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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U.S. Airmen receive a pre-deployment briefing at Travis Air Force Base, California, Sept. 26, 2023. Over 400 Airmen were the first on Travis AFB to experience the Air Force’s new deployment model, Air Force, Force Generation. (U.S. Air Force photo by Nicholas Pilch)
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First AFFORGEN deployers leave from Travis AFB

U.S. Airmen receive a pre-deployment briefing at Travis Air Force Base, California, Sept. 26, 2023. Over 400 Airmen were the first on Travis AFB to experience the Air Force’s new deployment model, Air Force, Force Generation. (U.S. Air Force photo by Nicholas Pilch)
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First AFFORGEN deployers leave from Travis AFB

U.S. Airmen process through a personnel deployment function line at Travis Air Force Base, California, Sept. 25, 2023. Over 400 Airmen were the first on Travis AFB to experience the Air Force’s new deployment model, Air Force, Force Generation. (U.S. Air Force photo by Nicholas Pilch)
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First AFFORGEN deployers leave from Travis AFB

U.S. Airmen process through a personnel deployment function line at Travis Air Force Base, California, Sept. 25, 2023. Over 400 Airmen were the first on Travis AFB to experience the Air Force’s new deployment model, Air Force, Force Generation. (U.S. Air Force photo by Nicholas Pilch)(This photo has been altered for security purposes by blurring out personally identifiable information.)
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Col. Jason Grandy, 919th Special Operations Wing commander, shares his perspective on leadership and lessons he's learned throughout his career during the Building Resilient Leaders summit Sept. 22, 2023 on Okaloosa Island, Fla. The theme for this years gathering was "Leading from the Middle" which the composition of attendees largely being noncommissioned and junior officers.
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Master Sgt. Donald Malinowski, 5th Special Operations Squadron loadmaster, shares his perspective on leadership and lessons he's learned throughout his career during the Building Resilient Leaders summit Sept. 22, 2023 on Okaloosa Island, Fla. The theme for this year's gathering was "Leading from the Middle" which the composition of attendees largely being noncommissioned and junior officers.
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COMAFSOC releases 2023 Strategic Guidance

Lt Gen Tony Bauernfeind, Commander of Air Force Special Operations Command, released the 2023 AFSOC strategic guidance on September 18. The strategic guidance aligns with the 2022 National Defense Strategy and sets forth a framework for Air Commandos, their readiness, and pathfinding efforts. The command is transforming to properly prepare, prevent, and prevail against any adversary in today’s complex and uncertain operational environment. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Caleb Pavao)
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First aircraft charging station construction.

Construction begins on DOD’s first ever electric aircraft charging station Sept. 19 at Eglin Air Force Base, Florida. (U.S. Air Force photo/Samuel King Jr.)
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First aircraft charging station construction.

Construction workers create a path for electrical cables Sept. 19 at Eglin Air Force Base, Florida. The electrical cables will connect to the DOD’s first ever electric aircraft charging station. (U.S. Air Force photo/Samuel King Jr.)
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Phase I of construction complete as AFSOC prepares to open Hurlburt Field airpark to public

An AC-130U Spooky gunship is disassembled as part of ongoing construction and renovation projects within the Hurlburt Field Memorial Airpark at Hurlburt Field, Florida, Sept. 18, 2023. For the first time in more than 20 years, Hurlburt Field plans to open its airpark to the general public in spring 2024 - allowing visitors to see the aircraft first-hand and learn more about the history of Air Force Special Operations Command. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Natalie Fiorilli)
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Phase I of construction complete as AFSOC prepares to open Hurlburt Field airpark to public

Heavy equipment is parked as part of ongoing construction and renovation projects within the Hurlburt Field Memorial Airpark at Hurlburt Field, Florida, Sept. 18, 2023. For the first time in more than 20 years, Hurlburt Field plans to open its airpark to the general public in spring 2024 - allowing visitors to see the aircraft first-hand and learn more about the history of Air Force Special Operations Command. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Natalie Fiorilli)
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Phase I of construction complete as AFSOC prepares to open Hurlburt Field airpark to public

An AC-119 Shadow gunship is parked behind a fence installed as part of ongoing construction and renovation projects within the Hurlburt Field Memorial Airpark at Hurlburt Field, Florida, Sept. 18, 2023. For the first time in more than 20 years, Hurlburt Field plans to open its airpark to the general public in spring 2024 - allowing visitors to see the aircraft first-hand and learn more about the history of Air Force Special Operations Command. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Natalie Fiorilli)
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Members of the 2nd Special Operations Squadron take time for a photo with Col. Jason Grandy, 919th Special Operations Wing commander (second from the right) and Chief Master Sgt. Manuel Zubia, 919th SOW command chief at the Air Force Symposium in Washington, D.C. Sept. 11, 2023. The squadron earned the prestigious 2023 General Atomics Aeronautical Systems Trophy as the most outstanding MQ-9 Remotely Piloted Aircraft squadron in the Air Force. (Courtesy Photo)
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AFSOC embraces Extended Reality (XR) to enhance readiness

An Air Commando tries on a Virtual Reality headset during an XR demonstration at the 2023 Weapons and Tactics Conference on August 16, 2023. With a comprehensive XR Training Framework in place, AFSOC is poised to transform its training methodologies, ensuring that Air Commandos are better prepared and equipped for strategic competition. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Caleb Pavao)
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AFTC commander visit

Maj. Gen. Evan Dertien, Air Force Test Center commander, uses Chris Caputo’s, BETA Technologies pilot, phone to begin charging up the electric Alia aircraft during the general’s visit to the squadron Nov. 9 at Eglin Air Force Base, Fla. The electric charging station is the only one in the Defense Department. (U.S. Air Force photo/Samuel King Jr.)
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AFWERX

An 8-foot Griff 135 unmanned aerial system hovers in the sky above the Eglin Air Force Base, Florida range Oct. 26. The aircraft was part of autonomy testing facilitated by the Autonomy, Data and AI Experimentation proving ground, a new organization at Eglin. (U.S. Air Force photo/Samuel King Jr.)
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Annual conference refines military and civilian aviation safety

Multiple aircraft sit on display at the Mid-Air Collision Avoidance conference at Destin Executive Airport in Destin, Florida, August 10, 2023. The annual event brings together safety experts from local bases with civilian general aviation pilots to raise safety awareness and foster stronger bonds with the wider area aviation community. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Jonahtan McCallum)
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Annual conference refines military and civilian aviation safety

Major Brent Dillard, 492nd Special Operations Wing safety officer, speaks to attendees of an annual Mid-Air Collision Avoidance conference in Destin, Florida, August 10, 2023. The MACA conference brings together aircraft safety representees from area bases with civilian in general aviation to refine safety in dedication to safe flying for all. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Jonathan McCallum)
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Annual conference refines military and civilian aviation safety

Mr. Ray Mansfield, Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) safety education and training team volunteer, speaks to attendees of the Mid-Air Collision Avoidance conference at Destin Executive Airport in Destin, Florida, August 10, 2023. The annual event brings together safety experts from local bases with civilian general aviation pilots to raise safety awareness and foster stronger bonds with the wider area aviation community. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Jonahtan McCallum)
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Annual conference refines military and civilian aviation safety

Multiple aircraft sit on display at the Mid-Air Collision Avoidance conference at Destin Executive Airport in Destin, Florida, August 10, 2023. The annual event brings together safety experts from local bases with civilian general aviation pilots to raise safety awareness and foster stronger bonds with the wider area aviation community. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Jonahtan McCallum)
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