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  • The family of U.S. Air Force Capt. Matthew Roland unveils a sign during a building dedication ceremony at Hurlburt Field, Florida, May 6, 2021. The Special Tactics Training Squadron facility was renamed in honor of Roland, a 23rd STS special tactics officer who died protecting his teammates during an ambush at an Afghan-led security checkpoint near Camp Antonik, Afghanistan, Aug. 26, 2015.

    Special tactics training complex dedicated to fallen STO

    To honor a fallen special tactics officer’s actions and courageous leadership, the 24th Special Operations Wing along with friends and family hosted a dedication ceremony in Capt. Matthew Roland’s honor, May 6 at Hurlburt Field, Florida.
  • The 2020 Vice Chief’s Challenge launched in February with a focus on working faster and smarter, and finding innovative ways to give Airmen back their time.

    2020 Vice Chief’s Challenge winners announced

    The challenge, which launched in February 2020, focused on identifying time-consuming tasks that provide the least direct value to generating combat effects; proposing innovative solutions to streamline current processes through the novel application of technology; and partnering directly with Headquarters Air Force to bring Airmen’s voices to ongoing efforts, including solution-generation and beta-testing of cutting-edge technologies that return time to Airmen.
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    Special Tactics Airman to be awarded Air Force Cross

    Staff Sgt. Alaxey Germanovich, a Special Tactics combat controller with the 26th Special Tactics Squadron, 24th Special Operations Wing, Air Force Special Operations Command, will be awarded the nation’s second highest medal for gallantry against an armed enemy of the U.S. in combat.
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    Air Force selects Kirtland AFB for AC-130J FTU

    The Air Force selected Kirtland Air Force Base, New Mexico as the preferred location for the relocation of the AC-130J Ghostrider Formal Training Unit from Hurlburt Field, Florida.
  • A KC-10 Extender from McGuire Air Force Base, New Jersey, prepares to land at Tyndall Air Force Base, Florida, Oct. 30, 2020. The KC-10s were providing in-flight refueling support for aircraft traveling to Tyndall. (U.S. Air Force photo by Amn Anabel Del Valle)

    53rd WEG hosts simultaneous WSEPs in Florida, Utah

    The evaluations included more than 86 aircraft participating at two installations, Tyndall Air Force Base and Hill AFB, Utah, in live-fire air-to-air and air-to-ground evaluations. 
  • A loadmaster assigned to the 9th Special Operations Squadron communicates with aircrew members on an MC-130J Commando II during Agile Flag 21-1 at Hurlburt Field, Florida, Oct. 27, 2020.

    AFSOC transformation begins with people

    After nearly 20 years of fighting the Global War on Terrorism, processes and decisions formulated to address an almost singular focus on counter-violent extremist organizations are being challenged, as AFSOC transforms to the “AFSOC We Will Need.”
  • image of the 17th special tactics squadron's transition ceremony at a hall in Fort Benning, Georgia

    24th SOW transitions responsibility of the 17th STS

    In August 2013, the squadron, originally known as the 17th Air Operations Support Squadron, was re-designated as the 17th STS by then-Col. Robert Armfield, the 24th SOWs first wing commander.
  • A Special Tactics Airman with the 17th Special Tactics Squadron fires an M4 carbine during Jaded Thunder at Mountain Home Air Force Base, Idaho, Aug. 20, 2018.

    Special Tactics unit surpasses 6,900 days combating war in Middle East

    For the men and women of the 17th Special Tactics Squadron, since their initial response to the GWOT in October 2001, there have been no breaks in deployments and combat operations for more than 6,900 days in support of operations Iraqi Freedom, Enduring Freedom, Freedom’s Sentinel and Resolute Support.
  • Secretary of the Air Force Barbara M. Barrett visited Pope Army Airfield, North Carolina on July 16 to discuss joint operations and the integral part the Air Force plays during global responses.

    SecAF visits Pope Army Airfield

    Barrett spent the day meeting and discussing joint operations and the integral part the Air Force plays during global responses.
  • Air Force Special Tactics operators and simulated partner forces load a CV-22 Osprey,

    Special tactics Airmen integrate combat capabilities during exercise Commando Crucible

    To meet the standards required for deployment, special tactics teams completed exercise Commando Crucible, from June 18-July 3, at Hurlburt Field and in Kinston, North Carolina.
  • An Airman assigned to the 24th Special Operations Wing, holds up a smartphone with a dark blue unit shield reading 24th special operations wing in the background.

