U.S. Army Pvt. 1st Class Fernando Paez, Alpha Troop
U.S. Army Pvt. 1st Class Fernando Paez, Alpha Troop 6-17 Calvary, 4th Infantry Brigade Apache crew chief, performs maintenance on an AH-64D Apache during Emerald Warrior 16 at Hurlburt Field, Fla., May 6, 2016.... More
A U.S. Air Force combat controller secures a wingman's
A U.S. Air Force combat controller secures a wingman's rifle during Emerald Warrior 2015 at Eglin Air Force Base, Fla., April 23, 2015. Emerald Warrior is the Department of Defense's only irregular warfare exer... More
A U.S. Air Force special missions aviator operates
A U.S. Air Force special missions aviator operates a 30mm cannon on an AC-130W Stinger II during Exercise Emerald Warrior 16 May 10, 2016, at Hurlburt Field, Fla. Emerald Warrior is a U.S. Special Operations Co... More
A U.S. Navy MH-60S Seahawk hovers while Special Warfare
A U.S. Navy MH-60S Seahawk hovers while Special Warfare personnel practice sniper shooting during Exercise Emerald Warrior at Eglin Range, Fla., May 12, 2016. Emerald Warrior is a U.S. Special Operations Comman... More
A U.S. Air Force B-52 Stratofortress with the 96th
A U.S. Air Force B-52 Stratofortress with the 96th Bomb Squadron conducts a mission in support of Emerald Warrior, April 29, 2015. Emerald Warrior is the Department of Defense's only irregular warfare exercise,... More
U.S. Air Force combat controllers with the 24th Special
U.S. Air Force combat controllers with the 24th Special Operations Wing conduct live fire and close air support proficiency training during Emerald Warrior 16 May 10, 2016, at Eglin Range, Fla. Emerald Warrior ... More
A U.S. Air Force AC-130W Stinger II takes off during
A U.S. Air Force AC-130W Stinger II takes off during Exercise Emerald Warrior 16 at Hurlburt Field, Fla., May 11, 2016. Emerald Warrior is a U.S. Special Operations Command sponsored mission rehearsal exercise ... More
U.S. Air Force pararescuemen and combat controllers
U.S. Air Force pararescuemen and combat controllers from the 24th Special Operations Wing conduct a parachute buddy check before jumping out of an MC-130J Commando II at Hurlburt Field, Fla., May 4, 2016, durin... More
U.S. Air Force Senior Airman Ronya Sturdivant, an aircraft
U.S. Air Force Senior Airman Ronya Sturdivant, an aircraft armament systems journeyman with the 27th Special Operations Maintenance Squadron, prepares an MQ-9 Reaper for weapons loading during Emerald Warrior 2... More
Special Tactics Training Squadron Airmen from the 24th
Special Tactics Training Squadron Airmen from the 24th Special Operations Wing fast rope from a U.S. Army UH-60 Black Hawk at Hurlburt Field, Fla., May 4, 2016, during Emerald Warrior 16. Emerald Warrior is a U... More
U.S. Air Force combat controllers with the 24th Special
U.S. Air Force combat controllers with the 24th Special Operations Wing conduct live fire and close air support proficiency training during Emerald Warrior 16 May 10, 2016, at Eglin Range, Fla. Emerald Warrior ... More
Aerial gunners with the 4th Special Operations Squadron
Aerial gunners with the 4th Special Operations Squadron operate the 105mm cannon on a U.S. Air Force AC-130U Spooky gunship while performing live fire close air support operations during Exercise Emerald Warrio... More
Airmen with the 1st Special Operations WingSquadron
Airmen with the 1st Special Operations WingSquadron park their maintenance van in front of an MC-130H Combat Talon II while a group of Airmen complete pre-flight checks during Exercise Emerald Warrior 2016, at ... More
A U.S. Air Force 9th Special Operations Squadron loadmaster
A U.S. Air Force 9th Special Operations Squadron loadmaster sits on the ramp of an MC-130J Commando II at Hurlburt Field, Fla., May 4, 2016, during Exercise Emerald Warrior. Emerald Warrior is a U.S. Special Op... More
U.S. Army CH-47 Chinook takes off during Exercise Emerald
