Latest "Air Force Special Operations Command" stories

Old is new again as Air Force special ops branch revamps training

"The intent, as we’re looking at all of our pipelines, is what can we establish as 'basic mission qualified'?" Lt. Gen. Tony Bauernfeind said.

By Rachel S. Cohen

2 days ago

Air Force considers training changes across all special ops jobs

The top-level review is one piece of a broader reckoning within AFSOC over the expertise its members should bring to the battlefield.

By Rachel S. Cohen

5 weeks ago

Here’s how Air Force special ops ‘power projection wings’ will work

The move is part of AFSOC’s attempt to reimagine what its airmen can do after decades at war in U.S. Central Command.

By Rachel S. Cohen

7 weeks ago

Air Force instructor pilot tackles ‘toughest footrace on Earth’

Kabanuck crossed the final finish line in 43 hours, 18 minutes and 22 seconds, placing 183rd of 765 runners.

By Rachel S. Cohen

4 months ago

Davis-Monthan to launch new special operations wing as A-10 retires

The Air Force says it is still "working through the details" of the new organization, currently dubbed the "492nd Power Projection Wing."

By Rachel S. Cohen

5 months ago

Air Force solidifies fitness standards for special warfare trainees

The Special Warfare Training Wing solidified some of its standards and processes following intense scrutiny of a female trainee last year.

By Rachel S. Cohen

6 months ago

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