Team seven members verify their jump location
SEAL Team seven members verify their jump location from an MC-130J Commando II during Emerald Warrior/Trident at Naval Air Station North Island, Calif., January 19, 2019. Emerald Warrior/Trident is the largest ... More
A maintainer assigned to the 16th Expeditionary Special
A maintainer assigned to the 16th Expeditionary Special Operations Squadron looks on as an AC-130W Stinger II prepares for mission at an undisclosed location in support of Operation Inherent Resolve, Southwest ... More
An MC-130J Commando II sits on the flight line before
An MC-130J Commando II sits on the flight line before takeoff during Emerald Warrior/Trident at Naval Air Station North Island, Calif., January 21, 2019. Emerald Warrior/Trident is the largest joint special ope... More
A special mission aviator assigned to the 16th Expeditionary
A special mission aviator assigned to the 16th Expeditionary Special Operations Squadron looks out a door window onboard an AC-130W Stinger II during a mission over Iraq, July 23, 2018. The AC-130W Stinger II p... More
Aircrews from the 20th Special Operations Squadron
Aircrews from the 20th Special Operations Squadron and 9th SOS prepare CV-22 Ospreys and an MC-130J Commando II for takeoff during Emerald Warrior/Trident at Naval Air Station North Island, Calif., January 24, ... More
An MC-130J Commando II sits on the flight line before
An MC-130J Commando II sits on the flight line before takeoff during Emerald Warrior/Trident at Naval Air Station North Island, Calif., January 21, 2019. Emerald Warrior/Trident is the largest joint special ope... More
An aircrew from the 9th Special Operations Squadron
An aircrew from the 9th Special Operations Squadron conducts low-level operations in an MC-130J Commando II during Emerald Warrior/Trident at Naval Air Station North Island, Calif., January 21, 2019. Emerald Wa... More
Aircrew from the 9th Special Operations Squadron prepare
Aircrew from the 9th Special Operations Squadron prepare to refuel Army MH-47 Chinooks from an MC-130J Commando II during Emerald Warrior/Trident at Naval Air Station North Island, Calif., January 23, 2019. Eme... More
U.S. Army Capt. Ryan Gibbons, 9th Special Operations
U.S. Army Capt. Ryan Gibbons, 9th Special Operations Squadron pilot, performs preflight checks in an MC-130J Commando II before takeoff during Emerald Warrior/Trident at Naval Air Station North Island, Calif., ... More
An aircrew from the 16th Special Operations Squadron
An aircrew from the 16th Special Operations Squadron at Cannon Air Force Base, N.M., arrive in an AC-130W Stinger II to participate in Emerald Warrior/Trident at the Naval Air Station North Island, Calif., Janu... More
A maintainer assigned to 16th Expeditionary Special
A maintainer assigned to 16th Expeditionary Special Operations Squadron communicate with pilots on board a AC-130W Stinger II during pre flight start up and checks before a mission at an undisclosed location, S... More
Pilots from the 9th Special Operations Squadron command
Pilots from the 9th Special Operations Squadron command an MC-130J Commando II while it is refueled by a KC-135 Stratotanker during Emerald Warrior/Trident at Naval Air Station North Island, Calif., January 23,... More
An aircrew from the 9th Special Operations Squadron
An aircrew from the 9th Special Operations Squadron conducts low-level operations in an MC-130J Commando II during Emerald Warrior/Trident at Naval Air Station North Island, Calif., January 21, 2019. Emerald Wa... More
Tech. Sgt. Jeffrey Tremel, 27th Special Operations
Tech. Sgt. Jeffrey Tremel, 27th Special Operations Support Squadron independent duty medical technician, preps medical equipment before an exercise during Emerald Warrior/Trident at Naval Air Station North Isla... More
An aircrew from the 9th Special Operations Squadron
An aircrew from the 9th Special Operations Squadron perform preflight inspections in an MC-130J Commando II during Emerald Warrior/Trident at Naval Air Station North Island, Calif., January 19, 2019. Emerald Wa... More
A maintainer assigned to 16th Expeditionary Special
A maintainer assigned to 16th Expeditionary Special Operations Squadron looks on as a AC-130W Stinger II prepares for mission at an undisclosed location in support of Operation Inherent Resolve, Southwest Asia,... More
Maj. Meghan O'Rourke, 9th Special Operations Squadron
Maj. Meghan O'Rourke, 9th Special Operations Squadron combat systems officer prepares for takeoff in an MC-130J Commando II during Emerald Warrior/Trident at Naval Air Station North Island, Calif., January 21, ... More
SEAL Team seven members jump from an MC-130J Commando
SEAL Team seven members jump from an MC-130J Commando II during Emerald Warrior/Trident at Naval Air Station North Island, Calif., January 19, 2019. Emerald Warrior/Trident is the largest joint special operatio... More
Capt. Jason Brown, 9th Special Operations Squadron
Capt. Jason Brown, 9th Special Operations Squadron pilot, commands an MC-130J Commando II while flying in support of Emerald Warrior/Trident at Naval Air Station North Island, Calif., January 23, 2019. Emerald ... More
Family and friends of the crew of Jockey-14 lay flowers
Family and friends of the crew of Jockey-14 lay flowers on a memorial at the Hurlburt Field Memorial Air Park, Florida, March 14, 2019. Jockey-14 was the tactical call sign for the crew of an AC-130H Spectre gu... More
105 mm shells are stored in a specialized container
105 mm shells are stored in a specialized container during flight to prevent any collateral damage. They are manually loaded one-by-one into the howitzer on the back of an AC-130 aircraft.
