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Feb. 12, 2024
919th SOW makes history, salutes legendary Air Force pioneers

The 919th Special Operations Wing made history Feb. 3, 2024 demonstrating a new capability on the same airfield some of the Air Force’s most revered aviation pioneers trained more than a half century ago.Throughout the four-day exercise, the unit integrated non-standard aviation, Remotely Piloted
Jan. 5, 2024
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.
Dec. 19, 2023
Hurlburt Field conducts operations over the Caribbean

U.S. Air Force Air Commandos look out the back of an MC-130J Commando II after landing in Puerto Rico to refuel, Dec. 7, 2023. Our Air Commandos have the capability to respond to any crisis or contingency, whether hostile or humanitarian. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Ty Pilgrim)
Dec. 13, 2023
Airman of GUNDAM 22 posthumously promoted

The Secretary of the Air Force posthumously promoted Captain Terrell “Terry” K. Brayman to the rank of Major, with an effective date of December 15, 2022 reflecting when Terry was selected for Major following the conclusion of the Air Force promotion board.
Oct. 4, 2023
AFSOC embraces Extended Reality (XR) to enhance readiness

Extended Reality (XR) is revolutionizing the way Air Force Special Operations Command is approaching training and readiness. XR is an umbrella term that encompasses Virtual Reality (VR), Augmented Reality (AR), and Mixed Reality (MR) to create a spectrum of experiences that range from fully virtual
Sept. 22, 2023
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.
Sept. 18, 2023
Phase I of construction complete as AFSOC prepares to open Hurlburt Field airpark to public

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.
Sept. 14, 2023
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
June 14, 2023
Reservists demonstrate value to Mission Sustainment Team

The 919th Special Operations Mission Support Group is finding new and innovative ways to tailor Mission Support Teams when conducting missions in support of contingency operations.
May 5, 2023
AFSOC, Total Force lands MC-130J, MQ-9, A-10s, MH-6s on Wyoming Highways

History was made during Exercise Agile Chariot as an MC-130J Commando II, an MQ-9 Reaper, two A-10 Thunderbolt IIs and two MH-6 Little Birds landed on Highways 287 and 789 April 30 and May 2, 2023, respectively.“The requirement here was clear: how do we get after Agile Combat Employment and hone the