A U.S. Air Force flight engineer assigned to the 4th
A U.S. Air Force flight engineer assigned to the 4th Special Operations Squadron discusses pre-flight checks during Emerald Warrior 17 at Hurlburt Field, Fla., March 4, 2017. Emerald Warrior is a U.S. Special O... More
A U.S. Air Force Special Tactics Airman assigned to
A U.S. Air Force Special Tactics Airman assigned to the 24th Special Operations Wing clears a weapon malfunction during Emerald Warrior 17 at Eglin Air Force Base, Fla., March 2, 2017. Emerald Warrior is a U.S.... More
A simulated patient is transported off a U.S. Navy
A simulated patient is transported off a U.S. Navy MH-60S Seahawk during Emerald Warrior 17 at Hurlburt Field, Fla., March 2, 2017. Emerald Warrior is a U.S. Special Operations Command exercise during which joi... More
U.S. Air Force Airmen from the 24th and 27th Special
U.S. Air Force Airmen from the 24th and 27th Special Operations Wings train together during a static load exercise during Exercise Emerald Warrior at Hurlburt, Fla., Feb. 26, 2017. Emerald Warrior is a U.S. Spe... More
A U.S. Air Force pararescueman assigned to the 23rd
A U.S. Air Force pararescueman assigned to the 23rd Special Tactics Squadron conducts a combat search and rescue training mission during Emerald Warrior 17 at Hurlburt Field, Fla., March 4, 2017. Emerald Warrio... More
A U.S. Air Force maintainer and loadmaster from the
A U.S. Air Force maintainer and loadmaster from the 27th Special Operations Wing ready a ramp on an MC-130J Commando II during Emerald Warrior 17 at Hurlburt Field, Fla., March 6, 2017. Emerald Warrior is a U.S... More
U.S. Air Force Airmen from the 27th Special Operations
U.S. Air Force Airmen from the 27th Special Operations Wing check the weight of a vehicle for Airmen from the 24th SOW during a static load training during Exercise Emerald Warrior at Hurlburt Field, Fla., Feb.... More
U.S. Soldiers assigned to the 7th Special Forces Group
U.S. Soldiers assigned to the 7th Special Forces Group conduct urban warfare training during Emerald Warrior 17 at Hurlburt Field, Fla., March 7, 2017. Emerald Warrior is a U.S. Special Operations Command exerc... More
A U.S. Air Force pararescueman assigned to the 23rd
A U.S. Air Force pararescueman assigned to the 23rd Special Tactics Squadron is hoisted into a U.S. Navy MH-60S Seahawk during Emerald Warrior 17 at Hurlburt Field, Fla., March 4, 2017. Emerald Warrior is a U.S... More
US Air Force (USAF) STAFF Sergeant (SSGT) Glenn Fleming, Aerial GUNNER...
The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: ENDURING FREEDOM Base: Camp Lemonier Country: Djibouti (DJI) Scene Camera Operator: SSGT Cherie A. Thurlby, USAF Release Sta... More
Joint Civilian Orientations Course
A U.S. Air Force CV-22 Osprey flies over the Eglin Air Force Range, Fla. The Osprey demonstrated some of its capabilities to participants of the Joint Civilian Orientation Course (JCOC). JCOC is a secretary of ... More
A U.S. Air Force flight engineer assigned to the 4th
A U.S. Air Force flight engineer assigned to the 4th Special Operations Squadron performs pre-flight checks on an AC-130U Spooky during Emerald Warrior 17 at Hurlburt Field, Fla., March 4, 2017. Emerald Warrior... More
The Hurlburt Field Honor Guard present the colors during
The Hurlburt Field Honor Guard present the colors during the 24th Special Operations Wing assumption of Command at Hurlburt Field, Fla., July 14, 2016. Col. Michael Martin is the third Airman to take command of... More
A U.S. Air Force KC-135 Stratotanker refuels an AC-130U
A U.S. Air Force KC-135 Stratotanker refuels an AC-130U Spooky during Emerald Warrior 17 at Hurlburt Field, Fla., March 4, 2017. Emerald Warrior is a U.S. Special Operations Command exercise during which joint ... More
US Air Force (USAF) STAFF Sergeant (SSGT) Mark Wolcott, Aerial GUNNER,...