U.S. Army CH-47 Chinook takes off during Exercise Emerald Warrior 16 at Hurlburt Field, Fla., May 11, 2016. Emerald Warrior is a U.S. Special Operations Command sponsored mission rehearsal exercise during which... More
U.S. Air Force Senior Airman Kasey Wood, an aircraft
U.S. Air Force Senior Airman Kasey Wood, an aircraft armament systems journeyman with the 27th Special Operations Maintenance Squadron, secures an arming wire to a bomb on an MQ-9 Reaper during Emerald Warrior ... More
U.S. Air Force Airmen with the 1st Special Operations
U.S. Air Force Airmen with the 1st Special Operations Wing wait for a CV-22 Osprey to park on the ramp during Emerald Warrior 16, May 3, 2016, at Hurlburt Field, Fla. Emerald Warrior 16 is a U.S. Special Operat... More
M102 Howitzer munitions are stored on an AC-130U Spooky
M102 Howitzer munitions are stored on an AC-130U Spooky Gunship prior to a live-fire mission in support of Emerald Warrior at Hurlburt Field, Fla., April 23, 2015. Emerald Warrior is the Department of Defense's... More
A U.S. Air Force CV-22 Osprey parks on the ramp during
A U.S. Air Force CV-22 Osprey parks on the ramp during Emerald Warrior 16, May 3, 2016, at Hurlburt Field, Fla. Emerald Warrior 16 is a U.S. Special Operation Command sponsored mission rehearsal exercise during... More
Special Tactics Training Squadron Airmen from the 24th
Special Tactics Training Squadron Airmen from the 24th Special Operations Wing fast rope from a U.S. Army UH-60 Black Hawk at Hurlburt Field, Fla., May 4, 2016, during Emerald Warrior 16. Emerald Warrior is a U... More
U.S. Air Force combat controllers conduct high-altitude
U.S. Air Force combat controllers conduct high-altitude low-opening jumps from U.S. Navy MH-60 Seahawks during Emerald Warrior 16 at Hurlburt Field, Fla., May 11, 2016. Emerald Warrior is a U.S. Special Operati... More
A U.S. Air Force forward area refueling point team
A U.S. Air Force forward area refueling point team member observes refueling operations on an MC-12W Liberty during Exercise Emerald Warrior 16 at Hurlburt Field, Fla., May 11, 2016. Emerald Warrior is a U.S. S... More
U.S. Air Force MC-130J Commado II aircrew assigned
U.S. Air Force MC-130J Commado II aircrew assigned to the 27th Special Operations Wing, Cannon Air Force Base, N.M., perform forward area refueling point operations on an MC-12W Liberty during Exercise Emerald ... More
A U.S Air Force aerial gunner collects shells from
A U.S Air Force aerial gunner collects shells from a GAU-23/A 30MM cannon while flying in an AC-130W Stinger II at Hurlburt Field, Fla., April 29, 2015. Emerald Warrior is the Department of Defense's only irreg... More
U.S. Air Force special tactics Airmen assigned to the
U.S. Air Force special tactics Airmen assigned to the 24th Special Operations Wing conduct static line jump operations from an MC-130H Combat Talon II assigned to the 15th Special Operations Squadron during Exe... More
A U.S. Air Force loadmaster assigned to the 9th Special
A U.S. Air Force loadmaster assigned to the 9th Special Operations Squadron observes a CV-22 Osprey refueling mid-flight during Exercise Emerald Warrior 16 May 7, 2016, at Hurlburt Field, Fla. Emerald Warrior i... More
A U.S. Air Force CV-22 Osprey conducts hoist training
A U.S. Air Force CV-22 Osprey conducts hoist training during Emerald Warrior near Hurlburt Field, Fla., April 21, 2015. Emerald Warrior is the Department of Defense's only irregular warfare exercise, allowing j... More
U.S. Air Force combat controllers, 21st Special Tactics
U.S. Air Force combat controllers, 21st Special Tactics Squadron, prepare the range for an AC-130 Gunship live-fire mission during Emerald Warrior at Camp Shelby, Miss., April 22, 2015. Emerald Warrior 2015 is ... More
U.S. Air Force combat controllers, 21st Special Tactics
