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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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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OA-1K testing

An OA-1K Skyraider II flies over King Hangar June 25, 2025, at Eglin Air Force Base, Florida. The new Air Force Special Operations Command aircraft continues developmental testing with 96th Test Wing and U.S. Special Operations Command at Eglin. (U.S. Air Force photo by Samuel King Jr.)
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OA-1K testing

An OA-1K Skyraider II takes off June 25, 2025, at Eglin Air Force Base, Florida. The new Air Force Special Operations Command aircraft continues developmental testing with 96th Test Wing and U.S. Special Operations Command at Eglin. (U.S. Air Force photo by Samuel King Jr.)
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OA-1K testing

A 96th Test Wing F-15 taxis as an OA-1K Skyraider II takes off from Eglin Air Force Base, Florida June 25, 2025. The new Air Force Special Operations Command aircraft continues developmental testing with 96th TW and U.S. Special Operations Command at Eglin. (U.S. Air Force photo by Samuel King Jr.)
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OA-1K testing

An OA-1K Skyraider II prepares for take-off June 25, 2025, at Eglin Air Force Base, Florida. The new Air Force Special Operations Command aircraft continues developmental testing with 96th Test Wing and U.S. Special Operations Command at Eglin. (U.S. Air Force photo by Samuel King Jr.)
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OA-1K testing

Maj. Jacob Marsh, 96th Test Wing, climbs into an OA-1K Skyraider II June 25, 2025, at Eglin Air Force Base, Florida. The new Air Force Special Operations Command aircraft continues developmental testing with 96th TW and U.S. Special Operations Command at Eglin. (U.S. Air Force photo by Samuel King Jr.)
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OA-1K testing

Maj. Jacob Marsh, 96th Test Wing, performs preflight checks on an OA-1K Skyraider II June 25, 2025, at Eglin Air Force Base, Florida. The new Air Force Special Operations Command aircraft continues developmental testing with 96th TW and U.S. Special Operations Command at Eglin. (U.S. Air Force photo by Samuel King Jr.)
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OA-1K testing

Maj. Jacob Marsh, 96th Test Wing, performs preflight checks on an OA-1K Skyraider II June 25, 2025, at Eglin Air Force Base, Florida. The new Air Force Special Operations Command aircraft continues developmental testing with 96th TW and U.S. Special Operations Command at Eglin. (U.S. Air Force photo by Samuel King Jr.)
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OA-1K testing

Maj. Jacob Marsh, 96th Test Wing, performs preflight checks on an OA-1K Skyraider II June 25, 2025, at Eglin Air Force Base, Florida. The new Air Force Special Operations Command aircraft continues developmental testing with 96th TW and U.S. Special Operations Command at Eglin. (U.S. Air Force photo by Samuel King Jr.)
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OA-1K testing

An OA-1K Skyraider II sits ready for a mission June 25, 2025, at Eglin Air Force Base, Florida. The new Air Force Special Operations Command aircraft continues developmental testing with 96th Test Wing and U.S. Special Operations Command at Eglin. (U.S. Air Force photo by Samuel King Jr.)
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OA-1K testing

An OA-1K Skyraider II sits ready for a mission June 25, 2025, at Eglin Air Force Base, Florida. The new Air Force Special Operations Command aircraft continues developmental testing with 96th Test Wing and U.S. Special Operations Command at Eglin. (U.S. Air Force photo by Samuel King Jr.)
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919th SOW conducts Combat Readiness Exercise

A Reserve Air Commando from the 919th Special Operations provide base defense in a simulated chemical attack during a combat readiness exercise at Duke Field, Fla. Combat readiness exercises are designed to prepare soldiers for the physical demands of combat and simulate warfare scenarios and test tactics and strategies in safe environments.
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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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