A CV-22 Osprey tiltrotor aircraft assigned to the 8th
A CV-22 Osprey tiltrotor aircraft assigned to the 8th Special Operations Squadron receives fuel from an MC-130H Combat Talon II aircraft assigned the 15th SOS over the Gulf of Mexico, Nov. 17, 2016. The 8th and... More
Simulated terrorists fight in a personnel recovery
Simulated terrorists fight in a personnel recovery demonstration on Eglin Range, Fla., Nov. 17, 2016. Secretary of Defense Ash Carter observed a Joint Assault Force with Special Tactics Airmen from the 24th Spe... More
A CV-22 Osprey tiltrotor aircraft assigned to the 8th
A CV-22 Osprey tiltrotor aircraft assigned to the 8th Special Operations Squadron receives fuel from an MC-130H Combat Talon II aircraft assigned the 15th SOS over the Gulf of Mexico, Nov. 17, 2016. The 8th and... More
Personnel with the 1st Special Operations Wing render
Personnel with the 1st Special Operations Wing render a salute to Secretary of Defense Ash Carter’s motorcade on the flightline at Hurlburt Field, Fla., Nov. 17, 2016. Carter visited with Air Force Special Oper... More
161117-F-TM624-0210 Lt. Col. Vincent Ulloa, commander
161117-F-TM624-0210 Lt. Col. Vincent Ulloa, commander of the 524th Special Operations Squadron, Detachment 1, explains the unit mission to Secretary of Defense Ash Carter at Hurlburt Field, Fla., Nov 17, 2016. ... More
0078 – Secretary of Defense Ash Carter receives flight
0078 – Secretary of Defense Ash Carter receives flight equipment and a brief from a Special Tactics Airman before his flight on a CV-22 Osprey during a visit to Hurlburt Field, Fla., Nov. 17, 2016. During his f... More
Secretary of Defense Ash Carter thanks a special operator
Secretary of Defense Ash Carter thanks a special operator on Eglin Range, Fla., Nov. 17, 2016, after a Joint Assault Force demonstration. “There is tremendous skill variety here,” he said to the operators. “It’... More
A CV-22 Osprey tiltrotor aircraft assigned to the 8th
A CV-22 Osprey tiltrotor aircraft assigned to the 8th Special Operations Squadron makes its approach for a tiltrotor air-to-air refueling with an MC-130H Combat Talon II aircraft assigned the 15th SOS over the ... More
Simulated "bad guys" terrorize a downed Airman on Eglin
Simulated "bad guys" terrorize a downed Airman on Eglin Range, Fla., Nov. 17, 2016. Secretary of Defense Ash Carter embedded with the Special Operations team to observe the personnel recovery demonstration. (U.... More
0065 - Secretary of Defense Ash Carter and Lt. Gen.
0065 - Secretary of Defense Ash Carter and Lt. Gen. Brad Webb, commander of Air Force Special Operations Command, walk to the 8th Special Operations Aircrew Flight Equipment section before a flight on a CV-22 O... More
0071 – Secretary of Defense Ash Carter receives flight
0071 – Secretary of Defense Ash Carter receives flight equipment and a brief from Senior Airman Adam Milton, aircrew flight equipment specialist with the 8th Special Operations Squadron, before his flight on a ... More
The motorcade of Secretary of Defense Ash Carter arrives
The motorcade of Secretary of Defense Ash Carter arrives at the 8th Special Operations Squadron building for a pre-flight brief on Hurlburt Field, Fla., Nov. 17, 2016. During his flight, Carter experienced a ti... More
Secretary of Defense Ash Carter greets leadership at
Secretary of Defense Ash Carter greets leadership at Hurlburt Field, Fla., Nov. 17, 2016. Carter visited with Air Force Special Operations Command Air Commandos, participated in a Joint Assault Force with Speci... More
Secretary of Defense Ash Carter bids farewell to Lt.
