US Air Force (USAF) Brigadier General (BGEN) John Folkerts (left front...
The original finding aid described this photograph as: [Complete] Scene Caption: US Air Force (USAF) Brigadier General (BGEN) John Folkerts (left front), Vice Commander, Air Force Special Operations Command (A... More
Retired U.S. Army Col. Tom Reeves, Legion of Valor
Retired U.S. Army Col. Tom Reeves, Legion of Valor member, waits to tour U.S. Army Training and Doctrine Command at Joint Base Langley-Eustis, Va., April 21, 2017. Members of the Legion of Valor of the United S... More
Two AC-130U Spooky Gunships perform a flyover during
Two AC-130U Spooky Gunships perform a flyover during a combined medal ceremony at Hurlburt Field, Fla., Oct. 17, 2017. Secretary of the Air Force Heather Wilson, awarded ten Air Force Special Operations Command... More
US Air Force (USAF) Pararescuemen, 38th Rescue Squadron (RS), 347th Re...
The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Moody Air Force Base State: Georgia (GA) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: TSGT Rob Jensen, USAF Release Status: Re... More
More than 800 Airmen and families attended the Special
More than 800 Airmen and families attended the Special Tactics Memorial dedication ceremony at Hurlburt Field, Fla., Oct. 20, 2016. Special Tactics, the Air Force’s ground special operations force, has been eng... More
The Rev. Ray Angerman of the Good Shepherd Lutheran
The Rev. Ray Angerman of the Good Shepherd Lutheran Church of Shalimar speaks to the crowd during the memorial service for retired U.S. Air Force Col. George “Bud” Day at the Emerald Coast Convention Center on ... More
Special Tactics members from the 24th Special Operations
Special Tactics members from the 24th Special Operations Wing prepare to jump out of an MC-130H Talon II at Hurlburt Field, Fla., Jan. 7, 2015. A group of 16 jumpers trained for real-world jumps into austere or... More
Five members of Spooky 43, an AC-130U Spooky Gunship
Five members of Spooky 43, an AC-130U Spooky Gunship aircrew assigned to the 4th Special Operations Squadron, stand at attention during the reading of their Distinguished Flying Cross citation at Hurlburt Field... More
Secretary of the Air Force Heather Wilson, left, speaks
Secretary of the Air Force Heather Wilson, left, speaks to Lt. Gen. Brad Webb, commander of Air Force Special Operations Command, at Hurlburt Field, Fla., Oct. 17, 2017. Wilson awarded ten AFSOC Air Commandos v... More
Staff Sgt. Alaxey Germanovich, 26th Special Tactics
Staff Sgt. Alaxey Germanovich, 26th Special Tactics Squadron combat controller, hugs a member of the U.S. Army 7th Special Forces Group (Airborne) after an Air Force Cross ceremony Dec. 10, 2020, at Cannon Air ... More
This is the official unveiling of the Memorial Exhibit honoring US Air...
The original finding aid described this photograph as: [Complete] Scene Caption: This is the official unveiling of the Memorial Exhibit honoring US Air Force (USAF) Technical Sergeant (TSGT) John A. Chapman, C... More
Chief Master Sgt. Gregory Smith, command chief of Air
Chief Master Sgt. Gregory Smith, command chief of Air Force Special Operations Command, shows Secretary of the Air Force Heather Wilson the Wall of Honor during a visit to Hurlburt Field, Fla., May 2, 2018. The... More
US Air Force (USAF) Honor Guard members, Moody Air Force Base (AFB), G...
The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Moody Air Force Base State: Georgia (GA) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: A1C Joshua T. Jasper, USAF Release Statu... More
Theresa Cunningham (left), the wife of US Air Force (USAF) SENIOR AIRM...
The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Moody Air Force Base State: Georgia (GA) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: TSGT Rob Jensen, USAF Release Status: Re... More
US Air Force (USAF) 347th Rescue Wing (RW), Moody Air Force Base (AFB)...
