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June 10, 2025
Brig. Gen. Kevin Merrill Assumes Command of 10th Air Force

Brig. Gen. Kevin Merrill assumed command of the 10th Air Force during a formal ceremony held June 8, 2025.
June 8, 2025
WRANGB hosts arrival ceremony for OA-1K Skyraider II

The 137th Special Operations Wing held a welcome ceremony for the arrival of OA-1K Skyraider II aircraft to Will Rogers Air National Guard Base, June 07, 2025, Oklahoma City. The Skyraider II is a cost-effective, versatile aircraft that will provide essential support for operations outlined in the
June 6, 2025
AFSOC celebrates 35 years, showcases airpower during anniversary ceremony

Hundreds gathered at the Hurlburt Field Memorial Air Park, June 6, 2025 for a ceremony celebrating Air Force Special Operation Command’s 35th anniversary. The ceremony commemorated AFSOC’s history, the proud legacy of its Air Commandos, and featured an aerial demonstration for those in attendance.
June 3, 2025
AFSOC hosts annual Run to Honor

Air Force Special Operations Command held its annual Run to Honor 5K at Hurlburt Field, Florida, June 3, 2025.This was the event’s 9th iteration, which brings the AFSOC community together and pays tribute to the Air Commandos who have lost their lives while serving in AFSOC.
June 2, 2025
AFSOC welcomes incoming command chief: Chief Master Sgt. Courtney Freeman

Chief Master Sgt. Courtney Freeman assumed Command Chief responsibilities for Air Force Special Operations Command during a formal Assumption of Responsibility ceremony held at Hurlburt Field, Fla., June 2, 2025.Freeman becomes the 12th command chief of AFSOC, representing approximately 21,000 total
May 28, 2025
Air Force Reserve Chief Warns Congress: Funding Shortfalls Threaten Readiness

Last week, Lt. Gen. John P. Healy, chief of the Air Force Reserve, told Congress that funding shortfalls and aging aircraft are jeopardizing Reserve readiness. This all despite the cost-effectiveness and crucial role the Reserve plays in national defense. Healy, who also is the commander of Air
May 25, 2025
Air Force Reserve Showcases Airpower at Miami Beach Air and Sea Show

Over Memorial Day weekend, the Air Force Reserve showcased its capabilities and versatility at the annual air and sea show in Miami Beach, Florida. “Watching so many young people take the oath of enlistment was genuinely inspiring,” shared Chief Master Sgt. Israel Nuñez, senior enlisted advisor to
May 22, 2025
AFSOC commemorates 35th Birthday

On May 22nd, Air Force Special Operations Command marked 35 years of providing the Joint Force with innovative solutions and highly skilled Air Commandos with a cake cutting here at Hurlburt Field. The event brought together AFSOC leadership and Airmen to recognize the command’s proud heritage.
May 22, 2025
27th SecAF’s first letter to the force

Secretary of Air Force Troy E. Meink delivers his first letter to the U.S. Air Force and U.S. Space Force.
May 16, 2025
101 Critical Days of Summer – Fun in the sun!

Summer is the time to enjoy the warm sunny days with family and friends but do it safely and never leave Mother Nature to chance and prepare for the unexpected.