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Dec. 20, 2024
23 STS IDMT: ‘Knowing what to do and being ready can make all the difference’

For Air Force Staff Sgt. William Flaspoehler, an independent duty medical technician with the 23rd Special Tactics Squadron at Hurlburt Field, Florida, providing life-saving care is almost second nature.
Aug. 12, 2024
919th SOW faces, overcomes adversity in readiness exercise

Citizen Air Commandos took to the air, traversed the ground and braved rough water during a readiness exercise on the Emerald Coast Aug. 5-9, 2024.
Aug. 4, 2024
AFSOC demonstrates ACE with historic highway landing

In a historic first, Air Force Special Operations Command successfully landed an AC-130J Ghostrider Gunship on Highway 63 in Bono, Arkansas, on August 4, 2024. This operation was part of a broader exercise, Emerald Warrior Field Training Exercise II, designed to showcase AFSOC’s Agile Combat
July 26, 2024
Total Force Integration: AFR aircrew executes live-fire training in Alaska on Active Duty AC-130J gunship

The 5th Special Operations Squadron deployed a reserve gunship crew operating the AC-130J Ghostrider weapons system with support from active duty maintenance specialists to Alaska to simulate real life logistical challenges and hone in on their training requirements in an unfamiliar environment.
July 13, 2024
Reserve special operations wing welcomes new commander

The 919th Special Operations Wing hosted their change of command ceremony on July 13, 202, Duke field, Florida.
July 2, 2024
General Conley takes command of Air Force Special Operations Command

Lt. Gen. Michael Conley assumed command of Air Force Special Operations Command from Lt. Gen. Tony Bauernfeind in a change of command ceremony at the Freedom Hangar here July 2.
July 1, 2024
Conley promoted to lieutenant general ahead of AFSOC change of command

Air Commandos, family, and friends gathered here to honor Brig. Gen. Michael Conley, director of operations for Air Force Special Operations Command, as he was promoted to lieutenant general by Lt. Gen. Tony Bauernfeind, AFSOC commander, July 1, in preparation to his assumption of command July 2.
July 1, 2024
Wing announces July promotions

The following 919th Special Operations Wing enlisted Citizen Air Commandos were promoted in the month of July:Senior Master SergeantBattenfield, Lonny K.Master SergeantCopeland, Justin D.Mai, Mara N.Pulse, Dorothie R.Ramsay, Sierra C.Sampson, Kelli D.Technical SergeantBlaine, Christopher N.Clark,
June 24, 2024
Register today for Commando LEAD Virtual Symposium

Register today for the Commando LEAD Symposium 2024, which will be held virtually on July 15. AFSOC is focused on developing Air Commandos to maximize their potential and this symposium is for any member within the command. Register at https://forms.osi.apps.mil/r/csGEz3j8c5 or use the QR code in
May 24, 2024
Wing announces May promotions

Promotions for the month of May from the 919th Special Operations Wing.