The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Moody Air Force Base State: Georgia (GA) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: A1C Joshua T. Jasper, USAF Release Statu... More
Secretary of the Air Force Heather Wilson, left, speaks
Secretary of the Air Force Heather Wilson, left, speaks to Lt. Gen. Brad Webb, commander of Air Force Special Operations Command, at Hurlburt Field, Fla., Oct. 17, 2017. Wilson awarded ten AFSOC Air Commandos v... More
Members from the 24th Special Operations Wing prepare
Members from the 24th Special Operations Wing prepare for a high-altitude low-opening jump from an MC-130H Talon II at Hurlburt Field, Fla., Jan. 7, 2015. A total of 16 members used the jump to maintain qualifi... More
The Secretary of the Air Force, Heather Wilson, presents
The Secretary of the Air Force, Heather Wilson, presents five members of Spooky 43, an AC-130U Spooky Gunship aircrew assigned to the 4th Special Operations Squadron, Distinguished Flying Crosses, Oct. 17, 2017... More
The father of Staff Sgt. Alaxey Germanovich, 26th Special
The father of Staff Sgt. Alaxey Germanovich, 26th Special Tactics Squadron combat controller, joins in Memorial push-ups during a medal ceremony Dec. 10, 2020, at Cannon Air Force Base, N.M. Barbara Barrett, Se... More
A US Air Force (USAF) Pararescueman, 38th Rescue Squadron (RS), 347th ...
The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Moody Air Force Base State: Georgia (GA) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: TSGT Rob Jensen, USAF Release Status: Re... More
US Air Force (USAF) Brigadier General (BGEN) John Folkerts (left cente...
The original finding aid described this photograph as: [Complete] Scene Caption: US Air Force (USAF) Brigadier General (BGEN) John Folkerts (left center), Vice Commander, Air Force Special Operations Command (... More
Secretary of the Air Force Heather Wilson speaks with
Secretary of the Air Force Heather Wilson speaks with Congressman Matt Gaetz at Hurlburt Field, Fla., Oct. 17, 2017. Wilson awarded ten Air Force Special Operations Command Air Commandos valorous medals, includ... More
Barbara Barrett, Secretary of the Air Force, and Staff
Barbara Barrett, Secretary of the Air Force, and Staff Sgt. Alaxey Germanovich, 26th Special Tactics Squadron combat controller, stand for the reading of the award citation during an Air Force Cross ceremony De... More
Secretary of the Air Force Heather Wilson, pins the
Secretary of the Air Force Heather Wilson, pins the Air Force Cross on Staff Sgt. Richard Hunter, a Special Tactics Airman with the 23rd Special Tactics Squadron, during a combined medal ceremony at Hurlburt Fi... More
Staff Sgt. Alaxey Germanovich, 26th Special Tactics
Staff Sgt. Alaxey Germanovich, 26th Special Tactics Squadron combat controller, leads U.S. Air Force and U.S. Army Special Tactics service members as they perform memorial pushups following an Air Force Cross c... More
Staff Sgt. Alaxey Germanovich, 26th Special Tactics
Staff Sgt. Alaxey Germanovich, 26th Special Tactics Squadron combat controller, stands at attention during a medal ceremony Dec. 10, 2020, at Cannon Air Force Base, N.M. Barbara Barrett, Secretary of the Air Fo... More
Right side profile medium close-up shot as US Air Force Brigadier Gene...
The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Beale Air Force Base State: California (CA) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: SRA Johnny L. Saldivar, USAF Release ... More
US Air Force (USAF) Pararescuemen, 38th Rescue Squadron (RS), 347th Re...
The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Moody Air Force Base State: Georgia (GA) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: TSGT Rob Jensen, USAF Release Status: Re... More
This is the officil Memoril Exhibit honoring US Air Force (USAF) Techn...