The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: ENDURING FREEDOM Base: Camp Lemonier Country: Djibouti (DJI) Scene Camera Operator: SSGT Cherie A. Thurlby, USAF Release Sta... More
US Air Force (USAF) STAFF Sergeant (SSGT) Glenn Fleming, Aerial GUNNER...
The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: ENDURING FREEDOM Base: Camp Lemonier Country: Djibouti (DJI) Scene Camera Operator: SSGT Cherie A. Thurlby, USAF Release Sta... More
US Air Force (USAF) MASTER Sergeant (MSGT) Todd Corey, Flight Engineer...
The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: ENDURING FREEDOM Base: Camp Lemonier Country: Djibouti (DJI) Scene Camera Operator: SSGT Cherie A. Thurlby, USAF Release Sta... More
U.S. Marine Corps Capt. Emily Elledge (left), the air
U.S. Marine Corps Capt. Emily Elledge (left), the air officer for 1st Battalion, 6th Marine Regiment, and Capt. Patrick Hassett, the company commander of bravo company, 1/6, wait for air support during a force-... More
AMMAN, Jordan (May 7, 2017) Italian Airmen assigned
AMMAN, Jordan (May 7, 2017) Italian Airmen assigned to the 17th Special Operations Wing secure a landing pad during a fast roping exercise in Amman, Jordan during Eager Lion 2017. Eager Lion is an annual U.S. C... More
A U.S. Navy Sailor from Helicopter Sea Combat Squadron
A U.S. Navy Sailor from Helicopter Sea Combat Squadron 5 pulls chalks from an MH-60S Seahawk before take-off during Emerald Warrior 17 March 1, 2017, at Hurlburt Field, Fla. Emerald Warrior is a U.S. Special Op... More
U.S. Air Force Airmen assigned to the 22nd Special
U.S. Air Force Airmen assigned to the 22nd Special Tactics Squadron call in close air support during Emerald Warrior 17 at Eglin Range, Fla., March 4, 2017. Emerald Warrior is a U.S. Special Operations Command ... More
U.S Air Force Col. Timothy Hood, left, vice commander
U.S Air Force Col. Timothy Hood, left, vice commander of the 1st Special Operations Wing, and U.S. Air Force Lt. Gen. Jim Slife, right, commander of Air Force Special Operations Command, escort Hayden Milberg, ... More
US Air Force (USAF) Airmen of the Air Force Special Operations (AFSO) ...
The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: ENDURING FREEDOM Base: Camp Lemonier Country: Djibouti (DJI) Scene Camera Operator: SSGT Cherie A. Thurlby, USAF Release Sta... More
US Air Force (USAF) STAFF Sergeant (SSGT) Glenn Fleming, Aerial GUNNER...
The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: ENDURING FREEDOM Base: Camp Lemonier Country: Djibouti (DJI) Scene Camera Operator: SSGT Cherie A. Thurlby, USAF Release Sta... More
U.S. Air Force Airmen gather to load Humvees into an
U.S. Air Force Airmen gather to load Humvees into an MC-130J Commando II from the 9th Special Operations Squadron before a training sortie during Emerald Warrior 17 on Hurlburt Field, Fla., Feb. 28, 2017. Emera... More
AMMAN, Jordan (May 8, 2017) A member of the Air Force
AMMAN, Jordan (May 8, 2017) A member of the Air Force Special Operation's 23rd Special Tactics Squad participates in small unit tactics at the King Abdullah II Special Operations Training Center in Amman, Jorda... More
AMMAN, Jordan (May 8, 2017) Members of the Air Force
AMMAN, Jordan (May 8, 2017) Members of the Air Force Special Operation's 23rd Special Tactics Squad and Jordanian Special Forces participate in small unit tactics at the King Abdullah II Special Operations Trai... More
COL Schwartz takes COL Mirus of Special Operations Command, Atlantic a...
The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: OCEAN VENTURE '92 Base: Pope Air Force Base State: North Carolina (NC) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera ... More
US Air Force (USAF) Airmen of the Air Force Special Operations (AFSO) ...
