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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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 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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
Pallbearers, consisting of airmen and Marines, carry
Pallbearers, consisting of airmen and Marines, carry retired U.S. Air Force Col. George “Bud” Day’s casket out during a memorial service for Day at the Emerald Coast Convention Center on Okaloosa Island, Fla., ... 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
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
Hundreds of Airmen and families perform memorial pushups
Hundreds of Airmen and families perform memorial pushups following the Special Tactics Memorial dedication ceremony at Hurlburt Field, Fla., Oct. 20, 2016. Flanking a seven-foot statue of an ST Airmen in operat... 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, ... 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
Congressman Matt Gaetz speaks with Secretary of the
Congressman Matt Gaetz speaks with Secretary of the Air Force Heather Wilson, at Hurlburt Field, Fla., Oct. 17, 2017. Wilson awarded ten Air Force Special Operations Command Air Commandos valorous medals, inclu... 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, during the reading of their Distinguished Flying... 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
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
Air Force Chief of Staff David L. Goldfein and Lt.
Air Force Chief of Staff David L. Goldfein and Lt. Gen. Brad Webb, the commander of Air Force Special Operations Command, unveil the Special Tactics Memorial during a dedication ceremony at Hurlburt Field, Fla.... 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
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
A monument of clothing sits for viewing during a memorial
A monument of clothing sits for viewing 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 ... More
Air Force Special Operations Command and 1st Special
Air Force Special Operations Command and 1st Special Operations Wing senior leadership render a salute during the arrival of Secretary of the Air Force Heather Wilson, at Hurlburt Field, Fla., Oct. 17, 2017. Wi... 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, Heather Wilson, awarded ten Ai... More
Col. Michael Martin, commander of the 24th Special
Col. Michael Martin, commander of the 24th Special Operations Wing, speaks during the Special Tactics Memorial dedication ceremony at Hurlburt Field, Fla., Oct. 20, 2016. Special Tactics, the Air Force’s ground... More
Ten Air Commandos from Air Force Special Operations
Ten Air Commandos from Air Force Special Operations Command awarded valorous medals perform Memorial Pushups in honor of the fallen following a combined medal ceremony at Hurlburt Field, Fla., Oct. 17, 2017. Se... 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
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
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