The original finding aid described this photograph as: [Complete] Scene Caption: This is the official Memorial Exhibit honoring US Air Force (USAF) Technical Sergeant (TSGT) John A. Chapman, Combat Controller,... More
U.S. Air Force Lt Gen Bradley A. Heithold, commander
U.S. Air Force Lt Gen Bradley A. Heithold, commander of Air Force Special Operations Command, and U.S. Navy Vice Admiral Sean A. Pybus, deputy commander of Special Operations Command, stand beside three U.S. Ai... More
The father of Staff Sgt. Alaxey Germanovich, 26th Special
The father of Staff Sgt. Alaxey Germanovich, 26th Special Tactics Squadron combat controller, pins the Air Force Cross medal on his son during a medal ceremony Dec. 10, 2020, at Cannon Air Force Base, N.M. Barb... More
Secretary of the Air Force, Heather Wilson, pins the
Secretary of the Air Force, Heather Wilson, pins the Air Force Cross on Staff Sgt. Richard Hunter, a Special Tactics Airman with the 23rd Special Tactics Squadron, during a combined medal ceremony Oct. 17, 2017... More
Hundreds of service members perform Memorial Pushups
Hundreds of service members perform Memorial Pushups in honor of the fallen following a combined medal ceremony, Oct. 17, 2017, at Hurlburt Field, Fla. The Secretary of the Air Force, Heather Wilson, awarded te... More
Barbara Barrett, Secretary of the Air Force, places
Barbara Barrett, Secretary of the Air Force, places her hand over her heart while the audience salute the colors during an Air Force Cross ceremony Dec. 10, 2020, at Cannon Air Force Base, N.M. Barrett presente... More
Brigadier General (BGEN), John C. Koziol, USAF, Commander, 8th Air For...
The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Barksdale Air Force Base State: Louisiana (LA) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: SSGT Kimberly A. Warren, USAF Rele... More
Right side rear view medium shot as US Air Force Brigadier General Kev...
The original finding aid described this photograph as: [Complete] Scene Caption: Right side rear view medium shot as US Air Force Brigadier General Kevin Chilton, 9th Reconnaissance Wing Commander, shakes han... More
Right side profile medium shot as US Air Force Brigadier General Kevin...
The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Beale Air Force Base State: California (CA) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: SRA Johnny L. Saldivar, USAF Release ... More
US Air Force (USAF) Honor Guard members, Moody Air Force Base (AFB), G...
The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Moody Air Force Base State: Georgia (GA) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: TSGT Rob Jensen, USAF Release Status: Re... More
US Air Force (USAF) Colonel (COL) Sharon Dunbar, Commander, 737th Trai...
The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Lackland Air Force Base State: Texas (TX) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: Robbin Cresswell, CIV, USAF Release Sta... More
Airmen from the 38th Rescue Squadron perform ceremonial
Airmen from the 38th Rescue Squadron perform ceremonial push-ups, March 3, 2017, at Moody Air Force Base, Ga. The push-ups were done in memory of Senior Airman Jason Cunningham and to honor retired Tech. Sgt. K... More
With a large American Flag set as the backdrop, Comrades, Friends and ...
The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Kirtland Air Force Base State: New Mexico (NM) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: Keith Wright, CIV Release Status: ... More
A US Air Force (USAF) Pararescueman, 38th Rescue Squadron (RS), 347th ...
The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Moody Air Force Base State: Georgia (GA) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: A1C Joshua T. Jasper, USAF Release Statu... More
Two US Air Force (USAF) Pararescuemen, 38th Rescue Squadron (RS), 347t...