The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: ENDURING FREEDOM Base: Camp Lemonier Country: Djibouti (DJI) Scene Camera Operator: SSGT Cherie A. Thurlby, USAF Release Sta... More
An AC-130J Ghostrider gunship sits on the flightline
An AC-130J Ghostrider gunship sits on the flightline at Hurlburt Field, Florida, Sept. 24, 2020. The AC-130J provides close air support, air interdiction and armed reconnaissance in support of special operation... More
Frederick Javier, a physical scientist with the 1st
Frederick Javier, a physical scientist with the 1st Special Operations Civil Engineer Squadron, was awarded the 2018 Secretary of Defense Environmental Award for Environmental Quality, April, 16, 2018, at Hurlb... More
U.S. Air Force Airmen from the 24th Special Operations
U.S. Air Force Airmen from the 24th Special Operations Squadron are briefed during Exercise Emerald Warrior static load training at Hurlburt Field, Fla., Feb. 26, 2017. Emerald Warrior is a U.S. Special Operati... More
U.S. Marines assigned to Marine Air Support Squadron
U.S. Marines assigned to Marine Air Support Squadron 6 listen in on radio frequencies from aircraft in the area during Emerald Warrior 17 at Hurlburt Field, Fla., March 1, 2017. Emerald Warrior is a U.S. Specia... More
A U.S. Air Force pararescueman assigned to the 23rd
A U.S. Air Force pararescueman assigned to the 23rd Special Tactics Squadron is hoisted into a U.S. Navy MH-60S Seahawk during Emerald Warrior 17 at Hurlburt Field, Fla., March 4, 2017. Emerald Warrior is a U.S... More
A U.S. Air Force boom operator looks out of a window
A U.S. Air Force boom operator looks out of a window of a KC-135 Stratotanker during Emerald Warrior 2015 at Hurlburt Field, Fla., April 22, 2015. Emerald Warrior is the Department of Defense's only irregular w... More
US Air Force (USAF) Airmen of the Air Force Special Operations (AFSO) ...
The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: ENDURING FREEDOM Base: Camp Lemonier Country: Djibouti (DJI) Scene Camera Operator: SSGT Cherie A. Thurlby, USAF Release Sta... More
U.S. Marines Corporal Ignacio Aranda and Staff Sgt.
U.S. Marines Corporal Ignacio Aranda and Staff Sgt. Aurelina Perez, both radio technicians from Marine Air Support Squadron 6 listen in on radio frequencies from aircraft in the area during Emerald Warrior 17 a... More
U.S. Air Force Capt. Ryan Kennedy, a CV-22B Osprey
U.S. Air Force Capt. Ryan Kennedy, a CV-22B Osprey tiltrotor aircraft pilot with the 8th Special Operations Squadron, briefs Hayden Milberg, majority professional staff member of the House Appropriations Commit... More
French Air Force special operations forces fast rope
French Air Force special operations forces fast rope from a U.S. Navy MH-60S Seahawk while using the Fast Rope Insertion Extraction System during Emerald Warrior 17 March 1, 2017, at Hurlburt Field, Fla. Emeral... More
U.S. Air Force Airmen from the 24th Special Operations
U.S. Air Force Airmen from the 24th Special Operations Wing prepare to depart a CV-22 Osprey during Emerald Warrior 17 at Hurlburt Field, Fla., March 7, 2017. Emerald Warrior is a U.S. Special Operations Comman... More
Humvees depart a U.S. Air Force MC-130J Commando II
Humvees depart a U.S. Air Force MC-130J Commando II during Emerald Warrior 17 at Hurlburt Field, Fla., March 6, 2017. Emerald Warrior is a U.S. Special Operations Command exercise during which joint special ope... More
A U.S. Air Force CV-22 Osprey prepares to take-off
A U.S. Air Force CV-22 Osprey prepares to take-off during Emerald Warrior 17 at Avon Park, Fla., March 7, 2017. Emerald Warrior is a U.S. Special Operations Command exercise during which joint special operation... More
A U.S. Soldier assigned to the 7th Special Forces Group
A U.S. Soldier assigned to the 7th Special Forces Group conducts urban warfare training during Emerald Warrior 17 at Hurlburt Field, Fla., March 7, 2017. Emerald Warrior is a U.S. Special Operations Command exe... More
U.S. Air Force Tactical Air Control Party Specialists
U.S. Air Force Tactical Air Control Party Specialists (TACP) carry a simulated casualty during combat lifesaver training at Joint Base Lewis-McChord, Wash., Jan. 26, 2017. U.S. Army medics assigned to 16th Comb... More
US Air Force (USAF) Airmen of the Air Force Special Operations (AFSO) ...