U.S. Air Force combat controllers, 21st Special Tactics Squadron, prepare the range for an AC-130 Gunship live-fire mission during Emerald Warrior at Camp Shelby, Miss., April 22, 2015. Emerald Warrior 2015 is ... More
A U.S. Army member with the 7th Special Forces Group
A U.S. Army member with the 7th Special Forces Group helps provide security outside of a simulated consulate building during Emerald Warrior 2015 at Camp Shelby, Miss., April 30, 2015. During the scenario, 7th ... More
A U.S. Army AH-64D Apache flies over Eglin Range, Fla.,
A U.S. Army AH-64D Apache flies over Eglin Range, Fla., during close air support training at Emerald Warrior 16 May 11, 2016. Emerald Warrior is a U.S. Special Operations Command sponsored mission rehearsal exe... More
Staff Sgt. Nicholas Sternberg, 9th Special Operations
Staff Sgt. Nicholas Sternberg, 9th Special Operations Squadron loadmaster, and Mike Boyles, 551st SOS, secure a M142 High Mobility Artillery Rocket System into the back of a MC-130J Hercules at Cannon Air Force... More
A U.S. Air Force AC-130U Spooky gunship reconnaissance
A U.S. Air Force AC-130U Spooky gunship reconnaissance systems officer with the 4th Special Operations Squadron plugs in his communication equipment before performing live fire close air support operations duri... More
A member of the British Royal Air Force 47th Squadron
A member of the British Royal Air Force 47th Squadron observes a C-130 UK J taking off during Emerald Warrior 2015, Hurlburt Field, Fla., April 21, 2015. The C-130 UK J was used to transport personnel from Brav... More
A U.S. Air Force 4th Special Operations Squadron aerial
A U.S. Air Force 4th Special Operations Squadron aerial gunner reads the technical order of an AC-130U Spooky during Emerald Warrior 2015, Hurlburt Field, Fla., April 28, 2015. The 4th SOS plans, prepares and e... More
U.S. Air Force Capt. David Tuke, 27th Special Operations
U.S. Air Force Capt. David Tuke, 27th Special Operations Support Squadron Operational Support Medical Flight special operations forces medical element, administers intravenous therapy at Eglin Range, Fla., May,... More
A U.S. Air Force member from the 21st Special Tactics
A U.S. Air Force member from the 21st Special Tactics Squadron records notes during Emerald Warrior 2015 at Marianna Airport, Fla., April 29, 2015. Emerald Warrior is the Department of Defense's only irregular ... More
U.S. Air Force Special Operations Forces Medical Element
U.S. Air Force Special Operations Forces Medical Element members from the 1st Special Operations Support Squadron and members from the 27th Special Operations Support Squadron work together to assist an injured... More
A U.S. Marine Corps KC-130J Super Hercules assigned
A U.S. Marine Corps KC-130J Super Hercules assigned to the Marine Air Refueler Transport Squadron 252 prepares to take-off during Emerald Warrior 2015, Hurlburt Field, Fla., April 30, 2015. The mission of the V... More
U.S. Air Force Special Operations Forces Medical Element
U.S. Air Force Special Operations Forces Medical Element members from the 1st Special Operations Support Squadron and members from the 27th Special Operations Support Squadron work together to restrain a patien... More
Special Tactics Training Squadron Airmen from the 24th
Special Tactics Training Squadron Airmen from the 24th Special Operations Wing drag ropes from a U.S. Army UH-60 Black Hawk at Hurlburt Field, Fla., May 4, 2016, during Emerald Warrior 16. Emerald Warrior is a ... More
British Royal Air Force C-130J flight engineers prepare
British Royal Air Force C-130J flight engineers prepare to refuel an aircraft in support of Emerald Warrior, Stennis International Airport, Fla., April 30, 2015. Emerald Warrior is the Department of Defense's o... More
U.S. Air Force Airmen with the 1st Special Operations