The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Moody Air Force Base State: Georgia (GA) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: A1C Joshua T. Jasper, USAF Release Statu... More
The family of Staff Sgt. Alaxey Germanovich, 26th Special
The family of Staff Sgt. Alaxey Germanovich, 26th Special Tactics Squadron combat controller, sit during an Air Force Cross ceremony Dec. 10, 2020, at Cannon Air Force Base, N.M. Barbara Barrett, Secretary of t... More
Master Sgt. Robert Gutierrez Jr., Battlefield Airmen
Master Sgt. Robert Gutierrez Jr., Battlefield Airmen Training Group, speaks to Airmen of the 29th Intelligence Squadron, during their Heritage Day ceremony May 18, 2018, in Laurel, Maryland. He explains to Airm... More
U.S. Air Force Lt. Gen. Brad Webb, commander of Air
U.S. Air Force Lt. Gen. Brad Webb, commander of Air Force Special Operations Command, and Chief Master Sgt. Gregory Smith, command chief of AFSOC, show Secretary of the Air Force Heather Wilson a picture of Mas... More
An MC-130H Combat Talon II performs a flyover as the
An MC-130H Combat Talon II performs a flyover as the Pensacola Christian College choir sings the National Anthem during the Special Tactics Memorial dedication ceremony at Hurlburt Field, Fla., Oct. 20, 2016. T... More
Master Sgt. Robert Gutierrez Jr., Battlefield Airmen
Master Sgt. Robert Gutierrez Jr., Battlefield Airmen Training Group, speaks to Airmen of the 29th Intelligence Squadron, during their Heritage Day ceremony May 18, 2018, in Laurel, Maryland. He explains to Airm... More
Members from the 15th Special Operations Squadron go
Members from the 15th Special Operations Squadron go over flight plans at Hurlburt Field, Fla., Jan. 7, 2015. The crew planned a high-altitude low-opening jump for members from the 24th Special Operations Wing.... More
Col. Thomas Palenske, commander of the 1st Special
Col. Thomas Palenske, commander of the 1st Special Operations Wing, greets Secretary of the Air Force Heather Wilson, at Hurlburt Field, Fla., Oct. 17, 2017. Wilson awarded ten Air Commandos from Air Force Spec... More
Medals of Capt. Charles (Chuck) E. Engle from his time
Medals of Capt. Charles (Chuck) E. Engle from his time as a pilot in Southeast Asia during the Vietnam War. He was awarded the Air Force Cross, the Silver Star and the Purple Heart. The medals are on display wh... More
Secretary of the Air Force, Heather Wilson, hugs Air
Secretary of the Air Force, Heather Wilson, hugs Air Force Cross recipient Staff Sgt. Richard Hunter, a Special Tactics Airman with the 23rd Special Tactics Squadron, during a combined medal ceremony Oct. 17, 2... More
The Secretary of the Air Force, Heather Wilson, and
The Secretary of the Air Force, Heather Wilson, and five members of Spooky 43, an AC-130U Spooky Gunship aircrew assigned to the 4th Special Operations Squadron, listen to the reading of their Distinguished Fly... More
Staff Sgt. Alaxey Germanovich, 26th Special Tactics
Staff Sgt. Alaxey Germanovich, 26th Special Tactics Squadron combat controller, and Barbara Barrett, Secretary of the Air Force, stand during the playing of the Air Force song during an Air Force Cross medal ce... More
Secretary of the Air Force, Heather Wilson, leads the
Secretary of the Air Force, Heather Wilson, leads the official party during a combined medal ceremony, Oct. 17, 2017, at Hurlburt Field, Fla. The SECAF awarded ten Air Force Special Operations Command Air Comma... More
U.S. Army Capt. Evan Lacenski, Special Forces team
U.S. Army Capt. Evan Lacenski, Special Forces team leader for the three combat controllers, laughs with Senior Airman Goodie Goodman, Special Tactics combat controller and Silver Star recipient. Capt. Lacenski ... More
Secretary of the Air Force, Heather Wilson, speaks
Secretary of the Air Force, Heather Wilson, speaks during a combined medal ceremony Oct, 17, 2017, at Hurlburt Field, Fla. The SECAF awarded ten Air Force Special Operations Command Air Commandos valorous medal... More
Secretary of the Air Force, Heather Wilson, presents
Secretary of the Air Force, Heather Wilson, presents an Air Force Cross certificate to Staff Sgt. Richard Hunter, a Special Tactics Airman with the 23rd Special Tactics Squadron, during a combined medal ceremon... More
Secretary of the Air Force Heather Wilson speaks during
Secretary of the Air Force Heather Wilson speaks during a combined medal ceremony at Hurlburt Field, Fla., Oct. 17, 2017. Wilson awarded ten Air Force Special Operations Command Air Commandos valorous medals, i... More
The father of Staff Sgt. Alaxey Germanovich, 26th Special
The father of Staff Sgt. Alaxey Germanovich, 26th Special Tactics Squadron combat controller, hugs his son during a medal ceremony Dec. 10, 2020, at Cannon Air Force Base, N.M. Barbara Barrett, Secretary of the... More
A Legion of Valor member listens to a briefing at U.S.
