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  • Understanding AFSOC’s Adaptive Airborne Enterprise

    The 27th Special Operation Wing’s Remotely Piloted Aircraft (RPA) community and industry partners completed several capability demonstrations throughout December 2023 as part of Air Force Special Operations Command’s Adaptive Airborne Enterprise (A2E) development.As directed in the 2022 U.S.

  • Reserve takes home trophy for MQ-9 Squadron of the Year

    General Atomics Aeronautical Systems recognized the Air Force Reserve’s 2nd Special Operations Squadron as the MQ-9 Squadron of the Year at the Air Force Association Symposium in Washington, D.C. Sept. 11, 2023.The 2nd SOS is based at Hurlburt Field, Florida, but assigned to the 919h Special

  • Reservists, RPA mission transforming for future fight

    The palm trees wave gently in the light breeze, and the sound of lapping waves is the only sound that breaks the silence on the small island. A bee flies by in the distance. Its buzzing wings sound far away, like a low hum that is barely audible, but suddenly the sound grows louder.Immediately, the

  • Athletic trainer invaluable to special operations mission

    It was the perfect day to shoot hoops with the kids. Master Sgt. Jedidiah Payne, 2nd Special Operations Squadron operations superintendent, had his eye on the target, ready to show his kids his windmill slam dunk move when, in mid-jump, a snapping ping triggered a painful sensation through his

  • First Sergeant's career a blessing to others

    Citizen Airmen often serve long and storied careers in the Air Force Reserve. It’s less common for members to earn the distinction of serving 35 years like Senior Master Sgt. Kim Perez, first sergeant for the 2nd Special Operations Squadron. Perez celebrated her retirement ceremony at Duke Field,

  • Gen. John P. Jumper Enlisted Award Announcement video

    AFRC Leadership Virtually Congratulates the Gen John P. Jumper Enlisted Award AFRC Winner!Chief of Air Force Reserve Lt. Gen. Richard Scobee, Air Force Reserve Command Chief Timothy White, 10th Air Force Command Team, 919th Special Operations Wing Command Team, 919th Special Operations Group Command

  • Royal Netherlands Air Force visits 2nd SOS, studies MQ-9 operations

    Members of the Royal Netherlands Air Force and Netherlands Special Operations Command visited the 2nd Special Operations Squadron here to learn about operating an MQ-9 squadron on Nov. 19, 2019.“Partnership building with allies and developing a common understanding” of the MQ-9 mission is an

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