U.S. Air Force Airmen with the 1st Special Operations Wing wait for a CV-22 Osprey to park on the ramp during Emerald Warrior 16, May 3, 2016, at Hurlburt Field, Fla. Emerald Warrior 16 is a U.S. Special Operat... More
A U.S. Air Force Airman from the 21st Special Tactics
A U.S. Air Force Airman from the 21st Special Tactics Squadron performs a static-line jump during Emerald Warrior 2015 at Camp Rudder, Fla., April 24, 2015. Emerald Warrior is the Department of Defense's only i... More
British Royal Air Force C-130J flight engineers prepare
British Royal Air Force C-130J flight engineers prepare to refuel an aircraft in support of Emerald Warrior, Stennis International Airport, Fla., April 30, 2015. Emerald Warrior is the Department of Defense's o... More
A U.S. Air Force combat controller gears up before
A U.S. Air Force combat controller gears up before boarding an MC-130J Combat Shadow II during Emerald Warrior 2015 at Hurlburt Field, Fla., April 22, 2015. Emerald Warrior is the Department of Defense's only i... More
U.S. Army Soldiers capture a simulated high-value target
U.S. Army Soldiers capture a simulated high-value target during Exercise Emerald Warrior 16 at Naval Station Pascagoula, Miss., May 10, 2016. Emerald Warrior is a U.S. Special Operations Command sponsored missi... More
A U.S. Air Force special operations forces medical
A U.S. Air Force special operations forces medical element team member, 1st Special Operations Support Squadron, performs medical treatment on a patient on a C-146A Wolfhound, Camp Rudder, Fla., April 23, 2015.... More
Members of the Chilean navy float behind a CH-47 Chinook
Members of the Chilean navy float behind a CH-47 Chinook as part of Emerald Warrior at Hurlburt Field, Fla., April 21, 2015. Emerald Warrior is the Department of Defense's only irregular warfare exercise, allow... More
U.S. Marine Corps air traffic controllers with the
U.S. Marine Corps air traffic controllers with the Marine Air Control Squadron 1 and Army air traffic controllers with the 58th Aviation Regiment set up a security area during an Emerald Warrior 2015 airdrop mi... More
Two U.S. Air Force 4th Special Operations Squadron
Two U.S. Air Force 4th Special Operations Squadron aerial gunners secure cargo on an AC-130U Spooky during Emerald Warrior 2015, Hurlburt Field, Fla., April 28, 2015. The 4th SOS plans, prepares and executes AC... More
Members of the U.S. Army 7th Special Forces Group board
Members of the U.S. Army 7th Special Forces Group board a C-130H Hercules after completing an extraction mission in support of Emerald Warrior at Hurlburt Field, Fla., April 30, 2015. Emerald Warrior is the Dep... More
A U.S. Air Force AC-130U Spooky gunship prepares to
A U.S. Air Force AC-130U Spooky gunship prepares to take off during Exercise Emerald Warrior 16 at Hurlburt Field, Fla., May 11, 2016. Emerald Warrior is a U.S. Special Operations Command sponsored mission rehe... More
A member of the British Royal Air Force 47th Squadron
A member of the British Royal Air Force 47th Squadron observes the engine performance of the C-130 UK J during Emerald Warrior 2015, Hurlburt Field, Fla., April 21, 2015. The C-130 UK J was used to transport pe... More
High altitude low opening jumpers prepare to land on
High altitude low opening jumpers prepare to land on the landing zone during Emerald Warrior 2015, at Elizabeth Drop Zone, Fla., April 22, 2015. A series of high altitude low opening jumps were conducted from 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 fire the 105mm canon of an AC-130U Spooky during Exercise Emerald Warrior 16, May 10, 2016, at Hurlburt Field, Fla. Emera... More
Members of the 21st Special Tactics Squadron prepare
Members of the 21st Special Tactics Squadron prepare for night time refueling during Emerald Warrior 2015 at Eglin Air Force Base, Fla., April 21, 2015. Emerald Warrior is the Department of Defense's only irreg... More