A Legion of Valor member listens to a briefing at U.S. Army Training and Doctrine Command at Joint Base Langley-Eustis, Va., April 21, 2017. Founded originally as the Medal of Honor Legion in 1890, the Legion o... More
The Air Force Cross medal is displayed during an Air
The Air Force Cross medal is displayed during an Air Force Cross ceremony Dec. 10, 2020, at Cannon Air Force Base, N.M. Barbara Barrett, Secretary of the Air Force, presented the medal to Staff Sgt. Alaxey Germ... More
Airman 1st Class Keith Fussell, 1st Special Operations
Airman 1st Class Keith Fussell, 1st Special Operations Civil Engineer Squadron firefighter, dons his helmet before training on Hurlburt Field, Fla., July 17, 2014. Firefighters spent more than an hour training ... More
The Secretary of the Air Force, Heather Wilson, commander
The Secretary of the Air Force, Heather Wilson, commander of Air Force Special Operations Command, Lt. Gen. Brad Webb, and Air Force Cross recipient, Staff Sgt. Richard Hunter, salute the colors during a combin... More
Family members of Staff Sgt. Alaxey Germanovich, 26th
Family members of Staff Sgt. Alaxey Germanovich, 26th Special Tactics Squadron combat controller, stand for the reading of the award citation during an Air Force Cross ceremony Dec. 10, 2020, at Cannon Air Forc... More
Lt. Gen. Brad Webb, commander of Air Force Special
Lt. Gen. Brad Webb, commander of Air Force Special Operations Command, speaks during a combined medal ceremony at Hurlburt Field, Fla., Oct. 17, 2017. Secretary of the Air Force, Heather Wilson awarded ten AFSO... More
The family of Staff Sgt. Alaxey Germanovich, 26th Special
The family of Staff Sgt. Alaxey Germanovich, 26th Special Tactics Squadron combat controller, watch as Germanovich’s award citation is read during his Air Force Cross ceremony Dec. 10, 2020, at Cannon Air Force... More
A row of Marine hats sit on chairs during a memorial
A row of Marine hats sit on chairs during a memorial service for retired U.S. Air Force Col. George “Bud” Day at the Emerald Coast Convention Center on Okaloosa Island, Fla., Aug. 1, 2013. Day, a Medal of Honor... More
U.S. Air Force Lt Gen Bradley A Heithold, commander
U.S. Air Force Lt Gen Bradley A Heithold, commander of Air Force Special Operations Command, and U.S. Navy Vice Admiral Sean A Pybus, deputy commander of Special Operations Command, stand beside three U.S. Air ... More
Cory Etchberger and Tracy Megenney, son and granddaughter
Cory Etchberger and Tracy Megenney, son and granddaughter of Medal of Honor recipient Chief Master Sgt. Richard Etchberger, pose for a photo with Airmen at Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson, Alaska, May 7, 2018. ... More
Lt. Gen. Brad Webb, commander of Air Force Special
Lt. Gen. Brad Webb, commander of Air Force Special Operations Command, speaks during a combined medal ceremony, Oct. 17, 2017, at Hurlburt Field, Fla. The 24th Secretary of the Air Force, Heather Wilson, awarde... More
Master Sgt. Robert Gutierrez Jr., Battlefield Airmen
Master Sgt. Robert Gutierrez Jr., Battlefield Airmen Training Group, speaks to Airmen of the 29th Intelligence Squadron, during their Heritage Day ceremony May 18, 2018, in Laurel, Maryland. He explains to Airm... More
A Special Tactics Airman from the 24th Special Operations
A Special Tactics Airman from the 24th Special Operations Wing scans the drop zone before jumping out of an MC-130H Talon II at Hurlburt Field, Fla., Jan. 7, 2015. A total of 16 members used the jump to maintai... More
Special Tactics Airmen from the 24th Special Operations