The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: ENDURING FREEDOM Base: Camp Lemonier Country: Djibouti (DJI) Scene Camera Operator: SSGT Cherie A. Thurlby, USAF Release Sta... More
Staff Sgt. Brandon Pfannenstiel, 27th Special Operations
Staff Sgt. Brandon Pfannenstiel, 27th Special Operations Civil Engineering Squadron, shows kids the F-6A Robot during open house at Cannon Air Force Base, N.M., Sept. 24. The F-6A robot was shown during the mun... More
U.S. Air Force Tech. Sgt. Lawrence Jenkins, a continuous
U.S. Air Force Tech. Sgt. Lawrence Jenkins, a continuous process improvement facilitator with Air Force Special Operations Command, posts a large sticky note during a discussion at the Fieldwerx building in For... More
U.S. Air Force Tactical Air Control Party Specialists
U.S. Air Force Tactical Air Control Party Specialists (TACP) care for a simulated casualty during combat lifesaver training at Joint Base Lewis-McChord, Wash., Jan. 26, 2017. U.S. Army medics assigned to 16th C... More
U.S. Air Force Tech Sgt. Mark Perkins, a boom operator
U.S. Air Force Tech Sgt. Mark Perkins, a boom operator with the 121st Air Refueling Wing, Ohio Air National Guard prepares to refuel an MC-130J Commando II with the 9th Special Operations Squadron during a trai... More
U.S. Marines with 1st Battalion, 6th Marine Regiment,
U.S. Marines with 1st Battalion, 6th Marine Regiment, currently assigned to 3rd Marine Division under the Unit Deployment Program, set up security after departing a U.S. Air Force CV-22 Osprey from the 21st Spe... More
A U.S. Air Force 4th Special Operations Squadron AC-130U
A U.S. Air Force 4th Special Operations Squadron AC-130U Spooky sits on the flightline prior to take-off during Emerald Warrior at Hurlburt Field, Fla., March 1, 2017. Emerald Warrior is a U.S. Special Operatio... More
Members of a Special Operations Forces Medical Element
Members of a Special Operations Forces Medical Element team from the 27th Special Operations Wing secure a patient to a litter during Emerald Warrior 17 at Hurlburt Field, Fla., Feb. 28, 2017. Emerald Warrior i... More
A U.S. Air Force pararescueman assigned to the 23rd
A U.S. Air Force pararescueman assigned to the 23rd Special Tactics Squadron fast ropes from a U.S. Navy MH-60S Seahawk during Emerald Warrior 17 at Hurlburt Field, Fla., March 4, 2017. Emerald Warrior is a U.S... More
A U.S. Air Force pararescueman assigned to the 23rd
A U.S. Air Force pararescueman assigned to the 23rd Special Tactics Squadron is hoisted into a U.S. Navy MH-60S Seahawk during Emerald Warrior 17 at Hurlburt Field, Fla., March 4, 2017. Emerald Warrior is a U.S... More
US Air Force (USAF) First Lieutenant (1LT) Steven Andrews, Air Force S...
The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: ENDURING FREEDOM Base: Camp Lemonier Country: Djibouti (DJI) Scene Camera Operator: SSGT Cherie A. Thurlby, USAF Release Sta... More
US Air Force (USAF) Airmen from the Air Force Special Operations (AFSO...
The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: ENDURING FREEDOM Base: Camp Lemonier Country: Djibouti (DJI) Scene Camera Operator: SSGT Cherie A. Thurlby, USAF Release Sta... More
US Air Force (USAF) Airmen of the Air Force Special Operations (AFSO) ...