Airmen from the 16th Special Operations Squadron work
Airmen from the 16th Special Operations Squadron work out at the 27th Special Operations Wing’s new human performance center Jan. 9, 2019, at Cannon Air Force Base, N.M. Differing aircrew squadron service memb... More
Staff Sgt. Justin Bird, 16th Special Operations Squadron
Staff Sgt. Justin Bird, 16th Special Operations Squadron aerial gunner, works out at the 27th Special Operations Wing’s new human performance center Jan. 9, 2019, at Cannon Air Force Base, N.M. The introduction... More
Capt. Douglas Bosin, 9th Special Operations Squadron
Capt. Douglas Bosin, 9th Special Operations Squadron pilot, performs conducts low-level operations in an MC-130J Commando II during Emerald Warrior/Trident at Naval Air Station North Island, Calif., January 21,... More
An Aircrew from the 16th Special Operations Squadron
An Aircrew from the 16th Special Operations Squadron at Cannon Air Force Base, N.M., lands an AC-130W Stinger II to participate in Emerald Warrior/Trident at the Naval Air Station North Island, Calif., January ... More
SEAL Team seven members jump from an MC-130J Commando
SEAL Team seven members jump from an MC-130J Commando II during Emerald Warrior/Trident at Naval Air Station North Island, Calif., January 19, 2019. Emerald Warrior/Trident is the largest joint special operatio... More
U.S. Air Force aircrew members assigned to the the
U.S. Air Force aircrew members assigned to the the 16th Expeditionary Special Operations Squadron perform pre flight checks onboard a AC-130W Stinger II before a mission in support of Operation Inherent Resolve... More
Members of the Hurlburt Field Honor Guard perform ceremonial
Members of the Hurlburt Field Honor Guard perform ceremonial duties at the Jockey-14 25th Anniversary Memorial Ceremony at Hurlburt Field, Florida, March 14, 2019. Jockey-14 experienced an in-flight explosion, ... More
Aircrew from the 9th Special Operations Squadron perform
Aircrew from the 9th Special Operations Squadron perform preflight checks before takeoff in an MC-130J Commando II during Emerald Warrior/Trident at Naval Air Station North Island, Calif., January 21, 2019. Eme... More
Airmen from the 9th Special Operations Squadron prepare
Airmen from the 9th Special Operations Squadron prepare an MC-130J Commando II for takeoff during Emerald Warrior/Trident at Naval Air Station North Island, Calif., January 24, 2019. Emerald Warrior/Trident is ... More
Airmen from the 27th Special Operations Support Squadron
Airmen from the 27th Special Operations Support Squadron special operations forces medical element practice medical care on a simulated patient during Emerald Warrior/Trident at Naval Air Station North Island, ... More
Airmen from the 27th Special Operations Support Squadron
Airmen from the 27th Special Operations Support Squadron special operations forces medical element practice medical care on a simulated patient during Emerald Warrior/Trident at Naval Air Station North Island, ... More
Pilots from the 9th Special Operations Squadron command
Pilots from the 9th Special Operations Squadron command an MC-130J Commando II while it is refueled by a KC-135 Stratotanker during Emerald Warrior/Trident at Naval Air Station North Island, Calif., January 23,... More
Aircrew from the 9th Special Operations Squadron in
Aircrew from the 9th Special Operations Squadron in an MC-130J Commando II refuel a CV-22 Osprey during Emerald Warrior/Trident at Naval Air Station North Island, Calif., January 24, 2019. Emerald Warrior/Tride... More
An aircrew from the 9th Special Operations Squadron
An aircrew from the 9th Special Operations Squadron conducts low-level operations in an MC-130J Commando II during Emerald Warrior/Trident at Naval Air Station North Island, Calif., January 21, 2019. Emerald Wa... More