Special Tactics Airmen from the 24th Special Operations Wing prepare to jump out of an MC-130H Talon II at Hurlburt Field, Fla., Jan. 7, 2015. A group of 16 members teamed up with a MC-130H Talon II crew to jum... More
Hundreds of service members perform Memorial Pushups
Hundreds of service members perform Memorial Pushups in honor of the fallen following a combined medal ceremony at Hurlburt Field, Fla., Oct. 17, 2017. Secretary of the Air Force, Heather Wilson, awarded ten Ai... More
U.S. Air Force Lt. Gen. Brad Webb, commander of Air
U.S. Air Force Lt. Gen. Brad Webb, commander of Air Force Special Operations Command, and Chief Master Sgt. Gregory Smith, command chief of AFSOC, show Secretary of the Air Force Heather Wilson a picture of Mas... More
U.S. Air Force Lt. Gen. Brad Webb, commander of Air
U.S. Air Force Lt. Gen. Brad Webb, commander of Air Force Special Operations Command, and Chief Master Sgt. Gregory Smith, command chief of AFSOC, show Secretary of the Air Force Heather Wilson a picture of Mas... More
Doris Day, widow of retired U.S. Air Force Col. George
Doris Day, widow of retired U.S. Air Force Col. George “Bud” Day, receives a hug during a memorial service for Day at the Emerald Coast Convention Center on Okaloosa Island, Fla., Aug. 1, 2013. Day, a Medal of ... More
The Hurlburt Field Honor Guard posts the colors during
The Hurlburt Field Honor Guard posts the colors during the Special Tactics Memorial dedication ceremony at Hurlburt Field, Fla., Oct. 20, 2016. The memorial was conceptualized by Steve Haggett, a 30-year retire... More
U.S. Army Soldiers from the 7th Special Forces Group
U.S. Army Soldiers from the 7th Special Forces Group (Airborne) sit during an Air Force Cross Ceremony Dec. 10, 2020, at Cannon Air Force Base, N.M. Barbara Barrett, Secretary of the Air Force, presented the me... More
Master Sgt. Robert Gutierrez Jr., Battlefield Airmen
Master Sgt. Robert Gutierrez Jr., Battlefield Airmen Training Group, poses for a portrait May 18, 2018, in Laurel, Maryland. Gutierrez is a combat controller and Air Force Cross recipient. (U.S. Air Force photo... More
The Cannon Air Force Base Honor Guard presents the
The Cannon Air Force Base Honor Guard presents the colors during an Air Force Cross ceremony Dec. 10, 2020, at Cannon Air Force Base, N.M. Barbara Barrett, Secretary of the Air Force, presented the medal to Sta... More
Hundreds of service members, family and friends salute
Hundreds of service members, family and friends salute the National Anthem during a combined medal ceremony, Oct. 17, 2017, at Hurlburt Field, Fla. The Secretary of the Air Force, Dr. Heather Wilson, awarded te... More
Staff Sgt. Alaxey Germanovich, 26th Special Tactics
Staff Sgt. Alaxey Germanovich, 26th Special Tactics Squadron combat controller, watches as Barbara Barrett, Secretary of the Air Force, speaks of his accomplishments during an Air Force Cross ceremony Dec. 10, ... More
The Secretary of the Air Force, Heather Wilson, applauds
The Secretary of the Air Force, Heather Wilson, applauds four members of Spooky 43, an AC-130U Spooky Gunship aircrew assigned to the 4th Special Operations Squadron, after presenting them Air Medals with Valor... More
Barbara Barrett, Secretary of the Air Force, Staff
Barbara Barrett, Secretary of the Air Force, Staff Sgt. Alaxey Germanovich, 26th Special Tactics Squadron combat controller, and Germanovich’s family pose for a photo during a medal ceremony Dec. 10, 2020, at C... More
Staff Sgt. Alaxey Germanovich, 26th Special Tactics
Staff Sgt. Alaxey Germanovich, 26th Special Tactics Squadron combat controller, hugs his mother and father after being awarded the Air Force Cross during a medal ceremony Dec. 10, 2020, at Cannon Air Force Base... More