The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: ENDURING FREEDOM Base: Camp Lemonier Country: Djibouti (DJI) Scene Camera Operator: SSGT Cherie A. Thurlby, USAF Release Sta... More
US Air Force (USAF) MASTER Sergeant (MSGT) Todd Corey (right) and USAF...
The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: ENDURING FREEDOM Base: Camp Lemonier Country: Djibouti (DJI) Scene Camera Operator: SSGT Cherie A. Thurlby, USAF Release Sta... 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
A U.S. Navy MH-60SS Seahawk performs a strafing maneuver
A U.S. Navy MH-60SS Seahawk performs a strafing maneuver during Emerald Warrior 17 at Eglin Range, Fla., March 4, 2017. Emerald Warrior is a U.S. Special Operations Command exercise during which joint special o... More
U.S. Navy aircrew from Helicopter Sea Combat Squadron
U.S. Navy aircrew from Helicopter Sea Combat Squadron 5 prepare a SH-60 Seahawk for a night operation while two U.S. Army UH-60 Blackhawks land during Emerald Warrior 2017 at Hurlburt Field, Fla., Feb. 27, 2017... More
U.S. Air Force members of a Special Operations Forces
U.S. Air Force members of a Special Operations Forces Medical Element team respond to a simulated medical emergency during Emerald Warrior 17 at Hurlburt Field, Fla., Feb. 28, 2017. Emerald Warrior is a U.S. S... More
U.S. Air Force members of a Special Operations Forces
U.S. Air Force members of a Special Operations Forces Medical Element team assess patients in a mass casualty scenario during Emerald Warrior 17 at Hurlburt Field, Fla., Feb. 28, 2017. Emerald Warrior is a U.S.... More
U.S. Air Force Tech. Sgt. Renee Snavely, 1st Special
U.S. Air Force Tech. Sgt. Renee Snavely, 1st Special Operations Support Squadron independent duty medical technician, waits for a U.S. Army UH-60L Black Hawk to land during Emerald Warrior 17 at Hurlburt Field,... More
U.S. Air Force Airmen from the 24th and 27th Special
U.S. Air Force Airmen from the 24th and 27th Special Operations Wings conduct static load training during Exercise Emerald Warrior at Hurlburt Field, Fla., Feb. 26, 2017. Emerald Warrior is a U.S. Special Opera... More
A U.S. Air Force special missions aviator assigned
A U.S. Air Force special missions aviator assigned to the 4th Special Operations Squadron operates a 105mm cannon on an AC-130U Spooky during Emerald Warrior 17 at Hurlburt Field, Fla., March 4, 2017. Emerald W... More
U.S. Army Soldiers assigned to 16th Combat Aviation
U.S. Army Soldiers assigned to 16th Combat Aviation Brigade, 7th Infantry Division move a simulated casualty during combat lifesaver training at Joint Base Lewis-McChord, Wash., Jan. 26, 2017. 16th CAB medics l... More
U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Doug Cochran, 27th Special
U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Doug Cochran, 27th Special Operations Aircraft Maintenence Squadron greets his wife and child during Operation Homecoming on the flightline at Cannon Air Force Base, N.M., Nov. 8, 2011... More
A U.S. Navy MH-60S Seahawk flies during Emerald Warrior
A U.S. Navy MH-60S Seahawk flies during Emerald Warrior 17 at Hurlburt Field, Fla., March 2, 2017. Emerald Warrior is a U.S. Special Operations Command exercise during which joint special operations forces trai... More
Hayden Milberg, majority professional staff member
Hayden Milberg, majority professional staff member of the House Appropriations Committee, inquires about the mission of the CV-22B Osprey tiltrotor aircraft during an Air Force Special Operations Command Orient... More
A U.S. Air Force special missions aviator assigned
A U.S. Air Force special missions aviator assigned to the 4th Special Operations Squadron observes ammunition loading on an AC-130U Spooky during Emerald Warrior at Hurlburt Field, Fla., March 4, 2017. Emerald ... More
