U.S. Air Force Brig. Gen. William Holt, special assistant to the commander of Air Force Special Operations Command, taxis a U-28A Draco down the Hurlburt Field flightline during his “Fini” flight at Hurlburt Field, Florida, July 19, 2019. Holt has flown the U-28A for 12 years and has accrued approximately 700 flight hours in his 28 years of service in Air Force. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Dennis Spain)

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Chief Master Sgt Evans Official Photo

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AFSOC demonstrates flexible force presentation during EW 25.2

A Royal Air Force loadmaster stands on the ramp of an RAF A-400 Atlas during low level maneuvers over Arizona during Emerald Warrior 25.2, Aug 1, 2025. Loadmasters are subject matter experts in the loading and offloading of cargo, personnel, and supplies. These capabilities are tested and trained in EW 25.2. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Thomas Hansford)
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Command Culture in Action: Presence, Partnership, and Purpose in AFRC

Lt. Gen. John Healy, chief of the Air Force Reserve and commander of Air Force Reserve Command, speaks to Reserve leadership teams during the 2025 Wing Commander and Command Chief Leadership Conference at March Air Reserve Base, California, July 31, 2025. During the conference, he urged leaders to push for structural change, not just short-term fixes. (U.S. Air Force photo by Master Sgt. Courtney Richardson)
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Command Culture in Action: Presence, Partnership, and Purpose in AFRC

Chief Master Sgt. Israel Nuñez, senior enlisted advisor to the chief of Air Force Reserve and command chief of Air Force Reserve Command, provides opening comments at the 2025 Wing Commander and Command Chief Leadership Conference at March Air Reserve Base, California, July 31, 2025. During the conference, Nuñez led a breakout group for command chiefs where he shared his thoughts on how to help Airmen navigate upcoming policy changes. (U.S. Air Force photo by Master Sgt. Courtney Richardson)
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New Positions, Clear Mission: AFRC Leaders Gain Tools to Empower Airmen

Col. Christina Hopper, 413th Flight Test Group commander, waits to begin an interview while attending the 2025 Wing Commander and Command Chief Leadership Conference at March Air Reserve Base, California, July 31, 2025. Hopper, a new commander, used the event to network with fellow commanders and bring back key lessons to her team. (U.S. Air Force photo by Master Sgt. Courtney Richardson)
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New Positions, Clear Mission: AFRC Leaders Gain Tools to Empower Airmen

Chief Master Sgt. Wesley Peel, 944th Fighter Wing command chief, poses for a photo at Luke Air Force Base, Arizona, July 28, 2025. Peel attended the 2025 Wing Commander and Command Chief Leadership Conference at March Air Reserve Base in California. Th event united senior leaders from across Air Force Reserve Command to align on policy, address challenges, and share mission successes. (U.S. Air Force photo by MSgt Courtney Richardson)
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AFSOC demonstrates flexible force presentation during EW 25.2

A U.S. Air Force Air Commando assigned to Air Force Special Operations Command prepares to conduct a military free fall insertion on a U.S. Air Force MC-130J Commando II over California during Emerald Warrior 25.2 July 28, 2025. The multi-domain training is part of the Department of the Air Force’s first-in-a-generation Department-Level-Exercise series, demonstrating the capacity to execute and sustain advanced operations in contested, dynamic environments. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Thomas Hansford)
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AFSOC demonstrates flexible force presentation during EW 25.2

U.S. Air Force Air Commandos assigned to Air Force Special Operations Command move to a U.S. Air Force MC-130J Commando II during Emerald Warrior 25.2 at Marine Corps Air Station Yuma, Arizona, July 24, 2025. Emerald Warrior is part of the Department of the Air Force’s first-in-a-generation Department-Level-Exercise series designed to keep units mission-ready by advancing how we interoperate with our allies and partners and ensure mission success in contested environments. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Thomas Hansford) (Part of image was blurred for operational security)
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711th Change of Command Ceremony

Members of the 711th Special Operations Squadron render a salute to U.S. Air Force Lt. Col. Jason Fox, incoming 711th Special Operations Squadron commander, at a change of command ceremony at Hurlburt Field, Florida, July 11, 2025. A longstanding military tradition, the ceremony marked the official transfer of command of the 711th SOS. (U.S. Air Force photo by Liz Easterling)
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711th Change of Command Ceremony

U.S. Air Force Lt. Col. Jason Fox, incoming 711th Special Operations Squadron commander, delivers his first remarks during a change of command ceremony at Hurlburt Field, Florida, June 27, 2025. In addition to the change of command, the event marked the squadron’s transition to an operational AC-130J Ghostrider gunship mission. (U.S. Air Force photo by Liz Easterling)
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711th Change of Command Ceremony