Staff Sgt. Alaxey Germanovich, 26th Special Tactics
Staff Sgt. Alaxey Germanovich, 26th Special Tactics Squadron combat controller, bumps elbows with Barbara Barrett, Secretary of the Air Force during an Air Force Cross medal ceremony Dec. 10, 2020, at Cannon Ai... More
Cory Etchberger, son of Medal of Honor recipient Chief
Cory Etchberger, son of Medal of Honor recipient Chief Master Sgt. Richard Etchberger, shares his father’s story at Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson, Alaska, May 7, 2018. Chief Etchberger’s acts of extraordinary... More
Two AC-130U Spooky Gunships perform a flyover during
Two AC-130U Spooky Gunships perform a flyover during a combined medal ceremony, Oct. 17, 2017, at Hurlburt Field, Fla. The Secretary of the Air Force, Heather Wilson, awarded ten Air Force Special Operations Co... More
Special Tactics Airmen from the 24th Special Operations
Special Tactics Airmen from the 24th Special Operations Wing jump out the door of an MC-130H Talon II at Hurlburt Field, Fla., Jan. 7, 2015. A group of 16 jumpers trained for real-world jumps into austere or ho... More
Special Tactics Airmen from the 24th Special Operations
Special Tactics Airmen from the 24th Special Operations Wing jump out of an MC-130H Talon II at Hurlburt Field, Fla., Jan. 7, 2015. The Airmen were from various special tactics career fields, including special ... More
The father of Staff Sgt. Alaxey Germanovich, 26th Special
The father of Staff Sgt. Alaxey Germanovich, 26th Special Tactics Squadron combat controller, picks up the Air Force Cross medal before pinning it on his son during a medal ceremony Dec. 10, 2020, at Cannon Air... More
The Secretary of the Air Force, Heather Wilson, and
The Secretary of the Air Force, Heather Wilson, and five members of Spooky 43, an AC-130U Spooky Gunship aircrew assigned to the 4th Special Operations Squadron, listen to the reading of their Distinguished Fly... More
U.S. Air Force Lt. Gen. Brad Webb, commander of Air
U.S. Air Force Lt. Gen. Brad Webb, commander of Air Force Special Operations Command, shows Secretary of the Air Force Heather Wilson a special gift from the British Air Commandos following Operation Eagle Claw... More
Airmen from the 38th Rescue Squadron pose for a photo
Airmen from the 38th Rescue Squadron pose for a photo with Retired Tech. Sgt. Keary Miller after a presentation, March 3, 2017, at Moody Air Force Base, Ga. Miller shared his story of the Battle of Roberts Ridg... More
Members from the 15th Special Operations Squadron go
Members from the 15th Special Operations Squadron go over flight plans at Hurlburt Field, Fla., Jan. 7, 2015. The crew planned a high-altitude low-opening jump for members from the 24th Special Operations Wing.... More
U.S. Air Force Lt Gen Bradley A Heithold, commander
U.S. Air Force Lt Gen Bradley A Heithold, commander of Air Force Special Operations Command, and U.S. Navy Vice Admiral Sean A Pybus, deputy commander of Special Operations Command, applaud three U.S. Air Force... More
U.S. Sen. John McCain, fights back tears while speaking
U.S. Sen. John McCain, fights back tears while speaking at a memorial service for retired U.S. Air Force Col. George “Bud” Day at the Emerald Coast Convention Center on Okaloosa Island, Fla., Aug. 1, 2013. Day,... More
George Day Jr., son of retired U.S. Air Force Col.
George Day Jr., son of retired U.S. Air Force Col. George “Bud” Day, speaks to the crowd during a memorial service for Bud at the Emerald Coast Convention Center on Okaloosa Island, Fla., Aug. 1, 2013. Bud, a M... More