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 Special Operations Squadron

Combat Aviation Advisors stand during a CAA instruction course at Duke Field, Florida, Dec. 3, 2021. The course provided the CAAs practical skills for constructing improvised aerial delivery bundles. (U.S. Air Force photo by Michelle Gigante)
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Combat Aviation Advisors participate in airdrop competition

Combat Aviation Advisors with the 711th Special Operations Squadron load improvised parachute bundles on a C-145A Combat Coyote at Duke Field, Florida, Dec. 3, 2021. The CAAs worked in teams to build the bundles and competed to see who could build the best one. (U.S. Air Force photo by Michelle Gigante)
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711th Special Operations Squadron

Master Sgt. Aran Nelske, 711th Special Operations Squadron loadmaster, organizes improvised parachute bundles on a C-145A Combat Coyote before heading to a drop zone at Duke Field, Florida, Dec. 3, 2021. Combat Aviation Advisors built the bundles using cardboard boxes, tape and other non-standard materials during a training class earlier in the day. (U.S. Air Force photo by Michelle Gigante)
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Combat Aviation Advisors participate in airdrop competition

A C-145A Combat Coyote drops a test sand bag at Duke Field, Florida, Dec. 3, 2021. The airdrop was the final part of a full day of training on building, loading and aerial delivery of improvised parachute bundles. (U.S. Air Force photo by Michelle Gigante)
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Combat Aviation Advisors participate in airdrop competition

Majs. Briana Thompson (left) and Daniel Saunders (right), Combat Aviation Advisors with the 711th Special Operations Squadron, build an improvised parachute bundle during a class at Duke Field, Florida, Dec. 3, 2021. The course challenged CAAs to find creative ways to construct improvised parachute bundles and simulated training with partner nations.(U.S. Air Force photo by Michelle Gigante)
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Combat Aviation Advisors assigned to the 711th Special Operations Squadron plan routes for egress during their full mission profile as part of a proficiency exercise at Duke Field, Florida, March 17, 2021. The full mission profile is a simulated mission execution that demonstrates the full capabilities of the CAA mission-set. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Dylan Gentile)
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210317-F-XG228-1580

A simulated partner nation community leader speaks with Combat Aviation Advisors assigned to the 711th Special Operations Squadron during a proficiency exercise near Eglin Air Force Base, Florida, March 17, 2021. Key leader engagements are part of how CAAs facilitate training with partner nations within the foreign aviation internal defense mission. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Dylan Gentile)
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210317-F-XG228-1584

Combat Aviation Advisors assigned to the 711th Special Operations Squadron provide medical care to a simulated casualty during a proficiency exercise near Eglin Air Force Base, Florida, March 17, 2021. The team practiced responding to simulated protests and social unrest that blocked roadways to access the casualty and provide immediate care. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Dylan Gentile)
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210314-F-XG228-135

A Combat Aviation Advisor from the 711th Special Operations Squadron aims his weapon around a tree during small unit tactics training during a proficiency exercise near Eglin Air Force Base, Florida, March 14, 2021. The unit learned defensive maneuvers and how to strategically approach an opposing force. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Dylan Gentile)
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210311-F-XG228-148

Combat Aviation Advisors from the 711th Special Operations Squadron collide with a course instructor as part of a defensive driving course during their proficiency exercise near Eglin Air Force Base, March 11, 2021. Airmen learned defensive driving in deployed environments to escape unsafe situations. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Dylan Gentile)
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210311-F-XG228-364

Combat Aviation Advisors from the 711th Special Operations Squadron take part in a vehicle recovery lesson during their proficiency exercise near Eglin Air Force Base, Florida, March 11, 2021. CAAs learned to use vehicle recovery kits in a deployed environment where traditional towing services may not be available. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Dylan Gentile)
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Guidon

Senior Master Sgt. Kimberly Perez, 2nd Special Operations Squadron first sergeant, bears the 919th Special Operations Group guidon prior to an award ceremony March 4, 2018 at Duke Field, Fla. The 919th SOG is one of the Air Force's most decorated units, having won the service's second highest unit decoration -- the Gallant Unit Citation -- in 2007 for heroism in combat actions while engaged against an enemy force from Oct 2001 to July 2003. (U.S. Air Force photo/Tech. Sgt. Jonathan McCallum)
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Salutes

Air Commandos and honored guests render appropriate customs during a ceremony in which Combat Aviation Advisors assigned to Duke Field, Florida unveiled a newly minted brown beret for those in the career field January 6, 2018. The air advisors are now authorized to wear the beret on Air Force Special Operations Command installations by the AFSOC commander, Lt. Gen. Brad Webb. CAAs are a team of Air Commandos that advise foreign militaries in combat aviation throughout the globe. (U.S. Air Force Photo/Senior Airman Joseph Pick)
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Address

Lt. Gen. Brad Webb, commander of Air Force Special Operations Command, addresses Air Commandos and honored guests in a ceremony at Duke Field, Florida, Jan. 6, 2018, in which Combat Aviation advisors unveiled a newly minted brown beret for those in the career field. CAAs are now authorized wear of the brown beret on Air Force Special Operations Command installations by the AFSOC commander. CAAs are a team of Air Commandos that advise foreign militaries in combat aviation throughout the globe. (U.S. Air Force Photo/Senior Airman Joseph Pick)
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Donning

Combat Aviation Advisors assigned to Duke Field, Florida are now authorized the wear of the brown beret on Air Force Special Operations Command installations by the AFSOC commander, Lt. Gen. Brad Webb, Jan. 6, 2018. CAAs are a team of Air Commandos that advise foreign militaries in combat aviation throughout the globe. (U.S. Air Force Photo/Senior Airman Joseph Pick)
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CAAs

Combat Aviation Advisors assigned to Duke Field, Florida are now authorized the wear of the brown beret on Air Force Special Operations Command installations by the AFSOC commander, Lt. Gen. Brad Webb, January 6, 2018. CAAs are a team of Air Commandos that advise foreign militaries in combat aviation throughout the globe. (U.S. Air Force Photo/Senior Airman Joseph Pick)
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CMSAF visits

Chief Master Sgt. of the Air Force Kaleth O. Wright meets Airmen from the 6th and 711th Special Operations Squadrons at Duke Field, Fla., Aug. 10, 2017. Wright’s first official visit to Duke and Hurlburt Field coincided with his initial immersion into the Air Force’s diverse special operations mission. (U.S. Air Force photo/Tech. Sgt. Jasmin Taylor)
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Meeting CMSAF

Chief Master Sgt. of the Air Force Kaleth O. Wright meets Airmen from the 6th and 711th Special Operations Squadrons at Duke Field, Fla., Aug. 10, 2017. Wright’s first official visit to Duke and Hurlburt Field coincided with his initial immersion into the Air Force’s diverse special operations mission. (U.S. Air Force photo/Tech. Sgt. Jasmin Taylor)
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CAA to Hill

Air Force Reserve Maj. Matthew Gorsuch is a Combat Aviation Advisor with the 711th Special Operations Squadron. This summer his mission tasks will shift dramatically as he assumes a new legislative liaison role on Capitol Hill. (U.S. Air Force photo/Dan Neely)
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