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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Remembering Operation Eagle Claw

An Air Commando plays taps at the 45th anniversary ceremony of Operation Eagle Claw at Hurlburt Field, Florida, April 24, 2025. Every year, members of AFSOC, the 1st Special Operations Wing and retired military who participated in Operation Eagle Claw gather to memorialize the lives lost during the attempted rescue of 52 Americans held hostage during the Iranian Revolution. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Samantha Rossi)
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Remembering Operation Eagle Claw

U.S. Air Force Col. Patrick Dierig, 1st Special Operations Wing commander, speaks with a veteran who participated in Operation Eagle Claw following a ceremony commemorating the 45th anniversary at Hurlburt Field, Florida, April 24, 2025. The 1st SOW hosts an annual ceremony to honor the service members who sacrificed their lives during Operation Eagle Claw. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Samantha Rossi)
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Remembering Operation Eagle Claw

A U.S. Air Commando greets an Eagle Claw veteran the 45th anniversary ceremony of Operation Eagle Claw at Hurlburt Field, Florida., April 24, 2025. Every year, Hurlburt Field hosts a ceremony to honor those who participated in Operation Eagle Claw. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Samantha Rossi)
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Remembering Operation Eagle Claw

U.S. Air Force Base Honor Guardsmen present the colors at the 45th anniversary of Operation Eagle Claw remembrance ceremony at Hurlburt Field, Florida., April 24, 2025. Every year, members of AFSOC, the 1st Special Operations Wing and retired military who participated in Operation Eagle Claw gather to commemorate the lives lost during the attempted rescue of 52 Americans held hostage during the Iranian Revolution. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Samantha Rossi)
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Remembering Operation Eagle Claw

U.S. Air Force Lt. Gen. Michael Conley, commander of Air Force Special Operations Command, provides remarks during a ceremony for the 45th anniversary of Operation Eagle Claw at Hurlburt Field, Florida., April 24, 2025. Every year, members of AFSOC, the 1st Special Operations Wing and retired military who participated in Operation Eagle Claw gather to remember the lives lost during the attempted rescue of 52 Americans held hostage during the Iranian Revolution. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Samantha Rossi)
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Remembering Operation Eagle Claw

U.S. Air Force Special Operations Command aircraft conduct a flyover during the 45th Operation Eagle Claw remembrance ceremony at Hurlburt Field, Florida., April 24, 2025. Every year, members of AFSOC, the 1st Special Operations Wing and retired military who participated in Operation Eagle Claw gather to remember the lives lost during the attempted rescue of 52 Americans held hostage during the Iranian Revolution. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Samantha Rossi)
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Remembering Operation Eagle Claw

A commemorative wreath is displayed near a memorial stained-glass window at Hurlburt Field, Florida, April 24, 2025. U.S. Air Force Base Honor Guardsmen laid the wreath at the end of a memorial ceremony in honor of the eight servicemen killed during Operation Eagle Claw in 1980 an attempt to free American hostages in Iran. The lessons learned from the mission led to the creation of U.S. Special Operations Command. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Samantha Rossi)
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Remembering Operation Eagle Claw

U.S. Air Force Lt. Gen. Michael Conley, commander of Air Force Special Operations Command salutes during the national anthem at a ceremony for the 45th anniversary of Operation Eagle Claw on Hurlburt Field, Florida., April 24, 2025. Operation Eagle Claw was an attempted hostage-rescue mission in 1980 that resulted in the death of eight servicemen and laid the foundation for the creation of USSOCOM in 1987. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Samantha Rossi)
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Remembering Operation Eagle Claw

A U.S. Air Force Honor Guardsmen carries a wreath during a ceremony for the 45th anniversary of Operation Eagle Claw at Hurlburt Field, Florida., April 24, 2025. Every year, Hurlburt Field hosts a ceremony to honor those who participated in Operation Eagle Claw. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Samantha Rossi)
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Exercise Emerald Howl Sharpens Skills for Tactical Readiness

Warfighters from the 919th Special Operations Wing working on tactical communications tools during a training exercise, Operation Emerald Howl, on March 25, 2025, at Duke Field, FL. The exercise provided members the opportunity to operate communications equipment in a controlled but challenging environment.
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Okaloosa County School District Recognized as a 2024 Florida Purple Star School District

Members of the Okaloosa County School District and Air Force leadership from installations from the county pose for a photo with the 2024 Florida Purple Star School District recognition plaque on March 25, 2025. A Purple Star School is a public or charter school that has committed to supporting the unique educational and social-emotional needs of military-connected children.
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Exercise Emerald Howl Sharpens Skills for Tactical Readiness

A U.S. Airmen from the 919th Special Operations Wing works on a satellite dish during a training exercise, Operation Emerald Howl, on March 25, 2025, at Duke Field, FL. The exercise provided members the opportunity to operate communications equipment in a controlled but challenging environment.
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New virtual options increase accessibility to mental health care for Cannon Air Commandos

An Air Commando from the 27th Special Operations Wing logs onto the 27th Special Operations Group’s new telehealth system at Cannon Air Force Base, New Mexico, March 5, 2025. This service allows Air Commandos to access mental health care, regardless of their physical location, creating greater accessibility to deployed Airmen. (U.S. Air Force Photo by Senior Airman Corinna Morlan)
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AFSOC Command Chief

Chief Master Sergeant Anthony Green, Air Force Special Operations command chief, visits with 919 Special Operations Wing maintenance professionals on March 3, 2025, at Hurlbut Field, FL. The 919SOW supports AFSOC and AFRC taskings relating to operations, maintenance, security forces, etc.
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2024 Annual Awards Banquet

Winners of the 919th Annual Awards pose for a photo on March 1, 2025. Formal awards ceremonies have been a long-standing Air Force tradition to honor its members that go above and beyond for mission success.
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(Ret.) Col. Ed Hubbard Speaks at Annual Awards Banquet

(Ret.) Col. Ed Hubbard speaks to guests at the 2024 Annual Awards Banquet on March 1, 2025. Hubbard spent over six years as a POW in Northern Vietnam.
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2SOS Change of Command

Col. Matthew Barry, 919th Special Operations Group commander, gives command of the 2nd Special Operations Squadron to Lt. Col. James LaDuke during a change of command ceremony on February 19th, 2025. The 2nd Special Operations Squadron is one of the oldest units in the Air Force.
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Exercise Red Empire Strike

Airmen from the 919th Special Operations Wing in partnership with 7th Special Forces Group (Airborne) participated in Exercise Red Empire Strike by transporting casualty evacuation participants from Duke Field, FL., to Camp Shelby, MS. Red Empire Strike certified, verified and validated personnel in joint special operations forces to become a more lethal fighting force to ensure our Nation's competitive advantage.
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Taking the Oath

Vice President JD Vance swears in Pete Hegseth as the 29th secretary of defense as his wife, Jennifer, and the couple's children look on at the White House, Jan. 25, 2025.
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Chief Master Sgt. of the Air Force David Flosi speaks to members of the 482nd Fighter Wing

Chief Master Sgt. of the Air Force David Flosi speaks to members of the 482d Fighter Wing during a town hall at Homestead Air Reserve Base, Jan. 11, 2025. Flosi discussed how the Air Force is reoptimizing for great power competition and the importance of national security objectives. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Nickolas Swanson)
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