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Landing practice

U.S. Air Force Airmen assigned to the 21st Special Operations Aircraft Maintenance Squadron marshal a CV-22 Osprey into position for a precautionary landing practice at Yokota Air Base, Japan, Oct. 7, 2024. The CV-22 is a tiltrotor aircraft that combines vertical takeoff, hover and vertical landing capabilities of a helicopter with the long-range, fuel efficiency and speed of a turboprop aircraft. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Tristan Truesdell)

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Extending the mission

A CV-22 Osprey refuels from an MC-130J Commando II over the Emerald Coast during Operation Centennial Contact, June 27, 2023, commemorating 100 years of aerial refueling. Air Force Special Operations Command’s modified C-130s, from the HC-130P/N Combat King to the MC-130J Commando II, have been an integral component to refueling special operations aircraft since 1990. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Natalie Fiorilli)

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352d SOW deploys for Fiction Urchin

A U.S. Air Force CV-22 Osprey assigned to the 352nd Special Operations Wing, RAF Mildenhall, United Kingdom, prepares to conduct fast rope insertion and extraction system training with Ukraine Special Operations Forces and U.S. Army Special Forces near Berdychiv, Ukraine, Sept. 20, 2020. The 352nd SOW deployed to Ukraine for exercise Fiction Urchin to demonstrate commitment to the Black Sea region, support the Ukraine SOF capability and increase recruitment efforts through various training engagements. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Mackenzie Mendez)

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Yokota Showcases Adaptability and Mission Capability With Samurai Surge

Aircraft from the 36th Airlift Squadron, 459th Airlift Squadron and 21st Special Operations Squadron taxi across the flightline at Yokota Air Base, Japan,during the elephant-walk portion of the Samurai Surge training exercise, May 21, 2020. The exercise demonstrated the wing’s ability to rapidly provide humanitarian aid and disaster relief across Indo-Pacific region. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Kyle Johnson)

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Snow falls on a CV-22 Osprey

Snow falls on a CV-22 Osprey assigned to the 21st Special Operations Squadron as it sits on the flightline March 29, 2020, at Yokota Air Base, Japan. The base recorded more than 2 inches of snowfall during a 12-hour period. (U.S. Air Force photo by Yasuo Osakabe)

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Tech. Sgt. Jared Rogness, a flight engineer with the 20th Special Operations Squadron at Cannon Air Force Base, N.M., walks atop a CV-22 Osprey tiltrotor aircraft during Red Flag 18-3 at Nellis AFB, Nev., July 31, 2018. The primary function of a CV-22 is to conduct long-range infiltration, exfiltration and resupply missions for special operations forces. (U.S Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Andrew D. Sarver)

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CV-22 Osprey

A CV-22 Osprey tiltrotor aircraft, assigned to the 20th Special Operations Squadron, Cannon Air Force Base, N.M., flies over the Las Vegas strip, July 31, 2018. The 20th SOS is at Nellis AFB, Nev., participating in Red Flag 18-3. (U.S Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Andrew D. Sarver)

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An Airman assigned to the 14th Weapons Squadron at Hurlburt Field, Fla.

An Airman assigned to the 14th Weapons Squadron at Hurlburt Field, Fla., stands outside a CV-22 Osprey before a night mission during the U.S. Air Force Weapons School advanced integration course at Nellis Air Force Base, Nev., Dec. 10, 2017. The CV-22 is a tiltrotor aircraft that possesses vertical takeoff, hover and vertical landing qualities. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Kevin Tanenbaum)

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WISNT trains at night: Operation Coyote Freedom

An Airman assigned to the 14th Weapons Squadron at Hurlburt Field, Fla., stands outside a CV-22 Osprey before a night mission during the U.S. Air Force Weapons School advanced integration course at Nellis Air Force Base, Nev., Dec. 10, 2017. The CV-22 is a tiltrotor aircraft that possesses vertical takeoff, hover and vertical landing qualities. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Kevin Tanenbaum)

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WSINT trains at night; Operation Coyote Freedom

Loadmasters assigned to the 1st Special Operations Wing, Hurlburt Field, Fla., stand on the ramp of an MC-130H Combat Talon II during Coyote Freedom 401, Dec. 12, 2017, at the Nevada Test and Training Range, near Las Vegas. The team landed on the NTTR and established a forward arming and refueling point under the cover of darkness. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Andrew D. Sarver)

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Emerald Warrior 2017

An MC-130J Commando II receives fuel from a KC-135R Stratotanker during a training sortie in support of Emerald Warrior 17 March 7, 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. The MC-130J is assigned to the 9th Special Operations Squadron and the KC135R is assigned to Ohio Air National Guard’s 121st Air Refueling Wing. (U.S. Air National Guard photo/Senior Airman Ashley Williams)

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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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CV-22 Osprey

A CV-22 Osprey deploys a tactical air control party onto the ground of Grand Bay Bombing and Gunnery Range at Moody Air Force Base, Ga., Mar. 4, 2016. Multiple aircraft within Air Combat Command conducted joint combat rescue and aerial training that showcased tactical air and ground maneuvers as well as weapons capabilities. (U.S. Air Force photo/Staff Sgt. Brian J. Valencia)

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Flare

An F-16 Fighting Falcon releases a flare over Grand Bay Bombing and Gunnery Range at Moody Air Force Base, Ga., March 4, 2016. Multiple aircraft within Air Combat Command conducted joint aerial training that showcased tactical air and ground maneuvers as well as weapons capabilities. (U.S. Air Force photo/Staff Sgt. Brian J. Valencia)

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Flare

An F-16 Fighting Falcon releases a flare over Grand Bay Bombing and Gunnery Range at Moody Air Force Base, Ga., March 4, 2016. Multiple aircraft within Air Combat Command conducted joint aerial training that showcased tactical air and ground maneuvers as well as weapons capabilities. (U.S. Air Force photo/Staff Sgt. Brian J. Valencia)

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Keeping them flying

Senior Airman Jason Rice and Senior Airman Gerald Heckwine perform maintenance on a CV-22 Osprey at Kirtland Air Force Base, N.M. (U.S. Air Force photo/Tech. Sgt. Cecilio M. Ricardo Jr.)

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Pilots thrilled by CV-22 capabilities

A CV-22 Osprey lands at Kirtland Air Force Base, N.M., Oct. 5 after flying an air-refueling mission. This versatile, self-deployable aircraft offers increased speed and range over other rotary-wing aircraft and can perform missions that normally would require both fixed-wing and rotary-wing aircraft. (U.S. Air Force photo/Tech Sgt. Cecilio M. Ricardo Jr.)

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Osprey

Air Force Special Operations Command's CV-22 Osprey flies a training at Kirtland Air Force Base, N.M. The aircraft will be flown by Airmen with the 58th Special Operations Wing. (Courtesy photo)

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Osprey gets new nest

The Air Force's first operational CV-22 Osprey tilt-rotor aircraft hovers upon arrival at Kirtland Air Force Base, N.M., Monday, March 20, 2006. The aircraft will be flown by Airmen with the 58th Special Operations Wing to train future Osprey pilots. (U.S. Air Force photo/Staff Sgt. Markus Maier)

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Osprey gets new nest

Airmen at Kirtland AFB, N.M., prepare to greet Lt. Gen. Michael W. Wooley, commander of the Air Force Special Operations Command. General Wooley delivered the Air Force's first operational CV-22 Osprey to the 58th Special Operations Wing Monday, March 20, 2006. (U.S. Air Force photo/Staff Sgt. Markus Maier)

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