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The 30th anniversary of Spirit 03

First Lt. Allison Wohnoutka, an AC-130J Ghostrider weapon systems officer with the 4th Special Operations Squadron, places a wreath on a grave during a memorial ceremony for the 30th anniversary of Spirit 03 at Barrancas National Cemetery, Pensacola Naval Air Station, Fla., Jan. 31, 2021. Spirit 03, an AC-130H Spectre gunship with 14 crewmembers, was shot down by an Iraqi surface-to-air missile while conducting a combat mission during Operation Desert Storm. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Miranda Mahoney)

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An MC-130H Combat Talon II flies over Hurlburt Field

An MC-130H Combat Talon II assigned to the 15th Special Operations Squadron flies over Hurlburt Field, Florida, Oct. 18, 2018. The MC-130H provides infiltration, exfiltration and resupply of special operations forces and equipment in support of training exercises and real-world missions across the globe. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Dennis Spain)

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AC-130W Stinger II

An AC-130W Stinger II assigned to the 73rd Special Operations Squadron fires a burst of rounds during a live-fire training mission on Range 10, Feb. 3, 2016, Melrose Air Force Range, N.M. This was the first time live munitions had been fired at Range 10 in 45 years. (U.S. Air Force photo/Tech. Sgt. Manuel J. Martinez)

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The 30th anniversary of Spirit 03

First Lt. Allison Wohnoutka, an AC-130J Ghostrider weapon systems officer with the 4th Special Operations Squadron, places a wreath on a grave during a memorial ceremony for the 30th anniversary of Spirit 03 at Barrancas National Cemetery, Pensacola Naval Air Station, Fla., Jan. 31, 2021. Spirit 03, an AC-130H Spectre gunship with 14 crewmembers, was shot down by an Iraqi surface-to-air missile while conducting a combat mission during Operation Desert Storm. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Miranda Mahoney)

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Hurlburt Field CV-22 Ospreys continue training despite COVID-19

A CV-22B Osprey taxis on the flightline at Hurlburt Field, Fla., Aug. 4, 2020. CV-22s are equipped with a terrain-following radar, forward-looking infrared sensor, and other advanced avionics systems that allow them to perform special operations missions that normally would require both fixed-wing and rotary-wing aircraft. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Dennis Spain)

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Col. Spencer Cocanour, 24th Special Operations Wing former acting commander, exits an MC-130H Combat Talon II during his final military free-fall jump at Hurlburt Field, Fla., Sept. 20, 2019. Cocanour is retiring after 24 years of service. The 24th SOW is U.S. Special Operations Command’s tactical air-to-ground integration force and the Air Force’s only special operations ground force, leading global access, precision strike, personnel recovery and battlefield surgery operations. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Rose Gudex)

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190719-F-IY571-0226

Staff Sgt. Efren Vaquera, a 1st Special Operations Maintenance Squadron nondestructive inspection specialist, performs a fluorescent-penetrant inspection on an aircraft part at Hurlburt Field, Fla., July 19, 2019. Fluorescent penetrants cause extremely small cracks in aircraft parts to become visible under a black light. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Caleb Pavao)

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190419-F-JJ788-1007

A special tactics operator from the 24th Special Operations Wing jumps out of the back of an MC-130H Combat Talon II, Hurlburt Field, Fla., April 19, 2019. The 24th SOW is the Air Force’s only special tactics wing and U.S. Special Operations Command’s tactical air-to-ground integration force and the Air Force’s special operations ground force to enable global access, precision strike, personnel recovery and battlefield surgery operations. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Michelle Di Ciolli)

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180712-F-SN365-1016

U.S. Air Force Airman Nicholas McKendall, left, a C-130 mobility readiness spares package apprentice with the 1st Special Operations Logistics Readiness Squadron, and U.S. Air Force Airman 1st Class Iyana Wells, a C-130 MRSP journeyman with the 1st SOLRS, carry an aircraft part to place on a pallet at Hurlburt Field, Florida, July, 12, 2018. Air Commandos with MRSP support maintenance squadrons by storing and supplying aircraft parts including propellers, tires and radar parts. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Dennis Spain)

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Special Tactics Airmen demonstrate dive techniques

Special Tactics Airmen demonstrate dive techniques to U.S. Air Force Gen. Paul J. Selva, vice chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, during an Air Force Special Operations Command immersion at Hurlburt Field, Florida, July 17, 2018. Special Tactics operators are the Air Force’s premiere special operations ground force and are highly trained to deploy whenever they are needed into restricted environments by air, land or sea to conduct air power on the frontlines, to save lives and ensure mission success. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Dennis Spain)