AMMAN, Jordan (May 8, 2017) Members of the Air Force
AMMAN, Jordan (May 8, 2017) Members of the Air Force Special Operation's 23rd Special Tactics Squad participate in small unit tactics at the King Abdullah II Special Operations Training Center in Amman, Jordan ... More
U.S. Air Force Airmen from the 24th and 27th Special
U.S. Air Force Airmen from the 24th and 27th Special Operations Wings conduct static load training during Exercise Emerald Warrior at Hurlburt Field, Fla., Feb. 26, 2017. Emerald Warrior is a U.S. Special Opera... More
A U.S. Navy crew chief assigned to Helicopter Sea Combat
A U.S. Navy crew chief assigned to Helicopter Sea Combat Squadron FIVE prepare for a training flight onboard an MH-60S Seahawk during Emerald Warrior 17 at Hurlburt Field, Fla., March 4, 2017. Emerald Warrior i... More
Royal Netherlands army special forces personnel fire
Royal Netherlands army special forces personnel fire rounds out of a U.S. Army UH-60 Black Hawk during Emerald Warrior 17 at Hurlburt Field, Fla., March 6, 2017. Emerald Warrior is a U.S. Special Operations Com... More
U.S. Air Force Senior Airman Daniel Fernandez, 3rd
U.S. Air Force Senior Airman Daniel Fernandez, 3rd Combat Camera Squadron, documents a loadmaster lowering the ramp of an MC-130J Commando II on Hurlburt Field, Fla., Feb. 28, 2017. Emerald Warrior is a U.S. Sp... More
A U.S. Air Force pilot from the 27th Special Operations
A U.S. Air Force pilot from the 27th Special Operations Wing flies an MC-130J Commando II during Emerald Warrior 17 at Hurlburt Field, Fla., March 6, 2017. Emerald Warrior is a U.S. Special Operations Command e... More
A U.S. Soldier assigned to the 7th Special Forces Group
A U.S. Soldier assigned to the 7th Special Forces Group conducts urban warfare training during Emerald Warrior 17 at Hurlburt Field, Fla., March 7, 2017. Emerald Warrior is a U.S. Special Operations Command exe... More
A U.S. Army UH-60L Black Hawk prepares to take-off
A U.S. Army UH-60L Black Hawk prepares to take-off during Emerald Warrior 17 at Hurlburt Field, Fla., March 4, 2017. Emerald Warrior is a U.S. Special Operations Command exercise during which joint special oper... More
A U.S. Air Force 9th Special Operations Squadron pilot
A U.S. Air Force 9th Special Operations Squadron pilot reads through a checklist after a flight on an MC-130J Commmando II during Emerald Warrior 17 at Hurlburt Field, Fla., Feb. 28, 2017. Emerald Warrior is a ... More
U.S. Air Force special missions aviators assigned to
U.S. Air Force special missions aviators assigned to the 4th Special Operations Squadron operate a 105mm cannon on an AC-130U Spooky during Emerald Warrior 17 at Hurlburt Field, Fla., March 4, 2017. Emerald War... More
U.S. Air Force Airmen assigned to the 22nd Special
U.S. Air Force Airmen assigned to the 22nd Special Tactics Squadron prepare for close air support training during Emerald Warrior 17 at Eglin Range, Fla., March 7, 2017. Emerald Warrior is a U.S. Special Operat... More
Royal Netherlands army special forces personnel sit
Royal Netherlands army special forces personnel sit inside of an U.S. Army UH-60 Black Hawk during Emerald Warrior 17 at Hurlburt Field, Fla., March 6, 2017. Emerald Warrior is a U.S. Special Operations Command... More
A U.S. Air Force Airman assigned to the 22nd Special
A U.S. Air Force Airman assigned to the 22nd Special Tactics Squadron fires his rifle during Emerald Warrior 17 at Eglin Range, Fla., March 7, 2017. Emerald Warrior is a U.S. Special Operations Command exercise... More
Students examine the remains of a car that was destroyed by plastic ex...