U.S. Air Force Reserve Col. Matthew Barry, 919th Special Operations Group commander, passes the guidon to Lt. Col. Jason Fox, incoming 711th Special Operations Squadron commander, during a change of command ceremony at Hurlburt Field, Florida, July 11, 2025. In addition to the change of command, the event marked the squadron’s transition to an operational AC-130J Ghostrider gunship mission. (U.S. Air Force photo by Liz Easterling)
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711th Change of Command Ceremony

U.S. Air Force Reserve Lt. Col. John Duke, outgoing 711th Special Operations Squadron commander, delivers a speech during a change of command ceremony at Hurlburt Field, Florida, July 11, 2025. In addition to the change of command, the event marked the squadron’s transition to an operational AC-130J Ghostrider gunship mission. (U.S. Air Force photo by Liz Easterling)
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OA-1K testing

An OA-1K Skyraider II comes in for a landing on a dirt path July 10 on the Eglin Air Force Base, Florida range. The new Air Force Special Operations Command aircraft is in its third month of developmental testing with the 96th Test Wing and U.S. Special Operations Command. (Courtesy image)
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OA-1K testing

An OA-1K Skyraider II comes in for a landing on a dirt path July 10 on the Eglin Air Force Base, Florida range. The new Air Force Special Operations Command aircraft continues developmental testing with the 96th Test Wing and the U.S. Special Operations Command at Eglin. (Courtesy image)
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919th AC-130J maintainers finalize pre-flight inspection

Aircraft maintainers assigned to the 919th Special Operations Wing conclude a pre-flight inspection of an AC-130J Ghostrider gunship at Hurlburt Field, Florida, July 9, 2025. The wing’s mission is evolving and now includes an operational AC-130J squadron based at Hurlburt Field, marked by a ceremony here July 11, 2025. Over the past four decades, AC-130s have deployed constantly to hotspots throughout the world in support of special operations and conventional forces. In South America, Africa, Europe and throughout the Middle East, gunships have significantly contributed to mission success. (U.S. Air Force photo by Lt. Col. James Wilson.)
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919th AC-130J aircrew preparing for taking off

Aircrew from the 919th Special Operations Wing conduct pre-flight checks of an AC-130J Ghostrider gunship before takeoff at Hurlburt Field, Florida, July 9, 2025. The wing’s mission is evolving and now includes an operational AC-130J squadron based at Hurlburt Field, marked by a ceremony held July 11, 2025. The Reserve flew the AC-130 gunship for two decades and nearly 30 years later, it resumes its role as mission partners with active duty aircrew and maintainers. (U.S. Air Force photo by Lt. Col. James Wilson.)
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919th aircrew takes off in AC-130J

Aircrew assigned to the 919th Special Operations Wing flies an AC-130J Ghostrider gunship at Hurlburt Field, Florida, July 9, 2025. The wing’s mission is evolving and now includes an operational AC-130J squadron based at Hurlburt Field, marked by a ceremony held July 11, 2025. The AC-130J is the fifth-generation gunship that replaced the fleet of AC-130U/W gunships. AC-130 gunships have an extensive combat history dating back to Vietnam where gunships destroyed more than 10,000 trucks and were credited with many life-saving, close air support missions. (U.S. Air Force photo by Lt. Col. James Wilson)
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919th aircrew takes off in AC-130J

Special Mission Aviators assigned to the 919th Special Operations Wing sit on the ramp of an AC-130J Ghostrider gunship as it taxis towards the runway at Hurlburt Field, Florida, July 9, 2025. The wing’s mission is evolving and now includes an operational AC-130J squadron based at Hurlburt Field, marked by a ceremony held July 11, 2025. The AC-130J is modified a precision strike package, which includes a mission management console, robust communications suite, two electro-optical/infrared sensors, advanced fire control equipment, precision guided munitions delivery capability, as well as trainable 30mm and 105mm weapons. (U.S. Air Force photo by Lt. Col. James Wilson)
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919th aircrew takes off in AC-130J

An aircrew assigned to the 919h Special Operations Wing taxis an AC-130J Ghostrider gunship at Hurlburt Field, Florida, July 9, 2025. The wing’s mission is evolving and now includes an operational AC-130J squadron based at Hurlburt Field, marked by a ceremony held July 11, 2025. The AC-130J provides ground forces an expeditionary, direct-fire platform that is persistent, ideally suited for urban operations and delivers precision low-yield munitions against ground targets. (U.S. Air Force photo by Lt. Col. James Wilson)
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919th aircrew takes off in AC-130J

An AC-130J aircrew assigned to the 919h Special Operations Wing taxis an AC-130J Ghostrider gunship at Hurlburt Field, Florida, July 9, 2025. The wing’s mission is evolving and now includes an operational AC-130J squadron based at Hurlburt Field marked by a ceremony held July 11, 2025. The AC-130J provides ground forces an expeditionary, direct-fire platform that is persistent, ideally suited for urban operations and delivers precision low-yield munitions against ground targets. (U.S. Air Force photo by Lt. Col. James Wilson)
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