U.S. Air Force pararescuemen and combat controllers
U.S. Air Force pararescuemen and combat controllers from the 24th Special Operations Wing lineup before jumping out of an MC-130J Commando II at Hurlburt Field, Fla., May 4, 2016, during Exercise Emerald Warrio... More
A U.S. Air Force forward area refueling point team
A U.S. Air Force forward area refueling point team member performs refueling operations on an MC-12W Liberty during Exercise Emerald Warrior 16 at Hurlburt Field, Fla., May 11, 2016. Emerald Warrior is a U.S. S... More
U.S. Army Soldiers with the 7th Special Forces Group
U.S. Army Soldiers with the 7th Special Forces Group gather their gear after a successful free-fall parachute jump during Emerald Warrior 2015 at Eglin Air Force Base, Fla., April 21, 2015. Emerald Warrior is t... More
U.S. Air Force Airman 1st Class Joshua Hoskins, combat
U.S. Air Force Airman 1st Class Joshua Hoskins, combat broadcaster with the 3rd Combat Camera Squadron, Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland, Texas, interviews Brad Hopkins, ship master of U.S. Navy M/V Sea Fighter ... More
A U.S. Marine Corps Marine Air Refueler Transport Squadron
A U.S. Marine Corps Marine Air Refueler Transport Squadron 252 loadmaster reads a book off a mobile device during Emerald Warrior 2015, Hurlburt Field, Fla., April 30, 2015. The mission of the VMGR-252 is to pr... More
U.S. Air Force combat medics assigned to the 27th Special
U.S. Air Force combat medics assigned to the 27th Special Operations Support Squadron, Cannon Air Force Base, N.M., prepare to litter carry patients onto a U.S. Air Force MC-130J Commando II during Exercise Eme... More
A U.S. Air Force special operations forces medical
A U.S. Air Force special operations forces medical element team member, 1st Special Operations Support Squadron, performs medical treatment on a patient on a C-146A Wolfhound, Camp Rudder, Fla., April 23, 2015.... More
A U.S. Marine Corps air traffic controller with the
A U.S. Marine Corps air traffic controller with the Marine Air Control Squadron 1 communicates with team members during an Emerald Warrior 2015 airdrop mission at Marianna Municipal Airport, Fla., April 22, 201... More
A U.S. Air Force loadmaster with the 4th Special Operations
A U.S. Air Force loadmaster with the 4th Special Operations Squadron packs up a helmet on an AC-130U Spooky after a weather cancelled mission during Emerald Warrior 16, May 3, 2016, at Hurlburt Field, Fla. Emer... More
A U.S. Air Force CV-22 Osprey prepares to conduct fast-rope
A U.S. Air Force CV-22 Osprey prepares to conduct fast-rope training during Emerald Warrior near Hurlburt Field, Fla., April 21, 2015. Emerald Warrior is the Department of Defense's only irregular warfare exerc... More
A U.S. Air Force 4th Special Operations Squadron aerial
A U.S. Air Force 4th Special Operations Squadron aerial gunner speaks to AC-130U Spooky aircrew members during Emerald Warrior 2015, Hurlburt Field, Fla., April 28, 2015. The 4 SOS plans, prepares and executes ... More
A U.S. Air Force flight engineer with the 4th Special
A U.S. Air Force flight engineer with the 4th Special Operations Squadron performs pre-flight checks on an AC-130U Spooky gunship during Exercise Emerald Warrior 16 at Hurlburt Field, Fla., May 7, 2016. Emerald... More
U.S. Air Force pararescuemen and combat controllers
U.S. Air Force pararescuemen and combat controllers from the 24th Special Operations Wing jump out of an MC-130J Commando II at Hurlburt Field, Fla., May 4, 2016, during Exercise Emerald Warrior. Emerald Warrio... More
A U.S. Navy Sailor assigned to the Helicopter Sea Combat
A U.S. Navy Sailor assigned to the Helicopter Sea Combat Squadron 26 Chargers, Naval Air Station Norfolk, Va., checks the surroundings of an MH-60S Seahawk during Exercise Emerald Warrior at Eglin Range, Fla., ... More