Secretary of Defense Ash Carter bids farewell to Lt. Gen. Brad Webb, commander of the Air Force Special Operations Command, prior to departing Hurlburt Field, Fla., Nov 17, 2016. Carter visited with Air Force S... More
Secretary of Defense Ash Carter and Special Operations
Secretary of Defense Ash Carter and Special Operations Forces from the 24th Special Operations Wing and 7th Special Forces Group arrive on Eglin Range, Fla., Nov. 17, 2016. The secretary embedded with SOF to se... More
Secretary of Defense Ash Carter greets leadership at
Secretary of Defense Ash Carter greets leadership at Hurlburt Field, Fla., Nov. 17, 2016. Carter visited with Air Force Special Operations Command Air Commandos, participated in a Joint Assault Force with Speci... More
Personnel with the 1st Special Operations Wing render
Personnel with the 1st Special Operations Wing render a salute to Secretary of Defense Ash Carter’s motorcade on the flightline at Hurlburt Field, Fla., Nov. 17, 2016. Carter visited with Air Force Special Oper... More
Tech. Sgt. Ian MacGregor, a loadmaster with the 15th
Tech. Sgt. Ian MacGregor, a loadmaster with the 15th Special Operations Squadron, observes a tiltrotor air-to-air refueling with a CV-22 Osprey assigned to the 8th SOS over the Gulf of Mexico, Nov. 17, 2016. Ai... More
Secretary of Defense Ash Carter flies on a CV-22 Osprey
Secretary of Defense Ash Carter flies on a CV-22 Osprey tiltrotor aircraft assigned to the 8th Special Operations Squadron during a tiltrotor air-to-air refueling over the Gulf of Mexico, Nov. 17, 2016. Secreta... More
Two CV-22 Osprey tiltrotor aircraft assigned to the
Two CV-22 Osprey tiltrotor aircraft assigned to the 8th Special Operations Squadron make their approach for a tiltrotor air-to-air refueling with an MC-130H Combat Talon II assigned the 15th SOS over the Gulf o... More
A CV-22 Osprey tiltrotor aircraft assigned to the 8th
A CV-22 Osprey tiltrotor aircraft assigned to the 8th Special Operations Squadron receives fuel from an MC-130H Combat Talon II aircraft assigned the 15th SOS over the Gulf of Mexico, Nov. 17, 2016. The 8th and... More
Secretary of Defense Ash Carter flies on a CV-22 Osprey
Secretary of Defense Ash Carter flies on a CV-22 Osprey tiltrotor aircraft assigned to the 8th Special Operations Squadron during a tiltrotor air-to-air refueling over the Gulf of Mexico, Nov. 17, 2016. Secreta... More
0125 – Four CV-22 Osprey aircraft take off in preparation
0125 – Four CV-22 Osprey aircraft take off in preparation for an air-to-air refueling with an MC-130H Combat Talon II from the flightline at Hurlburt Field, Fla., Nov. 17, 2016. The 8th and 15th SOS participate... More
Secretary of Defense Ash Carter greets Air Commandos
Secretary of Defense Ash Carter greets Air Commandos prior to departing Hurlburt Field, Fla., Nov 17, 2016. Carter visited with Air Force Special Operations Command Air Commandos, participated in a Joint Assaul... More
Two CV-22 Osprey tiltrotor aircraft assigned to the
Two CV-22 Osprey tiltrotor aircraft assigned to the 8th Special Operations Squadron make their approach for a tiltrotor air-to-air refueling with an MC-130H Combat Talon II aircraft assigned the 15th SOS over t... More
Special Operators from the 24th Special Operations
Special Operators from the 24th Special Operations Wing and 7th Special Forces Group rescue a simulated hostage on Eglin Range, Fla., Nov. 17, 2016. Secretary of Defense Ash Carter was embedded with the team du... More
Secretary of Defense Ash Carter bids farewell to Lt.
Secretary of Defense Ash Carter bids farewell to Lt. Gen. Brad Webb, commander of the Air Force Special Operations Command, prior to departing Hurlburt Field, Fla., Nov 17, 2016. Carter visited with Air Force S... More
Secretary of Defense Ash Carter coins Col. Tom Palenske,
Secretary of Defense Ash Carter coins Col. Tom Palenske, commander of the 1st Special Operations Wing, prior to his departure from Hurlburt Field, Fla., Nov 17, 2016. Carter visited with Air Force Special Opera... More