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Angel Thunder 18-1

Pararescuemen with the 48th Rescue Squadron prepare for aerial transport during a personnel recovery scenario at a landing zone as part of Angel Thunder 18-1 in southern Arizona, Nov. 7, 2017. Angel Thunder is a two-week, Air Combat Command-sponsored, joint certified and accredited personnel recovery exercise focused on search and rescue. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Andrew Lee)

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Air Commandos protect Florida wildlife

Airman 1st Class Caleb Pavao, a broadcaster with the 1st Special Operations Wing Public Affairs office, documents endangered wildlife conservation efforts at Hurlburt Field, Fla., Nov. 7, 2017. The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service on Hurlburt Field worked with Eglin Air Force Base staff to create artificial nesting cavities in trees for the Red-cockaded Woodpecker, a process that can take one to 10 years for the bird to make. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Marleah Cabano)

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Emerald Warrior 17

Humvees depart an MC-130J Commando II during Emerald Warrior 17 at Hurlburt Field, Fla., March 6, 2017. Emerald Warrior is a U.S. Special Operations Command exercise during which joint special operations forces train to respond to various threats across the spectrum of conflict. (U.S. Air Force photo/Staff Sgt. Cory D. Payne)

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Emerald Warrior 17

A KC-135 Stratotanker flies above a MC-130J Commmando II during Emerald Warrior at Hurlburt Field, Fla., Feb. 28, 2017. Emerald Warrior is a U.S. Special Operations Command exercise during which joint special operations forces train to respond to various threats across the spectrum of conflict. (U.S. Air Force photo/Staff Sgt. Corey Hook)

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AC-130W Stinger II live fire at Melrose Air Force Range

An AC-130W Stinger II, assigned to the 73rd Special Operations Squadron, circles training targets on Range 10 during a live-fire training mission Feb. 3, 2016, at Melrose Air Force Range, N.M. This was the first time live munitions had been fired at Range 10 in 45 years. (U.S. Air Force photo/Tech. Sgt. Manuel J. Martinez)

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Air Commandos fight fire with prevention education

Air commandos participate in the Fire Prevention Week fire muster challenge at Hurlburt Field, Fla., Oct. 14, 2016. This year’s theme of “Don’t wait -- check the date!” informs Airmen to check the dates on fire detectors because they have a life span of 10 years and must be replaced regularly. (U.S. Air Force photo/Senior Airman Andrea Posey)

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17th Special Operations Squadron conducts full-force training

An HH-60G Pave Hawk assigned to the 33rd Rescue Squadron performs in-flight refueling during a training exercise Feb. 17, 2016, off the coast of Okinawa, Japan. The 33rd RQS performs military personnel recovery, civil search and rescue, medical evacuation, disaster response, and humanitarian assistance. (U.S. Air Force photo/Senior Airman Peter Reft)

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17th Special Operations Squadron conducts full-force training

MC-130J Command IIs assigned to the 17th Special Operations Squadron fly in formation Feb. 17, 2016, off the coast of Okinawa, Japan. The 17th SOS conducted a unit-wide training exercise which tasked the entire squadron with a quick-reaction, full-force sortie involving a five-ship formation flight, cargo drops, short runway landings and takeoffs, and helicopter air-to-air refueling. (U.S. Air Force photo/Senior Airman Peter Reft)

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Kadena launches Pacific region's first MC-130J five-ship formation flight

An MC-130J Commando II assigned to the 17th Special Operations Squadron lands at Kadena Air Base, Japan Feb. 17, 2016. The 17th SOS conducted a unit-wide training exercise which tasked the entire squadron with a quick-reaction, full-force sortie involving a five-ship formation flight, cargo drops, short runway landings and takeoffs, and helicopter air-to-air refueling. (U.S. Air Force photo/Master Sgt. Kristine Dreyer)

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AC-130W Stinger II live fire at Melrose Air Force Range

An AC-130W Stinger II assigned to the 73rd Special Operations Squadron circles training targets on Range 10 during a live-fire training mission Feb. 3, 2016, at Melrose Air Force Range, N.M. This was the first time live munitions had been fired at Range 10 in 45 years. (U.S. Air Force photo/Tech. Sgt. Manuel J. Martinez)

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