U.S. Air Force Airman 1st Class Trevor Fritsch, a crew
U.S. Air Force Airman 1st Class Trevor Fritsch, a crew chief with the 1st Special Operations Aircraft Maintenance Squadron, performs maintenance on an AC-130U Spooky during Exercise Emerald Warrior 16 at Hurlbu... More
A U.S. Air Force navigator with the 16th Special Operations
A U.S. Air Force navigator with the 16th Special Operations Squadron, Cannon Air Force Base, N.M., looks over mission paperwork prior to take off during Exercise Emerald Warrior 16 at Hurlburt Field, Fla., May ... More
U.S. Air Force Airmen load simulated patients onto
U.S. Air Force Airmen load simulated patients onto a MC-130J Commando II at Eglin Range, Fla., May, 4, 2016, during Exercise Emerald Warrior 16. Emerald Warrior is a U.S. Special Operations Command sponsored mi... More
A U.S. Air Force AC-130U Spooky gunship reconnaissance
A U.S. Air Force AC-130U Spooky gunship reconnaissance systems officer with the 4th Special Operations Squadron updates the aircrafts communications security protocols before performing live fire close air supp... More
A U.S. Air Force MC-130J Commando II takes off during
A U.S. Air Force MC-130J Commando II takes off during Exercise Emerald Warrior 16 at Hurlburt Field, Fla., May 11, 2016. Emerald Warrior is a U.S. Special Operations Command sponsored mission rehearsal exercise... More
U.S. Air Force Airmen transport simulated patients
U.S. Air Force Airmen transport simulated patients from a C-146A Wolfhound to a HUMVEE at Eglin Range, Fla., May, 4, 2016, during Exercise Emerald Warrior 16. Emerald Warrior is a U.S. Special Operations Comman... More
U.S. Air Force aircrew walk to an MC-130H Combat Talon
U.S. Air Force aircrew walk to an MC-130H Combat Talon II assigned to the 15th Special Operations Squadron during Emerald Warrior 16 at Hurlburt Field, Fla., May 7, 2016. Emerald Warrior is a U.S. Special Opera... More
A loadmaster with the 1st Special Operations Wing signals
A loadmaster with the 1st Special Operations Wing signals to combat controllers from the 24th Special Operations Wing before conducting a static-line water jump from an MC-130J Commando II during Exercise Emera... More
U.S. Army Special Forces team members fly on UH-60
U.S. Army Special Forces team members fly on UH-60 Black Hawks flown by the U.S. Army during Exercise Emerald Warrior 16, May 3, 2016, over a training range at Hurlburt Field, Fla. Emerald Warrior 16 is a U.S. ... More
A U.S. Air Force pilot assigned to the 4th Special
A U.S. Air Force pilot assigned to the 4th Special Operations Squadron looks out a window of an AC-130U Spooky during Exercise Emerald Warrior 16 May 10, 2016, at Hurlburt Field, Fla. Emerald Warrior is a U.S. ... More
A U.S. Air Force CV-22 Osprey prepares to receive fuel
A U.S. Air Force CV-22 Osprey prepares to receive fuel from an MC-130 Combat Shadow II during Emerald Warrior 2015 over the Gulf of Mexico, April 28, 2015. Emerald Warrior is the Department of Defense's only ir... More
U.S. Air Force Airmen from the 21st Special Tactics
U.S. Air Force Airmen from the 21st Special Tactics Squadron jump out of a MC-130H Combat Talon II during Emerald Warrior 2015 at Camp Rudder, Fla., April 24, 2015. Emerald Warrior is the Department of Defense'... More
U.S. Air Force Airmen assigned to the 4th Special Operations
U.S. Air Force Airmen assigned to the 4th Special Operations Squadron wait to reload weapons systems on an AC-130U Spooky gunship at Hurlburt Field, Fla., May 4, 2016, during Emerald Warrior 16. Emerald Warrior... More
A U.S. Air Force C-130 taxis on the flight line for
A U.S. Air Force C-130 taxis on the flight line for a mission in support of Emerald Warrior at Hurlburt Field, Fla., April 27, 2015. Emerald Warrior is the Department of Defense's only irregular warfare exercis... More
U.S. Air Force special tactics Airmen assigned to the