    Special tactics wing, AFRL develop smartphone app to mitigate COVID-19 risk

    Medical and Preservation of the force and family team members of the 24th Special Operations Wing, headquartered at Hurlburt Field teamed up with the Air Force Research Laboratory to develop a way to monitor special tactics operators’ health status during the pandemic straight from their smartphones.
  • A CLEAVER 2-pack Pallet is deployed from MC-130J Aircraft. (Courtesy photo)

    AFRL, AFSOC launch palletized weapons from cargo plane

    This successful Phase I operational demonstration represents a milestone in executing a palletized munitions airdrop, which refers to the delivery of a large volume of air-launched weapons at any given time.
  • Pair of Ellsworth B-1’s further demonstrate force employment model in Pacific

    AF Week in Photos

    This week's photos feature Airmen from around the globe involved in activities supporting expeditionary operations and defending America. This weekly feature showcases the men and women of the Air Force.
  • rotary aircraft sit on a landing zone with airmen walking out onto a beach

    Special Tactics Airmen support vital training, maintain readiness through COVID-19

    Special Tactics Airmen from the 23rd Special Tactics Squadron conducted interoperability training with the 14th Weapons Squadron assigned to the U.S. Air Force Weapons School detachment at Hurlburt Field for a special operations force exercise, April 22.
  • Lt. Gen. Jim Slife, left, commander of Air Force Special Operations Command, presents a Silver Star Medal to Tech. Sgt. Cody Smith, a special tactics combat controller with the 26th Special Tactics Squadron, during a ceremony at Cannon Air Force Base, N.M., Nov. 22, 2019. Smith was awarded the nation’s third highest medal against an armed enemy of the United States in combat for his actions while deployed to Afghanistan in October 2018. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Rachel Williams)

    Special tactics Airman battled through injuries, presented with Silver Star

    Tech. Sgt. Cody Smith, a special tactics combat controller with the 26th Special Tactics Squadron, 24th Special Operations Wing was presented with the Silver Star Medal during a ceremony, Nov. 22.
  • Lt. Gen. Jim Slife, commander of Air Force Special Operations Command, pins the Silver Star Medal on Chief Master Sgt. Chris Grove, the 720th Special Tactics Group superintendent and special tactics combat controller, during a ceremony at Hurlburt Field, Fla., Nov. 15, 2019. Grove was awarded the nation’s third-highest personal decoration for valor in combat for his actions while deployed to Afghanistan in November 2007. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Rachel Williams)

    Special tactics chief awarded Silver Star for countering overwhelming Afghan ambush

    U.S. Air Force Chief Master Sgt. Chris Grove, a Special Tactics combat controller assigned as the 720th Special Tactics Group superintendent, delivered thousands of pounds of munition, securing the safety of his joint and partner forces, and now he’s receiving the Silver Star Medal.

  • Air Force requests proposals for light attack aircraft

    The Air Force plans to purchase two to three light attack aircraft from each manufacturer to help support the National Defense Strategy’s focus on building allies and partner capacity, capability and interoperability via training and experimentation.
  • Tech. Sgt. Peter Kraines, a 24th Special Operations Wing special tactics pararescueman, died while performing mountain rescue techniques in Boise, Idaho, Oct. 8, 2019. As a special tactics pararescueman, Kraines was specially trained and equipped for immediate deployment into combat operations to conduct combat search and rescue and personnel recovery operations.

    Special Tactics Airman killed in training incident

    Kraines enlisted in the United States Air Force in March 2011. He immediately entered the two-year pararescue training program.
  • Master Sgt. Rudy Parsons, a pararescueman with the Kentucky Air National Guard’s 123rd Special Tactics Squadron, and Callie, his search and rescue dog, land at Volk Field, Wis., July 17, 2019, as part of a domestic operations exercise. Callie is currently the only search and rescue dog in the Department of Defense. (U.S. Air National Guard photo by Staff Sgt. Joshua Horton)

    Kentucky Air Guard home to DoD’s only search and rescue dog

    In response to scenarios like the Haitian earthquake, Parsons spearheaded a new approach, developing the squadron’s Search and Rescue K-9 program. The effort, launched in 2018, is designed to increase the capabilities of disaster response teams in locating and recovering personnel through the use of specially trained canines.
  • Final AC-130U Spooky returns from combat deployment

    Final AC-130U Spooky returns from combat deployment

    While still on alert to respond to contingencies as needed for the next few months, the Spooky is being replaced downrange by the AC-130J Ghostrider, the most lethal and innovative gunship in the world.
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