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
U.S. Navy aircrew assigned to Helicopter Sea Combat
U.S. Navy aircrew assigned to Helicopter Sea Combat Squadron FIVE conduct a training flight onboard an 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 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. 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
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. 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
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 loadmaster from the 27th Special Operations
A U.S. Air Force loadmaster from the 27th Special Operations Wing secures a HUMVEE onto an MC-130J Commando II during Emerald Warrior 17 at Hurlburt Field, Fla., March 6, 2017. Emerald Warrior is a U.S. Special... 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 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
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
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. 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
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
Scott McEntyre and Joe McCluan from the Florida Stay
Scott McEntyre and Joe McCluan from the Florida Stay Alive From Education program, teach the dangers of driving through their Street Smart Presentation at Cannon Air Force Base, N.M., Sept 13. 2011. Car Crashes... 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. 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
U.S. Navy MH-60S Seahawk pilots prepare to fly a mission
U.S. Navy MH-60S Seahawk pilots prepare to fly a mission during Emerald Warrior 17 at Hurlburt Field, Fla., March 2, 2017. Emerald Warrior is a U.S. Special Operations Command exercise during which joint specia... 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 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
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
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 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
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
A U.S. Air Force Airman assigned to the 22nd Special
A U.S. Air Force Airman assigned to the 22nd Special Tactics Squadron prepares ammunition during Emerald Warrior 17 at Eglin Range, Fla., March 7, 2017. Emerald Warrior is a U.S. Special Operations Command exer... 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
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 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
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
The Sept. 11 memorial formation marches toward the
The Sept. 11 memorial formation marches toward the fire station at Cannon Air Force Base, N.M., Sept. 11, 2011. The memorial walk was held to honor the almost 3,000 people that died Sept. 11, 2001, over 200 peo... 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
A U.S. Air Force loadmaster from the 27th Special Operations
A U.S. Air Force loadmaster from the 27th Special Operations Wing guides a HUMVEE onto an MC-130J Commando II during Emerald Warrior 17 at Hurlburt Field, Fla., March 6, 2017. Emerald Warrior is a U.S. Special ... More
U.S. Air Force pilots from the 27th Special Operations
U.S. Air Force pilots from the 27th Special Operations Wing perform pre-flight checks on an MC-130J Commando II during Emerald Warrior 17 at Hurlburt Field, Fla., March 6, 2017. Emerald Warrior is a U.S. Specia... More
Hayden Milberg, majority professional staff member
Hayden Milberg, majority professional staff member of the House Appropriations Committee, disembarks a CV-22B Osprey tiltrotor aircraft during an Air Force Special Operations Command Orientation at Hurlburt Fie... More
U.S. Air Force pilots with the 9th Special Operations
U.S. Air Force pilots with the 9th Special Operations Squadron perform pre-flight checklists before a training sortie during Emerald Warrior 17 on Hurlburt Field, Fla., Feb. 28, 2017. Emerald Warrior is a U.S. ... More
Members of the 27th Special Operations Squadron gather
Members of the 27th Special Operations Squadron gather the American flag to pass it on before the march to the fire station on Cannon Air Force Base, N.M., Sept. 11, 2011. The flag will become a permanent part ... More
A U.S. Air Force special missions aviator from the
A U.S. Air Force special missions aviator from the 4th Special Operations Squadron reviews a checklist prior to a flight on an AC-130U Spooky during Emerald Warrior at Hurlburt Field, Fla., March 1, 2017. Emera... More
A U.S. Navy MH-60S Seahawk assigned to Helicopter Sea
A U.S. Navy MH-60S Seahawk assigned to Helicopter Sea Combat Squadron FIVE lands in a field during Emerald Warrior 17 at Hurlburt Field, Fla., March 7, 2017. Emerald Warrior is a U.S. Special Operations Command... More
A U.S. Army Soldier with the 7th Special Forces Group
A U.S. Army Soldier with the 7th Special Forces Group takes notes during the annual Best Operational Detachment Alpha Competition at Eglin Air Force Base, Florida, Sept. 9, 2020. During this event, teams compet... More
Hayden Milberg, majority professional staff member
Hayden Milberg, majority professional staff member of the House Appropriations Committee, inquires about the mission of the MC-130H Combat Talon II during an Air Force Special Operations Command Orientation at ... More
A U.S. Air Force Airman assigned to the 1st Special
A U.S. Air Force Airman assigned to the 1st Special Operations Support Squadron explains medical equipment to a partner-nation medical instructor during Emerald Warrior 17 at Eglin Range, Fla., March 6, 2017. E... More
U.S. Air Force Maj. Nathan Boone, an AC-130J Ghostrider
U.S. Air Force Maj. Nathan Boone, an AC-130J Ghostrider gunship pilot with the 4th Special Operations Squadron, briefs Hayden Milberg, majority professional staff member of the House Appropriations Committee, d... More
A U.S. Navy MH-60S Seahawk from Helicopter Sea Combat
A U.S. Navy MH-60S Seahawk from Helicopter Sea Combat Squadron 5 prepares to take-off for a mission during Emerald Warrior 17 March 1, 2017, at Hurlburt Field, Fla. Emerald Warrior is a U.S. Special Operations ... More
A U.S. Army UH-60 Black Hawk pilot assigned to the
A U.S. Army UH-60 Black Hawk pilot assigned to the 2nd Battalion, 135 Aviation Regiment, General Support Aviation Battalion prepares for take off during Emerald Warrior 17 at Hurlburt Field, Fla., March 6, 2017... 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
Airman 1st Class Dylan Lewark, 16th Special Operations
Airman 1st Class Dylan Lewark, 16th Special Operations Squadron aerial gunner, loads ammunition onto the gun rack of an AC-130H Spectre gunship during Operation Dark Night at Melrose Range, N.M., Sept. 22, 2011... More
The American flag flies over the base headquarters
The American flag flies over the base headquarters at Cannon Air Force Base, N.M., Sept. 11. The flag will become a permanent part of the monument honoring the victims of 9/11 outside the Cannon Air Force Base ... 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 medical emergency during Emerald Warrior 17 at Hurlburt Field, Fla., Feb. 28, 2017. Emerald Warrior is a U.S. Special Oper... 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
U.S. Army Soldiers with the 7th Special Forces Group
U.S. Army Soldiers with the 7th Special Forces Group participate in a ruck march during the annual Best Operational Detachment Alpha Competition at Eglin Air Force Base, Florida, Sept. 9, 2020. The 7th Special ... More
A KC-135 Stratotanker refuels a 16th Special Operations
A KC-135 Stratotanker refuels a 16th Special Operations Squadron AC-130H Spectre gunship during Operation Dark Night at Melrose Range, N.M., Sept. 22, 2011.This exercise is used as training for potential threat... More
A U.S. Air Force Airman assigned to the 9th Special
A U.S. Air Force Airman assigned to the 9th Special Operations Squadron loads a Humvee onto an MC-130J Commmando II during Emerald Warrior 17 at Hurlburt Field, Fla., Feb. 28, 2017. Emerald Warrior is a U.S. Sp... 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
A U.S. Air Force MC-130J Commando II with the 9th Special
A U.S. Air Force MC-130J Commando II with the 9th Special Operations Squadron approaches a KC-135R Stratotanker with the 121st Air Refueling Wing, Ohio Air National Guard, for refueling during a training sortie... More
U.S. Air Force Tech. Sgt. Lawrence Jenkins, left, a
U.S. Air Force Tech. Sgt. Lawrence Jenkins, left, a continuous process improvement facilitator with Air Force Special Operations Command, and Sue Nelson, director of integrated resilience and Preservation of th... 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