U.S. Air Force special tactics Airmen assigned to the 24th Special Operations Wing conduct static line jump operations from an MC-130H Combat Talon II assigned to the 15th Special Operations Squadron during Exe... 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 fast ropes from a U.S. Army UH-60 Black Hawk over Eglin Range, Fla., May 6, 2016, during Exercise Emerald Warrior 16. Emerald... More
U.S. Army Soldiers capture a simulated high-value target
U.S. Army Soldiers capture a simulated high-value target during Exercise Emerald Warrior 16 at Naval Station Pascagoula, Miss., May 10, 2016. Emerald Warrior is a U.S. Special Operations Command sponsored missi... More
A Humvee exits a C-130 UK J during an Emerald Warrior
A Humvee exits a C-130 UK J during an Emerald Warrior 2015 airdrop mission at Marianna Municipal Airport, Fla., April 22, 2015. Emerald Warrior is the Department of Defense's only irregular warfare exercise, al... More
A U.S. Air Force loadmaster, 15th Special Operations
A U.S. Air Force loadmaster, 15th Special Operations Squadron, prepares the cargo haul of an MC-130H Combat Talon II prior to a tactical air refueling mission in support of Emerald Warrior at Hurlburt Field, Fl... More
British Royal Air Force C-130J engineers conduct start
British Royal Air Force C-130J engineers conduct start up procedures before taking off in support of Emerald Warrior, Hurlburt Field, Fla., April 22, 2015. Emerald Warrior is the Department of Defense's only ir... More
A U.S. Air Force special tactics Airman with the 24th
A U.S. Air Force special tactics Airman with the 24th Special Operations Wing conducts call for fire and close air support proficiency training during Exercise Emerald Warrior 16 on Eglin Range, Fla., May 10, 2... More
U.S Air Force loadmasters assigned to the 9th Special
U.S Air Force loadmasters assigned to the 9th Special Operations Squadron lookout over the Florida countryside as their MC-130J Commando II carries cargo during Exercise Emerald Warrior 2016, May 7, 2016, at Hu... More
A U.S. Army AH-64D Apache flies over Eglin Range, Fla.,
A U.S. Army AH-64D Apache flies over Eglin Range, Fla., during close air support training at Emerald Warrior 16 May 11, 2016. Emerald Warrior is a U.S. Special Operations Command sponsored mission rehearsal exe... More
A U.S. Air Force AC-130U Spooky takes off at Hurlburt
A U.S. Air Force AC-130U Spooky takes off at Hurlburt Field, Fla., May 11, 2016, during Exercise Emerald Warrior 16. Emerald Warrior is a U.S. Special Operations Command sponsored mission rehearsal exercise dur... More
U.S. Army Soldiers from the 7th Special Forces Group
U.S. Army Soldiers from the 7th Special Forces Group walk to a UH-60 Black Hawk during fast rope insertion and extraction training as part of Emerald Warrior at Hurlburt Field, Fla., April 22, 2015. Emerald War... More
A U.S. Air Force AC-130U Spooky gunship special missions
A U.S. Air Force AC-130U Spooky gunship special missions aviator performs pre-flight checks during Exercise Emerald Warrior 16 at Hurlburt Field, Fla., May 7, 2016. Emerald Warrior is a U.S. Special Operations ... More
U.S. Air Force Airmen transport simulated patients
U.S. Air Force Airmen transport simulated patients from a C-146A Wolfhound to a HUMVEE at Eglin Range, Fla., May, 4, 2016, during Exercise Emerald Warrior 16. Emerald Warrior is a U.S. Special Operations Comman... 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, holds a M-18 Smoke Grenade May 3, 2016 at Hurlburt Field, Fla. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Trevor T. McBride)
Aerial gunners with the 4th Special Operations Squadron
Aerial gunners with the 4th Special Operations Squadron operate the 105mm cannon on a U.S. Air Force AC-130U Spooky gunship while performing live fire close air support operations during Exercise Emerald Warrio... More