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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

4 months ago

U.S. Air Force Senior Airman Kamilla Ali, a 137th Special Operations Wing mission sustainment team student in the Oklahoma Air National Guard, performs a site survey during MST training Sept. 10, 2022, at Fort Sill, Okla. The 137th SOW is continuously developing multi-capable airmen to meet the overarching strategy of agile combat deployment. (Senior Airman Alex Kaelke/Air National Guard)

New Air Force special ops teams model the future of ‘agile’ air wars

It’s a “significant change to how we traditionally deploy support functions,” AFSOC spokesperson Capt. Savannah Stephens said.

By Rachel S. Cohen

14 months ago

Hurricane Ian avoids direct hit on MacDill but aims for JB Charleston

Early indications are that Air Force and Space Force units in Florida managed to avoid widespread destruction.

By Rachel S. Cohen

15 months ago

US rushed air war planners to Europe ahead of Russia’s invasion

Airmen from the 505th Command and Control Wing helped direct the U.S. response to Russia’s buildup of forces and invasion of Ukraine.

By Rachel S. Cohen

16 months ago

Despite confusing fitness standards, Air Force didn’t play favorites with female special tactics trainee, IG says

The four-month investigation came after an anonymous letter criticizing the Air Force spread quickly on social media.

By Rachel S. Cohen

18 months ago

Air Force special ops chief says it’s time to embrace new missions

"The idea that anybody at the headquarters thinks special tactics is irrelevant and should be disbanded is patently false."

By Rachel S. Cohen

21 months ago

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