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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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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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 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 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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919 SOW maintainers perform pre-flight check on AC-130J

Reservists from the 919th Special Operations Wing perform pre-flight checks on an AC-130J Ghostrider gunship prior to a local training mission 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 will now resume its role as mission partners with active duty aircrew and maintainers almost 30 years later. (U.S. Air Force photo by Lt. Col. James Wilson)
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Around the Air Force: Funding the Force, Optimizing Capabilities, Defending the Homeland

In this week’s look Around the Air Force, Department of the Air Force leaders testify before a Senate defense subcommittee on the 2026 fiscal year budget, prioritizing defending the homeland and bolstering defenses in the Indo-Pacific region.
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492nd Special Operations Wing welcomes new leadership

U.S. Air Force Col. Zach Blom, incoming 492nd Special Operations Wing commander, delivers his first remarks during a change of command ceremony at Hurlburt Field, Florida, June 27, 2025. Blom addressed the Air Commandos of the 492nd SOW, highlighting his vision for the future and honoring the wing’s legacy of excellence. (U.S. Air Force photo by Liz Easterling)
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492nd Special Operations Wing welcomes new leadership

U.S. Air Force Col. Zach Blom, incoming 492nd Special Operations Wing commander, delivers his first remarks during a change of command ceremony at Hurlburt Field, Florida, June 27, 2025. The 492nd SOW is a mission diverse wing in AFSOC, conducting global flying operations and training the next generation of Air Commandos. (U.S. Air Force photo by Liz Easterling)
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492nd Special Operations Wing welcomes new leadership

U.S. Air Force Lt. Gen. Michael Conley, left, commander Air Force Special Operations Command, applauds Col. Zach Blom, center, incoming 492nd Special Operations Wing commander, alongside Col. Patrick Wnetrzak, right, outgoing 492nd SOW commander during a change of command ceremony at Hurlburt Field, Florida, June 27, 2025. The ceremony marked the official transition of leadership and continued legacy of excellence within the wing. (U.S. Air Force photo by Liz Easterling)
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492nd Special Operations Wing welcomes new leadership

U.S. Air Force Lt. Gen. Michael Conley, commander Air Force Special Operations Command, passes the guidon to Col. Zach Blom, incoming commander of the 492nd SOW, during a change of command ceremony at Hurlburt Field, Florida, June 27, 2025. The 492nd SOW is a mission diverse wing in AFSOC, conducting global flying operations and training the next generation of Air Commandos. (U.S. Air Force photo by Liz Easterling)
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492nd Special Operations Wing welcomes new leadership

Members of the 492nd Special Operations Wing render a final salute to U.S. Air Force Col. Patrick Wnetrzak, outgoing 492nd SOW commander at a change of command ceremony at Hurlburt Field, Florida, June 27, 2025. A longstanding military tradition, the ceremony marked the official transfer of command of the 492nd SOW. (U.S. Air Force photo by Liz Easterling)
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Lt. Gen. John P. Healy, Chief of Air Force Reserve and Commander, Air Force Reserve Command, passes the 10th Air Force guidon to Brig. Gen. Kevin Merrill, symbolizing Merrill’s official assumption of command. Standing ready to continue the tradition, Chief Master Sgt. Jeremy Allen prepares to receive the guidon as the incoming Command Chief of 10th Air Force.
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Col. Charles Huber, 10th Air Force Deputy Director of Operations and Plans, renders the customary first salute to Brig. Gen. Kevin Merrill during the 10th Air Force change of command ceremony at Naval Air Station Joint Reserve Base Fort Worth, Texas, June 8, 2025.
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Airmen with the 137th Special Operations Wing stand in formation in preparation for an arrival ceremony for a 492nd SOW OA-1K Skyraider II on June 8, 2025, at Will Rogers Air National Guard Base, Oklahoma City. The 492nd SOW and the 137th SOW have partnered together to conduct training on the OA-1K Skyraider II in order to optimize force structure for further enhanced interoperability with the Air National Guard. (U.S. Air National Guard photo by Senior Airman Erika Chapa)
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