The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Hurlburt Field State: Florida(FL) Country: United States Of America(USA) Scene Camera Operator: TSGT Michael J. Haggerty Release Status: Release... More
An AC-130J Ghostrider gunship sits on the flightline
An AC-130J Ghostrider gunship sits on the flightline at Hurlburt Field, Florida, Sept. 24, 2020. The AC-130J provides close air support, air interdiction and armed reconnaissance in support of special operation... More
U.S. Marine 2nd Lt. Richard Protzmann, a radio technician
U.S. Marine 2nd Lt. Richard Protzmann, a radio technician from Marine Air Support Squadron 6 listens to radio frequencies from aircraft in the area during Emerald Warrior 17 at Hurlburt Field, Fla., March 1, 20... More
A U.S. Air Force Special Operations loadmaster performs
A U.S. Air Force Special Operations loadmaster performs pre-flight checks on board aMC-130J Commando II during Emerald Warrior 17 at Hurlburt Field, Fla., March 1, 2017. Emerald Warrior is a U.S. Special Operat... More
A U.S. Air Force Special Tactics Airman assigned to
A U.S. Air Force Special Tactics Airman assigned to the 24th Special Operations Wing conducts close air support training during Emerald Warrior 17 at Eglin Air Force Base, Fla., March 2, 2017. Emerald Warrior i... More
U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. James Neace holds the American
U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. James Neace holds the American flag before the march to the fire station Cannon Air Force Base, N.M., Sept. 11. The memorial walk was held to honor the almost 3,000 people that died on... More
A U.S. Air Force member of a Special Operations Forces
A U.S. Air Force member of a Special Operations Forces Medical Element team walks toward a medical processing tent during Emerald Warrior 17 at Hurlburt Field, Fla., Feb. 28, 2017. Emerald Warrior is a U.S. Spe... More
U.S. Marines with 1st Battalion, 6th Marine Regiment,
U.S. Marines with 1st Battalion, 6th Marine Regiment, currently assigned to 3rd Marine Division under the Unit Deployment Program, set up security after departing a U.S. Air Force CV-22 Osprey from the 21st Spe... More
A U.S. Air Force 9th Special Operations Squadron loadmaster
A U.S. Air Force 9th Special Operations Squadron loadmaster talks on the communication system on an MC-130J Commmando II during Emerald Warrior 17 at Hurlburt Field, Fla., Feb. 28, 2017. Emerald Warrior is a U.... More
A member of a Special Operations Forces Medical Element
A member of a Special Operations Forces Medical Element team from the 27th Special Operations Wing responds to a simulated medical emergency during Emerald Warrior 17 at Hurlburt Field, Fla., Feb. 28, 2017. Eme... More
A U.S. Air Force special missions aviator assigned
A U.S. Air Force special missions aviator assigned to the 4th Special Operations Squadron secures spent 105mm casings on an AC-130U Spooky during Emerald Warrior 17 at Hurlburt Field, Fla., March 4, 2017. Emera... More
U.S. Air Force pararescuemen assigned to the 23rd Special
U.S. Air Force pararescuemen assigned to the 23rd Special Tactics Squadron lowers a litter from a U.S. Navy MH-60S Seahawk during Emerald Warrior 17 at Hurlburt Field, Fla., March 4, 2017. Emerald Warrior is a ... More
The Hurlburt Field Honor Guard present the colors during
The Hurlburt Field Honor Guard present the colors during the 24th Special Operations Wing assumption of command at Hurlburt Field, Fla., July 14, 2016. Heithold presided over the assumption of command, where Ma... More
U.S. Air Force Special Tactics combat controllers from
U.S. Air Force Special Tactics combat controllers from the 24th Special Operations Wing perform equipment buddy checks during Emerald Warrior 17, Feb. 28, 2017, at Hurlburt Field, Fla. Emerald Warrior is a U.S.... More
AMMAN, Jordan (May 7, 2017) Members of the Air Force
AMMAN, Jordan (May 7, 2017) Members of the Air Force Special Operation's 23rd Special Tactics Squad inspect equipment prior to a fast roping exercise in Amman, Jordan during Eager Lion 2017. Eager Lion is an an... More
U.S. Marine Corps Cpl. Jason Ferrence, an infantry
U.S. Marine Corps Cpl. Jason Ferrence, an infantry rifleman with 1st Battalion, 6th Marine Regiment, currently assigned to 3rd Marine Division under the Unit Deployment Program, participates in force-on-force t... More