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Air Force Special Tactics and Combat Rescue Officer candidates participate in a pool training session while a cadre member evaluates them as part of assessment and selection at Hurlburt Field, Florida, March 24, 2021. STO/CRO selection is an arduous process, which screens candidates to become leaders in the elite Air Force Special Warfare community, leading global access, precision strike and personnel recovery. (Tech. Sgt. Rose Gudex/Air Force)

Air Force accused of pushing woman through elite commando training after she quit, spurring investigation

The claims are incorrect or missing important context, said Lt. Gen. Jim Slife, the head of Air Force Special Operations Command. But he has called for the service's inspector general to investigate.

By Rachel S. Cohen and Kyle Rempfer

23 months ago

Air Force combat controller, AC-130 crew honored for valor in Afghanistan

The Air Force Cross and 10 other medals for valor were awarded at a ceremony Tuesday to airmen who fought in a pitched battle Nov. 2 in Kunduz Province, Afghanistan.

By Kyle Rempfer

6 years ago